Test cricket was long defined by infinite patience and defensive rigor, but a select group of fearless power-hitters completely redefined what is possible in the red-ball format. Clearing the ropes 100 times in Test matches requires a rare mix of raw power, audacity, and unwavering confidence against the world's best bowling attacks.
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While most batters take an entire career to come anywhere near three figures in sixes, these four game-changers dismantled bowling lineups to reach the landmark in record-shattering speed.
Rishabh Pant (51 Matches): Reached his 100th Test
six on August 18, 2026, setting the record in just 51 matches, 89 innings, and
4,918 balls faced. This was some serious hitting as he got to the milestone in
almost half of the innings that the previous record holder took!
Ben Stokes (82 Matches): Hit his 100th Test six in
June 2022, taking 82 matches, 151 innings, and facing 9,042 balls. Stokes
bettered the record set by the then England head coach Brendon McCullum.
Adam Gilchrist (92 Matches): Reached the landmark in
Novembe 2007, completing the feat in 92 matches, 130 innings, and 6,578 balls
faced. Gilly was the first to hit 100 sixes in Tests.
Brendon McCullum (98 Matches): Joined the club on December 10, 2015, requiring 98 matches, 170 innings, and facing 9,756 balls.
