Rishabh Pant became the first Indian batter and only the fourth player in Test cricket to hit 100 sixes when he reached the milestone during the fourth day of the opening Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Tuesday. Pant also became the fastest batter to the landmark, reaching it in his 51st Test.
Pant started the match with 97 Test sixes and had moved to 98 in India’s first innings, drawing level with West Indies great Chris Gayle. He then completed his 100th six in the second innings to move into an elite group led by former England captain Ben Stokes.
