Rishabh Pant Hits 100 Test Sixes During Galle Match
Rishabh Pant Hits 100 Test Sixes During Galle Match
Updated at: August 19, 2026 at 02:45 AM
Indian cricket sensation Rishabh Pant has officially entered the history books.
During the first Test match against Sri Lanka in Galle on August 18, 2026, the explosive wicketkeeper-batter became the first Indian to hit 100 sixes in the longest format of the game.
Pant reached this incredible milestone in his signature aggressive style by pulling a delivery from Lahiru Kumara for a massive six, which simultaneously secured his 20th Test half-century.
He became the fastest player in Test history to record 100 sixes, needing only 51 matches and 89 innings.
He accomplished this feat in just 4,918 balls, shattering the previous record held by Australian legend Adam Gilchrist.
Known for his fearless approach—he famously hit a six off the second ball of his Test career—Pant has consistently dominated the field.
With 76 of his 100 sixes coming against spin bowlers, his performance in Galle cements his status as one of cricket’s most destructive talents.
