In the ongoing 2nd Test match between India and Bangladesh at Green Park, Kanpur, the Indian team has achieved an impressive feat by setting a new record for the most sixes hit in a calendar year. This achievement showcases India’s aggressive approach and dominance in Test cricket, particularly in the longer format of the game.
India Hits Most Sixes in a Calendar Year
India has surpassed their own previous records and the records of other international teams by hitting the most sixes in a single calendar year. So far in 2024, the Indian team has smashed 91 sixes, setting a new benchmark in the longest format. This achievement is a testament to their attacking brand of cricket, with multiple batsmen contributing to the aggressive tally.
- 91 Sixes in 2024: India leads the table with an astounding 91 sixes in Test matches this year.
- 89 Sixes in 2022: India had also set a remarkable record just two years ago in 2022 with 89 sixes.
- 87 Sixes in 2021: Maintaining consistency, India managed to hit 87 sixes in the previous calendar year.
- Other notable teams include New Zealand, which hit 81 sixes in 2014 and 71 sixes in 2013.
IND vs BAN 2nd Test Day 4: Aggressive Batting Display
On Day 4 of the second Test against Bangladesh, the Indian team continued to exhibit their aggressive batting style. At the start of the second session, India was 51/0 in just three overs, trailing Bangladesh by 182 runs. The openers, Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal, both contributed significantly to the rapid start, hitting multiple sixes to put pressure on the Bangladesh bowlers.
- Rohit Sharma: The Indian skipper played fearlessly, scoring 19 runs off just six balls with a strike rate of 316.67, including a six.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal: Equally aggressive, Jaiswal scored 30 runs off 13 balls, striking four boundaries and one six with a strike rate of 230.77.
The Indian batsmen have clearly shown that they are not afraid to take on the bowlers, adding to the team’s remarkable record of most sixes in a calendar year.
Match Context
India started the day trailing by 182 runs, with the aim to chase down the target and secure a commanding position in the match. The aggressive start to the innings reflected their intent to keep the scoreboard ticking quickly, making full use of the conditions at the Green Park Stadium. With just 53 overs left in the day, India’s quick run-scoring could prove crucial in building a lead.
Bangladesh, on the other hand, will need to find a way to contain the onslaught and take early wickets to get back into the match. The bowling figures so far have shown the dominance of the Indian batsmen, with Hasan Mahmud going for 34 runs in just two overs.
Conclusion
India’s ability to hit sixes and their aggressive style of play have propelled them to set a new record for the most sixes hit by any team in a calendar year. This milestone is a reflection of the team’s evolving approach in Test cricket, blending aggression with skill. With the Test match against Bangladesh still underway, the Indian team might continue to extend their record, making 2024 a memorable year in the annals of Test cricket.
