With time, the game’s traditional format, Test cricket, is also embracing elements of aggressiveness. Teams are looking to score runs at a faster run rate, and hitting sixes is one way to keep the scorecard running.
The batters are not letting up any chance of sending the ball high and long, leaving fans in awe of their power-hitting. Such ruthless ball striking has been on display in Test matches.
This article will list the top 10 instances of the most sixes smashed by a team in a Test match.
Most Sixes by a Team in a Test Match
| Team | 6s in a Match | Against | Venue | Match Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 28 | England | Rajkot | 15 Feb 2024 |
| India | 27 | South Africa | Visakhapatnam | 2 Oct 2019 |
| New Zealand | 22 | Pakistan | Sharjah | 26 Nov 2014 |
| West Indies | 18 | England | St John’s | 11 Apr 1986 |
| Pakistan | 18 | India | Faisalabad | 21 Jan 2006 |
| South Africa | 18 | West Indies | Basseterre | 18 Jun 2010 |
| India | 18 | New Zealand | Wankhede | 3 Dec 2021 |
| England | 18 | New Zealand | Nottingham | 10 Jun 2022 |
| Australia | 17 | Zimbabwe | Perth | 9 Oct 2003 |
| New Zealand | 17 | Bangladesh | Chattogram | 9 Oct 2013 |
Key Insights
28: In February 2024, India slammed 28 sixes against England in the Rajkot Test match and became the first team to hit 20+ sixes each in 2 or more matches. India’s tally of 28 maximums is the most by any team in a Test match, shattering their previous record of 27 sixes.
