Bowlers Who Have Smashed More Test Sixes Than Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli, in his stellar Test career so far, has cleared the ropes 30 times.

Virat Kohli, in his stellar Test career so far, has cleared the ropes 30 times.

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Virat Kohli is widely celebrated as one of the finest batsmen of his generation, with over a decade of dominance in all formats of the game.

However, an interesting stat from Test cricket reveals that several renowned bowlers — not typically known for their batting — have actually hit more sixes in the longest format than the Indian batting maestro.

Virat Kohli, in his stellar Test career so far, has cleared the ropes 30 times. While this is a respectable figure considering his playing style favors classical strokes over brute power, it pales in comparison to a surprising list of bowlers who have made six-hitting a part of their lower-order charm.

1. Tim Southee – 98 Sixes (107 Tests)

New Zealand’s Tim Southee tops the list. Known for his clean hitting at the tail end, the pace bowler has smashed 98 sixes, making him one of the most dangerous lower-order batters in Test history.

2. Wasim Akram – 57 Sixes (104 Tests)

The legendary Pakistani all-rounder was as fearless with the bat as he was with the ball. Akram hit 57 sixes, including a memorable double century against Zimbabwe filled with power hitting.

3. Stuart Broad – 55 Sixes (167 Tests)

England’s Stuart Broad, who recently retired, was famous for his unpredictable yet explosive batting. His tally of 55 sixes is a testament to his ability to turn games with the bat, even as a bowler.

4. Mitchell Starc – 49 Sixes (100 Tests)

Australia’s Mitchell Starc is not just a threat with the ball. With 49 sixes, his aggressive batting has often added crucial runs in the lower order.

5. Harbhajan Singh – 42 Sixes (103 Tests)

India’s own Harbhajan Singh struck 42 sixes, often playing counter-attacking cameos during critical moments.

6. Shane Warne – 37 Sixes (145 Tests)

While known for his wizardry with the ball, Warne had a knack for entertaining batting, finishing with 37 sixes in his career.

7. Michael Holding – 36 Sixes (60 Tests)

The West Indies pace legend Michael Holding rounds out the list with 36 sixes, showing the kind of firepower fast bowlers once brought with the bat.