Yashasvi Jaiswal on the Brink of Breaking Shahid Afridi's Record in Second Test Against England
As India gears up for the second Test against England at Edgbaston, Yashasvi Jaiswal stands on the brink of breaking Shahid Afridi's record for the most sixes in Test cricket. After a stellar performance in the first Test, where he scored a century, Jaiswal needs just 10 more sixes to claim the record. With a strong track record against England, he has the potential to achieve this milestone in the upcoming match. This article delves into Jaiswal's impressive statistics and his journey in Test cricket, making it a must-read for cricket enthusiasts.
| Jun 30, 2025, 14:22 IST
India vs England: Anticipation Builds for the Second Test
Starting July 2, the second Test match between India and England will take place at Edgbaston Cricket Stadium in Birmingham. Currently, Team India is trailing 0-1 in the series and aims to bounce back by overcoming past mistakes. Yashasvi Jaiswal, who scored a century in the first Test, is on the verge of setting a world record.
In the first innings of the Leeds Test, Jaiswal scored 101 runs but managed only 4 runs in the second innings before being dismissed. Nevertheless, he appears to be in excellent form and is close to breaking Shahid Afridi's world record.
This record is currently held by former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi, who hit 50 sixes in 46 innings of Test cricket. In contrast, Jaiswal has already hit 40 sixes in just 38 innings. He needs to hit 10 more sixes to claim Afridi's record for himself.
It's noteworthy that Jaiswal has a strong record against England, having hit 27 sixes in 11 innings against them, the highest against any single team. Even if he doesn't hit 10 sixes in the second Test, he will still have opportunities to break the record in the future. To surpass Afridi's record, he needs to hit 10 sixes in his next 7 innings.
Additionally, Rohit Sharma is the second-fastest player to reach 50 sixes in Test cricket, achieving this milestone in 51 innings before recently retiring from Test cricket. Jaiswal is likely to surpass Rohit in this regard. So far, he has scored 1,903 runs in 38 innings across 20 Test matches, nearing the 2,000-run mark. He has also recorded 5 centuries and 10 half-centuries in his Test career.
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