Most Sixes in Test Innings

Most Sixes in Test Innings is the definitive benchmark of a batter's raw explosive power and their ability to dominate a bowling attack through sheer aerial force. This all-time record is held by the legendary Pakistani pacer Wasim Akram.
In 1996, during a remarkable innings of 257* against Zimbabwe, Akram cleared the boundary 12 times, setting a world record that has stood for three decades. He is followed by a group of elite power-hitters who have struck 11 sixes in an innings, including Brendon McCullum and the Indian sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal, who matched the feat in 2024. As of 2026, while aggressive tactical shifts like "Bazball" have made high six-counts more common, surpassing Akram’s dozen remains a formidable challenge of timing and intent. This statistic is more than a display of strength; it represents a psychological victory where a batter effectively dismantles the opponent's strategy through relentless aerial strikes.