Yashasvi Jaiswal, the young Indian batting sensation, is rapidly carving his name into the annals of cricket history. At just 23 years old, his fearless approach and penchant for dominating bowlers have already resulted in a series of remarkable achievements that set him apart from even the most celebrated names in the sport, and in November of 2024, he accomplished a feat that truly underscores his unique talent.
On November 23, 2024, during a Test match against Australia in Perth, Jaiswal etched his name in the record books by becoming the first player in the history of Test cricket to hit 34 sixes in a calendar year. This extraordinary accomplishment surpassed the previous record held by New Zealand's Brendon McCullum, who had hit 33 sixes in 2014. The audacity and skill with which Jaiswal dismantled bowling attacks to achieve this milestone are a testament to his aggressive style and unwavering confidence.
What makes this record even more impressive is the caliber of players whose names are absent from the top of this list. Legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, and Viv Richards, who have collectively dominated cricket for decades, never reached the six-hitting heights Jaiswal has scaled in a single year. These batting icons are revered for their masterful strokeplay, consistency, and ability to construct long innings, but Jaiswal's record highlights a different dimension of batsmanship, one where power and fearless aggression take center stage.
Jaiswal's journey to this record has been nothing short of meteoric. Since his international debut in July 2023, he has quickly established himself as a force to be reckoned with across all formats of the game. In Test cricket, he has amassed 1,798 runs in 19 matches, averaging an impressive 52.88, including four centuries and ten half-centuries. His ability to score big runs and his appetite for six-hitting have made him a game-changer in the longest format of the game.
Moreover, Jaiswal's record-breaking spree is not limited to the number of sixes. During a Test series against England in early 2024, he equaled the world record for the most sixes in a Test innings, matching Wasim Akram's mark of 12. He also became only the second Indian after the legendary Sunil Gavaskar to score 700 runs in a Test series. In that same series, Jaiswal became the first player in Test history to hit 20 sixes in a series.
In addition to his Test exploits, Jaiswal has also made his mark in T20 cricket. He holds the record for the fastest Indian Premier League (IPL) half-century, reaching the milestone in just 13 balls. His aggressive batting style and ability to clear the boundary with ease have made him a sought-after player in the shortest format of the game.
As of June 20, 2025, Jaiswal is on the cusp of another significant milestone. He is currently within striking distance of becoming the fastest Indian to reach 2,000 Test runs. If he can score the remaining 202 runs in his next three innings, he will surpass the records held by Virender Sehwag and Rahul Dravid, further solidifying his place among the pantheon of Indian cricket legends. He also started his test tour in England with a bang, scoring a century at Headingley, Leeds, becoming the first Indian opener to achieve this feat.
Yashasvi Jaiswal's record-breaking achievements are a testament to his extraordinary talent, fearless approach, and unwavering determination. While comparisons to legends like Tendulkar, Kohli, and Richards may be premature, there is no denying that Jaiswal has already accomplished something that no other batter in the history of cricket has been able to do: hitting the most sixes in a calendar year in Test cricket. As he continues his journey, the cricketing world eagerly anticipates the many more records he is destined to break and the new heights he will scale.
