bighit777 NZ Vs ENG: Tim Southee Equals Chris Gayle’s Sixes Record In His Final Test Match At Seddon Park

England players form a guard of honor as New Zealand batsman Tim Southee walks out to bat in his final test match during play on day one of the third cricket test between England and New Zealand in Hamilton, New Zealand, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. (Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP) (Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP) England players form a guard of honor as New Zealand batsman Tim Southee walks out to bat in his final test match during play on day one of the third cricket test between England and New Zealand in Hamilton, New Zealand, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. (Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP) (Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP)

New Zealand veteran Tim Southee on Saturday equalled West Indies great Chris Gayle's tally of sixes in Test cricket to move to joint-fourth spot in the all-time list, with his 98th hit over the fence here. (Streaming | More Cricket News)

Southee, playing his 107th and final Test for New Zealand, reached the milestone in the match against England at the Seddon Park.

🚨 98 SIXES FOR TIM SOUTHEE IN TEST CRICKET 🚨- England team has given a guard of honour to Southee on his final Test. pic.twitter.com/dflzkm2n4f

The team led by Ammad Butt, finally secured their first victory with a 2-1 win over Japan and then delivered a decisive 5-1 win against China, to enter the semi-finals. Their final pool match ended in a narrow 2-1 loss to India.

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Southee hammered three sixes in his quick-fire 10-ball 23 which also included one four as New Zealand reached 315 for nine at stumps on the opening day of the third and final Test.

England captain Ben Stokes leads the all-time list with 133 sixes in 110 Tests so far, followed by former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum with 107 sixes in 101 matches.

At third spot is former Australia vice-captain Adam Gilchristbighit777, who has hit 100 sixes in 96 Tests.