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Tim Southee matches Chris Gayle's six-hitting record in his farewell Test

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Tim Southee Matches Chris Gayle's Six-hitting Record In His Farewell Test

By IANS News December 14, 2024 • 13:26 PM View: 528

Tim Southee: New Zealand pacer Tim Southee has equalled former West Indies batter Chris Gayle's six-hitting record during his final Test appearance at the Seddon Park on Saturday.

Southee and Gayle now have an equal number of sixes - 98 - in Test cricket only behind Adam Gilchrist (100), Brendon McCullum (107) and Ben Stokes (133).

Southee came to bat at 272/8 in the first innings of the third Test against England on the opening day. He received a guard of honour from England players in his farewell Test.

TAGS Tim Southee Chris Gayle West Indies Seddon Park Adam Gilchrist Brendon McCullum Ben Stokes Gus Atkinson Brydon Carse Sri Lanka Jacques Kallis Mitchell Santner Tom Latham Will Young Kane Williamson Matthew Potts

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