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Last updated on - November 23, 2025, 8:17 PM IST
By
Sruti Thakur
South African star player Marco Jansen made history on Sunday, November 23, during Day 2 of second Test at Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati.
Jansen dominated the Indian bowlers as the Proteas posted a massive first-innings total in the second Test, after Temba Bavuma won the toss and elected to bat first.
Batting at number nine, Jansen posted a huge partnership with Senuran Muthusamy, who notched the first century of his career. J
Jansen smashed seven sixes during his 93 runs knock, setting a new world record for the most sixes in a Test innings by a batter at number nine or lower. The previous record was held by Zimbabwean star Andy Blignaut.
Jansen's total is also the highest number of sixes hit against India in Test cricket, surpassing Wasim Akram's record of five set in 1987. The previous mark was also matched by Moeen Ali and Kemar Roach.
Jansen shattered the record previously held by Viv Richards and Matthew Hayden for the most sixes in an innings by a visiting batter in India. Richards had hit six sixes in a Test at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium in 1974, while Hayden matched it in 2001 against India.
Jansen has matched Hardik Pandya's record for the most sixes by a batter at number eight or lower in a Test innings away from home. Hardik had also hit seven sixes against Sri Lanka at Pallekele during his maiden Test century in 2017.
Tim Southee is the only player who has hit more sixes in an innings from number nine or lower, smashing nine against England on his debut in 2008 at Napier.
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