Between the third Test on the opening day New Zealand and England New Zealand’s star cricketer at Seddon Park, Hamilton Tim Southee Playing the last Test of his career, he made headlines with his excellent batting success.
Mainly known for his bowling prowess, Southee showcased his batting skills, securing a unique milestone that etched his name in the history of cricket. The all-rounder bowler has surpassed the legendary Jacques Kallis Climbing into the top five bowlers in Test cricket with the most sixes.
Explosive batting from Tim Southee
Southee played a brief but effective cameo during New Zealand’s first innings, destroying 23 runs off just 10 deliveries. His aggressive knocks included three powerful sixes and a boundary. Although his contribution looked modest on paper, those three sixes pushed Southee into the elite club of Test cricketers with the most sixes in their career. With 98 career sixes, Southee surpassed South African cricket legend Jacques Kallis, who had 97 sixes to his name.
Southee’s achievement also tied him with former West Indies explosive opener, Chris Gaylewho similarly has 98 sixes in Test cricket. Given that New Zealand still has an innings to play in this Test, fans and analysts expect him to overtake Gayle soon and climb even higher in the rankings. This record highlights that while Southee is famous for his bowling, his batting skills cannot be underestimated.
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Southee’s milestone in Test cricket
Southee reached this milestone in dramatic fashion during his short but impressive innings. Face to face Ben Stokes On 79, he cleared the short ball over mid-wicket for his 96th six. Two balls later, he hit a straight, powerful shot over deep backward square to record 97 for a six. Gus Atkinson and launched him over deep mid-wicket, taking him to 98 sixes in Test cricket.
His aggressive approach eventually led to his dismissal as he attempted another big shot but mistimed it resulting in a high catch. Brydon Carse From Atkinson’s bowling. Southee’s entertaining knock, albeit brief, was applauded by the crowd and acknowledged the milestone he had achieved during his time in the middle.
