Ben Stokes Shocks Cricket World: Retires as Test Cricket’s Undisputed Six-Hitting King with 138 Sixes… Guinness Confirms Record!

Cricket witnessed the end of an era as England’s modern great, Ben Stokes, officially stepped away from Test cricket, closing a chapter filled with fearless batting, clutch performances, and unforgettable match-winning spells.

His final red-ball appearance against New Zealand at Trent Bridge may not have ended in victory for England, but it delivered something far more historic — confirmation that Stokes now stands alone as Test cricket’s greatest six-hitter of all time.

The Guinness World Records has officially recognized Stokes for smashing an astonishing 138 sixes in Test cricket, a milestone that cements his reputation as one of the most explosive batters the format has ever seen.

For a format often associated with patience and discipline, Stokes redefined what aggression looks like in whites. His ability to shift momentum in a single session turned matches on their head and made him one of the most feared all-rounders in world cricket.


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According to records, the list of top six-hitters in Test cricket now reads like a hall of fame of modern legends:

• Ben Stokes (England) – 138 sixes
• Brendon McCullum (New Zealand) – 107 sixes
• Adam Gilchrist (Australia) – 100 sixes
• Tim Southee (New Zealand) – 98 sixes
• Chris Gayle (West Indies) – 98 sixes

What makes Stokes’ achievement even more extraordinary is the gap between him and the rest. Even some of the most destructive hitters in cricket history couldn’t keep pace with his sustained dominance in the longest format.

Beyond the sixes, Stokes’ Test career stands as one of the most complete all-round legacies in modern cricket history. He joins the elite company of South African great Jacques Kallis as one of the only players ever to score 7,000+ runs and take 250+ wickets in Test cricket.

Across 122 Test matches, Stokes scored 7,273 runs, including 14 centuries, and claimed 252 wickets, often stepping up in moments when England needed him the most.

His brilliance wasn’t limited to Tests alone. In ODIs, he played a defining role in England’s 2019 World Cup triumph, while also contributing significantly in T20 internationals, including the victorious 2022 T20 World Cup campaign.

As Stokes walks away from Test cricket, the numbers tell only part of the story. What truly defines his legacy is the fearlessness he brought to a format that rarely forgives aggression. Whether it was chasing improbable totals or breaking partnerships with the ball, Stokes redefined what it means to be a modern all-rounder.

Cricket may continue, but the era of Ben Stokes in whites has already been written into history — in sixes, in victories, and in moments that fans will never forget.