WTC Final: Tim Southee goes past Ricky Ponting in Test list for most sixes, inches close to MS Dhoni's tally

New Zealand fast bowler Tim Southee hit 2 sixes against India in the World Test Championship final. He is now only 3 sixes less than MS Dhoni's tally of 78 in Test cricket.

Tim Southee is not just known for his bowling milestones, but the New Zealand star has been slowly but steadily climbing up the batting charts when it comes to six-hitting in Test cricket. The New Zealand fast bowler was flexing his muscles with the bat, adding crucial runs to their tally and helping extend their lead to 32 runs. Tim Southee, who is known for hitting big sixes in Tests, hit 2 big ones against India in the first innings of the World Test Championship final. Southee hit Ishant Sharma for a six straight over the pacer's head and then slapped a short one into the mid-wicket stand from Ravindra Jadeja before getting out for a 46-ball 30.