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Detailed explanation-1: -By India Today Web Desk: Rishabh Pant on Saturday became the first Indian batsman to open his Test cricket account with a six.

Detailed explanation-2: -West Indies opener Chris Gayle is the only batsman to smash a six off the first ball of a test match. Gayle achieved the feat against Bangladesh in Mirpur in November 2012, when he smashed 18 in the first over, which was bowled by debutant off-spinner Sohag Gazi.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sohag Gazi dream debut Nevertheless the record of first ever first ball six in a test match is now against the name of Sohag Gazi. Chris Gayle became the first and only batsman to hit a six on the very first ball of a test match.

Detailed explanation-4: -Detailed Solution. Ravi Shastri was the first Indian batsman to hit six consecutive sixes in first-class cricket. He scored six sixes in an over against left-arm spinner Tilak Raj in the year 1984 in a Ranji Trophy match between Bombay and Baroda.