Rohit Sharma breaks ODI sixes record and Becomes No. 1 Six-Hitter

Indian cricket witnessed a landmark moment as Rohit Sharma smashed his way into the record books, becoming the highest six-hitter in ODI history. The Indian skipper overtook Pakistan legend Shahid Afridi, who held the record for years with 351 sixes. The milestone arrived during the opening ODI against South Africa, where Rohit launched his 352nd six, cementing his position at the top of the global six-hitting charts.

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What makes this achievement even more extraordinary is Rohit’s sheer efficiency. He reached the record in 100 fewer innings than Afridi, underlining how consistently destructive he has been across his ODI career.

A Historic Moment in the 20th Over

The iconic strike came in the 20th over, when Rohit effortlessly lofted a delivery deep into the stands. The crowd erupted instantly, celebrating a feat that has been years in the making. The Indian dressing room rose to their feet in applause, acknowledging the magnitude of Rohit’s achievement.

Rohit, often hailed as the “Hitman” for his clean and graceful power-hitting, started the match on 349 sixes. It didn’t take him long to unleash three trademark maximums to surpass Afridi and rewrite ODI history.

Most Sixes in ODI Cricket (Updated)

  1. Rohit Sharma (India) – 352

  2. Shahid Afridi (Pakistan) – 351

  3. Chris Gayle (West Indies) – 331

  4. Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka) – 270

  5. MS Dhoni (India) – 229

With Rohit still active at the highest level, his tally is set to grow significantly, potentially creating a record that may take generations to challenge.

Match Impact: Strong Start for India

Rohit opened the innings alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal, who fell early. But a composed and dominant partnership with Virat Kohli helped India take control. Rohit scored a fluent 57 off 51 balls, showcasing not just power but maturity and rhythm.

Even after completing the record, Rohit didn’t slow down, continuing to attack the South African bowlers until Marco Jansen finally dismissed him. But by then, the Hitman had not only created history but also set the tone for India’s batting performance in the series.

FAQs

1. What record did Rohit Sharma break?

He became the player with the most sixes in ODI cricket, surpassing Shahid Afridi.

2. How many sixes does Rohit Sharma have now?

Rohit currently has 352 ODI sixes.

3. Who held the previous record?

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi with 351 sixes.

4. How many innings did Rohit take to break the record?

He achieved the record in 100 fewer innings than Afridi.

5. Who are the top five six-hitters in ODI cricket?

Rohit Sharma, Shahid Afridi, Chris Gayle, Sanath Jayasuriya, and MS Dhoni.

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