Rohit Sharma scripts history, goes past Shahid Afridi to claim major all-time ODI record

Indian cricket legend Rohit Sharma has once again created history by becoming the highest six hitter in One Day International (ODI) cricket. The ‘Hitman’ achieved this remarkable milestone in the first ODI of the series against South Africa in Ranchi, breaking the long-held record of legendary Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi.

Before the match, Sharma needed just three sixes to surpass Afridi’s impressive total of 351. The historic moment came with a classic shot that crossed the deep square leg boundary, electrifying the Ranchi fans and cementing his position as the unchallenged king of sixes.

Top 5 Six Batters in ODIs:

Rohit Sharma (India) – 352 sixes in 269 innings

2Shahid Afridi (Pakistan) – 351 sixes in 369 innings

Chris Gayle (West Indies) – 331 sixes in 294 innings

Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka) – 270 sixes in 433 innings

MS Dhoni (India) – 229 sixes in 297 innings

Shahid Afridi had maintained the record for many years by hitting 351 sixes in his distinguished career of 398 matches. In contrast, Rohit Sharma reached this milestone in much fewer innings, highlighting his explosive batting ability and outstanding consistency in the opening overs since his role reversal. He is followed in the all-time list by West Indies’ ‘Universe Boss’ Chris Gayle, who hit 331 sixes.

This achievement highlights Rohit Sharma’s dominance in the white-ball format and cements his status as one of the toughest openers in cricket history. His ability to effortlessly smash boundaries has been a defining feature of his career, which has included three double centuries in ODIs.

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