In ODIs, Rohit Sharma becomes the first hitter in India and the second batter overall to hit 300 sixes

Leading Indian batsman Rohit Sharma made history again by becoming the first batter from India and the second player worldwide to hit 300 sixes in One-Day Internationals (ODIs). During India’s ODI defeat to Sri Lanka in the second ODI of the current series, Rohit accomplished the incredible accomplishment.

With 64 runs in 44 deliveries, Rohit Sharma gave India a flying start as they attempted to chase a goal of 214 runs. He knocked in five tasteful fours and four lofty sixes.

His career total of sixes as an opener increased to an astounding 302 from 177 games with this innings. With 328 sixes in 280 games, former Windies hitter Chris Gayle is only one below him.

Sanath Jayasuriya, a former batsman for Sri Lanka, is ranked third on the list with 263 sixes from 388 ODIs. With 330 sixes in 264 matches, Rohit Sharma is in third place in terms of overall statistics. Shahid Afridi of Pakistan, who has 351 sixes from 398 games, comes in second, followed by Chris Gayle, who is only one six ahead with 331 sixes from 301 games.

In ODI cricket, the captain of India also has the record for the most sixes by an Indian player. He exceeds players like MS Dhoni and Sachin Tendulkar. With 619 sixes from 482 matches, Rohit Sharma also tops the charts for most sixes in all three forms.

Rohit, one of the most potent hitters in the game, did help India get off to a perfect start against Sri Lanka. Nevertheless, the visitors were unable to reach the goal because the Men in Blue dropped wickets quickly after each other in the second ODI.

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With 44 runs in nearly equal number of deliveries, Axar Patel was India’s top run scorer after Rohit. But India lost the game by 32 runs since the remaining batters were unable to reach the mark.