India's Rohit Sharma becomes the second-best ODI six-hitter

Rohit Sharma continues to cement his legacy as a top cricketer with another batting record. Here's what he achieved in India’s latest match against England.
February 10, 2025
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As one of India’s best cricketers in modern history, Rohit Sharma already had an illustrious career. Since making his debut in 2007, Sharma has continued to cement himself in the record books. His latest milestone is becoming the second-highest six-hitter in ODI history, with 338 sixes.

Sharma reached this feat during India’s ODI match against England, delivering an excellent batting performance. He surpassed former West Indies superstar Chris Gayle who had 331 sixes. However, Pakistan’s Shahid Afridi remains the record-holder with 351 ODI sixes.

Sharma’s focus on getting the win

Before the ODI fixture against England, Sharma was in a batting drought. This led to him getting criticised for his productivity, but he silenced his critics with his performance against the Three Lions. The target was 305 runs, and India won it 308/6.

‘I said after the last match as well, we want to get better as a team and as players. As long guys are clear what they are supposed to do and whatever the captain and coach is saying, if they execute it then there's not much to think about’, he said. 

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