IND vs NZ: Rohit Sharma Becomes The Second Batter In Cricket History To Hit 60 Or More Sixes Against Four Different Opponents

India captain Rohit Sharma became only the second player to score sixty or more sixes against four international teams in the history of cricket on Wednesday, January 18. The Indian opening batter reached the milestone when he scored his second six against New Zealand in the first ODI of the three-match series at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.

Earlier in the match, Rohit surpassed MS Dhoni’s long-standing record for most sixes at home, breaking it with a lofted drive over extra cover for a six off the bowling of Henry Shipley in the third over of India’s innings. The 35-year-old has now scored 60 or more sixes against Australia, West Indies, and Sri Lanka, with New Zealand as the latest team to join the list.

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The Universal Boss Chris Gayle became the first batter to hit 60 or more sixes against four opponents in all formats of international cricket. The West Indies legend scored against Australia, England, New Zealand, and South Africa.

Rohit Sharma became only the second player and the first Indian player to achieve this milestone. Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has managed to hit three opponents; New Zealand, Sri Lanka, and India.

The 35-year-old has dominated against Australia across all formats and has hit more than 100 sixes, 76 of which have come in ODIs.

Rohit Sharma’s International Sixes Against The Oppositions

• Australia 107
• West Indies 81
• Sri Lanka 76
• New Zealand 60

Rohit Sharma represented India in 45 Tests, 239 ODIs, and 148 T20Is. He scored 3137, 9630, and 3853 runs in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is, respectively. Rohit is known for his ability to hit sixes with ease and has hit many sixes in his career. He has hit 64 sixes in Tests, 265 in ODIs, and 182 in T20Is so far. Rohit has hit more sixes than any other Indian player in ODIs and T20Is.

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