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Rohit Sharma Sets New Sixes Record vs NZ
7 Nov
Summary
- Rohit Sharma now holds the record for most sixes against New Zealand in ODIs.
- He surpassed Shahid Afridi's previous record of 50 sixes.
- Sharma achieved this feat during the second ODI in Wellington.
Rohit Sharma has etched his name in ODI history, now holding the record for the most sixes hit against New Zealand. The Indian captain achieved this milestone during the second ODI against the Black Caps.
Sharma surpassed the previous record of 50 sixes, held by Pakistan's Shahid Afridi. The dynamic opener hit two significant sixes in his knock of 23 runs in Wellington, bringing his total tally to 51 maximums in 36 ODIs against New Zealand.
Afridi had amassed his 50 sixes in 35 innings across 38 ODIs against New Zealand. Sharma's achievement places him above other distinguished players such as Chris Gayle, who hit 45 sixes, and Sanath Jayasuriya, with 41 sixes against the same opposition.
