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Top Batsmen With Most Sixes Against New Zealand in ODIs: On Saturday, November 7, Indian batting stalwart Rohit Sharma added another historic milestone to his illustrious white-ball career. During the second ODI between India and New Zealand in Wellington, he became the world’s leading batter for the most sixes hit against New Zealand in One Day International (ODI) cricket.
Top Batsmen with Most Sixes Against New Zealand in ODIs
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Prior to this record-breaking match, the record for the most sixes against New Zealand in ODI cricket was held by Pakistan’s explosive all-rounder, Shahid Afridi (50 sixes). With a brilliant batting display in this match, Rohit Sharma surpassed that mark to claim the record for himself.
| Player | Team | Sixes |
|---|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma | India | 51 |
| Shahid Afridi | Pakistan | 50 |
| Chris Gayle | West Indies | 45 |
| Sanath Jayasuriya | Sri Lanka | 41 |
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Key Highlights of Rohit Sharma's Record-Breaking Innings
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Opening the batting in the Wellington ODI, the experienced Rohit Sharma scored 23 runs off 28 deliveries. During this brief but impactful innings, he struck two towering sixes.
Before the start of the match, Rohit trailed Shahid Afridi in this tally; however, by hitting his second six of the innings, he brought his total count of sixes against New Zealand to 51 across 36 matches. With this, he has surpassed Afridi to claim the top spot on this exclusive list.
Rohit Sharma is the Undisputed King of Sixes in ODI Cricket
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Looking at the history of ODI cricket, Indian captain Rohit Sharma leads the world when it comes to hitting sixes.
- Rohit Sharma: 383 sixes in 293 matches
- Shahid Afridi: 351 sixes
- Chris Gayle: 331 sixes
Rohit Sharma has moved well ahead of all other legends in terms of the number of sixes hit in ODI cricket, and this record firmly establishes his dominance in this format of the game.
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