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Rohit Sharma hit most sixes in the history of World Cup

By Kaif - November 15, 2023 02:54 PM

IND vs NZ Records: Rohit has become the batsman to hit the most sixes in the history of ODI World Cup. He has hit 50 sixes in 27 innings of the World Cup.

Rohit Sharma hit most sixes in the history of World Cup

The semi-final match of the World Cup 2023 is being played between India and New Zealand. In this match, Rohit Sharma has so far scored 34 runs in 18 balls. Till the time of writing the news, India has scored 47 runs in five overs without losing any wicket. Rohit has hit three fours and three sixes in his innings so far. By hitting three sixes, he has become the batsman to hit the most number of sixes in the history of ODI World Cup. He has hit 50 sixes in 27 innings of the World Cup. In this matter, he broke the record of former West Indies explosive batsman Chris Gayle. Gayle had hit 49 sixes in the World Cup.

Most sixes in World Cup History

  • 51 - Rohit Sharma (27 innings)
  • 49 - Chris Gayle (34 innings)
  • 43 - Glenn Maxwell (23 innings)
  • 37- AB de Villiers (22 innings)
  • 37 - David Warner (27 innings)

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Most sixes in a single World Cup

  • 28 - Rohit Sharma (2023)
  • 26 - Chris Gayle (2015)
  • 22 - Eoin Morgan (2019)
  • 22 - Glenn Maxwell (2023)
  • 21 - AB de Villiers (2015)
  • 21 - Quinton De Kock (2023)

Not only this, Rohit has also become the batsman to hit the most number of sixes in a single World Cup. So far in this World Cup, he has hit 28 sixes. In this matter also, Rohit broke Chris Gayle's record. Gayle hit 26 sixes in the 2015 World Cup. At the same time, Eoin Morgan and Glenn Maxwell are at third place with 22-22 sixes. Maxwell has hit 23 sixes so far in this World Cup. At the same time, Morgan did this in the 2019 World Cup.