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Rohit Sharma Breaks Record For Smashing Most Sixes By A Batter In ODI World Cups

IND vs NZ, World Cup Semifinal: During the knockout match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, Rohit Sharma helped India off to a brisk start and broke yet another six-hitting record.

IND vs NZ, World Cup Semifinal: During the knockout match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, Rohit Sharma helped India off to a brisk start and broke yet another six-hitting record.

IND vs NZ, World Cup Semifinal: During the knockout match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, Rohit Sharma helped India off to a brisk start and broke yet another six-hitting record.

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Rohit Sharma has set a new milestone, now holding the record for the most sixes hit in the history of ODI World Cups by a batter.  In the ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023 semi-final against New Zealand at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, Rohit Sharma set a new record by surpassing Caribbean superstar Chris Gayle's 49 sixes, becoming the batter with the most sixes in ODI World Cup history.  (Image Credit: Getty)
Rohit Sharma has set a new milestone, now holding the record for the most sixes hit in the history of ODI World Cups by a batter. In the ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023 semi-final against New Zealand at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, Rohit Sharma set a new record by surpassing Caribbean superstar Chris Gayle's 49 sixes, becoming the batter with the most sixes in ODI World Cup history. (Image Credit: Getty)
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Rohit Sharma addressed India's historical challenge against the Kiwis' new ball by confidently facing Trent Boult and Tim Southee in the initial five overs. He initiated by advancing down the track, effortlessly hitting Boult over covers, and later dispatched one of his short deliveries over fine leg for a six. (Image Credit: Getty)
Rohit Sharma addressed India's historical challenge against the Kiwis' new ball by confidently facing Trent Boult and Tim Southee in the initial five overs. He initiated by advancing down the track, effortlessly hitting Boult over covers, and later dispatched one of his short deliveries over fine leg for a six. (Image Credit: Getty)
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Rohit Sharma, known as the 'Hitman,' not only surpassed the overall record but also emerged as the batter with the highest number of sixes in a single edition of the World Cup. (Image Credit: Getty)
Rohit Sharma, known as the 'Hitman,' not only surpassed the overall record but also emerged as the batter with the highest number of sixes in a single edition of the World Cup. (Image Credit: Getty)
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(Rohit's innings concluded at 47 runs off 29 deliveries, featuring four sixes and four boundaries. With this, he has amassed a total of 51 sixes in World Cup history, 28 of which were achieved in this particular edition. Image Credit: Getty)
(Rohit's innings concluded at 47 runs off 29 deliveries, featuring four sixes and four boundaries. With this, he has amassed a total of 51 sixes in World Cup history, 28 of which were achieved in this particular edition. Image Credit: Getty)
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Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell holds the third position, having hit 43 sixes in 23 World Cup innings. Moreover, Rohit Sharma is nearing the top spot for the most number of sixes in ODI cricket. Currently, Shahid Afridi leads this tally, amassing 351 sixes in 369 innings, while Chris Gayle follows closely in second place with 331 ODI sixes in 294 innings. (Image Credit: Getty)
Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell holds the third position, having hit 43 sixes in 23 World Cup innings. Moreover, Rohit Sharma is nearing the top spot for the most number of sixes in ODI cricket. Currently, Shahid Afridi leads this tally, amassing 351 sixes in 369 innings, while Chris Gayle follows closely in second place with 331 ODI sixes in 294 innings. (Image Credit: Getty)

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