Rohit Sharma Soars Past Chris Gayle To Become First Batter To Hit 50 Sixes In ODI World Cup History

Rohit Sharma, India's seasoned cricketer and skipper, etched his name in the annals of cricket history during the riveting semi-final clash against New Zealand at Mumbai's iconic Wankhede Stadium. It was a moment of exuberance and prowess as Sharma soared to become the inaugural batter in ODI World Cup history to smash an incredible 50 sixes.

Rohit Sharma, known for his aggressive approach throughout the tournament, reached this milestone in his 27th World Cup innings with a stunning six off pacer Trent Boult in the fifth over of the match.

This achievement at 36 years old propelled him past Chris Gayle's record of 49 sixes. The list of top six-hitters in the World Cup also includes the names of Glenn Maxwell, AB de Villiers, and David Warner.

The new record reads:

• 50 - Rohit Sharma
• 49 - Chris Gayle
• 43 - Glenn Maxwell
• 37 - AB de Villiers
• 37 - David Warner

Notably, Rohit Sharma, the current captain of India and in stellar form, also set another record by hitting the most sixes in a single World Cup edition.

The updated most sixes in a single World Cup edition now stand as follows:

• 27 - 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)

The match, highly anticipated, saw India winning the toss and choosing to bat first, mirroring the first semifinal from the 2019 edition where New Zealand emerged victorious against India in England.