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Rohit Sharma enters record books with historic feat in rain-hit Wellington ODI

During the second ODI, Rohit Sharma set a new record for the most sixes hit against New Zealand in One-Day Internationals, breaking Shahid Afridi’s previous record by launching two sixes off Kyle Jamieson. Although rain interrupted play, India managed to secure a narrow four-run victory using the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method. Sharma’s significant contribution helped anchor the innings, giving…

Rohit Sharma enters record books with historic feat in rain-hit Wellington ODI

Rohit Sharma set a new record on Saturday by becoming the player with the most sixes against New Zealand in One Day Internationals. The India opener achieved the milestone during the second ODI at Henry Stadium in Wellington, surpassing the long-standing record of Shahid Afridi with 51 sixes in 34 innings across 36 matches. Rohit hit two sixes off New Zealand pacer Kyle Jamieson, one in each of the seventh and ninth overs, to reach the landmark during his 23-run knock off 28 deliveries.

This record was achieved in a rain-affected match where India chased a target of 135 in reduced overs, ultimately winning by four runs under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method.

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