{
  "id": 18829994,
  "title": "Rohit Sharma enters record books with historic feat in rain-hit Wellington ODI",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/rohit-sharma-enters-record-books-with-historic-feat-in-rain-hit",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-08T01:07:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/india-vs-new-zealand/rohit-sharma-enters-record-books-with-historic-feat-in-rain-hit-wellington-odi/articleshow/135649345.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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…",
  "key_points": [
    "Rohit Sharma sets record with 52 sixes against NZ in ODI.",
    "Achieves milestone in rain-affected Wellington match.",
    "Beats Shahid Afridi's previous record of 51 sixes."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Surpassing a long-standing milestone establishes the Indian opener as the most prolific power hitter against New Zealand, cementing his dominance in the one-day format against the hosts.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}