Rohit Sharma Makes World Cup History, Becomes First Indian Ever To Achieve This Rare Feat

23.10.2023 - 03:51 sports.ndtv.com

India captain Rohit Sharma has been in sublime touch in the ongoing ODI World Cup. The veteran opening batter achieved a rare feat on Sunday during India's match against New Zealand in Dharamsala.

Rohit became the first Indian player, third overall, to hit 50 or more ODI sixes in a calendar year. Prior to Rohit, only South Africa's AB de Villiers and West Indies great Chris Gayle had struck or more maximums in a calendar year.

Rohit achieved the feat after hitting New Zealand pacer Matt Henry for a six in the second over of India's 274-run chase. Batters with 50 ODI sixes in a calendar year 58 - AB de Villiers (2015) 56 - Chris Gayle (2019) 53 - Rohit Sharma (2023) With India chasing a target of 274, Rohit hit a quickfire 46 before Lockie Ferguson dismissed him in the 12th over. "Good start to the tournament.

Job is half done. Important to stay balanced. Not to think too far ahead. Important to stay in the present. Shami took the oppurtunity with both hands.

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