Indian captain Rohit Sharma has equaled South Africa’s AB de Villiers’ record for hitting the most ODI sixes in a calendar year during the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 match against South Africa at the iconic Eden Gardens. This achievement places Rohit above West Indies legend Chris Gayle, who now holds the second position on the list with 56 sixes in 2019.
Rohit, known for his explosive batting, reached this milestone in 23 innings, surpassing de Villiers by a margin of five innings. During his innings of 40 runs, Rohit smashed two sixes off Lungi Ngidi to reach a total of 58 sixes before being dismissed by Kagiso Rabada in the sixth over.
Opting to bat first, India started the match on a high note as Rohit took charge against the South African pacers, dispatching the ball all around the ground. India reached the fifty-run mark in just 4.3 overs, displaying their dominance.
At the end of the powerplay, India had scored 91 runs for the loss of one wicket. This is the second-highest score South Africa has conceded in the first 10 overs of the tournament, with the highest being 94 for 2 against Sri Lanka.
As of now, at the time of publishing this story, India holds a score of 293 for the loss of five wickets in 47 overs. The team looks set to post a formidable total in this crucial match.
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