Rohit Sharma created a major milestone during the first ODI against South Africa in Ranchi, becoming the player with the most sixes in ODI history. The Indian captain smashed three sixes during his fluent innings, overtaking former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi&rsquo;s long-standing record of 351 sixes.
Rohit reached his 350th ODI maximum in the 15th over, hitting Prenelan Subrayen for two consecutive sixes. The first placed him in an elite club as the only Indian with 350 ODI sixes, while the second brought him level with Afridi. Minutes later, he struck his 352nd six, officially becoming the all-time leader.
The opener played a crucial role at the top of the order, forging a 136-run stand with Virat Kohli after Yashasvi Jaiswal&rsquo;s early dismissal. Rohit displayed complete command, reaching his 60th ODI fifty in the 19th over.
His innings ended in the 22nd over when Marco Jansen trapped him lbw. Rohit walked back with 57 off 51 balls, including five fours and three sixes, having already etched his name into cricketing history.
This knock continues Rohit&rsquo;s excellent recent form. After two half-centuries and a century in the ODI series against Australia last month, he has now produced his third consecutive ODI fifty. His consistency further strengthens his case for selection in the 2027 World Cup squad.
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Rohit Sharma surpasses Shahid Afridi to become the batter with most ODI sixes in history

Rohit Sharma Sets New ODI Sixes World Record

Rohit Sharma surpasses Shahid Afridi to become the batter with most ODI sixes in history

November 30, 2025 | 21:42 IST