Rohit Sharma's Record-Breaking Feat in ODI Cricket
Rohit Sharma Achieves Unique Record
In the second ODI against Sri Lanka, India's white-ball skipper, Rohit Sharma, broke a record. At the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, India lost by 32 runs, but Sharma made a significant achievement. As an opener in ODIs, he became the first Indian and the second-best batter in history to hit 300 sixes.
A Brilliant Start and Rapid Knock
Sharma gave India an outstanding start and went on to lead them to victory in the T20 World Cup in 2024. He struck five fours and four sixes in a quick 64-run knockoff of 44 balls to chase the 241-run total. With 177 matches and this performance, he now has 302 ODI sixes, second only to the legendary West Indies hitter Chris Gayle (280 matches, 328 maximums).
Six-Hitters in ODI Cricket
Sanath Jayasuriya, the former opener for Sri Lanka, stands third on the list with 263 sixes in ODIs, after Sharma. Sharma is rated third with 330 sixes in 264 matches when it comes to players who have made the most sixes overall in ODIs. He trails Pakistan's Shahid Afridi (351 sixes in 398 outings) and Gayle (331 sixes in 264 matches).
India’s Chase and Vandersay’s Dominance
During the chase, India ended up getting out for 208 in 42.2 overs. Jeffrey Vandersay took 6/33 from ten overs. With 97 runs for the first wicket, Sharma and Shubman Gill gave India an incredible start before Rohit, then 64, was removed by Vandersay. During his innings, Rohit passed former head coach Rahul Dravid for the most ODI runs among Indian hitters. When it comes to the most ODI runs by an Indian batsman, Rohit (10,831) is now only behind Sourav Ganguly (11,221), Virat Kohli (13,886), and Sachin Tendulkar (18,426).
Key Wickets and a Collapse
Gill was the next to go, having made 35, and Vandersay claimed his second wicket. Shivam Dube, who was promoted to a higher position, was dismissed for failing to open his account. Following Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, and Shreyas Iyer, India's score collapsed to 147/6 in less than 10 overs, all at the hands of Vandersay.
Final Attempts to Steady the Innings
Axar Patel and Washington Sundar then combined 38 runs for the seventh wicket in an attempt to settle the batting. Sri Lanka's captain Charith Asalanka dismissed both batsmen in five runs, reducing India's seven-man total to less than 200. When the Sri Lankan captain returned with the score at 201, he took out Mohammed Siraj, India's ninth wicket, and seven runs later, a run-out ended the match.
FAQs
Q: What record did Rohit Sharma achieve in the second ODI against Sri Lanka?
A: Rohit Sharma became the first Indian and second overall batter to hit 300 sixes in ODIs as an opener.
Q: How many sixes has Rohit Sharma hit in ODIs as an opener?
A: Rohit Sharma has hit 302 sixes in 177 matches as an opener.
Q: Who are the players with the most sixes in ODIs overall?
A: The players with the most sixes in ODIs are Shahid Afridi (351 sixes), Chris Gayle (331 sixes), and Rohit Sharma (330 sixes).
Q: How many runs has Rohit Sharma scored in ODIs?
A: Rohit Sharma has scored 10,831 runs in ODIs, trailing only Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, and Sourav Ganguly among Indian batters.
Q: How did India perform in the second ODI against Sri Lanka?
A: India was bowled out for 208 in 42.2 overs, losing the match by 32 runs.
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