Rohit Sharma Shatters Shahid Afridi's Long-Standing Record, Closes In On Chris Gayle's Feat

Rohit Sharma surpassed Shahid Afridi for the most sixes hit by a batter against New Zealand in ODIs.© BCCI

Star batter Rohit Sharma scripted history during the second ODI against New Zealand at the Hnry Stadium in Wellington on Saturday, helping India secure a narrow win in a rain-curtailed encounter. Rohit provided India with a solid start in the chase of 135, scoring 23 off 28 balls, including two fours and as many sixes. With those two maximums, the former India captain surpassed Pakistan great Shahid Afridi for the most sixes hit by a batter against New Zealand in ODI cricket.

Rohit now has 51 sixes against New Zealand in 34 ODI innings, overtaking former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi, who finished his career with 50 maximums in 35 innings against the BlackCaps.

West Indies great Chris Gayle is third on the list with 45 sixes against New Zealand in ODIs.

Most ODI sixes vs New Zealand:

51 - Rohit Sharma*
50 - Shahid Afridi
45 - Chris Gayle
41 - Sanath Jayasuriya
29 - Jos Buttler
29 - Virat Kohli

However, Gayle still holds the overall record for the most sixes against New Zealand in international cricket with 87. Rohit is close behind on 85 and needs just three more maximums to surpass the Caribbean legend.

Most sixes against New Zealand in international cricket (Tests + ODIs + T20Is):

87 - Chris Gayle
85 - Rohit Sharma*
64 - Shahid Afridi
53 - Eoin Morgan
52 - Fakhar Zaman

Meanwhile, India beat New Zealand by four runs (via DLS method) after rain-interrupted the proceedings.

India were 113/7 in 26 overs, and needed 22 runs from 66 balls when play was called off.

Batting first, New Zealand were bowled out for 134 following a disastrous outing in rainy Wellington, with Gurnoor Brar picking four wickets for 30 runs in 10 overs. Daryl Mitchell top-scored for New Zealand with a sedate 55 off 104 balls.

India won the first ODI of the five-match series by five wickets, and now leads the rubber 2-0.

(With PTI Inputs)

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