Mon Feb 10 08:44:42 UTC 2025: ## Rohit Sharma Shatters ODI Six-Hitting Record in England Series
**Cuttack, India** – Indian captain Rohit Sharma stunned the cricketing world with a magnificent century against England, simultaneously breaking the record for most sixes hit in One Day International (ODI) cricket. Sharma achieved this feat during the second ODI in Cuttack, surpassing the previous record held jointly by Chris Gayle (West Indies) and himself at 331 sixes. A towering six over mid-wicket off Gus Atkinson propelled him to a new total of 338 sixes.
Sharma’s achievement is particularly impressive given his recent struggles with form. He now holds the second-highest number of ODI sixes, trailing only Shahid Afridi of Pakistan (351 sixes). However, Sharma achieved this in significantly fewer innings (259 compared to Afridi’s 369). His overall dominance in six-hitting extends across all three formats (Test, ODI, and T20), with a staggering 624 sixes in his career, including a leading 205 in T20 Internationals.
This century also marks another milestone for Sharma, as he becomes the eighth Indian captain to lead the team in over 50 ODIs, joining cricketing legends like MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, and Sourav Ganguly. His consistent performance and captaincy further solidify his position as one of India’s most successful captains, hinting at even greater achievements to come. His recent success, after a period of inconsistent form, makes this achievement all the more remarkable.
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