IND vs SL | Rohit Sharma Surpasses Chris Gayle To Attain A Unique Six-Hitting Record

Rohit Sharma in action vs SL [PTI]

Indian captain Rohit Sharma sustained his purple patch, as he hammered a blistering 44-ball 64 in the second ODI of the ongoing three-match series against Sri Lanka. Opening the batting, Rohit brought up his half-century in just 29 deliveries, ensuring a great start for the Indian team. 

Rohit breaks Gayle's unique six-hitting record

Known for his nonchalant six-hitting skills, Rohit overtook legendary West Indies batter Chris Gayle to record the most sixes during run-chases in One-Day Internationals. 

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The Indian captain smashed four glorious maximums, including his trademark pull shot off Asitha Fernando, surpassing Gayle's tally of 177 sixes in ODI run-chases. 

Most ODI sixes during run chases

As mentioned in the table above, Rohit sits at the top of the list with 179 sixes, while Asian legends Shahid Afridi and Sanath Jayasuriya occupy the third and fourth positions with 166 and 109 maximums, respectively. 

However, the Indian captain failed to capitalise on the start, with Jeffrey Vandersay claiming his prized scalp in the 14th over. 

Vandersay helps Sri Lanka stun India in 2nd ODI

Regarding the game, despite Rohit's whirlwind knock, India crumbled during the run-chase, falling short of the target by 32 runs. 

Wily leg spinner Jeffrey Vandersay emerged as the wrecker-in-chief for Sri Lanka, registering clinical bowling figures of 6/33 in his ten-over spell. 

With Sri Lanka leading the series by 1-0, both teams will collide in the decider at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Wednesday. 

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