[Watch] Rohit Sharma 'Punishes' Naveen-ul-Haq; Surpasses Chris Gayle To Achieve ‘This’ Feat

Rohit Sharma was at his vintage best against Afghanistan (AP Photos)

Rohit Sharma was in a good mood on Wednesday (October 11) during India’s World Cup 2023 match against Afghanistan at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. The Men in Blue skipper, at the time of writing, raced to 71 off just 38 deliveries, making a 273-run target look like a mockery of a chase.

During his blistering knock, Rohit achieved an astonishing feat, and the one who was at the receiving end was Naveen-ul-Haq.

Naveen bowled a short delivery to Rohit during the eighth over of India’s innings. The veteran opener was waiting for that only before smashing it over the deep square leg for an 85-metre-long six. In the process, he surpassed Chris Gayle’s tally of 553 sixes in international cricket and moved to the top of the chart.

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While Gayle took 483 matches to slam 553 sixes across formats, Rohit took 452 matches to go past him. They are followed by Shahid Afridi (476) and Brendon McCullum (398) in this list.

India, riding on Rohit's audacious knock, reached 96/0 in just 11 overs, with Rohit going strong on 44-ball 77, laced with nine fours and four sixes. Ishan Kishan, from the other end, is batting on 12* off 22 deliveries.

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