Most sixes in ODI World Cup historical past: Rohit Sharma goes previous AB de Villiers, second on general record

India captain Rohit Sharma surpassed South Africa batter AB de Villiers’ tally of sixes within the ICC Cricket World Cup through the match in opposition to New Zealand in Dharamsala on Sunday.

Rohit smashed Trent Boult within the fifth over of India’s run-chase for his thirty eighth six within the World Cup, going previous de Villiers’ tally of 37.

The Indian skipper now sits second on the record of batters with most sixes within the historical past of the ODI World Cup. Chris Gayle of West Indies leads the record with 49 sixes in 35 matches.

Rohit can also be essentially the most prolific six-hitter in worldwide cricket. He surpassed Gayle’s file throughout India’s World Cup 2023 match in opposition to Afghanistan in Delhi on October 11.

Rohit was at his marauding finest in opposition to the Kiwis throughout his 40-ball 46, which included 4 sixes and as many fours. He was finally dismissed by Lockie Ferguson after getting an inside edge onto his stumps.

MOST SIXES IN ODI WORLD CUP HISTORY

• Chris Gayle – 49 sixes in 35 matches
• Rohit Sharma* – 40 sixes in 22 matches
• AB de Villiers – 37 sixes in 23 matches
• Ricky Ponting – 31 sixes in 46 matches
• Brendon McCullum – 29 sixes in 34 matches