India captain Rohit Sharma surpassed Chris Gayle’s record for the second-highest number of sixes in ODI cricket during his impressive innings.
The milestone came during the second ODI between India and England in Cuttack on Sunday. Rohit displayed his destructive batting skills on what proved to be an excellent batting surface while chasing a target of 305 runs.
Rohit moved past Gayle’s record of 331 and took his tally to 338 sixes in ODIs during his 119-run knock off 90 balls. Pakistan’s Shahid Afridi maintains the overall record with 351 sixes in ODI cricket.

The rankings now show Sanath Jayasuriya of Sri Lanka in fourth place with 270 sixes, while former Indian captain MS Dhoni holds the fifth position with 229 sixes.
Rohit approached his innings with patience, taking time to settle before launching his attack. His first significant shot came on the fifth ball of the second over.
With a well-timed flick of his wrists, Sharma cleared the boundary rope to overtake Gayle’s record.
The Indian captain continued his aggressive approach in the following over. He hit Saqib Mahmood for a six with an extended arm cover drive.

Rohit followed this with another six in Mahmood’s next over, demonstrating his excellent timing and technique.
After surviving a close LBW appeal off Mark Wood’s bowling, Sharma remained unfazed. He immediately responded by hitting the next delivery for a six over long-on.
He reached his half-century in just 30 balls, completing it with a well-executed cut shot for four.
The innings showcased Sharma’s ability to combine patience with aggressive batting, as he carefully chose his moments to attack while maintaining control of his innings.
His performance demonstrated why he continues to be one of cricket’s most prolific six-hitters, particularly in the ODI format.