Rohit Sharma Tops Six-Hitting Charts in ODI Cricket

Rohit Sharma created history in Ranchi by breaking Shahid Afridi’s long-standing record for most sixes in ODI cricket.

The Indian opener entered the first ODI against South Africa needing three sixes to surpass Afridi’s tally of 351. He achieved the milestone with consecutive hits against Prenelan Subrayen in the 15th over and then launched his trademark pull shot over fine leg off Marco Jansen to claim the record outright.

Rohit now leads the chart with 352 sixes in ODIs, ahead of Afridi’s 351, Chris Gayle’s 331, Sanath Jayasuriya’s 270, and MS Dhoni’s 229. His achievement adds to an already illustrious career where he also holds the record for most sixes in T20 internationals with 205 and has struck 88 sixes in Test cricket. These numbers push his overall international tally to 642 sixes, another world record.

The Ranchi crowd witnessed a masterclass as Rohit combined power with precision. He reached his 60th ODI half-century during the innings, further cementing his reputation as one of the most destructive batters in modern cricket. His dominance across formats highlights his ability to adapt and excel, making him a true global icon of the game.

Rohit Sharma’s record-breaking feat against South Africa strengthens his legacy as the undisputed six-hitting king. His consistency and flair continue to inspire fans worldwide, ensuring his place among cricket’s greatest entertainers.

Most ODI sixes in history

Player	Span	Inns	Runs	HS	6s
Rohit Sharma (IND)	2007-2025	269	11420	264	352
Shahid Afridi (Asia/ICC/PAK)	1996-2015	369	8064	124	351
Chris Gayle (ICC/WI)	1999-2019	294	10480	215	331
Sanath Jayasuriya (Asia/SL)	1989-2011	433	13430	189	270
MS Dhoni (Asia/IND)	2004-2019	297	10773	183*	229
Eoin Morgan (ENG/IRE)	2006-2022	230	7701	148	220
AB de Villiers (Afr/SA)	2005-2018	218	9577	176	204
Brendon McCullum (NZ)	2002-2016	228	6083	166	200