Rohit Sharma Sets New Record in Style Against South Africa

Rohit Sharma surpassed Shahid Afridi's ODI sixes record in a sensational inning against South Africa in Ranchi. Scoring 57 runs off 51 balls, Sharma's performance was lauded by Dale Steyn for its strategic brilliance. His 60th ODI fifty was marked by five fours and three sixes.

In a commanding performance against South Africa in Ranchi, India's seasoned batter Rohit Sharma made headlines by surpassing Shahid Afridi's record for the most sixes in ODI history. Sharma's innings, praised for its tactical mastery by former South African bowler Dale Steyn, saw him amass 57 runs from 51 balls, including five boundaries and three powerful sixes.

Needing just three sixes to break Afridi's record of 351, Sharma achieved this milestone in significantly fewer innings, claiming 352 sixes in only 269 attempts compared to Afridi's 369. Steyn expressed admiration for Sharma's gameplay, noting his ability to keep bowlers on their toes with his precise shot placement and dynamic batting style.

Among his memorable shots was a deft touch past a short third man for four, which Steyn highlighted as a testament to Sharma's sharp game awareness. Despite not converting his fifty into a century, falling to Marco Jansen in the 22nd over, Sharma's explosive batting cemented his status as one of cricket's most formidable hitters. (ANI)

(With inputs from agencies.)