Rohit Sharma has become only the second batter in T20I history to hit 150 sixes. Chris Gayle of the West Indies is in third place with 124 maximums.
Highlights
- In T20Is, Rohit Sharma is ranked second among the top six batsmen
- Rohit Sharma is only the second batsman in T20I history to hit 150 sixes
- Martin Guptill of New Zealand heads a group of six T20I batsmen
In the third T20 international against New Zealand at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Rohit Sharma won the toss for the third time in a row. And decided to bat on a flat surface, hoping to give his side some much-needed practice setting a high goal.
When batting first in T20Is, India has struggled to win matches. Which resulted in early elimination from the ICC T20 World Cup 2021. After losses to Pakistan and New Zealand in the Super 12 stage. The hosts got off to a flying start thanks to Rohit and his opening partner Ishan Kishan. Who threw caution to the wind and unleashed a ferocious onslaught on the New Zealand pace attack.
In the powerplay, India amassed 69 runs as Rohit and Kishan smashed boundaries at ease. After the first six overs, Kishan was unbeaten on 29 off 19 balls. While his captain was on 39 off 17 deliveries.
In the powerplay, Rohit Sharma had struck three tremendous sixes. The last of which brought him to 150 sixes in T20 internationals
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It happened from Lockie Ferguson’s bowling when Rohit pulled a short delivery. Into the stands between the square lead and deep fine leg fielders.
Martin Guptill of New Zealand, who leads the record with 161 sixes. Could add to his total when he bats later in the evening.
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