Rohit Sharma reached the pinnacle in significantly fewer matches than Afridi , breaking the record in his compared to Afridi's 398 matches. Rohit's ability to hit sixes at will—especially his trademark pull shot—has redefined the role of the modern ODI opener. Single-Innings Powerhouses
The livestream loaded. A half-empty Wankhede stadium. England's young pacer, Wood, steaming in. Rohit stood still. The ball was full, on the pads. In one motion—no backlift, no fuss—Rohit flicked it off his toes. most 6s in odi
: England’s Eoin Morgan holds the record with 17 sixes against Afghanistan during the 2019 World Cup. Rohit Sharma reached the pinnacle in significantly fewer
When we look back at the history of One Day Internationals, we won't just remember the averages and the centuries. We will remember the sound . The sound of 50,000 people gasping as a white ball arcs into the night sky, hangs in the air for a split second of suspension, and disappears into the crowd. That is the legacy of these men. They taught the world that in cricket, the sky is not the limit—it is the destination. A half-empty Wankhede stadium
The "Universe Boss" is the only other player to cross the 300-six milestone in ODIs. His 215-run knock against Zimbabwe in the 2015 World Cup included 16 sixes, setting a record for the most in a single World Cup innings. Other Notable Records
The old coach sat down. "Let me tell you a story. In 2015, I watched Gayle smash 215 runs in a World Cup match. He hit 16 sixes . The ball kept landing on the roof. The next year, I saw Rohit hit 264—not as many sixes, but cleaner. Straight as an arrow. But Afridi... ah, Afridi."