World Cup Special | This Indian skipper becomes first to hit 300 sixes in ODIs
World Cup Special | Showcasing his thrilling showdown and remarkable display of marksmanship, Indian captain Rohit Sharma displayed unwavering determination and resilience by becoming the first Indian to complete 300 sixes in the One Day International format.
Rohit achieved this milestone after hammering Haris Rauf for a six in the ICC World Cup match against arch-rival Pakistan at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Saturday.
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Rohit has featured in just 254 contests in the ODI format of the game.
With 351 sixes in 308 games, former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi still leads the tally, while West Indies legend Chris Gayle hammered 331 maximums in 301 encounters.
Rohit Sharma made it even easier for India to win today’ match with a superb innings. His timing was spot-on and he took down the Pakistani pacers with his strokeplay.
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Notably, India registers victory against Pakistan by 7 wickets at the 2023 ICC World Cup at the grand Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
And this 8th win in a row has to be inarguably the easiest. India with a belting of Pakistan and that envious World Cup record in ODIs continues. The chase of 192 was never going to unsettle this powerful Indian batting lineup and skipper
Indian bowlers completely shattered Pakistan's batting lineup as Bumrah, Siraj, Pandya, Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja bagged two wickets each to bundle out their traditional rival for 191 runs in just 42.5 overs. Captain Babar Azam scored the highest for Pakistan with 50 off 58 while Mohammad Rizwan scored 49.
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Indian cricketers are dominating the ongoing World Cup 2023 with their splendid and remarkable achievement and stands as an inspirational tale for budding cricketers nationwide. Cricketers unwavering commitment and enthusiasm have established a fresh standard for excellence in Indian sports serve as an enduring source of motivation for future generations.
- With inputs from agencies
