Rohit Sharma achieved another milestone in international cricket, equaling Chris Gayle’s record for most sixes hit by a visiting batsman in SENA nations (South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia). With 92 sixes, Rohit now finds himself on a par with the West Indies legend, leaving behind some legendary names like Sanath Jayasuriya (89), Shahid Afridi (82), and Viv Richards (59).
Rohit Sharma’s Gutsy Knock Under in Tough Batting Conditions Adelaide
Rohit Sharma reached the mark in India’s second ODI against Australia at the Adelaide Cricket Ground when he remained not out at 73 off 97 balls, his highest score in an overseas ground. His knock contained seven boundaries and two mighty sixes, the second of which took him to Gayle’s 92 sixes mark in SENA countries.
In spite of Rohit’s consistent contribution, India lost the match narrowly as Australia chased the target of 265 runs with two wickets to spare and almost four overs to spare.
Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer Steer India’s Innings
Sent in to bat, India’s batting order collapsed early when Shubman Gill (9) and Virat Kohli (0) were cheaply dismissed by Xavier Bartlett, leaving the visitors reeling at 17/2. But Rohit Sharma, displaying trademark grit, compiled a crucial 118-run partnership with Shreyas Iyer (61 off 77) to lift the innings.
Axar Patel (44 off 41) chipped in with vital runs at the lower order, and Harshit Rana’s unbeaten 24 off 18 balls took India to a decent 264/9 in 50 overs.
Adam Zampa (4 for 60) was Australia’s best bowler, while Bartlett impressed with 3 for 39, extending his good form.
Rohit Sharma Watches as Australia Seal the Game Late
Australia’s pursuit, in turn, was not smooth. Early wickets for Travis Head (28) and Mitchell Marsh (11), though, got Australia into trouble, but Matthew Short (74 off 78) and Cooper Connolly (61 off 53)* stabilized the innings. India staged a comeback through Arshdeep Singh (2/41) and Washington Sundar (2/37), but Mitchell Owen’s quick 36 off 23 deliveries helped the hosts win at 265/8 (46.2 overs).
Rohit Sharma Leads Six-Hitting Chart in SENA ODIs
With this feat, Rohit Sharma joins an exclusive club of all-time greats renowned for their power-hitting overseas:
- 92 – Rohit Sharma*
- 92 – Chris Gayle
- 89 – Sanath Jayasuriya
- 82 – Shahid Afridi
- 59 – Viv Richards
- 53 – MS Dhoni
Rohit’s reliability in trying conditions abroad further seals his place as one of the greatest openers of modern cricket. His ease with which he clears the boundary, even against international-standard pace attacks, is still a characteristic of his batting.
