India's captain, Rohit Sharma, created history during the ODI World Cup semifinal against New Zealand at Wankhede Stadium.
Rohit became the first batter to hit 50 sixes in ODI World Cup history, achieving this milestone in his 27th World Cup innings. He surpassed Chris Gayle's record of 49 maximums.
In the fifth over of the match, Rohit Sharma hit a six off pacer Trent Boult, marking his 50th ODI World Cup six. This remarkable feat solidifies Rohit's position as one of the most prolific six-hitters in World Cup tournaments. The top five in the list of six-hitters in the World Cup include Glenn Maxwell (43), AB de Villiers (37), and David Warner (37).
Who has hit the most number of sixes in the ODI World Cup?
| Name | Sixes |
| Rohit Sharma | 51 |
| Chris Gayle | 49 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 43 |
| AB de Villiers | 37 |
| David Warner | 37 |
Who has hit the most number of sixes in a single World Cup edition?
Rohit has hit 27 sixes in this edition of the World Cup, which is the most by any batsman.
| Name | Sixes | Edition |
| Rohit Sharma | 27* | 2023 |
| Chris Gayle | 26 | 2015 |
| Eoin Morgan | 22 | 2019 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 22 | 2023 |
| Ab de Villiers | 21 | 2015 |
| Quinton de Kock | 21* | 2023 |
Rohit Sharma score today in India vs New Zealand
Rohit scored 47 runs in 29 balls against New Zealand. His innings comprised four boundaries and an equal number of maximums which powered India to 75 runs within the first nine overs.
Rohit Sharma faced a slower delivery, intending to drive it down the ground. However, he couldn't connect well, resulting in the ball going high in the air. The fielder from mid-off ran back, positioned himself under the ball, and executed a superb catch under pressure.
This dismissal marked a significant development in the match, providing New Zealand with a valuable breakthrough. The strategic bowling change, featuring an exceptional slower ball from Tim Southee, proved effective in dismissing the dangerous Sharma.
India vs New Zealand: Betting odds for CWC 2023 match
As per the Dafabet odds, India are the favourites to win the match.
(The Sporting News, odds via Dafabet in India only)
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