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Rohit Sharma becomes first batter to hit 200 T20 sixes

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Indian captain Rohit Sharma made history on Monday by setting three world records in a single day, surpassing several cricket greats.

In T20 World Cup Super 8 match against Australia, the skipper showcased his batting prowess, scoring 92 runs off just 41 balls against formidable bowlers like Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood. His innings included eight sixes and seven fours, resulting in a remarkable strike rate of 224.39.

His exceptional performance not only pushed his side in T20 crucial match but also etched his name in history. The 37-year-old achieved two world records during this match. Firstly, he became the first player to hit over 200 sixes in T20Is. Secondly, he now holds the record for the most number of sixes against an opponent in all international cricket.

Rohit Sharma now holds the record for the most runs in T20I cricket, surpassing Babar Azam and Virat Kohli with 4165 runs to his name.

Rohit Sharma Records

Most sixes vs an opponent in all International cricket

132 Rohit Sharma vs Aus
130 Chris Gayle vs Eng
88 Rohit Sharma vs WI
87 Chris Gayle vs NZ
86 Shahid Afridi vs SL

Fastest 50s for India in T20Is

12 Yuvraj Singh vs Eng Durban 2007
18 KL Rahul vs Sco Dubai 2021
18 Suryakumar Yadav vs SA Guwahati 2022
19 Gautam Gambhir vs SL Nagpur 2009
19 Rohit Sharma vs Aus Gros Islet 2024

Highest individual scores for India in T20 WC

101 S Raina vs SA Gros Islet 2010
92 Rohit Sharma vs Aus Gros Islet 2024
89* V Kohli vs WI Wankhede 2016

Highest individual score by captain in T20 WC

98 C Gayle vs Ind Bridgetown 2010
92 Rohit Sharma vs Aus Gros Islet 2024
88 C Gayle vs Aus The Oval 2009

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