Rohit Sharma surpasses Chris Gayle (sixes at ICC ODI events)
What's the story
Team India skipper Rohit Sharma has set a new world record by going past Chris Gayle for most sixes hit in ICC ODI tournaments.
The Indian ODI skipper achieved the feat during the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy semi-final against Australia in Dubai.
With his first and only maximum of the match, he went ahead of Gayle on the list for most sixes in World Cup and Champions Trophy matches.
However, Rohit departed for a 29-ball 28.
Milestone
Rohit's remarkable record in ICC ODI events
So far, Rohit has smashed a total of 65 sixes in these two mega tournaments, in 42 innings.
The Indian skipper has racked up 2,160 runs at an incredible average of 55.38 in this regard. His tally includes eight tons and 10 half-centuries.
This feat further cements his status as a dangerous opener who always keeps the opposition on their toes during the first 10 overs in ODI cricket.
Comparison
Gayle falls to second spot
Chris Gayle, who previously held the record with 64 sixes from 51 innings, has now been dethroned by Rohit.
The West Indies batting sensation scored a total of 1,977 runs in World Cup and Champions Trophy matches combined.
He scored five centuries and seven half-centuries in his illustrious career on these platforms.
Match summary
Australia bowled out for 264 by India
In the 2025 Champions Trophy first semi-final, Australia posted a target of 265 runs for India.
Steve Smith and Alex Carey helped Australia with their half-centuries.
The dangerous Travis Head also played a crucial role by scoring 39 runs off just 33 balls, hitting 5 fours and 2 sixes.
Despite threatening to cross 300-run mark at one point, India restricted them to 264 runs by taking wickets at crucial moments.
Information
Connolly dismisses Rohit in eighth over
Rohit gave India a solid start in the run-chase. He smacked a four and a six in the first two overs. Rohit, who continued to play his strokes, was finally dismissed by spinner Cooper Connolly in the eighth over.