the first ODI played in Ranchi, Team India’s opening batsman Rohit Sharma batted brilliantly and scored a half-century. During his innings, Rohit hit three sixes, becoming the batsman with the most sixes in ODI cricket.
The second ODI of the series will be played in Raipur on December 3. In this match, Rohit Sharma will have the opportunity to break David Warner’s major record of hitting the most sixes against South Africa in international cricket.
Can Rohit Sharma break David Warner’s all time record against South Africa?
Australia’s David Warner holds the record for hitting the most sixes against South Africa in international cricket. Warner has hit 64 sixes in 60 international matches against this team. England’s Jos Buttler is second, having hit 63 sixes in 48 matches. Chris Gayle and Rohit Sharma have hit 61 sixes each, placing them third on the list. Rohit is now on the verge of making history as he only have to hit 4 more sixes against South Africa.
If Rohit Sharma manages to hit four sixes in the remaining two matches of the ongoing ODI series against South Africa, he will break Warner’s record. Rohit hit three sixes and five fours during his 57-run innings in the first ODI against South Africa in Ranchi. Rohit holds the record for most sixes in ODIs (352) and international cricket (645).
Key performance behind India’s win in 1st ODI vs SA in Ranchi
Speaking of the first ODI, in addition to Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli also scored a brilliant century for India. He played a superb innings of 135 runs in this match. KL Rahul also scored 60 runs. Thanks to these three innings, Team India set a target of 350 runs for South Africa. In response, the African team was all out for 332 runs. Team India currently leads the three-match series 1-0.