As it was expected, Rohti Sharma claimed the number 1 spot in the record list. He might have failed to  claim a big run on indiviuall basis  in the IND vs NZ 1st ODI match in Vadodara, but create a brand new record with his hard hitting skills.

Rohit Sharma now the official ‘Sixer King’ of ODIs

The three-match ODI series between India and New Zealand begins today. The first match will be played at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara. All eyes will once again be on Rohit Sharma in this match. The Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli duo is now active only in ODI cricket, so fans are eager to catch a glimpse of them. It’s rare for Rohit Sharma to be on the field without breaking a record. In the first ODI against New Zealand, he will have the chance to become the ‘Sixer King’ of ODIs.

Now you might be wondering if Rohit Sharma has broken Shahid Afridi’s record for most sixes in ODI cricket. For your information, let me tell you that this record is for hitting the most sixes as an opener in ODIs.

Rohit Sharma recently broke the record for hitting the most sixes in ODI cricket history. Prior to the Hitman, this record was held by former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi. Afridi had hit 351 sixes in his career. Now, with 355 sixes, Rohit Sharma has taken this world record. Rohit Sharma has hit 327 of these 355 sixes as an opener. He is the second-highest opener in ODIs, behind former West Indies batsman Chris Gayle. However, the gap between Rohit and Gayle is now narrow.

Chris Gayle has hit 328 sixes opening the innings in his ODI career, while Rohit Sharma is second with 327. If the Hitman hits two sixes in the first ODI against New Zealand today, he will create history and break this world record.