In a thrilling encounter in Ranchi, Indian opener Rohit Sharma made history during the first ODI against South Africa. He surpassed the world record for the most sixes in One Day Internationals (ODI), hitting three sixes and bringing his total to 352. This achievement broke the previous record of 351 held by former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi. Rohit scored 57 runs before exiting the match.
Match Highlights
- Player In Focus: Rohit Sharma
- New Record: 352 sixes in ODI history
- Previous Record Holder: Shahid Afridi (351 sixes)
As of 27 overs into the game, India has scored 184 runs for 3 wickets. Virat Kohli and Washington Sundar are at the crease, with Kohli inching closer to a century after hitting five sixes. Earlier in the match, Yashasvi Jaiswal, playing his second ODI, scored 18 runs before being dismissed. Ruturaj Gaikwad made a return to the ODI lineup after nearly two years but was quickly caught by Dewald Brevis.
Captaincy Changes and Team Updates
In this match, KL Rahul is leading India in the absence of Shubman Gill, while South Africa is without regular captain Temba Bavuma. Aiden Markram has taken over the leadership role for the Proteas.
This ODI match is being held at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi, where fans eagerly await further updates as Kohli approaches his century.
