IND vs NZ: Rohit Sharma Sets New Record for Most Sixes in World Cup History, Surpasses Chris Gayle

Rohit Sharma continues his run of good form as he managed to set a new record for the most sixes scored in the World Cup. The Indian skipper now sits at 51 sixes in the tournament surpassing the West Indian batting great, Chris Gayle who previously held the record at 49.

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Rohit Sharma managed to give India a flying start as he managed to score a quick 47 runs off 29 deliveries against New Zealand in the World Cup 2023 semi-finals at his home ground in the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. His aggressive knock gave Shubman Gill the time needed to get set as he managed to cross his half-century as well and looks set for a big score on the board.

Another notable player in the list for the most sixes in the tournament is Australia’s Glenn Maxwell who currently is on a whole new level with a match-winning double-century against Afghanistan. He currently is at 43 maximums and with a big knock, he could find himself at the top.

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Rohit Sharma has had a fantastic outing in the IPL as he is leading from the front with his risky approach to give the team a good start and allowing others to have the time to get set and play a big innings.

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The Indian skipper so far as 550 runs in the tournament and is among the top 10 run-scorers in the tournament as well. His leadership along with his contributions with the bat has enabled the Indian side to have a perfect record with nine wins out of nine in the league stages and will hope to go all the way and bring home the trophy.

Team India are now up against New Zealand in what is a repeat of the