Indian cricket star Rohit Sharma has created history by extending his lead over Chris Gayle in ODI sixes off pull shots, becoming the only player with 114 such maximums where ball-by-ball data exists. This epic feat came during the third ODI against South Africa in Visakhapatnam on December 5, 2025, solidifying his status as cricket’s top power-hitter. Rohit also crossed 20,000 international runs across formats, joining Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, and Rahul Dravid as the fourth Indian to achieve it.
Rohit’s overall ODI sixes tally stands at 352, surpassing Gayle’s 331 and trailing only Shahid Afridi’s 351. In T20Is, he leads with 205 sixes from 159 matches, ahead of Gayle’s mark. His career stats show 20,000 runs in 504 matches at a strike rate of 87.33, including 50 centuries and 645 sixes total. Earlier in 2025 Champions Trophy, he broke Gayle’s ICC ODI tournament record with 65 sixes.
At 38, Rohit remains explosive, hitting most sixes after age 35 with 167 in 109 innings. Fans hail “Hitman 2.0” for his pull-shot mastery, pulling away from Gayle’s 48. This milestone boosts India in the ongoing South Africa series.
The record underscores Rohit’s evolution from T20 blaster to all-format legend, inspiring young batters. As India eyes future ICC events, his feats promise more fireworks.
FAQs [Frequently Asked Questions]
1. What exact record did Rohit Sharma break over Chris Gayle?
Rohit hit 114 sixes off pull shots in ODIs, far ahead of Gayle’s 48, in matches with ball-by-ball data. This unique feat highlights his pull-shot dominance.
2. What are Rohit’s key ODI sixes stats?
He has 352 ODI sixes, surpassing Gayle’s 331, second to Afridi’s 351. Rohit also leads ICC ODI tournament sixes with 65.
3. How many international runs has Rohit reached?
Rohit crossed 20,000 runs across formats on December 5, 2025, fourth Indian after Tendulkar, Kohli, Dravid. Strike rate: 87.33 with 645 sixes.