The first match of the three-match ODI series between India and South Africa will be played tomorrow, Sunday, November 30, in Ranchi. Former Indian captain Rohit Sharma could set a new world record in this match. In fact, if Rohit Sharma hits three sixes in the first ODI, he will become the batsman with the most sixes in this format.
In the first ODI against South Africa, Rohit Sharma has a chance to surpass former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi. If Rohit hits three sixes in the first ODI to be played in Ranchi, he will surpass Shahid Afridi and become the 'Sixer King'.
Most Sixes in ODIs
- Shahid Afridi (Pakistan) - 351 sixes in 369 innings
- Rohit Sharma (India) - 332* sixes in 259 innings
- Chris Gayle (West Indies) - 331 sixes in 294 innings
- Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka) - 270 sixes in 433 innings
- MS Dhoni (India) - 229 sixes in 297 innings
Rohit Sharma has hit 349 sixes in 276 ODIs since 2007. During this period, he has scored 11,370 runs at an average of 49.22. Rohit has scored 33 centuries and 59 half-centuries. Former all-rounder Shahid Afridi has hit 351 sixes in 398 ODIs. This Pakistani player has also scored 8,064 runs at an average of 23.57, including six centuries and 39 half-centuries.
South Africa tour of India, 2025
| Sr. Number | Day | Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Sunday | 30th November | 1st ODI | Ranchi |
| 2nd | Wednesday | 3rd December | 2nd ODI | Raipur |
| 3rd | Saturday | 6th December | 3rd ODI | Visakhapatnam |
Indian team for the ODI series against South Africa
Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma, KL Rahul (captain and wicketkeeper), Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Harshit Rana, Dhruv Jurel (wicketkeeper), Prasidh Krishna and Arshdeep Singh.
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