Rohit Sharma Becomes First Player To Hit 200 T20I Sixes

Rohit Sharma played a fine knock of 92 off 41 balls against Australia on Monday.

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The India skipper became the first player to hit 200 T20I sixes.

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Rohit’s blistering innings comprised 7 boundaries and 8 maximums.

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Rohit has so far hit 203 sixes in T20I cricket.

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New Zealand’s Martin Guptill is next with 173 maximums.

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Rohit is also the second-highest six-hitter (48) in the history of the T20 World Cup.

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He surpassed David Warner (40) and Jos Buttler (43) on this elite list of batters.

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West Indies legend Chris Gayle (63) occupies the top spot.

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Rohit’s power-packed knock guided India to a solid total of 205 against the Aussies.

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Australia fell short by 24 runs.

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