Rohit Sharma Hits 500 Sixes In T20s; Enters Top 5 All-time List

The MI vs CSK match saw Rohit Sharma notch his 500th T20 six.

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The former MI skipper remained unbeaten scoring 105 off 63.

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His masterful innings included 11 boundaries and 5 sixes.

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The 3rd maximum of his knock saw him reach the 500 landmark.

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Rohit has now become the only Indian cricketer to reach this milestone.

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This feat also sealed a 5th spot for him in the all-time list of T20 sixes.

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West Indies star Chris Gayle claims the first spot with 1056 maximums.

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In second place, we have MI batting coach Kieron Pollard with 860 sixes.

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Andre Russell takes the 3rd spot with 678 sixes.

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With 548 sixes, New Zealand’s Colin Munro seals a 4th place on this list.

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