T20 World Cup: Skipper Rohit Sharma scores half-century; becomes first to hit 200 sixes in T20I

As India looks to revenge the heartbreak of October 19 against Australia, skipper Rohit Sharma opened superbly by scoring a half-century and becoming the first batter to hit 200 sixes in T20 International. Rohit Sharma, with a current strike rate of 255, has smashed 8 sixes in this innings so far and is batting at 77* (30)

After Australia decided to bowl first, openers Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma started the match for India with an initial hiccup due to Kohli's wicket. However, the Hitman batted an expensive over for the Australia by scoring 29 runs in a single over.

Playing against Mitchell Starc, the skipper scored four sixes and a four. The only run conceded by Starc that didn't come off Rohit's bat was a wide delivery.


After suffering an unexpected setback against Afghanistan in their previous game, Australia need to defeat the unbeaten Rohit Sharma-led side. If Australia ends up losing the game, then to qualify for the final four they will need Bangladesh to defeat Afghanistan.

Rohit Sharma's milestone:
Indian skipper Rohit Sharma on Monday while playing against Australia became the first player in history to hit 200 sixes in T20Is.


The closest to Hitman's record is New Zealand's Martin Guptill, who has 173 sixes to his name. Following Guptill, England's dynamic wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler has hit 137 sixes. Known for his innovative shots and aggressive batting style, Buttler's tally, while impressive, is still a significant distance from Rohit's unprecedented figure.

(with agency inputs)