In the Cricket World Cup 2023 match between India and the Netherlands in Bengaluru on November 12th. Rohit Sharma who is the captain of the Indian cricket team, gave one of his best performances. Rohit Sharma scored 61 runs out of 54 deliveries, with 8 fours and 2 sixes.
Rohit Sharma breaks record most sixes in a calendar year
In a significant moment, Rohit Sharma hit a six off Colin Ackermann’s bowling, setting a new record for the most sixes in a calendar year. This accomplishment surpassed the previous record which was held by AB De Villiers of South Africa, who hit 58 sixes in 2015. In 2023, Rohit Sharma’s aggressive batting style led him to a total of 60 sixes, making it a historic achievement.
| Rank | Player | Sixes | Year |
| 1 | Rohit Sharma | 60* | 2023 |
| 2 | AB de Villiers | 58 | 2015 |
| 3 | Chris Gayle | 56 | 2019 |
| 4 | Shahid Afridi | 48 | 2020 |
Rohit becomes first captain to score 24 sixes in an ODI world cup
Rohit Sharma also broke the record for hitting the most sixes by a captain in a single Cricket World Cup. Eoin Morgan set a record of 22 sixes in 2019. His record is now successfully surpassed by Rohit. Rohit Sharma scored another six, increased his total to 24 against the Netherlands. With India’s victory and qualification for the semifinals, Rohit Sharma’s excellent leadership and batting skills played a crucial role in the team’s success.
| Rank | Player | Sixes | Year |
| 1 | Rohit Sharma | 24* | 2023* |
| 2 | Eoin Morgan | 22 | 2019 |
| 3 | AB De Villiers | 21 | 2015 |
| 4 | Aaron Finch | 18 | 2019 |
| 5 | B McCullum | 17 | 2015 |
India chose to bat first in their last league match against the Netherlands after winning the toss. Both teams kept the same players. India aimed for their ninth consecutive win before the semifinal against New Zealand on November 15. Rohit Sharma’s leadership and performance were crucial for India. The Netherlands, out of the competition, aimed for a positive finish in this match.
