| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Rohit Sharma becomes the highest six-hitter in ODI history |
| Date | November 30, 2025 |
| Match | First ODI against South Africa in Ranchi |
| Previous Record Holder | Shahid Afridi (351 sixes in 398 ODIs) |
| New Record | 352 sixes |
| ODIs Played by Rohit | 278 |
| ODI Innings | 270 |
| Career Span | 2007-present |
| Achievement Context | Rohit surpassed Afridi's record by hitting three sixes in the match |
| Half-Centuries | 60 ODI fifties |
| Age | 38 years |
| Key Performance | Scored 57 runs off 50 balls, including 5 fours and 3 sixes |
| Significant Stats | Achieved the record in 128 fewer matches and fewer innings than Afridi |
| Career Highlights | Three ODI double centuries, highest individual ODI score (264), over 10,000 ODI runs |
| Leadership | Led India to Champions Trophy title in 2025 |
| Playing Style | Known for explosive batting, timing, power, and placement |
| Role Evolution | Redefined the role of an opener in modern ODI cricket |
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