IND vs SL ODI, Rohit Sharma: Team India captain Rohit Sharma has a chance to make a special record in the third ODI. He can leave behind legendary batsman Chris Gayle in terms of hitting the most sixes in ODIs. Rohit Sharma is one of the explosive batsmen in the world. He bats fast in the initial overs. Hitting sixes is a left-handed game for him. That is why Rohit is also called Hitman.
IND vs SL ODI, Rohit Sharma: A three-match ODI series is going on between India and Sri Lanka. The first match was a tie, India lost the second. Now today is the turn of the third match. It is important for Team India to win this match, because they are trailing 1-0 in the series. Everyone’s eyes will be on captain Rohit Sharma, who has looked much better with the bat in this series. Rohit has played innings of 58, 64 runs. Now the team is expecting a similar start from him in the third match as well. This match is special for Rohit Sharma himself, because he can make a big record today. Rohit’s target will be Chris Gayle, who has hit 331 sixes in ODIs.
Rohit Sharma can become the second player to hit the most sixes in ODI cricket. For this, he needs 2 sixes. If he hits 2 sixes in this match, he will surpass Chris Gayle. Gayle has hit 331 sixes in ODIs in his career, while Rohit is one place below him, i.e. at number three with 330 sixes. At number one is former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi, who has hit the most 351 sixes in ODIs.
Players who hit the most sixes in ODI cricket
Shahid Afridi – 351 sixes Chris Gayle – 331 sixes Rohit Sharma – 330 sixes Nath Jayasuriya – 270 sixes MS Dhoni – 229 sixes
India vs Sri Lanka 3rd ODI match details
The third ODI between India and Sri Lanka will start today at 2:30 pm. This match is to be played at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Spinners get help here. Any captain would like to bat first here after winning the toss, because spinners dominate in the second innings. The ball starts spinning. India was not able to chase less than 250 runs in the first and second ODIs. From this, one can guess how much help the bowlers get here.