On November 30, 2025, in the first ODI between India and South Africa at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi, Rohit Sharma rewrote the record books by hitting his 352nd career six in One Day Internationals. That milestone took him past Shahid Afridi’s long-standing mark of 351 sixes and made Rohit the leading six-hitter in ODI history.
Rohit came into the match needing three sixes to overtake Afridi. He first produced back-to-back maximums off spinner Prenelan Subrayen to level the tally, then dispatched a trademark pull off pacer Marco Jansen that sailed to fine leg for the record-breaking 352nd six. He finished with 57 from 51 balls, including three sixes and five fours, notching his 60th ODI fifty.
His knock came in a high-scoring encounter. Virat Kohli’s superb 135 off 120 anchored India to 349 for 8, setting a challenging target. South Africa mounted a strong chase but ended on 332, leaving India a 17-run victory and a 1–0 lead in the series.
The new milestone ends an era: Afridi’s 2015 total of 351 sixes has been eclipsed, and Rohit reached the mark in considerably fewer innings. The achievement underlines Rohit’s reputation as one of the modern game’s most potent six-hitters, combining power with composure in pressure situations and adding a notable chapter to an already distinguished ODI career.
When Rohit flicked the ball over fine leg for the 352nd six, the stadium erupted. Teammates, opponents and the crowd acknowledged the moment while commentators called it a historic night for Indian cricket. Post-match, Rohit received widespread praise from fans and fellow players; although the record was widely expected, the manner in which he reached it—soon into the innings and in a closely contested match—gave the milestone extra drama and significance.
