Rohit Sharma Eyes Shahid Afridi's Sixes Record, Kallis's Run Tally in New Zealand ODI

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News18•13-01-2026, 20:51
Rohit Sharma Eyes Shahid Afridi's Sixes Record, Kallis's Run Tally in New Zealand ODI
- •Rohit Sharma needs just two more sixes to surpass Shahid Afridi's record of 50 sixes against New Zealand in ODIs.
- •Afridi hit 50 sixes in 38 ODIs against New Zealand, while Rohit has 49 sixes in 32 ODIs against the Black Caps.
- •Rohit also needs 38 runs to overtake Jacques Kallis's 11,579 ODI runs, becoming the eighth-highest scorer.
- •Kallis scored 11,579 runs in 328 ODIs, while Rohit has 11,542 runs in 280 ODIs.
- •A century in the upcoming match would also make Rohit the sole record holder for most centuries as an opener for India, currently tied with Sachin Tendulkar.
Why It Matters: Rohit Sharma is on the verge of breaking multiple ODI records against New Zealand, including Shahid Afridi's sixes.
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