Rohit Sharma Breaks Sachin Tendulkar's Record — Most T20I Sixes for India
Rohit Sharma hit his 197th T20I six to surpass Sachin Tendulkar's record during the first T20I against Sri Lanka in Colombo.
A Historic Moment
Rohit Sharma etched his name deeper into the record books on Thursday night, surpassing a landmark that many thought would stand for a generation. When he launched Sri Lanka pacer Dushmantha Chameera over deep midwicket in the 7th over, it was his 197th T20 International six — more than any other Indian batter in history.
The milestone was greeted with a standing ovation from the Colombo crowd, who appreciated the significance of the moment even on foreign soil. Rohit acknowledged the applause with a brief smile before refocusing on the chase.
By the Numbers
Rohit's T20I sixes record is a testament to his extraordinary hitting ability. Of his 197 sixes, 47 have come in the powerplay, 89 in the middle overs, and 61 in the death — showing his versatility across all phases of the game.
His ability to hit over long-on and wide long-off is unmatched in T20 cricket. The pull shot over square leg remains his signature shot, and few bowlers in the world have a consistent answer to it.
India Win Comfortably
Rohit's 68 off 41 balls laid the foundation for India's 8-wicket win in Colombo. The opening stand of 112 between Rohit and Shubman Gill (52*) made the chase look simple. India now lead the three-match T20I series 1-0.