Aug 5, 2019, 12:11 IST

Rohit Sharma takes the lead over Chris Gayle to become the champion of sixes in T20 International

Rohit Sharma takes the lead over Chris Gayle to become the champion of sixes in T20 International

The opening batsman of the Indian team, Rohit Sharma has once again reached new heights in his career of T20 International. He has taken the lead over previous champion Chris Gayle by hitting the highest number of sixes in his career of T20I.

Rohit Sharma takes the lead over Chris Gayle to become the champion of sixes in T20 International

On Sunday, against West Indies, Rohit Sharma scored 67 runs where he hit three sixes, achieving the mark of 107 sixes in his career of T20 International. West Indies champion Chris Gayle is now in the second place with 105 sixes. In the third place id Martin Guptill of New Zealand, who has 103 sixes to his record. Although, the figures are not too far behind. In the fourth position is Colin Manro, New Zealand, with 92 sixes up his sleeves followed by Brandon McCullum(New Zealand) with 91 sixes.

Rohit achieved the mark in his 88th T20I innings of 96 matches. Not only this, he is also the first batsman to complete 2400 runs in T20 matches. He has achieved 2422 runs at an average of 32.72, where he hit 4 centuries and 17 half-centuries.

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