We have often heard the saying that "Records Are Meant To Be Broken", but there are certain records that are often difficult to break and remain intact with one player's name. Rohit Sharma has created several such records during his international career.
The Indian selectors have decided to move in a different direction, and the third ODI against England at Lord’s could turn out to be Rohit's final appearance for India.
If this is the end of his international career, Rohit will leave the game as one of the finest ODI players for India.
Having said this, in this article, let’s take a look at some of Rohit Sharma’s unique records that may remain unbeaten for a very long time.
Rohit Sharma’s Unique Records That Cannot Be Broken!
Most International Sixes For India (Across Formats - Tests+ODIs+ T20Is)
The first unique record on the list is that Rohit has most sixes in international cricket. Across Tests, ODIs, and T20Is, the Indian opener has smashed 657 sixes (513 matches), more than any other player in the history of the game.
The second player on the list is West Indies legend Chris Gayle with 553 sixes.
Player
Span
Matches
Runs
6s
Rohit Sharma
2007–2026
513
20,289
657
Chris Gayle
1999–2021
483
19,593
553
Shahid Afridi
1996–2018
524
11,196
476
Jos Buttler
2011–2026
418
12,656
404
Brendon McCullum
2002–2016
432
14,676
398
Three ODI Double Centuries (Most Double ODI Centuries)
Scoring a double century in ODI cricket is a difficult task for any batter. Rohit Sharma has done it not once or twice, but three times, making him the only player in history to reach the 200-run mark thrice.
His first double century came against Australia in Bengaluru in 2013, where he scored 209 runs off 158 balls at a strike rate of 132.27. A year later, he also made 264 against Sri Lanka at Eden Gardens, which is still the highest individual score in ODI history.
He also made another double ODI century against Sri Lanka in Mohali; the star player made 208 runs off 153 balls on December 13, 2017.
It is important to note that no other batter has managed more than one ODI double century.
Highest ODI score
Rohit also has another unique and nearly impossible record to his name. On November 13, 2014, against Sri Lanka in Kolkata, Rohit produced a once-in-a-lifetime innings.
He faced 173 balls and struck 33 boundaries along with nine sixes to complete 264 runs, the highest ODI score.
Most Hundreds In A Single World Cup (2019)
The 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup was one of Rohit Sharma’s finest tournaments. He scored five centuries, the highest by any player in a single edition of the World Cup.
His hundreds came against South Africa, Pakistan, England, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. Throughout the tournament, Rohit displayed remarkable consistency and finished as the highest run-scorer with 648 runs.
Rohit Sharma also holds the record for the most centuries in the the World Cup.
Most 100s In World Cup
Player
Matches
Runs
100s
Rohit Sharma
28
1,575
7
David Warner
29
1,527
6
Sachin Tendulkar
45
2,278
6
Kumar Sangakkara
37
1532
5
Virat Kohli
37
1795
5
Most 150+ Scores In ODI
Rohit also has the most 150-plus scores in ODI Cricket. These knocks include his three double centuries and several other match-winning performances. Australian opener David Warner follows with seven such scores, while Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, and Chris Gayle have five each.
Rohit Sharma (India): 8 (includes three double centuries)
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Rohit Sharma (Source: AFP)
