Wednesday, New York – In the T20 World Cup match against Ireland, Indian team captain Rohit Sharma achieved three rare records. He became the third batsman to score 4,000 runs in international T20s. Additionally, Rohit Sharma completed 1,000 runs in T20 World Cups.
Moreover, he became the first batsman in international cricket to hit 600 sixes. In yesterday’s match, the ‘Hitman’ scored 52 runs off 37 balls, leading the Indian team to their first victory. His innings included 4 fours and 3 sixes.
- Rohit Sharma’s 4,000 Runs in International T20s
In the T20 World Cup match against Ireland, Rohit Sharma achieved this milestone. Before him, Virat Kohli and Babar Azam had crossed this mark. With 4,038 runs, Virat Kohli tops the list, followed by Rohit Sharma with 4,025 runs, and Babar Azam with 4,023 runs. Additionally, Rohit became the first player to reach 4,000 runs in the fewest balls. In this short format, the ‘Hitman’ has scored 5 centuries and 30 half-centuries. - Rohit Sharma’s 1,000 Runs in T20 World Cups
Rohit Sharma is one of the three players to have scored 1,000 runs in T20 World Cups. Virat Kohli (1,142 runs) and Mahela Jayawardene (1,016 runs) have also achieved this. Overall, since the inaugural edition, Rohit Sharma has scored 1,015 runs at an average of 36.25, including 10 half-centuries. - Rohit Sharma’s Record of 600 Sixes in International Cricket
Rohit Sharma set a rare record by becoming the first batsman to hit 600 sixes in international cricket. Known for his distinctive style of hitting sixes, the ‘Hitman‘ has hit 84 sixes in Tests, 323 sixes in ODIs, and 193 sixes in T20s. Following him is West Indies star Chris Gayle with 553 sixes in international cricket.