IND vs NZ 1st ODI: Rohit Sharma Reaches Historic 650 Sixes With Massive Hit

Rohit Sharma etched his name deeper into cricket history during the first ODI against New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday, January 11, 2026, by becoming the first player in international cricket to hit 650 sixes. The milestone came when the Indian captain launched a towering maximum over long-on off New Zealand pacer Kyle Jamieson, sending the crowd into a frenzy and cementing his status as the undisputed king of the big hits.

Rohit entered the match needing just two more sixes to reach the unprecedented landmark, having arrived at the crease with 648 international sixes. True to his reputation as the "Hitman," he wasted little time, smashing the record-breaking six early in India's chase of 301. The moment was a testament to his extraordinary power-hitting prowess, which has redefined white-ball batting over the years. He was eventually dismissed for 26 off 29 balls by the same bowler, Jamieson, but not before leaving an indelible mark on the game.

Rohit’s record stands far ahead of the competition, as highlighted by the all-time list of most international sixes:

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• Rohit Sharma (India): 650
• Chris Gayle (West Indies): 553
• Shahid Afridi (Pakistan): 476
• Brendon McCullum (New Zealand): 398
• Martin Guptill (New Zealand): 383
• MS Dhoni (India): 359

His sixes are distributed across formats as follows: 357 in ODIs (the all-time record), 205 in T20Is (the first to surpass 200), and 88 in Tests. The achievement underscores his evolution from a stylish middle-order batter to one of the most destructive openers in limited-overs cricket.

The landmark moment came amid a special occasion at the venue, where Rohit and Virat Kohli were felicitated by the Vadodara stadium authorities and ICC Chairman Jay Shah before the match. At 38, and having retired from T20Is and Tests in 2025, Rohit remains fully focused on “Mission 2027”—leading India to another ODI World Cup triumph. His reflexes and appetite for big hits show no signs of diminishing, delighting fans and stunning experts alike.

Rohit’s record-breaking six not only thrilled the capacity crowd in Vadodara but also reinforced his legacy as one of the greatest white-ball batters of all time. As the three-match ODI series continues, all eyes will be on whether the captain adds more chapters to his extraordinary six-hitting saga.

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