Virat Kohli Surpasses Yuvraj Singh in Prestigious Ranking Topped by Rohit Sharma
The recent ODI match between India and South Africa at JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi saw Virat Kohli achieve a significant milestone. With his impressive performance, he surpassed Yuvraj Singh to become the Indian cricketer with the most sixes in One Day Internationals (ODIs).
Virat Kohli Surpasses Yuvraj Singh
On November 30, during the first ODI of the series, Kohli hit his second six, raising his total to 156 sixes in 306 ODIs. This achievement moved him ahead of Yuvraj Singh, who held the record with 153 sixes throughout his 301-match ODI career.
Match Highlights
- Kohli reached his half-century in just 48 balls.
- He contributed significantly with 83 runs off 75 balls, including five fours and five sixes.
- His partnership with Rohit Sharma yielded 136 runs for the second wicket.
- Rohit Sharma also made headlines by breaking Shahid Afridi’s record for the most sixes in ODIs.
Rohit Sharma’s achievement included three sixes during the match, bringing his total to 352 in 277 ODIs, which surpassed Afridi’s record of 351 sixes over 398 ODIs.
Top Six-Hitters in ODIs for India
| Player | Matches | Runs | Sixes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma | 277 | 11,427 | 352 |
| MS Dhoni | 347 | 10,599 | 222 |
| 463 | 18,426 | 195 | |
| Sourav Ganguly | 308 | 11,221 | 189 |
| Virat Kohli | 306* | *157* | *156* |
| Yuvraj Singh | 301 | 8,607 | 153 |
| Virender Sehwag | 241 | 7,995 | 131 |
| Suresh Raina | 226 | 5,561 | 120 |
Final Thoughts
Virat Kohli’s achievement highlights his exceptional talent and consistency in the ODI format. As he continues to excel for the Indian cricket team, fans eagerly await more record-breaking performances from him and his teammates.
