Published 19:14 IST, December 18th 2019

Ind vs WI: Rohit Sharma surpasses MS Dhoni for most ODI sixes in India

Ind vs WI: Rohit Sharma was at his magnificent best in the second ODI against West Indies at Vishakapatnam. The opener went past MS Dhoni's sixes record.

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Rohit Sharma loves playing West Indies. Mumbai Indians skipper was at his scintillating best and scored his 28th ODI century. Rohit Sharma broke all sorts of records in his marathon innings. One of m was former India captain MS Dhoni’s long-standing record.

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IND vs WI: Rohit Sharma breaks MS Dhoni's six-hitting record

Rohit Sharma scored a mammoth 159 off just 138 deliveries, hitting 17 boundaries and five sixes over fence. A perennial six-hitter, Rohit Sharma broke MS Dhoni’s long-standing record for highest number of sixes hit in India. former captain smashed 186 sixes on Indian soil in just 208 innings. While MS Dhoni’s record is itself staggering, Rohit Sharma bettered it, by some distance. swashbuckling opener has hit 187 sixes in just 116 innings in his home country.

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Ind vs WI: Batsmen make merry, India post 387/5

Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul combined to thrash West Indian bowlers to all corners in Vishakapatnam. KL Rahul scored his first century on Indian soil and combined with his vice-captain to put on 227 for opening wicket. Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant added to West Indian bowlers’ misery. y scored quickfire cameos to propel India to 387/5 in ir 50 overs.

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Ind vs WI: MS Dhoni's future unclear

MS Dhoni has taken a sabbatical since India’s semi-final defeat against New Zealand in ICC Cricket World Cup 2019. MS Dhoni is considered as one of India’s finest limited-overs players and has led country to hours in multiple sporting events. Dhoni has played 350 ODIs for India and has scored 10,773 runs. Dhoni retired from Tests in 2013/14 season, after representing India in 90 Tests.

Also Read: Rohit Sharma's 159 Guides Kohli & Co To Set Up 387 For West Indies To Chase In 2nd ODI

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18:32 IST, December 18th 2019