Rohit Sharma smashes 500+ sixes in international cricket: Full record update

Rohit Sharma has blasted past the 500-six mark in international cricket, becoming the first Indian batter to reach the milestone. The India captain achieved the feat during the recent T20I series against Zimbabwe in Harare on 14 July 2026.

How many sixes has Rohit Sharma hit?

Rohit Sharma now owns a total of 502 sixes across all formats: 193 in Tests, 232 in ODIs and 77 in T20Is. The tally was updated after his explosive 62 off 25 balls in the third T20I against Zimbabwe, where he struck five maximums. At 39 years old, Sharma remains the most prolific six-hitter in Indian men's cricket history, outpacing his nearest compatriot Virat Kohli by 128 sixes.

When did Rohit Sharma reach 500 sixes?

Sharma crossed the 500-six barrier in the second T20I against Zimbabwe on 12 July 2026. His fourth ball of the innings sailed over long-off for six, sparking a 34-run over from Zimbabwe’s debutant spinner. The moment came 18 years and 234 days after his first international six: a pull off Muttiah Muralitharan in an ODI in Cuttack on 20 April 2008.

Why sixes matter for Rohit Sharma’s legacy

Sixes define Rohit Sharma’s batting identity. His strike rate of 92.1 in ODIs and 139.5 in T20Is reflects a calculated aggression that has yielded 29 centuries across formats. Sharma’s six-hitting peak came between 2015 and 2019, when he hit 153 sixes in ODIs alone: the most by any batter in a five-year span. His ability to clear the ropes has repeatedly shifted match momentum, including in the 2023 ODI World Cup final where his 131 off 124 balls included eight sixes.

What’s next for Rohit Sharma’s six record?

Sharma is 15 sixes away from surpassing Chris Gayle’s all-format record of 517 sixes. Gayle’s tally includes 355 in T20Is alone, but Sharma’s consistency across formats keeps him in contention. With India’s next home season against Australia and New Zealand slated for September 2026, Sharma could add to his tally in front of familiar crowds. His fitness and intent suggest he’ll target the record before the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa.