Rohit Sharma hits unique half century of sixers against Australia

Finally, Australia registered first win in India-series in 4th ODI. Although, their victory was not disappointing for Indian side as the series is already in their lap. And then Rohit Sharma brought another reason to celebrate for Indian fans with his unique half century of Sixes.

Indian cricket player Rohit Sharma bats during the fourth one-day international cricket match between India and Australia in Bangalore. Source: AAP Image/AP Photo/Rajanish Kakade

Rohit Sharma has become the first batsman to hit a half century of sixes against Australia. His tally was 48 when the match started. 49^th sixer came out of a pull shot off Pat Cummins at deep mid-wicket. And the record 50^th was achieved over deep mid-wicket when Sharma slammed Kane Richardson.

With this six, Rohit Sharma became first cricketer in ODI history to hit 50 sixes against three time ODI world champion.

He is the third player in ODI history to hit fifty sixes against a Single opposition after Sanath Jaisuriya (53 against India) and Shahdi Afridi (63 against Sri Lanka, 51 against India and 50 against New Zealand).

Australia won fourth ODI in Bangalore on Thursday by 21 runs. Series stands at 3-1 in favour of India.

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