Rohit Sharma Sets New Six‑Hit Record as India Edges Rain‑Hit Win in Wellington

Rohit Sharma smashed a new record for most sixes hit against New Zealand in One‑Day Internationals as India claimed a four‑run victory in a rain‑hit second ODI in Wellington. The record was sealed when Sharma struck two sixes off New Zealand pacer Kyle Jamieson, surpassing Shahid Afridi's earlier mark. Rain interrupted play midway, forcing officials to apply the Duckworth‑Lewis‑Stern (DLS) method to decide the result. Under DLS, India managed the narrow win, moving the series score to 2‑0 in the five‑match contest. Sharma's aggressive knock anchored India's chase, providing the bulk of the runs after the interruption. New Zealand could not recover from the reduced target and fell short by four runs. The win puts India in a strong position to clinch the series, needing just one more victory to secure a 3‑0 lead.

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The DLS method adjusts targets in rain‑affected limited‑overs games by considering wickets lost and overs remaining, ensuring a fair finish. Breaking a long‑standing record against a specific opponent highlights a batsman's consistency and ability to dominate that team's bowling attack over many matches.