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In a groundbreaking moment, Indian captain\u00a0Rohit Sharma<\/b>\u00a0has left an indelible mark on cricket history by becoming the first player to hit\u00a050 sixes in the World Cup.<\/b>\u00a0Achieving this remarkable feat during the semifinal clash against New Zealand in Mumbai, the 36-year-old scored an impressive 47 runs from 29 balls, surpassing\u00a0Chris Gayle\u2019s record of 49 sixes in World Cups<\/b>\u00a0with a powerful pull shot off fast bowler Trent Boult.Semifinal Showcase of Sharma\u2019s DominanceThroughout the tournament, Sharma has displayed exceptional form, particularly in the semifinal against New Zealand. He aggressively took on the bowlers, laying the foundation for a robust start for the Men in Blue with a dazzling array of fours and sixes. Despite falling just three runs short of a half-century, Sharma\u2019s innings featured a memorable six off pacer Trent Boult in the fifth over, consolidating his position as the leading six-hitter in World Cup history.Setting New RecordsBeyond eclipsing Gayle\u2019s overall record, Sharma set a new benchmark for the most sixes in a single edition of the World Cup, reaching his 27th six. This accomplishment surpassed Gayle\u2019s 2019 record of 26 sixes. Notably, Sharma had already exceeded Gayle\u2019s record for the most sixes in international cricket during a match against Afghanistan earlier in the tournament. He hit four sixes, bringing his tournament total to an impressive\u00a028<\/b>. Following Sharma,\u00a0Glenn Maxwell holds the second position<\/b>\u00a0as the second-most prolific six-hitter in the current World Cup\u00a0with 22 sixes.<\/b><\/p>
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