Rohit Sharma emulates Chris Gayle's sensational ODI record

Sports Tak Staff January 21 , 2023

India bulldozed New Zealand by eight wickets in the second ODI to clinch the three-match series 2-0 on Saturday (January 21).

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Skipper Rohit Sharma struck a handsome 51 off 50 to make the light work of New Zealand's lowly target of 109. Meanwhile riding on his decent knock, Rohit has equalled Chris Gayle's rare ODI feat.

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Let's have a look at the list of star batter who have recorded most fifty-plus scores in ODI chases.

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India's batting legend Sachin Tendulkar had notched up 69 fifty-plus scores in ODI chases.

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India's run machine Virat Kohli has so far notched up 61 fifty-plus scores in ODI chases.

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South Africa's batting legend Jacques Kallis had notched up 50 fifty-plus scores in ODI chases.

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India skipper Rohit Sharma has so far notched up 46 fifty-plus scores in ODI chases.

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West Indies' star batter Chris Gayle also has 46 fifty-plus scores in his kitty in ODI chases.

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Former India captain Sourav Ganguly had notched up 44 fifty-plus ODI chases.

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