England captain Eoin Morgan set the world record for most sixes (17) in a One Day International (ODI).
a. Eoin Morgan
b. Joe Root
c. Rohit Sharma
d. Chris Gayle
Details:
- He achieved this record during his 71-ball 148-run knock against Afghanistan in the World Cup on 18th June 2019.
- Morgan was assisted by Joe Root in the 189-run partnership for the third wicket during which Root made 88 runs off 82 balls.
Previous record:
- The previous record for most sixes (16 sixes) was jointly held by Rohit Sharma, Chris Gayle and AB de Villiers.
- England ended up with the 6th highest team total in a World Cup match with 397 for 6 in 50 overs after they opted to bat first at Old Trafford cricket ground.
4th fastest hundred in a World Cup:
- Morgan hit his century off 57 balls. It was the fourth fastest hundred in a World Cup match.
- The first three ranks were set up by:
- Ireland's Kevin O'Brien (50 balls), against England in 2011
- Australia's Glenn Maxwell (51 balls), against Sri Lanka in 2015
- South Africa's AB de Villiers (55 balls), against West Indies in 2015
Question:
Q. Which player has set the world record for most sixes (17) in a One Day International (ODI)?a. Eoin Morgan
b. Joe Root
c. Rohit Sharma
d. Chris Gayle
