The record you’re referring to is Rohit Sharma’s incredible achievement in the Test series against South Africa in October 2019.
Date: 20 October 2019
Venue: JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi, Jharkhand
Opponent: South Africa
17 Sixes in a Test Series: Rohit Sharma hit 17 sixes in the 2019 Test series against South Africa, which is a record for the most sixes hit by an Indian in a Test series.
During this series, Rohit Sharma was playing as an opener in the Test format for the first time, and he showed his aggressive and fearless style of play, which is usually associated with limited-overs cricket.
He managed to score two centuries (in Visakhapatnam and Ranchi), and his aggressive batting helped India dominate the series, with India securing a 3-0 whitewash over South Africa.
Rohit’s performance in Ranchi was pivotal, as he became the first Indian to score two centuries in a Test match as an opener.
His 17 sixes in the series broke the record for most sixes by an Indian in a Test series, underlining his shift towards a more aggressive approach in the longer format.
This series was a milestone for Rohit Sharma in Test cricket, as he was proving his versatility as a batsman capable of adapting to all formats.
17 sixes in a Test series against South Africa (October 2019).
First Indian to score two centuries in a Test match as an opener.
Rohit’s aggressive batting in Test cricket redefined the role of an opener in the format.
This series proved that Rohit Sharma could not only dominate in limited-overs cricket but also excel in Test cricket with his aggressive, yet calculated, approach.
