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Rohit Sharma Shatters Shahid Afridi Record in Rain-Affected ODI
India's cricket captain etched his name in the record books during a weather-interrupted one-day international against New Zealand. The milestone came as India chased down a revised target under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method.
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Rohit Sharma has created a new chapter in ODI cricket history, breaking a longstanding record previously held by Pakistan's Shahid Afridi during a rain-affected match against New Zealand.
New Zealand set India a target of 135 runs in the contest, which was shortened due to inclement weather. The Indian chase appeared to be in jeopardy at one stage, with the batting order losing seven wickets while the team stood at 113 runs.
However, under the revised target calculated using the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method—the standard regulation for rain-interrupted limited-overs cricket—Shubman Gill's brigade managed to steer the side to victory. The win marked a significant personal achievement for Sharma, adding another feather to his illustrious international career.
The record-breaking performance underscores India's resilience in adapting to challenging match conditions and underscores Sharma's continued influence on the Indian cricket team's fortunes in ODI format.