Rohit Sharma is on the verge of breaking MS Dhoni's record in the game against West Indies

Team India's vice-captain Rohit Sharma needs two more sixes to break Former skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni's record for hitting the most number of sixes by any Indian batsmen in ODIs. He is presented with a wonderful opportunity to break this record when he steps out onto the field against West Indies at Old Trafford, Manchester on Thursday.

He has represented India in 210 ODIs, hitting 224 sixes and is just behind MS Dhoni, who has hit 225. If he surpasses MS Dhoni he would climb up to the fourth spot in the most sixes tally in ODIs.

Most sixes by an Indian batsmen in ODIs:

Mahendra Singh Dhoni - 225

Rohit Sharma - 224

Sachin Tendulkar - 195

Sourav Ganguly - 189

Yuvraj Singh - 153

Rohit Sharma has been in great touch of late. He has scored runs at will and reduced the burden on skipper Virat Kohli and the middle-order. In this World Cup alone, he has amassed 320 runs from four games. With centuries against South Africa and Pakistan, Rohit is the leading run-scorer for India in this World Cup.

When it comes to the most sixes tally in ODIs, Rohit Sharma is at fifth position. The list is led by Shahid Afridi, who has hit 351 sixes. He is closely followed by Chris Gayle, who has hit 324.

Most sixes in ODIs:

Shahid Afridi - 351

Chris Gayle - 324

Sanath Jayasuriya - 270

Mahendra Singh Dhoni - 225

Rohit Sharma - 224

Currently, Team India need to win at least 2 of their 4 remaining games to book their spot in the knockout stages of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 . Rohit Sharma is expected to play a crucial role at the top of the order and contribute heavily to the side's victories.