Eoan Morgan Breaks Rohit Sharma and Villier's ODI Record

On June 18, 2019, Eoin Morgan broke the record for most sixes in an ODI innings

Hitting 17 in his 57-ball century against Afghanistan at Old Trafford.

Morgan's record-breaking innings helped England to a total of 397 for 6, their highest in the World Cup

The previous record of 16 sixes in an ODI innings was shared by Rohit Sharma, Chris Gayle, and AB de Villiers.

Morgan's innings was also notable for his hitting off Rashid Khan, the world's leading ODI bowler

Morgan hit seven sixes off Khan in his spell, which went for 110 runs in nine overs.

Morgan's record-breaking innings was a key moment in England's successful World Cup campaign.

They went on to win the tournament and Morgan was named player of the tournament.

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