De Villiers also equaled Indian opener Rohit Sharma 's record for the most number of sixes hit in an ODI innings .
De Villiers in his unbelievable 44 - ball 149 hit nine smashing fours and 16 scintillating sixes .
De Villiers , who in his unbelievable 44 - ball 149 hit nine smashing fours and 16 scintillating sixes , also equaled Indian opener Rohit Sharma 's record for the most number of sixes hit in an ODI innings .