Rohit Sharma Creates History, Hammers Third ODI Double Hundred

Rohit Sharma hit his third double hundred in ODI cricket in a sensational fashion against Sri Lanka during the second one-day international in Mohali. The right-handed hitman became the first player to cross the 200-run mark thrice in ODI’s and in the process surpassed multiple records as India set a target of 393 runs. He is also the first captain to score a double hundred.

Co-incidentally, among his three double tons, Sharma has scored two against Sri Lanka. The Mumbai right-hander, who was recalled to the Test team, got to the coveted double off 151 balls in grand style in the 49th over. In his breathtaking knock, he hit 13 fours and 12 sixes. While Rohit got off to a slow start what is astounding is his quick rate of conversion.  In one over he hit Suranga Lakmal for four sixes and rocketed from to. In 36 balls he added his second hundred runs.

The other batsmen to score a double hundred in ODI cricket are Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag. More to follow.

Courtesy : indianexpress