Rohit Sharma Aims to Break Records in Second ODI Against Sri Lanka
India’s cricket team captain, Rohit Sharma, is looking forward to breaking multiple records in the second ODI against Sri Lanka at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Sunday.
Records Rohit Sharma Can Break
- Needs just two runs to surpass Rahul Dravid and become India’s 4th leading run-scorer.
- Needs seven runs to go past MS Dhoni’s tally of runs in ODIs.
- Needs six sixes to break Chris Gayle’s record of 331 sixes in ODIs.
Recap of the Previous Match
In the previous match, Sri Lanka won the toss and decided to bat, scoring 230/8. Pathum Nissanka and Dunith Wellalage were standout performers. Arshdeep Singh and Axar Patel led the Indian bowling attack, each taking two wickets.
During India’s run chase, Rohit Sharma scored 58 runs, while Axar Patel and KL Rahul also contributed with 33 and 31 runs, respectively. The match ended in a thrilling tie as India were all out on 230. Wanindu Hasaranga and Charith Asalanka each took three wickets for Sri Lanka. Dunith Wellalage was named ‘Player of the Match’.
India and Sri Lanka will face off again in the second ODI on Sunday at the same venue.
Doubts Revealed
Rohit Sharma -: Rohit Sharma is a famous Indian cricketer and the captain of India’s cricket team. He is known for his excellent batting skills.
ODI -: ODI stands for One Day International. It is a type of cricket match that lasts for one day, with each team playing a fixed number of overs, usually 50.
Sri Lanka -: Sri Lanka is a country in South Asia, located to the south of India. It has its own cricket team that competes internationally.
R. Premadasa Stadium -: R. Premadasa Stadium is a large cricket stadium in Colombo, the capital city of Sri Lanka. It is named after a former president of Sri Lanka.
Rahul Dravid -: Rahul Dravid is a retired Indian cricketer who is considered one of the best batsmen in the history of cricket. He is also known as ‘The Wall’ for his strong defense.
MS Dhoni -: MS Dhoni is a former captain of the Indian cricket team. He is famous for his cool demeanor and excellent leadership skills, especially in limited-overs cricket.
Chris Gayle -: Chris Gayle is a cricketer from the West Indies, known for his powerful hitting and ability to hit many sixes. He holds the record for the most sixes in ODIs.
Sixes -: In cricket, a ‘six’ is when the batsman hits the ball over the boundary without it touching the ground, scoring six runs.
Tie -: A tie in cricket happens when both teams score the same number of runs, and neither team wins or loses.