Rohit Sharma Shines in ODI Against Sri Lanka, Breaks Records
Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma continued his impressive form in One Day Internationals (ODIs) by scoring 66 runs in the second game against Sri Lanka. This performance helped him surpass Rahul Dravid to become India’s fourth-highest run-scorer in ODIs.
Rohit, who had already scored a half-century in the first ODI, hit five fours and four sixes in his 66-run innings, achieving a strike rate of over 145. In his career, Rohit has now scored 10,831 runs in 264 matches, with an average of 49.23 and a strike rate of 92.29. He has 31 centuries and 57 fifties, with his highest score being 264.
As an opener, Rohit has also overtaken Sachin Tendulkar for the most fifty-plus scores in international cricket. Rohit has 43 centuries and 78 fifties, totaling 121 fifty-plus scores, just one more than Sachin’s 120.
This was Rohit’s fourth fifty in ODIs within the first 10 overs of a match. He is chasing the record of Virender Sehwag, who had seven fifties within the first 10 overs of ODI matches.
Rohit has been exceptional in hitting sixes, smashing 54 sixes in the first 10 overs of ODIs since January 2023. In this period, he has scored 1,377 runs in 28 innings, with an average of 52.96, including two centuries and 11 fifties. His best score in this timeframe is 131.
In the match, Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bat first. Key contributions came from Avishka Fernando (40 runs), Kamindu Mendis (40 runs), and Dunith Wellalage (39 runs), helping Sri Lanka reach 240/9 in 50 overs. Washington Sundar (3/30) and Kuldeep Yadav (2/33) were the top bowlers for India, with Mohammed Siraj and Axar Patel also taking a wicket each.
India needs 241 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series, as the first ODI was tied.
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ODI -: ODI stands for One Day International. It’s a type of cricket match that lasts for one day, with each team playing a fixed number of overs, usually 50.
Rohit Sharma -: Rohit Sharma is a famous Indian cricketer and the captain of the Indian cricket team. He is known for his excellent batting skills.
Rahul Dravid -: Rahul Dravid is a former Indian cricketer and one of the best batsmen in the history of cricket. He is also known as ‘The Wall’ for his strong defense.
Sachin Tendulkar -: Sachin Tendulkar is a legendary Indian cricketer, often called the ‘God of Cricket’. He holds many records in international cricket.
Avishka Fernando -: Avishka Fernando is a cricketer from Sri Lanka. He is known for his batting skills and plays for the Sri Lankan national team.
Kamindu Mendis -: Kamindu Mendis is a Sri Lankan cricketer who can both bat and bowl. He is known for his versatility on the field.
Dunith Wellalage -: Dunith Wellalage is a young cricketer from Sri Lanka. He is known for his bowling and has shown promise in international cricket.
Washington Sundar -: Washington Sundar is an Indian cricketer who is known for his bowling. He also contributes with the bat when needed.
Kuldeep Yadav -: Kuldeep Yadav is an Indian cricketer who is a spin bowler. He is known for his ability to take wickets and confuse batsmen.
