Rohit Sharma bid farewell to this format soon after winning the T20 World Cup, but the player is still batting in style in this format. Rohit wreaked havoc with his bat in the first T20 match against Sri Lanka in Colombo. Captain Rohit Sharma scored a half century in just 33 balls. During his half-century, he also held a major world record in his name.
Rohit gave a brilliant start
Captain Rohit gave a great start to Team India chasing the target of 231 runs given by Sri Lanka. Rohit made his intentions clear by hitting a long six on the very second ball. Rohit didn’t stop after this, hitting 3 sixes and 7 fours to complete his half-century before the Powerplay ended. He scored his third ODI half-century in the Powerplay, the best record for India since Sehwag.
Rohit Sharma’s World Record
Rohit Sharma broke a major world record as he completed his half-century with a six. Rohit Sharma has become the captain with most sixes in international cricket. Rohit has hit 234 sixes and surpassed Eoin Morgan. Before Morgan, Rohit surpassed MS Dhoni, who hit 211 sixes.
Rohit could not play a big innings
However, Rohit Sharma could not convert his half-century in the Colombo ODI into the century he is known for. Rohit Sharma played an innings of 58 runs in 47 balls. His strike rate was more than 120. Rohit’s wicket was taken by left arm spinner Vellaleg. Rohit was out LBW.
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