India vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI: Key Players and Records
The second ODI between India and Sri Lanka will take place at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on August 4. With the first match ending in a tie, both teams are eager to take the lead in the series. Captains Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are also on the verge of setting significant records in this match. Let’s explore these milestones.
Records on the Radar for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are close to breaking several records in the second ODI. Rohit, who has already set some records in the first match, is now eyeing Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s record. Dhoni has scored 10,773 runs in ODI matches, while Rohit has 10,767 runs. Rohit needs just 7 runs to surpass Dhoni.
Additionally, Rohit can break Chris Gayle’s record for the most sixes in ODI cricket. Gayle has hit 331 sixes in 301 ODIs, while Rohit has hit 326 sixes in 263 matches. If Rohit hits 6 sixes in the second match, he will hold the record.
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Virat Kohli’s Chase for Milestones
Virat Kohli is also approaching significant milestones. He has scored 13,872 runs at an average of 58 in 293 ODIs. If he scores 128 runs in the second match, he will reach the 14,000-run mark. This would make him the second Indian and the third batsman in the world to achieve this feat, following Sachin Tendulkar and Kumar Sangakkara.
Moreover, Virat is just 92 runs away from reaching 27,000 runs in international cricket. If he succeeds, he will become only the fourth batsman in the world to do so, joining the ranks of Sachin Tendulkar, Kumar Sangakkara, and Ricky Ponting.
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The Importance of the Second Match
With the series currently tied, both teams will be keen to secure a win in the second match. The remaining two matches have become even more crucial, and it will be interesting to see whether the series ends in a draw or a victory for one side. Fans will be watching closely as Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli chase their respective records while leading Team India against a determined Sri Lankan team.
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