Rohit Sharma’s Record-Breaking Half-Century
The first match of the three-match ODI series between India and Sri Lanka saw a spectacular performance by Indian captain Rohit Sharma. On a spin-friendly pitch, Rohit used his experience to dominate the Sri Lankan bowlers. He started aggressively, hitting a six on the second ball of the first over. Rohit scored 53 runs off 33 balls, marking the third time he has scored a half-century within the first 10 overs. During his innings, he hit three sixes, reaching a milestone of 234 sixes as a captain, surpassing England’s Eoin Morgan who had 233 sixes
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Rohit Sharma Tops the Sixes Chart
Rohit Sharma’s three sixes against Sri Lanka not only helped India get off to a strong start but also secured his position at the top of the chart for most sixes in international cricket by a captain. He now has 234 sixes in his career, surpassing the previous record held by Eoin Morgan. Rohit has captained in 124 international matches, hitting 21 sixes in Tests, 108 in ODIs, and 105 in T20s. Mahendra Singh Dhoni is third on the list with 211 sixes, followed by Ricky Ponting with 171, and Brendon McCullum with 170.
India’s Chase After Sri Lanka Sets Target
Sri Lanka, batting first, set a target of 230 runs for India in 50 overs. Pathum Nisanka and Dunith Vellalaghe were the top scorers for Sri Lanka, with Nisanka scoring 56 and Vellalaghe remaining unbeaten with a crucial 66 runs. The Indian bowlers put up a strong performance, with Siraj and other bowlers restricting Sri Lanka to a manageable total. As the Indian team began their chase, Rohit Sharma’s aggressive half-century set a solid foundation.
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Sri Lanka (Playing XI): Pathum Nisanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wicketkeeper), Sadira Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka (captain), Zenith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Vellage, Akila Dananjaya, Asitha Fernando, Mohammad Shiraj.
Team India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Shivam Dubey, Washington Sundar, Akshar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammad Siraj.
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