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Rohit Sharma was at his devastating best in the fourth ODI against Sri Lanka at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata, scoring 264 runs off just 173 deliveries.
Rohit Sharma’s 264-run knock was laced with 33 boundaries and nine sixes. (Image: ICC/X, formerly Twitter)
It has been a decade since Indian captain Rohit Sharma produced the highest-ever score in ODI history. Known as an explosive opener, Rohit has shattered several individual batting records during his illustrious career of over 15 years. Glimpses of his insane run-scoring ability were on display during an ODI home series against Sri Lanka in 2014. Rohit appeared at his devastating best in the fourth match and struck 264 runs off just 173 deliveries.
With his blistering show, Rohit surpassed Virender Sehwag (219) to claim the record for the highest individual runs in an ODI innings. The game was played at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata 10 years back on this day (November 13).
The then-Indian skipper Virat Kohli elected to bat first after winning the toss. Rohit who opened the innings with Anjinkya Rahane made a slow start and took 72 balls to reach his 50. Despite his composed half-century, India were on the back foot after losing the wickets of Ajinkya Rahane and Ambati Rayudu.
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That’s when Rohit joined hands with captain Kohli to begin the rescue operation. The duo racked up 50 together in 64 deliveries. The partnership might have given some confidence to Rohit. He started to show more urgency and kept the scoreboard ticking with frequent boundaries.
India breached the 150-run mark in the 29th over. Rohit completed his century off just 99 balls. Kohli was also found to be in good form as he registered his fifty in 56 deliveries. The duo put up a 200-run stand where Rohit added 132 and Kohli was dismissed at 66.
After the captain departed, Rohit looked more dangerous and completed his double ton in 151 deliveries. He was eventually dismissed by Sri Lanka’s Nuwan Kulasekara. His 264-run knock was laced with as many as 33 boundaries and nine sixes.
Powered by Rohit’s batting heroics, India wrapped up their innings at 404, losing five wickets. Dhawal Kulkarni scalped four wickets for the hosts. Sri Lanka were bundled out for 251, with Rohit taking home the Player of the Match award.
