Records tumble in epic knock against Sri Lanka
Rohit Sharma belts highest ODI score
India batsman Rohit Sharma has smashed an unbelievable 264, the highest individual score in one-day international cricket history, in the fourth ODI against Sri Lanka in Kolkata.
It was the second time Rohit has broken through the magical 200 run-mark, following his knock of 209 against Australia in Bangalore a little more than a year ago.
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The 27-year-old also became the first player ever to reach 250 in the format, breaking Australian Belinda Clark's record of 229no for the highest individual score in the 50-over game.
The right-handed opener belted an incredible 33 fours, also a record, and nine sixes in the breathtaking knock.
Rohit's stunning display eventually ended on the final ball of the innings, but the damage had well and truly been done. He returned to the pavilion with 264 from 173 balls to guide his side to a formidable 5-404 from their 50 overs.
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Social media reaction
Rohit Sharma... That is class!! #wellplayed #onlyplayerwith2ODIdoubles @ImRo45
— Glenn Maxwell (@Gmaxi_32) November 13, 2014
The last 50 ODI Matches @ECB_cricket have played,the Team have averaged 259.... @ImRo45 scored 264 on his own... #Justsaying
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) November 13, 2014
A record which is going to stay !! A delight 2 watch! Well done bro for creating history! @ImRo45 #264 #class#outstanding @BCCI
— Harbhajan Singh (@harbhajan_singh) November 13, 2014
Rohit Sharma- WOW!!!! #IndvsSL
— Jason Gillespie (@YCCCDizzy) November 13, 2014
Next target @ImRo45 a double hundred in IPL, just asking...anything possible! Incredible, still can't believe @mipaltan @BCCI
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) November 13, 2014
Wow !! What a special knock from a special player. Congrats @ImRo45 on an outstanding knock. Keep it up buddy @BCCI #IndvsSL
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) November 13, 2014
Rohit Sharma raced from 200 to 250 in just 15 balls. #IndvSL
— Mazher Arshad (@cricket_U) November 13, 2014
It took 11 matches and 3.5 years before a team totalled 264 in ODIs. How times have changed.
— Ric Finlay (@RicFinlay) November 13, 2014
World Record: Rohit Sharma batted for 173 balls in the inns, the most any batsman has faced in ODI Cricket (50-over). #IndvSL
— Mazher Arshad (@cricket_U) November 13, 2014
Rohit Sharma - 264 in 50 overs #ridiculous http://t.co/mdEyHNq7UN
— Samuel Ferris (@samuelfez) November 13, 2014
Unbelievable from @ImRo45 #congratulations
— Jos Buttler (@josbuttler) November 13, 2014
Rohit Sharma hit 33 FOURS in an innings. Previous record was 25. Mind Boggling.
— Mazher Arshad (@cricket_U) November 13, 2014
Amazing ODI innings by Rohit Sharma at Eden Gardens - out off the last ball for 264! #IndvSL #cricket
— Melbourne Cricket Gd (@MCG) November 13, 2014
Rohit Sharma. Playing Shane Warne Cricket with the cheats on. #260* #BeachBalls
— Trent Copeland (@copes9) November 13, 2014
This is stick cricket from Sharma.
— Dirk Nannes (@dirk_nannes) November 13, 2014
Another 200 on the cards for Sharma... Good to watch.
— Usman Khawaja (@Uz_Khawaja) November 13, 2014
Rohit Sharma is now 246* breaking Belinda Clark's record of 229* for the highest individual score in ODI cricket: http://t.co/D64eEAfUw7
— cricket.com.au (@CricketAus) November 13, 2014