Rohit Sharma is the only batsman in ODI history to...

Rohit Sharma has etched his name into ODI cricket history as the only batsman to score three double centuries. His first was against Australia in 2013, followed by a record-breaking 264 runs against Sri Lanka in 2014, and another double century against the same team in 2017, highlighting his extraordinary talent.
Rohit Sharma is the only batsman in ODI history to...
NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma has carved his name into the annals of ODI cricket history with an unmatched achievement - being the only batsman to record three breathtaking double centuries in the format.
His remarkable ability to build colossal innings with elegance and flair has left cricket enthusiasts and experts alike in sheer admiration.
The first of his monumental knocks came against Australia in 2013, when he unleashed a breathtaking assault on the hapless bowlers, amassing a colossal 209 runs off a mere 158 deliveries.
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Rohit Sharma 209 (158) vs Australia 7th ODI 2013 Bangalore (Extended Highlights)


The Bengaluru crowd bore witness to a spectacle of unrivaled brilliance as Rohit's bat conjured a symphony of boundaries and sixes, leaving the opposition in a state of stupefaction.
Lightning struck twice when Rohit, donning the iconic blue jersey, took center stage against Sri Lanka in 2014. In a display of unmatched batsmanship, he surpassed his own record, accumulating an astonishing 264 runs, the highest individual score in
ODI history.

Rohit Sharma 264(173) India vs Sri Lanka 4th ODI Match Highlights


The cricketing world stood in raptures as Rohit's willow danced to a mesmerizing tune, dispatching the ball to all corners of the Eden Gardens with unerring precision.
The magnum opus of Rohit's ODI odyssey unfolded against the same opposition, Sri Lanka, in 2017. In a masterclass of timing, technique, and temperament, he conquered yet another summit, registering a sublime 208 not out.
The Mohali crowd was enthralled as Rohit's bat orchestrated a rhapsody of cricketing strokes, leaving an indelible mark on the sport's folklore.

Rohit Sharma 208* (153) vs Srilanka 2nd ODI 2017 Mohali Full Highlights (Ball By Ball)


Rohit's tryst with ODI greatness is a testament to his unquenchable thirst for runs, his unwavering determination, and his sublime mastery of the willow.
Master blaster Sachin Tendulkar became the first batter ever to score a double century in ODIs when he scored unbeaten 200 against South Africa in 2010.
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