This Day That Year: Rohit Sharma created a massive record in ODI cricket
It was a historic day for international cricket as Rohit Sharma created a massive record during the 2 nd ODI against Sri Lanka played at PCA Stadium, Mohali on 13 th December 2017. Sri Lankan captain Thisara Perera won the toss and decided to field first. Rohit Sharma started off cautiously along with Shikhar Dhawan scoring 33 runs off the first 10 overs. The pitch had some seam movement, but the Indian openers remained steady with their stroke play. Shikhar Dhawan took on the Sri Lankan bowlers and put them under pressure. On the other hand, Rohit remained steady giving strike to Dhawan. The left-handed southpaw completed his fifty off 47 balls while Rohit completed his fifty off 65 balls. India lost their first wicket at the score of 115 as Dhawan was dismissed for well made 68. Shreyas Iyer looked positive right from word go and put the Sri Lankan bowlers under pressure. After completing his half-century, Rohit Sharma made the batting look easy and kept on hitting the ...