On this day, current Indian captain Rohit Sharma showed his dominance in the one-day International format when he scored his third ODI double-century of 208* in 2017 against Sri Lanka.
‘Hitman’ Sharma achieved this remarkable feat against Sri Lanka in a high-octane encounter in Mohali. Interestingly, it was Sri Lanka who found themselves receiving another punishment from Rohit after his gigantic 264 in the past.
Just three days prior, the Indian side had faced a humiliating defeat when they were bundled out for 112 runs. His innings powered India to a total of 392 runs, setting the stage for a remarkable comeback.
Shikhar Dhawan and Shreyas Iyer played pivotal roles by notching up crucial half-centuries, providing vital support to Rohit’s onslaught. The collective effort from the Indian batting lineup showcased resilience and determination, effectively erasing the memories of their recent batting collapse.
India beat Sri Lanka by 141 runs
Indian spinner Yuzvendra Chahal’s 3/60 and pacer Jasprit Bumrah’s 2/43 spell restricted Sri Lanka to 251/8 to propel India to a massive 141-run win.
Angelo Mathews was the only batter to give a fight with his unbeaten 111 runs off 132. However, India’s huge total seemed impossible for the Lankans to chase.
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