Rohit Sharma scored 57 runs in 51 balls in India vs South Africa ODI, showed wisdom with Virat Kohli on LBW decision. He hit 352 sixes, breaking Shahid Afridi’s record of 351 sixes, and also became the batsman who hit the most sixes in ODIs.
India vs South Africa ODI: Rohit Sharma scored a brilliant half century in the first ODI match being played against South Africa in Ranchi. He played an inning of 57 runs in 51 balls with the help of 5 fours and 3 sixes. When Rohit Sharma was batting on the score of 57, a short length ball from Janson was very low and hit his feet. During this, Rohit asked Virat Kohli standing in front for the decision of DRS. After this, that scene was seen, seeing which everyone would be proud of these two players.
When Kohli refused, Rohit did not take DRS.
On Johnson’s LBW appeal in the 22nd over, Rohit Sharma asked Virat Kohli standing in front whether it should be reviewed. There was talk between the two for a few seconds and after this RO-KO agreed that there was no need for DRS. Rohit immediately started towards the pavilion. Replays later showed that the ball was hitting the upper part of the stump, which proved both their decisions correct. During this entire incident, Rohit-Kohli’s understanding and respect for each other was seen. It was also revealed how much importance Ro-Ko give to each other’s decisions. Today’s bond between Rohit-Kohli is no less than an example for the youngsters.
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Rohit Sharma broke Afridi’s record of sixes
Rohit Sharma hit 5 fours and 3 sixes in today’s innings. With this, he also became the player who hit the most sixers in ODIs. Rohit has hit 352 sixes, breaking the record of 351 sixes of Pakistan’s Shahid Afridi. Let us tell you that Rohit has achieved this achievement in only 270 innings, whereas Afridi played 398 matches for this. Rohit Sharma also completed his 60th ODI half-century before getting out.