Image: Rohit Sharma scored 264 against Sri Lanka in November / © One Cricket
India’s star opener and one of the modern greats of the game, Rohit Sharma, made an amazing double hundred, his second in the ODI format, on 13th November 2014 against Sri Lanka at the iconic Eden Gardens. His extraordinary innings rewrote history, as he became the first player ever to score two double centuries in ODIs. Rohit’s knock was a display of flawless batting, as he meticulously constructed his innings with an impressive range of shots.
After early struggles, he found his rhythm and began punishing the Sri Lankan bowlers, including several boundaries and towering sixes. His remarkable 264 runs off 173 balls left the opposition helpless, and the crowd in awe. The knock was not just a testament to his skill but also to his temperament, as he controlled the game despite early setbacks. This unforgettable performance continues to stand as the highest individual score in the history of ODI cricket. See how social media reacted to this inning.