Rohit Sharma Epic Knock

5 Records Created By Rohit Sharma During His Epic Knock Of 264

Rohit Sharma scored 264 off 173 balls against Sri Lanka at the Eden Gardens. The stadium, which is celebrating its 150th anniversary, couldn't have asked for more. Check out the 5 records created by Sharma in today's game.

1. Highest score by a batsman in ODI cricket

Rohit Sharma's 264 is the highest score by a batsman in ODI cricket. He surpassed Virender Sehwag's record of 219 scored against West Indies in 2011. The highest score in ODI history is by Belinda Clark who scored 229 in the Women's World Cup against Denmark in 1997. 

2. First person to score two double centuries in ODI cricket

Rohit Sharma became the first batsman to score two double centuries in ODI cricket. He had scored his first double ton against Australia in November 2013 in Bengaluru. 

3. Most 4s in ODIs

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Rohit Sharma hit 33 fours in the innings, surpassing the previous record held by Sachin Tendulkar who had hit 25 boundaries. 

4. Most runs in boundaries

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Rohit Sharma scored 186 runs in boundaries (33 fours and 9 sixes) in his record-breaking knock which is a world record. 

5. Highest score by an Indian in List A cricket

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The highest score by an Indian in List A cricket before today was 248 by Shikhar Dhawan against South Africa A in Pretoria in 2013.