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On this day: Rohit smashes record 264
Photo: X/@BCCI Rohit Sharma

On this day in 2014, Rohit Sharma smashed the highest individual score in ODI history against Sri Lanka at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

The Indian opener struck 264 off 173 balls, including 33 fours and nine sixes, as India posted 404-5.

Rohit became the first batsman to score two ODI double-centuries, surpassing Virender Sehwag’s previous record of 219.

He was dismissed off the final ball of the innings before India bowled Sri Lanka out for 251 to seal a 153-run victory.

Rohit was given an early lifeline when Thisara Perera dropped him on four. He made Sri Lanka pay dearly, racing from 200 to 250 in just 15 balls.

Remarkably, Rohit scored more runs on his own than Sri Lanka’s entire team, with his 264 exceeding the visitors’ total by 13 runs.

Photo: X/@BCCI

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