India captain Rohit Sharma smashed a thrilling 41-ball 72 before scoring 173 for eight against Sri Lanka in their Asia Cup Super Four match in Dubai on Tuesday. Rohit was furious after India lost two early wickets with the help of five fours and four sixes during their entertaining innings. they were well supported Suryakumar Yadav (34 runs from 29 balls) 97 runs partnership for the third wicket.
Rohit went ahead during that innings Sachin TendulkarIn Asia Cup (971 runs in 23 matches). Tendulkar scored in the ODI format of the tournament. Rohit Sharma now has 1016 runs in 31 matches. only Sanath Jayasuriya (1220 runs in 25 matches) and Kumar Sangakkara (1075 in 24 matches) are above them.
In the match, Rohit’s dismissal started a slide as India posted 110 for three in the 13th over to add 63 runs when the captain was dismissed.
Sri Lanka got off to a great start as the opener was removed KL Rahul (6) and one-down Virat Kohli (0) In quick succession, the third over left defending champions India in early trouble at 13 for two.
Rohit however remained positive and kept moving the scoreboard at a healthy rate, making his intention clear when he played Chamika Karunaratne at wide mid-on for a boundary.
fast-medium bowler asitha fernando The attack was introduced, and Rohit smashed him for a six and a four off successive deliveries as 14 runs came off the fifth over. The Indian captain then struck Thikshana for four overs square leg, helping India post 44 runs in six powerplay overs. leg spinner Vanindu Hasranga And Karunaratne then bowled a couple of tough overs, finding success in the inclusion of the duo of Rohit and Suryakumar Yadav.
Meanwhile, Rohit was dropped at extra cover after scoring 40 off Hasranga’s delivery. Rohit took advantage of their relief and smashed Asitha Fernando for a six at deep square leg and then a four to complete her half-century.
Suryakumar also gets into the act to kill Madushanka to the max. It was then again Rohit’s turn to hit a six as the Indian skipper danced under the wicket to catch Hasranga at long-on. He then hit a four and then another six.
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However, Karunaratne dismissed Rohit slowly in the next over.
But India’s total did not prove to be enough as Sri Lanka chased down the target with a ball and four wickets to spare.
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