Like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma also played his final ODI at Adelaide Oval, but unlike Kohli, the Hitman delivered a memorable performance. Rohit scored a brilliant 73 runs off 97 balls, including nine fours and two sixes, marking his highest ODI innings at Adelaide and breaking multiple records in the process.
Rohit Sharma’s Masterclass
Opening the innings, Rohit reached his half-century off 74 balls, marking the 59th half-century of his ODI career. Although fans hoped he would convert it into a century, his 73-run knock came at a crucial stage, stabilizing India’s innings and setting up the rest of the team for a strong finish. Rohit was eventually dismissed by Mitchell Starc, who has now dismissed him six times in ODIs.
Records Broken in Adelaide
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Highest ODI Score at Adelaide Oval: Rohit’s 73-run innings surpassed his previous best of 43 at the venue.
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Shahid Afridi’s Six-Hitting Record: By hitting two sixes, Rohit became the batsman with the most sixes in ODI innings, surpassing Shahid Afridi’s previous record of 77 innings.
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First Asian in SENA Countries with 150 Sixes: Rohit also became the first Asian batsman to hit 150 sixes in ODIs played in SENA (South Africa, England, New Zealand, Australia) countries.
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First Indian to Score 1,000+ Runs Against Australia in ODIs in Australia: With this innings, Rohit reached another milestone, cementing his legacy in Australia.
Rohit Sharma’s innings at Adelaide not only showcased his skill but also created history, giving fans one last unforgettable memory of the Hitman at this iconic venue.
