India captain Rohit Sharma silenced Lankan attack as he smashed his third double century against Sri Lanka in the second ODI in Mohali on Wednesday. The humiliating loss in the 1st ODI in Dharamsala was not just a danger signal for the series but also raises questions about the series in South Africa, where the conditions won't be great for the batsmen. Proving that the opening day surrender to Sri Lanka pacers at the Eden Gardens was no aberration, the Indian batting stood exposed once again against the moving ball. Mohali won't be as cold as Dharamsala but the pacers should come into play considering it is another 11:30 a.m. start to the day-night affair. (LIVE SCORECARD)
In that case, it will be another test for the Indian batsmen if the home team happens to bat first in a must-win contest.
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Shreyas Iyer says that he is happy to have got that score. Adds that yesterday he was batting in the nets and took great confidence from how he felt. Adds that he just tries to go and express himself on the field. On the pitch, he says that it is a nice batting track and a very good total. If India pick up a 3 quick wickets, they should be in a very good position. On his talks with Rohit, he says that they decided they will bat normally till the 40th over and then explode given the batting line-up India have. On missing out his century, Iyer says that there came a patch when he was watching Rohit Sharma change gears and he himself got lazy. Blames himself for that attitude and says he should have got to his hundred.
A mammoth ask for the tourists to achieve this target. The morale will be down and the pressure to go after the word go is likely to take a toll on them. Can they rise above themselves and make a match out of this one? Or will India continue the one-way traffic and cruise to a victory and level the series? Let's find out in a short while.
Too many bowling changes from the visitors in the middle overs. Poor captaincy from Perera. You need to give your bowlers time to settle into a rhythm. Pradeep crossed 100 and was the most expensive. Even Lakmal was off color after a stupendous first game. That is what happens when the batsmen come out with aggressive intent and execute what they desire. Only Dananjaya and Mathews went at under 6 as the others were tonked around the park.
Earlier, Dhawan and Rohit Sharma provided the ideal platform for the middle order to capitalize upon. Dhawan missed out on a ton but the skipper carried on. He found an able ally in the young Shreyas Iyer who showed great composure and played some eye-catching strokes himself.
A breathtaking effort from the Indians! Take a bow, Rohit Sharma! He is a genius when it comes to converting those starts into big daddy hundreds. Third double century for him in ODI cricket. The way he paced his innings deserves a lot of appreciation, picking out his shots to perfection and toying with the bowling.
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Thisara Perera to Hardik Pandya
OUT! Pandya holes out! Low full toss around off, Pandya goes for a heave across the line but doesn't find the desired connection. Thirimanne at long on stays composed and pouches it calmly. INDIA FINISH WITH 392/4.
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Thisara Perera to Rohit Sharma
Tailing in on a full length, whipped to deep mid-wicket for a run.
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Thisara Perera to Rohit Sharma
SIX! Boom! Short delivery, Sharma pulls it with aplomb over deep mid-wicket to find the crowd.
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Thisara Perera to Rohit Sharma
There it is, the whole of Mohali erupts with joy! Third double ton for Rohit Sharma in ODIs, the only man to do so. On a length on off, Sharma tucks it through square leg and calls for the second straightaway. Comes back for it and pumps his fists in the air. What a player! The dressing room rises with elation. This is a kind of knock where you sit back and just salute the effort.
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Thisara Perera to Rohit Sharma
Full ball on off, Sharma skips down the track and drills it through extra cover. Is struggling to come back for the second but the throw is a weak one which allows him to get back.
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Thisara Perera to Rohit Sharma
SIX! This man is incredible! There is nothing he can't achieve. He premidates, walks across his stumps, gets a ball in his arc and paddle scoops it over deep square leg for a maximum.
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Nuwan Pradeep to Hardik Pandya
Kneels and paddles this one towards fine leg for a couple.
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Nuwan Pradeep to Rohit Sharma
Well bowled! Very full outside off, Sharma can only jam it to third man for a run.
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Nuwan Pradeep to Rohit Sharma
SIX! Clean as a whistle! Half volley around off, Sharma smokes it over long off for an incredible maximum. Moves to 190.
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Nuwan Pradeep to Hardik Pandya
Very full outside off, carved out through point. Pandya tries to go for the second but collides with the bowler. Why would you want a second run when Sharma is in sight of another double ton? Hard to fathom.
Deep point comes in.
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Nuwan Pradeep to Hardik Pandya
FOUR! Shot! Full ball outside off, Pandya caresses it past point to pick up a boundary.
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Nuwan Pradeep to Rohit Sharma
Full delivery, hit hard over the bowler for another single.
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Thisara Perera to Rohit Sharma
Full delivery, hit over the bowler for a run and Sharma will retain the strike.
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Thisara Perera to Rohit Sharma
FOUR! Up and over! Overpitched outside off, Rohit lifts it over the point region and the ball races to the fence.
