Twitter erupts as Hitman Rohit Sharma smashes 6,6,4,4,6 in an over

In the quest to win a T20I series in New Zealand, India has definitely started on the right note. For the second time in the series, New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson won the toss and opted to field first. Considering the history of this high-scoring ground, the decision was obvious.

The in-form KL Rahul along with the ‘Hitman” Rohit Sharma came out to start the proceedings for the visitors. Rahul was exquisite right from the start owing to his purple-patch in this series. However, things weren’t that smooth for the Hitman who struggled with scores of 7 and 8 in this series so far.

One good over was needed by Rohit Sharma to get back into the zone, and it was Hamish Bennett who became the target.

Rohit Sharma goes berserk against Hamish Bennett

Hamish Bennett gave away 13 in his very first over which included a six by KL Rahul over the third game. Skipper Kane Williamson didn’t lose his trust over the seamer and brought him back for the 6th over of the innings which was also the final over of the fielding restrictions.

KL Rahul took a single of the very first ball and handed the strike to Rohit who went berserk in the next five balls.

The first delivery he faced, it went flying over the backward square leg boundary for a maximum. The next ball went toeing over long on for yet another maximum, the two sixes were followed by two boundaries at the backward point region, whereas, the final ball of the over was once again hoiked over the bowlers head for a six.

Rohit Sharma's 26 runs off Hamish Bennett's over – is the 2nd most by an Indian batsman in a single over in T20Is.
Only Yuvraj's 36 runs is ahead of him.#NZvIND

— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) January 29, 2020

Rohit Sharma's innings so far

First 18 balls: 24 runs
Next 5 balls: 26 runs ? https://t.co/GxdYifG3l0 | #NZvIND pic.twitter.com/tRLE3XRa03

— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) January 29, 2020

The over resulted in 26 runs and it also brought 20th International T20 fifty of just 23 deliveries.

Here’s are some videos and twitter reactions related to the same:

https://twitter.com/TheNatarajaKing/status/1222430075976474625?s=20

50 runs in Just 23 Balls ??#RoHITsharma @ImRo45 #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/0HfVaTq5Ts

— Mumbai Indians TN (@MumbaiIndiansTN) January 29, 2020

Haters barked on his 1st two T20 innings
Replied with his 3rd T20 innings ???
Haters ???
Well played Hitman 65(40)#RohitSharma #INDvsNZ pic.twitter.com/hmI9BmfPZ7

— ABHI RAM (@06_06_AR) January 29, 2020

The beast mode of Rohit Sharma is finally on, was missing in the first two game but making it count now!! Terrific striking by him.

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 29, 2020

https://twitter.com/GappistanRadio/status/1222421684151603200?s=20

SIX!! Rohit Sharma completes FIFTY off 23 deliveries.

The Hitman is in his zone now. #INDvNZ #NZvIND #RohitSharma pic.twitter.com/Zp1pqn7gF6

— Mumbai Indians Universe (@MIUniverse_IPL) January 29, 2020

https://twitter.com/RollsRoyce45_/status/1222421743697944578?s=20

The beast mode of Rohit Sharma is finally on, was missing in the first two game but making it count now!! Terrific striking by him.

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 29, 2020

50 in 23 balls ??

— Sam? (@Im_samps18) January 29, 2020

Rohit Carnage ????

— Jitha lel (@BakchodJetha) January 29, 2020

The beast mode of Rohit Sharma is finally on, was missing in the first two game but making it count now!! Terrific striking by him.

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 29, 2020