Twitter reacts to Rohit Sharma’s swashbuckling innings of 152 runs

The Indian cricket team’s vice-captain Rohit Sharma smashed 152 runs off 117 balls to take India home in the first ODI against Windies. Doing so, he became the first cricketer to have six scores of 150 plus runs in ODIs. He also produced some stunning strokes in his masterpiece that demolished the Windies bowling attack. And courtesy of this sensational knock, the Indian opener is receiving plenty of appreciation on Twitter from cricketers and fans.

Rohit and Virat demolish Windies

Rohit Sharma finishes off things in style. #TeamIndia win by 8 wickets. @ImRo45 remains unbeaten on 152.#INDvWI pic.twitter.com/axXPZkGrQ7

— BCCI (@BCCI) October 21, 2018

On a batting friendly surface, Shimron Hetmyer’s 106 runs off 78 balls carried the Windies to 322 in 50 overs. But then the Indian skipper tagged with Rohit Sharma and the duo steered India home with ease. Kohli brought up his 36th ODI hundred and scored 140 runs off 107 balls. But it was Rohit Sharma who stole all the limelight with his 15 fours and eight sixes. Rohit’s sensational innings of 152 runs allowed India to chase the target in just the 43rd over.

Also read: Windies batsmen were only looking for sixes: Chahal 

With Kohli playing aggressively, the Indian vice-captain took his time to settle down. But once the spinners came to bowl, the Indian opener unleashed his fury. He smashed Devendra Bishoo for two consecutive sixes and then scored three consecutive boundaries against Thomas to take India home.

Rohit the leader of giant scores in ODIs

The Indian opener has now reached the 150 run-mark on six occasions in ODIs so far and he is the first batsman in the world to do so. He now has 20 ODI centuries to his name.

Double Dhamaka. Kohli and Rohit made it look very easy. Congratulations @ImRo45 on your 6th 150+ score, the first man to do so. Tremendous achievement. #IndvWI

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 21, 2018

Twitter praises Rohit for his magnificent batting 

The social media went berserk as Sharma produced his 20th ODI century and fans and cricketers appreciated the Indian opening batsman.

Congratulations Team India on a comprehensive victory. Kohli’s hunger and consistency is extraordinary and Rohit Sharma is all class, a treat to watch for the wonderful crowd in Guwahati #IndvWI pic.twitter.com/BP2yGSkFuR

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) October 21, 2018

Too easy for India. Congratulations to @ImRo45 on becoming the first man to have 6 scores over 150. Makes batting look extremely easy. #IndvsWI

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) October 21, 2018

What a man!! Sensation of Indian cricket 100 in opponent of all nine teams and double dhamakha for India?? @ImRo45 @imVkohli proud to be a fan both of us pic.twitter.com/3HN66WXBS2

— ????? (@muthu0564) October 21, 2018

World Record for Rohit Sharma ??
He surpasses the great @sachin_rt !!#IndvWI #INDvWI https://t.co/dWfIuRs659

— Jeelan Sheikh ✍️ (@JeelanTweet) October 21, 2018

Ridiculous batting again by @ImRo45. Kohli will probably get most of the headlines, but Rohit is too damn good! #INDvWIN

— Aqib Javed Rashid (@AJ_Rashid) October 21, 2018

Hitman show again ? Lub U @ImRo45 ?? #Savage #bhava_Rada_kela_tu….. pic.twitter.com/FwOBI7v9UW

— Shubham Kute (@kuteshubham45) October 21, 2018

Hitman smashing the match @ImRo45 @BCCI pic.twitter.com/O7dQaYq61L

— Ràìđéř Sâkťhï (@itsraider006) October 21, 2018

People who are debating as to why Virat Kohli gets Man Of the Match instead of Rohit Sharma should keep in mind a critical difference – It is Man Of the Match and NOT Legend Of the Match.

— Keh Ke Peheno (@coolfunnytshirt) October 21, 2018

World Record for Rohit Sharma ??
He surpasses the great @sachin_rt !!#IndvWI #INDvWI https://t.co/dWfIuRs659

— Jeelan Sheikh ✍️ (@JeelanTweet) October 21, 2018