By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
Sign In
Latest World News UpdateLatest World News UpdateLatest World News Update
Notification Show More
Font ResizerAa
  • Home
  • Business
  • National
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Health
  • Science
  • Tech
  • World
  • Marathi
  • Hindi
  • Gujarati
  • Videos
  • Press Release
    • Press Release
    • Press Release Distribution Packages
  • Live Streaming
Reading: Rewinding the clock: A look at Rohit Sharma’s record-shattering 264-run blitzkrieg against Sri Lanka in 2014 – World News Network
Share
Latest World News UpdateLatest World News Update
Font ResizerAa
Search
  • Home
  • Business
  • National
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Health
  • Science
  • Tech
  • World
  • Marathi
  • Hindi
  • Gujarati
  • Videos
  • Press Release
    • Press Release
    • Press Release Distribution Packages
  • Live Streaming
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
  • Advertise
© 2022 Foxiz News Network. Ruby Design Company. All Rights Reserved.
Latest World News Update > Blog > Sports > Rewinding the clock: A look at Rohit Sharma’s record-shattering 264-run blitzkrieg against Sri Lanka in 2014 – World News Network
Sports

Rewinding the clock: A look at Rohit Sharma’s record-shattering 264-run blitzkrieg against Sri Lanka in 2014 – World News Network

worldnewsnetwork
Last updated: April 30, 2025 12:00 am
worldnewsnetwork
Share
4 Min Read
SHARE

New Delhi [India], April 30 (ANI): India’s legendary opener Rohit Sharma, a modern-day colossus in white-ball cricket, turned 38 on Wednesday. The Indian ‘Hitman’ has played numerous memorable knocks throughout his illustrious career, but one arguably stands above the rest: his whirlwind in 2014 against Sri Lanka, the famed 264 folklore.
Before Rohit set a new bar in the ODI format in 2014, ‘Master Blaster’ Sachin Tendulkar had raised the standard in the 50-over format with an double century against South Africa at Gwalior in 2010. That day, the world stood still, watched in a state of trance, and fathomed the thought that someone had truly reached the never-achieved 200-run mark in ODIs.
It wasn’t Rohit’s first double hundred in the format, having previously achieved the feat in 2013. But his valiant effort in 2014 truly defined the art of batting, setting a new benchmark for everyone. The ethereal 264 runs that came out from Rohit’s bat is the highest individual score in the history of ODIs, a record that still holds.
Fast-forward four years, and the iconic Eden Gardens, the home of cricket in Kolkata, witnessed something special. A knock hardly anybody fathomed when they tuned in to see what Rohit was willing to serve up on the plate.
Rohit’s heroics would have been forgotten from history if he hadn’t survived that early scare. Thisara Perera was guilty of dropping Rohit on 4(16), a regulation catch that the Sri Lankan somehow managed to flounder, a moment that Sri Lanka regretted for the rest of the fixture.
With the sun shining over Eden, Rohit remained vigilant and cautious for his first 100 runs. But once he crossed the mark, Rohit broke the shackles and expressed himself freely, without the fear of what might happen next.
He danced around the crease, bore a beaming smile on his face, handsomely struck boundaries and arrived at the 150-run mark in the next 25 deliveries. Angelo Mathews and Seekuge Prasanna were caught in the line of fire from Rohit, which seemed never-ending.
In the next 26 deliveries, Rohit truly embraced his destructive nature, inflicting a catastrophe that remains fresh in the memories of those who witnessed the spectacle. He swung his bat ferociously, flaunting his boundary-hitting nerve with a wide array of shots from his loaded arsenal to cross the 200-run mark.
He raised both arms in the air as if enclasping the sky and roared in jubilation to celebrate the moment that belonged to him. When a thought occurred that Rohit might be done with his exploits, he showed he still had more left in his tank. In the final 22 deliveries, he truly defined how six-hitting comes naturally to him. Irrespective of the line and length of the deliveries, he dispatched the ball past the fence in the area that he wanted to.
Out of his last 22 deliveries, Rohit smothered Sri Lanka with nine boundaries and three sixes. His exploits eventually came to an end on 264(173), when he holed it to Mahela Jayawardene off Nuwan Kulasekara. India steamrolled to a daunting 404/5 that was way above Sri Lanka’s grasp. As India relished its 153-run success, Rohit took in the moment, having solidified his legacy. (ANI)


Disclaimer: This story is auto-generated from a syndicated feed of ANI; only the image & headline may have been reworked by News Services Division of World News Network Inc Ltd and Palghar News and Pune News and World News

sponsored by

WORLD MEDIA NETWORK


PRESS RELEASE DISTRIBUTION

Press releases distribution in 166 countries

EUROPE UK, INDIA, MIDDLE EAST, AFRICA, FRANCE, NETHERLANDS, BELGIUM, ITALY, SPAIN, GERMANY, AUSTRIA, SWITZERLAND, SOUTHEAST ASIA, JAPAN, SOUTH KOREA, GREATER CHINA, VIETNAM, THAILAND, INDONESIA, MALAYSIA, SOUTH AMERICA, RUSSIA, CIS COUNTRIES, AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND AND MORE

Press releases in all languages

ENGLISH, GERMAN, DUTCH, FRENCH, PORTUGUESE, ARABIC, JAPANESE, and KOREAN CHINESE, VIETNAMESE, INDONESIAN, THAI, MALAY, RUSSIAN. ITALIAN, SPANISH AND AFRICAN LANGUAGES

Press releases in Indian Languages

HINDI, MARATHI, GUJARATI, TAMIL, TELUGU, BENGALI, KANNADA, ORIYA, PUNJABI, URDU, MALAYALAM
For more details and packages

Email - support@worldmedianetwork.uk
Website - worldmedianetwork.uk

India Packages

Read More

Europe Packages

Read More

Asia Packages

Read More

Middle East & Africa Packages

Read More

South America Packages

Read More

USA & Canada Packages

Read More

Oceania Packages

Read More

Cis Countries Packages

Read More

World Packages

Read More
sponsored by

You Might Also Like

IPL 2025: Stand-in captain Jitesh outlines why RCB’s defeat against SRH is “positive sign” before playoffs – World News Network

“Good all-around effort with both bat and ball”: Pat Cummins reflects on SRH’s victory over RCB – World News Network

“You get confidence when you bat well”: SRH batter Ishan Kishan reflects on his match winning innings against RCB – World News Network

Raiza Dhillon clinches silver in women’s skeet event at ISSF Junior World Cup 2025 – World News Network

Kidambi Srikanth storms into quarterfinals; HS Prannoy bows out of Malaysia Masters 2025 – World News Network

Share This Article
Facebook Twitter Copy Link Print
Share
Previous Article Karnataka Police registers case against Mangaluru dietician for posting ‘anti national’ comments on social media – World News Network
Next Article ‘Kesari Veer’: Suniel Shetty praises Sooraj Pancholi, calls him the lead hero – World News Network
Leave a comment Leave a comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Stay Connected

- Advertisement -

Latest News

EU, US trade talks require respect not threats, says EU trade chief – World News Network
World May 24, 2025
US: Students express shock on Trump administration’s decision to bar Harvard University from enrolling international students – World News Network
World May 24, 2025
Raghav Chadha expresses solidarity with students affected after Trump’s move to bar Harvard University from enrolling international students – World News Network
National May 24, 2025
“Fruitful first day in Moscow”: BJP MP Brijesh Chowta on all-party delegation meeting in Russia – World News Network
World May 24, 2025

Sports

Wriddhiman Saha joins Siliguri Strikers as mentor for Bengal Pro T20 season 2 – World News Network
Sports
Josh Hazlewood likely to join RCB squad ahead of the IPL 2025 playoffs – World News Network
Sports

Popular Category

  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Health
  • Lifestyle
  • National
  • Science
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • Videos
  • World
  • Marathi
  • Hindi
  • Gujarati
  • Press Release
  • Press Release Distribution Packages

Entertainment

‘Limitless’ director Neil Burger expresses admiration for SRK, Indian cinema, shares shooting experience in Delhi for ‘Inheritance’ – World News Network
Entertainment
“Really surprised me first time I heard its script”: Ayan Mukerji opens up on his directorial journey of War 2 – World News Network
Entertainment
Latest World News UpdateLatest World News Update
Follow US
Copyright © 2023 World News Network. All Rights Reserved
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?