Sixteen sixes bring in Happy Diwali
4 Nov 2013 4:44 AM IST
Put in to bat after Australian skipper George Bailey won the toss and elected to field, the in-form Sharma became the third cricketer to score a double century in the one-day format after compatriots Sachin Tendulkar and former opener Virender Shewag. Incidentally, only Indian batsmen hold the world record of scoring double centuries in the 50-over version of the game.
Sharma’s innings was studded with 12 fours and 16 sixes. It was a record for most sixes in an innings. Of the 19 sixes hit all-round the stadium during India’s innings, skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni accounted for two while Yuvraj Singh struck one. Sharma’s knock of 209 came in 158 balls. He was also involved in two big partnerships, including a whopping 167 for the six wicket with Dhoni and 112 with Shikhar Dhawan.
Riding on Sharma’s double ton, India registered their first bilateral ODI series win at home against Australia as they won by 57 runs.
Sharma’s innings was studded with 12 fours and 16 sixes. It was a record for most sixes in an innings. Of the 19 sixes hit all-round the stadium during India’s innings, skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni accounted for two while Yuvraj Singh struck one. Sharma’s knock of 209 came in 158 balls. He was also involved in two big partnerships, including a whopping 167 for the six wicket with Dhoni and 112 with Shikhar Dhawan.
Riding on Sharma’s double ton, India registered their first bilateral ODI series win at home against Australia as they won by 57 runs.
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