Twitter Reactions: Rohit Sharma slams consecutive centuries against the struggling Sri Lankans

After playing a gorgeous knock of 124 runs in the 3rd ODI, Indian opener Rohit Sharma followed it up with another world class century in the 4th 50-over clash of the series. After falling victim to run out in the inaugural ODI, the ‘Hitman’ of Indian cricket stormed back to form like a tracer bullet. While his previous hundred came under immense pressure, today’s knock was a relaxed one skipper Virat Kohli dominated the proceedings at the other end.

Providing support to Kohli:

However, Sharma was exquisite in playing the supporting act and provided a cushion for the Indian skipper as he carried on the onslaught. Kohli brought up his hundred at a thunderous speed while Sharma was calm and composed in his approach. It took 85 balls for Sharma to reach the hundred run mark which included 3 towering maximums and 11 boundaries.

Rohit Sharma now has 13 centuries to his name as far as One Day Internationals are concerned. The partnership between Sharma and Kohli put on a gigantic 219 runs between them which paved the way for a colossal total. However, the batsman could not continue for long after cruising past the 100 run mark as he fell victim to an Angelo Mathews delivery at the score of 104 runs.

The two back to back centuries from the right handed batsman gives us a clear identification of his enormous talent. There was a lot of doubt over the opening combination for India in the ODIs with competition coming from the consistent KL Rahul. However, the team decided to stick to the successful duo of Sharma and Dhawan pushing Rahul to the number 4th spot. The decision was an absolute masterstroke as the duo continued their stellar form from the Champions Trophy in the series.

Here is how the Twitterati reacted to Rohit Sharma’s consecutive centuries at the island nation: