6,6,6,6,6,6,6,6,6,6,6,6 - Rohit Sharma’s 3rd double century makes Twitter berserk

Rohit Sharma made history by scoring his 3rd double century in one-day international cricket against Sri Lanka in Mohali, leading to an outpour of praise and adoration on Twitter.

Rohit Sharma played a captain’s knock in the second ODI against Sri Lanka in Mohali, scoring yet another double ton as India posted a giant 392/4 in the first innings. (IND v SL updates)

India's captain Rohit Sharma raises his bat to celebrate scoring his third double century during the second one-day international match against Sri Lanka in Mohali. (AP)

Coming into the second match trailing the three-match series 1-0, the Indian cricket team needed a win to stay alive in the series and Rohit Sharma led from the front, becoming the first batsman in history to score three double tons. (IND v SL scorecard)

Rohit started his innings patiently but the latter part of his knock was exhilarating to watch, as he smashed 12 sixes against a hapless Sri Lanka cricket team bowling attack.

Naturally, this innings led to plenty of praise for the stand-in India skipper on Twitter. Check out some of the best reactions below:

The double century was the perfect anniversary gift for Rohit Sharma’s wife Ritika, who was in the stands at Mohali.