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Rohit Sharma record century gives India unassailable 2-0 lead vs Sri Lanka

Rohit Sharma blasted the joint-fastest century in Twenty20 International cricket as India thrashed Sri Lanka by 88 runs at the Holkar stadium in Indore to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. (BCCI)

Updated on: Dec 22, 2017 11:48 PM IST
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Rohit Sharma blasted the joint-fastest century in Twenty20 International cricket as India thrashed Sri Lanka by 88 runs at the Holkar stadium in Indore to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. (BCCI) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Dec 22, 2017 11:48 PM

Rohit Sharma blasted the joint-fastest century in Twenty20 International cricket as India thrashed Sri Lanka by 88 runs at the Holkar stadium in Indore to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. (BCCI)

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Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bowl in the second Twenty20 International at the Holkar stadium in Indore, which was hosting its first Twenty20 match. (BCCI) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Dec 22, 2017 11:48 PM

Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bowl in the second Twenty20 International at the Holkar stadium in Indore, which was hosting its first Twenty20 match. (BCCI)

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Lokesh Rahul and Rohit Sharma started aggressively on a wicket that had nothing for the bowlers. (BCCI) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Dec 22, 2017 11:48 PM

Lokesh Rahul and Rohit Sharma started aggressively on a wicket that had nothing for the bowlers. (BCCI)

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Rohit Sharma batted with aggression as India’s openers laid a solid platform for a big score.  (BCCI) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Dec 22, 2017 11:48 PM

Rohit Sharma batted with aggression as India’s openers laid a solid platform for a big score. (BCCI)

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The partnership between Rahul and Rohit went past 100 and Sri Lanka’s bowlers running out of options.  (BCCI) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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The partnership between Rahul and Rohit went past 100 and Sri Lanka’s bowlers running out of options. (BCCI)

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Rohit Sharma notched up an aggressive fifty but he was only getting started.  (BCCI) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Dec 22, 2017 11:48 PM

Rohit Sharma notched up an aggressive fifty but he was only getting started. (BCCI)

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Rohit tore into the Sri Lankan bowling and he raced into the ninties by hammering Thisaea Perera for four consecutive sixes. (BCCI) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Dec 22, 2017 11:48 PM

Rohit tore into the Sri Lankan bowling and he raced into the ninties by hammering Thisaea Perera for four consecutive sixes. (BCCI)

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Rohit Sharma notched up his second T20I century off 35 balls, the joint-fastest ton in T20Is equalling the mark set by David Miller.  (BCCI) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Dec 22, 2017 11:48 PM

Rohit Sharma notched up his second T20I century off 35 balls, the joint-fastest ton in T20Is equalling the mark set by David Miller. (BCCI)

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Rohit Sharma’s 118 came off 43 balls and it included 12 fours and 10 sixes.  (BCCI) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Dec 22, 2017 11:48 PM

Rohit Sharma’s 118 came off 43 balls and it included 12 fours and 10 sixes. (BCCI)

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Rohit’s century made him the third player since Brendon McCullum and Chris Gayle to smash two T20I centuries.  (BCCI) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Dec 22, 2017 11:48 PM

Rohit’s century made him the third player since Brendon McCullum and Chris Gayle to smash two T20I centuries. (BCCI)

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Rohit fell for 118 but KL Rahul neared a century with some magnificent hitting.  (BCCI) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Dec 22, 2017 11:48 PM

Rohit fell for 118 but KL Rahul neared a century with some magnificent hitting. (BCCI)

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Rahul fell for 89 as India ended up on 260/5, their highest score in Twenty20 Internationals.  (BCCI) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Dec 22, 2017 11:48 PM

Rahul fell for 89 as India ended up on 260/5, their highest score in Twenty20 Internationals. (BCCI)

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Jaydev Unadkat took the early wicket of Niroshan Dickwella as Sri Lanka got of to an aggressive start. (BCCI) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Dec 22, 2017 11:48 PM

Jaydev Unadkat took the early wicket of Niroshan Dickwella as Sri Lanka got of to an aggressive start. (BCCI)

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Upul Tharanga and Kusal Perera strung a solid partnership and took the attack to the Sri Lankan bowlers.  (BCCI) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Dec 22, 2017 11:48 PM

Upul Tharanga and Kusal Perera strung a solid partnership and took the attack to the Sri Lankan bowlers. (BCCI)

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Kusal Perera, in particular, was severe on Kuldeep yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal as Sri Lanka fought hard.  (BCCI) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Dec 22, 2017 11:48 PM

Kusal Perera, in particular, was severe on Kuldeep yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal as Sri Lanka fought hard. (BCCI)

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Kusal Perera blasted 77 off 37 balls and at one point, Sri Lanka looked to be in touch with the required rate. (BCCI) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Dec 22, 2017 11:48 PM

Kusal Perera blasted 77 off 37 balls and at one point, Sri Lanka looked to be in touch with the required rate. (BCCI)

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Kuldeep Yadav picked up three wickets as Sri Lanka stumbled dramatically.  (BCCI) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Kuldeep Yadav picked up three wickets as Sri Lanka stumbled dramatically. (BCCI)

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Kuldeep, along with Chahal, tore through the lower middle order as Sri Lanka collapsed in a heap. (BCCI) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Kuldeep, along with Chahal, tore through the lower middle order as Sri Lanka collapsed in a heap. (BCCI)

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India won by 88 runs to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series (BCCI) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Dec 22, 2017 11:48 PM

India won by 88 runs to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series (BCCI)

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Rohit Sharma was named the Man of the Match for his magnificent 118. (BCCI) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Dec 22, 2017 11:48 PM

Rohit Sharma was named the Man of the Match for his magnificent 118. (BCCI)

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