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[Watch] Rohit Sharma’s Reverse-Sweep Goes Awry, Nissanka Grabs A Stunner In 2nd ODI

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A rampaging Rohit Sharma fell victim to his own audacity after his impudent reverse-sweep went awry against Sri Lanka. Opening the innings for Team India in a chase of 241, Sharma bludgeoned five boundaries and four sixes to whack 64 runs and shared a 97-run first-wicket stand with Shubman Gill.

However, Sharma’s relentless quest of runs came to a halt in front of Jeffrey Vandersay and Pathum Nissanka in the 14th over of the Indian innings.


Nissanka grabs a stunner to pack Rohit Sharma

Chasing 241, Indian captain and opener Rohit Sharma flogged five boundaries and four sixes to produce 64 runs from 44 balls. Setting up a strong Indian foundation in the run-chase, Sharma’s relentless quest of quick runs prompted him to thwack Sri Lankan spinner Jeffrey Vandersay with a reverse-sweep.

However, the legendary Indian opener misread the line and ended up being deceived by Vandersay’s extra bounce. Sharma’s attempted reverse-sweep merely induced a top-edge towards backward point, where an incoming Pathum Nissanka grabbed the dipping ball with an agile dive.

Regardless, the innings marked Rohit Sharma’s second half-century in succession and the 57th of his glittering ODI career.

Despite Sharma’s batting blitz at the top, Team India had their entire top-order blown away shortly after his dismissal, as the visitors slipped from 97-0 to 123-4 in a space of just six overs.

Earlier in the match, Indian bowlers Washington Sundar (3/30) and Kuldeep Yadav (2/33) restricted Sri Lanka to 240-9 from 50 overs. Avishka Fernando and Kamindu Mendis top-scored for the hosts with 40 runs each.