On November 13, 2014, at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata, Rohit Sharma delivered one of the most extraordinary performances in cricket history — a monumental 264 against Sri Lanka, which remains the highest individual score ever in One-Day Internationals. Just a year after becoming only the third Indian, after Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag, to score a double century in ODIs, Rohit elevated himself into a league of his own. His 209 against Australia in 2013 was special, but this knock was pure cricketing brilliance.
What made it even more remarkable was the context — Rohit was returning from injury, eager to silence doubts about his place at the top of India’s batting order ahead of the 2015 World Cup. Starting cautiously, the elegant right-hander soon found his rhythm and unleashed a breathtaking array of strokes that tore apart the Sri Lankan bowling attack.
Across 173 deliveries, Rohit struck 33 boundaries and nine towering sixes, leaving the Eden Gardens crowd in awe as they witnessed history unfold. There were moments of drama, too. A mid-pitch mix-up with Virat Kohli, who was run out for 66, brought back memories of a similar incident during Rohit’s 2013 double ton against Australia.
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Later, Robin Uthappa’s selfless gesture — feeding Rohit singles in the death overs — ensured the Mumbai batter reached the elusive 200-run mark once again, this time pushing well beyond it.
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One particular shot remains etched in memory — a sublime flick over deep mid-wicket off Nuwan Kulasekara, struck effortlessly from wide of the crease. It was classic Rohit: timing, poise, and power in perfect harmony. His innings powered India to a colossal 404/5, before Sri Lanka folded for 251, completing India’s emphatic win.
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That knock didn’t just rewrite record books — it redefined what was possible in ODI batting. It marked the rise of a man who could turn elegance into destruction, a modern-day artist who would go on to score three double centuries in the format, including another against Sri Lanka in Mohali in 2017. For cricket lovers, Rohit’s 264 remains not just a number, but a memory of perfection crafted under the lights at Eden Gardens.
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