Rohit Sharma converted his sixth Test hundred into a maiden double century in the longest format as the Proteas bowlers were put to the sword on Day 2 of the third Test in Ranchi.
In the process, Rohit joined the likes of Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag to become the only cricketers who have scored a double hundred in both ODIs and Test matches.
Rohit’s double hundred on Sunday helped India tighten their grip on the third and final Test against South Africa. He smashed the Proteas bowlers to all parts of the ground en route to his maiden double century.
After the stupendous knock, Twitterati couldn’t stop heaping praises on Rohit for the sheer masterclass.
Take a bow, HITMAN 💯💯
An absolutely sensational innings from @ImRo45 as he brings up his double ton here in Ranchi. pic.twitter.com/zqLCCfQzqX
— BCCI (@BCCI) October 20, 2019
https://twitter.com/hershybru/status/1185811464591945728
Rohit Sharma (Prime years).
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) October 20, 2019
Q: What is the greatest ever love story?
A: Rohit Sharma and Double Century of course!🤩 @ImRo45 #INDvSA pic.twitter.com/51kOcmYrBi
— Surya Kumar Yadav (@surya_14kumar) October 20, 2019
Well played HITMAN @ImRo45 ✌ pic.twitter.com/2ryws6wPFN
— Parvinder Awana (@ParvinderAwana) October 20, 2019
100 in T20I’s, 200 in ODI’s and now 200* In Test Cricket. What a player he is. Hats off @ImRo45 👏
— Sandeep Lamichhane (@Sandeep25) October 20, 2019
Been so much fun watching this career defining double century from Rohit Sharma. Hopefully more on the way
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) October 20, 2019
He came, he saw, he sau, he दो sau 💯💯#Hitman @ImRo45
— Gaurav Kapur (@gauravkapur) October 20, 2019
Rohit celebrating Viru Sehwag’s birthday by reaching double century with 6! Expect more mayhem from his bat now…
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) October 20, 2019
The colour of the ball will change. The colour of the outfit will change. But Rohit's love affair with double hundreds continues💙👌
Take a bow, Hitman!#OneFamily #CricketMeriJaan #INDvSA @ImRo45 pic.twitter.com/dXtXEPjExY
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) October 20, 2019
Rohit Sharma is the first Indian to bring up his double century with a six in Test cricket. #INDvSA
— Sampath Bandarupalli (@SampathStats) October 20, 2019
Batsmen with 200+ scores in both Tests and ODIs
Sachin Tendulkar
Virender Sehwag
Chris Gayle
Rohit Sharma#IndvSA #IndvsSA— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) October 20, 2019
Mayank Agarwal – 215 in Vizag
Virat Kohli – 254* in Pune
Rohit Sharma – 212 in RanchiFor the 1st time, three 🇮🇳 batsmen have scored double tons in the same Test series 🤯#INDvSA #TeamIndia #OrangeArmy #RiseWithUs
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) October 20, 2019
Writing this tweet twice as a tribute to the man who loves scoring double tons.
Writing this tweet twice as a tribute to the man who loves scoring double tons.Kudos, @ImRo45 💯💯#SaddaPunjab #INDvSA #INDvsSA pic.twitter.com/wThNxCttNU
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) October 20, 2019
