Rohit’s Record-Breaking Knock Ends in a Dramatic DRS Twist
So, this first ODI between India and South Africa turned into quite a talking point, not just because of the runs scored, but because of one surprising moment in the middle. Rohit Sharma was looking in complete control, playing one of those fluent, effortless innings that he seems to deliver so naturally. But his stay at the crease came to an unexpected halt, and interestingly, it wasn’t the usual fiery delivery or a dramatic edge behind that got him out. Instead, it was a moment of hesitation—a quick, mid-pitch chat with Virat Kohli—that stole the spotlight.
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The moment unfolded in the 22nd over. Marco Jansen dug one in short, but the ball didn’t bounce the way Rohit anticipated. It stayed a bit low, thudded into the back thigh as he tried to swivel into a pull, and immediately the South African fielders went up in appeal. The umpire raised his finger right away. Rohit paused, turned to Virat at the non-striker’s end, and the two briefly exchanged words. After that short conversation, Rohit simply decided to walk, choosing not to go for the DRS.
At that time, everyone watching—on the ground and on screens—was trying to read that moment. Should he have reviewed it? Did they misjudge it? But later replays showed that the ball would have clipped the top of the stumps at best, so the call not to review ended up being validated. Still, the visual of Rohit looking toward Kohli and then walking off became one of the most replayed clips of the match.
Before that dismissal, though, Rohit had already made history. He scored a composed 57 off just 50 balls, but more importantly, he smashed his 352nd ODI six, overtaking Shahid Afridi to become the most prolific six-hitter in the history of One-Day Internationals. It happened in classic Rohit fashion—two clean strikes over deep midwicket to draw level with Afridi, and then a majestic pull shot over deep square leg off Jansen that pushed him past the former Pakistan star. He reached this milestone in only 270 innings, significantly faster than Afridi’s long career.
On top of that, this knock also marked Rohit’s 60th ODI half-century, adding yet another layer to a career that has been defined by elegance, power, and an uncanny ability to rise on the big stage. Even though the LBW decision cut his innings short, the impact had already been made. Records were rewritten, and he once again reminded everyone why he remains one of the most dangerous opening batters the game has ever seen.
In the end, it wasn’t just the runs or the milestones that people were talking about, but that unexpected DRS moment—Rohit looking at Virat, Virat saying no, and Rohit deciding to walk. It added a dramatic twist to an already packed ODI storyline, giving fans something to debate long after the match moved on.
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