Rohit Sharma's 264 — Highest Individual ODI Score (India vs Sri Lanka, 13 Nov 2014)
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Match Summary & Quick Facts
| Match | 4th ODI — India v Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka tour of India 2014 |
|---|---|
| Date | 13 November 2014 |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Innings | Rohit Sharma: 264 off 173 balls (33 fours, 9 sixes) |
| India | 404/5 (50 overs) |
| Result | India won by 153 runs |
Scorecard & Official Sources
Why this innings matters
Rohit Sharma’s 264 remains the highest individual score in men’s ODIs. It redefined what an individual could achieve in a 50-over game — combining patience, timing and late innings acceleration to produce a landmark knock.
Innings Flow & Key Moments
- Rohit began cautiously, took time to settle and then increased tempo progressively.
- He hit 33 fours and 9 sixes — excellent mix of placement and power.
- A crucial early drop on 4 proved decisive as Rohit capitalised to build a mammoth score.
- Dismissed off Nuwan Kulasekara on the final ball of the India innings.
Analysis: Technique, Tempo & Fitness
The innings showcased Rohit's textbook timing and shot selection. While boundaries came from clean timing, his strike rotation and fitness allowed him to keep scoring aggressively across 173 balls — a display of concentration and physical conditioning.
Trivia & Lesser-Known Facts
- Only dropped once early in his innings (on 4) — that drop proved pivotal.
- This was Rohit's second ODI double century (after 209 vs Australia, 2013) and later he scored more double-centuries in ODIs.
- The innings helped India dominate the series (India won the series 5–0).
Deep Dive: Ball-by-ball & Tactical Breakdown
While ball-by-ball data and advanced wagon-wheel visuals are available on the full scorecard pages (ESPNcricinfo, Cricbuzz), the essentials are:
- Rohit rotated strike early, targeted weaker bowlers with boundaries mid-innings and accelerated strongly in the final 25 overs.
- Footwork and placement allowed him to find gaps more often than relying purely on power shots.
- His fitness sustained the long innings — running between wickets and maintaining concentration for 173 balls.
Compare with other big ODI knocks
| Player | Score | Opposition | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma | 264 | Sri Lanka | 2014 |
| Martin Guptill | 237* | West Indies | 2015 |
| Virender Sehwag | 219 | West Indies | 2011 |
| Chris Gayle | 215 | Zimbabwe | 2015 |
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