Rohit Sharma: His bat didn’t just talk, it screamed its lungs out against Sri Lanka

Rohit Sharma became the first batsman in ODIs to score two double centuries. (Express photo by Partha Paul)

On his way to 264, he also became the batsman with highest individual score in ODIs and second highest in List-A. (Express photo by Partha Paul)

Rohit Sharma punches the air after scoring a hundred. (Source: PTI)

Rohit Sharma set a new record for maximum no. of fours in an ODI - 33. (Source: PTI)

Rohit looks towards the heavens after getting to his 5th ODI ton. The flamboyant batsman set more records at the Eden Gardens. (Source: PTI)

Rohit Sharma Nicknamed the Hitman by Ravi Shastri certainly lived up to it today. (Source: PTI)

Rohit Sharma made amends after a little misjudgment got his captain Kohli run out on 66. (Source: PTI)

After completing his 100, Rohit Sharma just sent the Sri Lankan bowlers all over the park. He brought up his 200 off 166 balls. (Source: PTI)

With his 200, Rohit Sharma broke many ODI record and also went on to become the batsman with highest individual score. (Source: PTI)

Robin Uthappa had the best seat in the house. He was at the non-striker end when Rohit Sharma was in his zone. Both shared a 128-run stand in just 58 balls. (Source: PTI)

No doubt Rohit's innings was a treat to and even Mahela Jayawardene camr up to the Mumbai lad and congratulated him for the unbelievable feat. (Source: PTI)

Chasing 405 to win, Sri Lanka never seemed in the game and lost four wickets before the 50-run mark. (Source: PTI)

Angelo Mathews and Thirimanne did strike a partnership of 118-run but it was not enough for their team to chase the target. (Source: PTI)

The last 5 Sri Lankan wickets fell for 33 runs and they were bowled out for 251, handing India a 153-run win. (Source: PTI)

The star of the day, Rohit was deservedly awarded the man-of-the-match award. Virat Kohli praised him saying that after Rohit gets to 60-70, there is no stopping him. (Source: PTI)

A unique stat also happened in India's win. Out of the 4 double tons matches, India have won three with an identical margin of 153 runs. (Source: PTI)