IND v NZ: Rohit Sharma Now Has The Most Fifties In T20I, Takes Over Virat Kohli

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In the ongoing 3rd T20I match between India & New Zealand, the newly appointed T20 captain of the Indian side, Rohit Sharma, registered a record to his name. After electing to bat first, Rohit Sharma & Ishan Kishan gave a thunderous start as they scored 69 runs inside the powerplay. 

Rohit Sharma scored 56 runs off 31 balls before Ish Sodhi sent him to the pavilion with a brilliant return catch. However, Rohit Sharma succeeded in registering a new & prestigious record - most fifties in T20I. 

The Indian skip now has 30 fifties in 119 matches. He has overtaken the former Indian T20I captain Virat Kohli, who has 29 fifties to his name in 95 T20I matches. Kohli has been rested for this series and will return for the second test match against New Zealand in Mumbai on December 3.

Meanwhile, talking about the match, Indians are at 111/4 in 12.3 overs. After a brilliant start, NZ spinners were able to pick a few scalps and slow down the run rate a bit. Team India is already 2-0 up in the 3-match T20I series and would be eyeing a clean sweep. 

Earlier, Indian captain Rohit Sharma won the toss & opted to bat first in the 3rd T20I match against New Zealand. This match is being played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.