Rohit Sharma Brutally Trolled After Getting Out For A First-Ball Duck

The swashbuckling opener from Mumbai, Rohit Sharma got heavily trolled as he continues to fail with the bat. Meanwhile, South Africa defeated India by six wickets to level the series with one match still to play.

Rohit’s poor run-scoring spree continues as he got out in the first ball of the second over. Junior Dala trapped Rohit right in front of the wicket to give South Africa an early breakthrough. This inning makes Rohit a holder of an unwanted record. He now tops the chart of Indian batsmen with the most number of ducks in T20Is.

How did the match go:

The host banked on Heinrich Klaasen and skipper JP Duminy to chase down India’s target of 189 runs.

Batting first, India posted 188 runs on the scoreboard after a shaky start. Manish Pandey (79*) and MS Dhoni (52*) helped India go closer to the 200-run mark. The duo added 98 runs for the fifth wicket as South African bowlers found it tough to break the partnership. Dhoni was back to the finisher role scoring quick runs at the back while Pandey played a classic knock.

In reply, South Africa played an attacking game taking on the Indian bowlers. Duminy played the waiting game scoring 64 runs from 40 balls while Klaasen took the attack to the opposition. Klaasen departed scoring 69 runs off just 30 deliveries including seven mammoth sixes. Further, Farhaan Behardien finished the game off scoring 16 runs off 10 balls with six wickets in hand.

Rohit Sharma trolled by fans:

The swashbuckling opener, Rohit Sharma is one of the most talented batsmen in this India’s batting line-up. However, he has had a tough time in the ongoing South Africa series. While he has looked good but his scores are far from impressive.

However, in the last game, Rohit got out for not in the first ball he faced. This irked his fans and let out their frustrations on social media sites.

Here are the reactions:

Most centuries by Indian in T20I: Rohit Sharma..

Most ducks by Indian in T20I: Rohit Sharma..

— CricBeat (@Cric_beat) February 22, 2018

India has test match specialists.

India has ODI specialists.

India has T-20 specialists.

We took specialization to the next level when we recruited a FLAT TRACK SPECIALIST – #RohitSharma. #Cricket #INDvsSA

— Akshaye Rathi / अक्षय राठी (@akshayerathi) February 22, 2018

Gone On Duck, Golden Duck. Rohit Sharma Is Back In Form. ???? #IndvSA #INDvsSA #SAvIND #SAvsIND

— Sir Jadeja fan (@SirJadeja) February 21, 2018

https://twitter.com/ImAbhishek7_/status/966345154914332677

Shame On Rohit Sharma Haters. Just Let This South Africa Tour Get Over He'll Give A Tight Slap To Haters By Hitting Double Tons In The Upcoming Series Against Srilanka And Bangladesh. ???#IndvSA #INDvsSA #SAvIND #SAvsIND #RohitSharma

— Sir Jadeja fan (@SirJadeja) February 21, 2018

Americans: We have this superhero called Flash. You won’t know when he came & when he left.

Indians: Oh. We call him Rohit Sharma here.

— Shridhar V (@iimcomic) February 12, 2018

If the match goes for a close finish, Rohit Sharma's crucial 0 runs will play a vital role.

— Keh Ke Peheno (@coolfunnytshirt) February 21, 2018

https://twitter.com/whatsiniid/status/966344820234096640

Rohit Sharma waiting for tri series between Sri Lanka, Bangladesh & India like…#SAvIND pic.twitter.com/BLWQBoCkNR

— Waѕiyullah Budye (@WasiyullahB) February 21, 2018

Not only while performing but Rohit Sharma beats Kohli even when he is not performing. Kohli wasted 5 balls to score 1 run, Rohit sharma none.

— EngiNerd. (@mainbhiengineer) February 21, 2018

https://twitter.com/Farooquispeaks/status/966577058406166528

Further, Rohit has also joined the Indian list openers who have scored golden ducks in T20Is. He joins Murali Vijay (vs. South Africa in 2010), Ajinkya Rahane (vs. Pakistan in 2016) and KL Rahul (vs. Zimbabwe in 2016).

Meanwhile, India will play the last and final match of the tour on Saturday at Cape Town.

Further, here is the newsfeed:

Only Local Players Eligible to Play Mumbai T20 League

Black Caps select Ish Sodhi for the first two One-Dayers against England