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#3 Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan deadly as an opening pair
Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan are one of the most dangerous opening pairs in one-day international cricket at the present moment. During the first ODI at Napier, Rohit failed as he was dismissed for just 11 runs but Dhawan came back to form with a 75 not out.
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Batting first in the second match, Rohit and Dhawan provided a solid foundation adding 154 runs. Rohit Sharma made 87 while Shikhar Dhawan scored 66. Their opening partnership helped team India post a massive total of 324 runs. Rohit Sharma was named the Man of the Match.
Chasing the target of 244 runs to win in the third match at the same venue, Rohit and Dhawan gave the team a decent start adding 39 runs for the opening wicket. Rohit Sharma made 62 while Dhawan was dismissed for quick fire 28. Both of them will be looking to provide brilliant starts in the last two ODIs as well.
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