Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill put on an exhibition of absolute intent in a splendid 143-run partnership for India during the first ODI against Sri Lanka on January 10. The duo, opening the innings for the first time together, wasted no time on a flat surface at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati to get India off to a flying start.After being asked to bat first by Sri Lankan skipper Dasun Shanaka, the openers got to work against a rather inexperienced bowling attack. With minimal swing on offer and the ball coming rather well onto the bat, the pair got into the groove quickly and brought up their 50-run stand in just 6.4 overs.The ploy to bowl short to Rohit did not pan out as the Indian skipper dished out his trademark pull shots. Gill, on the other hand, showed his class when he took the strike. The duo got through the first powerplay unscathed after ending up with 75 runs, showing their hunger for runs, especially at a venue where heavy dew is anticipated under the lights.The Twitterati heaped praise on the right-handed opening combination as they put up 143 runs in 19.4 overs, providing an excellent platform for the other batters. Here are some of the reactions on Twitter:Zubin Daver@zubinofficialSri Lanka is getting a proper walloping at the hands of Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill. #INDvSLSri Lanka is getting a proper walloping at the hands of Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill. #INDvSLNaman Thakur@NaMAn01724075Rohit and Gill, both are toying with Sri Lankan bowlers right now #INDvSLRohit and Gill, both are toying with Sri Lankan bowlers right now 😂#INDvSLFAIZ FAZEL@theFaizFazelShubman Gill on a mission - 4,4,4 now. Amazing partnership between him and Rohit Sharma.Shubman Gill on a mission - 4,4,4 now. Amazing partnership between him and Rohit Sharma.LKS | Data Science | Stock Market 💁🏻🙈@l_kr_sharmaGill and Rohit handling the volatility in Indian batting pretty nicely #INDvsSLGill and Rohit handling the volatility in Indian batting pretty nicely 😂#INDvsSL𝑨𝑽 🇮🇳@cricketArnavGill making most of his chance yet again in ODIsA good fifty and this is turning out to be a gr8 partnership here between him and Rohit1Gill making most of his chance yet again in ODIsA good fifty and this is turning out to be a gr8 partnership here between him and RohitSporty Naruto@Naruto50124Hundred partnership between Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill inside 15 overs. What a start for India!#RohitSharma𓃵Hundred partnership between Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill inside 15 overs. What a start for India!#RohitSharma𓃵surna sravan kumar@surnasravan123Great start from Rohit Sharma and Shubham Gill. Questions were raised about the slow start from both batsmen. I think They have answered the questions. #INDvSL #ODI #TeamIndia #cricketsrilanka #CricketTwitterGreat start from Rohit Sharma and Shubham Gill. Questions were raised about the slow start from both batsmen. I think They have answered the questions. #INDvSL #ODI #TeamIndia #cricketsrilanka #CricketTwitterShaan Waseem@shaanwaseem2Managed to catch just the first few overs, and boy was it worth it!Some blistering stroke-play from Rohit and Gill!#INDvSL1Managed to catch just the first few overs, and boy was it worth it!Some blistering stroke-play from Rohit and Gill!#INDvSLVidhi Singh@VidhiSingh5665Watching Gill and Rohit playing so well is eye soothing 🫶🫶..5Watching Gill and Rohit playing so well is eye soothing 🫶🫶..JaayShaan (VaidhyaJayaShankar)@JaayShaanWhat a Partnership for First Wicket between Rohit and Gill 102*(90).@BCCI #INDvSLWhat a Partnership for First Wicket between Rohit and Gill 102*(90).@BCCI #INDvSLEngiNerd.@mainbhiengineerRohit Sharma and Subhman Gill are the two most stylish stroke player in team india right now. Would love to see them open for India in both ODI and test consistently.142Rohit Sharma and Subhman Gill are the two most stylish stroke player in team india right now. Would love to see them open for India in both ODI and test consistently.Vaishali Bhutda@Iam_VaishaliGood start this from Rohit and Gill, looking forward to see if India can put a total of 350+#INDvSL1Good start this from Rohit and Gill, looking forward to see if India can put a total of 350+#INDvSLVK45🇮🇳@sportslovervk45Powerplay dominated by our Openers Gill and Captain Rohit , that's how you should play in powerplay, completely utilized #INDvSLPowerplay dominated by our Openers Gill and Captain Rohit 🔥, that's how you should play in powerplay, completely utilized 👏👌#INDvSLGARVIT_GUPTA@er_geet_guptaThese are great signs for India’s World Cup 2023 campaign Gill has been sublime in ODIs since his debut and this is a comeback in some style by Rohit These are great signs for India’s World Cup 2023 campaign 🔥Gill has been sublime in ODIs since his debut and this is a comeback in some style by Rohit 🔥🔥Shubman Gill's inclusion by Team India over Ishan Kishan was highly questionedShubman Gill, who has boasted a batting average of 71 since his return to the ODI circuit midway through 2022, had to face an uphill selection battle to earn a place in the playing XI for the first ODI.The in-form Ishan Kishan was largely backed to open the innings alongside Rohit Sharma, bringing the left-hand-right-hand opening combination into play. However, the skipper confirmed Gill will start in the pre-match press conference itself.The Punjab-born batter backed up the call by scoring a well-compiled 70 off 60 runs, before being trapped lbw by Dasun Shanaka. Rohit, meanwhile, was bowled for 83 off 67 by Dilshan Madushanka.As things stand, both openers are back in the hut after recording their respective fifties. Team India are currently posed at 180-2 after 23.4 overs, with Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer at the crease, navigating through the middle overs.Should Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill be Team India's first-choice opening pair in ODIs? Let us know what you think. Also Read: "When you are playing for the Indian team; I feel pressure is inevitable" - Shreyas Iyer