Which batsman has scored two double centuries in One Day International (ODI) cricket matches?

Introduction / Context:
Scoring a double century in One Day International (ODI) cricket is a rare achievement because each innings is limited to 50 overs. Only a few batsmen have reached or crossed the 200 run mark in ODIs. Among them, one player has become particularly famous for scoring multiple double centuries, setting records and making headline performances. This question checks whether you know which batsman has scored two or more double hundreds in ODI cricket.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• The format is One Day International cricket.
• The milestone being discussed is scoring a double century, that is, 200 or more runs in a single innings.
• The options are Rohit Sharma, Chris Gayle, Sachin Tendulkar, and Martin Guptill.
• We have to identify the batsman who has scored two double centuries in ODIs.

Concept / Approach:
The concept is statistical record recall. Sachin Tendulkar was the first player to score a double century in men ODI cricket, but Rohit Sharma later not only matched that milestone but surpassed it by scoring multiple double hundreds. Rohit Sharma is known for three ODI double centuries, including a world record 264. Chris Gayle and Martin Guptill have each scored one ODI double century, but not more than one. The approach is to remember that Rohit Sharma is uniquely associated with repeated double hundreds in ODIs.

Step-by-Step Solution:
Step 1: List the batsmen known to have scored ODI double centuries. Step 2: Recall that Sachin Tendulkar scored one double century, becoming the first male cricketer to do so. Step 3: Recall that Chris Gayle and Martin Guptill also scored one double century each in World Cup and other matches. Step 4: Remember that Rohit Sharma scored more than one double century and holds the record for the highest individual ODI score. Step 5: Choose Rohit Sharma as the batsman with multiple double centuries.

Verification / Alternative check:
Verification can be done by recalling specific innings. Rohit Sharma is remembered for 209 against Australia, 264 against Sri Lanka, and another double hundred against Sri Lanka. These match summaries are often highlighted in cricket news. For Gayle, you might recall a World Cup double century, and for Guptill another big score in a World Cup knockout match. However, both have only one ODI double hundred each. Sachin Tendulkar 200 not out against South Africa is a famous first but remains a single double hundred. These comparisons confirm that Rohit Sharma alone has multiple double centuries.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Chris Gayle: He has scored one ODI double century, a powerful innings in a World Cup match, but he has not scored two or more double hundreds in ODIs.
Sachin Tendulkar: He achieved the landmark of being the first male player to make an ODI double century, but he did not repeat this feat, so he does not have multiple double hundreds.
Martin Guptill: Guptill also has a memorable ODI double century, but like Gayle, he has only one such innings recorded, not two or more.

Common Pitfalls:
Candidates sometimes assume that the first person to reach a milestone must also hold the record for the most such achievements, which leads them to mistakenly pick Sachin Tendulkar. Others may recall Gayle and Guptill explosive batting and assume they have multiple double centuries. To avoid these errors, focus on the specific record: Rohit Sharma unique status as the batsman with multiple ODI double hundreds and a world record individual score. Keeping a small list of landmark innings and their numbers helps prevent confusion.

Final Answer:
The batsman who has scored two or more double centuries in ODI cricket is Rohit Sharma, so option A is correct.