Rohit Sharma has once again answered the critics with his bat. In the second ODI against West Indies in Guwahati, Rohit scored a century in a stormy manner. This is the 35th century of his ODI career. With this century, Rohit has further reduced the distance from great batsman Sachin Tendulkar’s record of ODI centuries.
Rohit completed his century in just 72 balls. He looked aggressive from the beginning and completed his half-century in 32 balls. During this, he also hit four sixes. With this, Rohit became the first batsman in the world to hit 200 sixes in ODI cricket on home ground. This is Rohit’s second century in the last three ODI matches. Before the start of the series against West Indies, there was once again a lot of discussion about his form, but the Indian opening batsman has given a brilliant reply with the bat in the second match. Even in the first ODI, he gave a strong start to India, but could not play a big innings. However, he gave a great start to the team by playing a big innings in the second match.
Rohit came close to Sachin’s record
After completing the century in Guwahati, Rohit’s number of ODI centuries has increased to 35. He is at third place in the list of batsmen who have scored most centuries in this format. Virat Kohli leads with 55 centuries, while Sachin Tendulkar has 49 ODI centuries. Rohit is now just 14 centuries behind Sachin.
Batsmen who have scored the most centuries in the history of ODI cricket
- Virat Kohli – 55
- Sachin Tendulkar – 49
- Rohit Sharma – 35
- Ricky Ponting – 30
- Sanath Jayasuriya – 28
Rohit also got a lease of life during his innings. He could have been caught out on the score of 84 runs, but Casey Carty dropped his catch. After this, Rohit took full advantage of this opportunity and completed his century in the 26th over. However, Rohit was out soon after scoring his century. The hitman played an innings of 101 runs in 75 balls, hitting 10 fours and 6 sixes.
Gill also scored a quick century
Along with Rohit, Indian captain Shubman Gill also took a dig at the West Indies bowlers. Gill completed his century in just 62 balls. After taking some time in the beginning, Gill changed gears and then completely dominated the West Indies bowlers. Gill hit 11 fours and 5 sixes while reaching his century. Rohit and Gill together made a partnership of 255 runs.
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