Rohit Sharma continues to cement his legacy as one of the finest white-ball batters of all time, and his performance in Cuttack against England was yet another testament to his class. With a blistering century off just 76 balls, he delivered a masterclass that not only earned him his 32nd ODI century but also silenced the critics who had been questioning his recent form.
His century, marked by a fearless six to reach the milestone, showcased the aggressive and fearless approach that defines his batting in white-ball cricket. While Rohit Sharma has faced challenges in red-ball cricket recently, his prowess in limited-overs formats has never been in doubt.
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Rohit Sharma’s last ODI century came in the 2023 World Cup against Afghanistan, but even outside of centuries, he has been a consistent match-winner for India, playing a pivotal role in their successes. Right from the start of his innings, Rohit looked in sublime touch. He opened his account with a boundary and a six in the second over, setting the tone for what was to follow
Sharma built significant partnerships, first with Shubman Gill and then with Shreyas Iyer, guiding India through the chase with confidence and poise. His century came on the second ball of the 26th over, against the confident Adil Rashid.
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Rohit’s ability to attack was on full display when, after Rashid had taken the wicket of Virat Kohli, he danced down the track and launched a flighted delivery over long-off for a six. With seven sixes and nine fours, Rohit’s 76-ball century was a remarkable performance, and it put India firmly in control of the chase.
A Captain’s knock by @ImRo45 , he smashes his 32nd ODI century in style!
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