Rohit Sharma came back strong with a great hundred in the second ODI vs England.
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- Rohit Sharma hit a fine hundred in the 2nd ODI vs England.
- Rohit Sharma reached his hundred with a big six.
Rohit Sharma returned to form with a solid century in the 2nd ODI vs England at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack. This was his 32nd ODI hundred, ending a 16-month century drought in the format. It was his first ton since scoring against Afghanistan in 2023. He also hit his fifty in just 30 balls.
Rohit Sharma’s scintillating century in 2nd ODI vs England
The Hitman showed attacking intent from the start, reaching his century in just 76 balls with seven sixes and nine fours. This knock was a relief for him after a tough phase with poor performances against New Zealand and Australia in recent Test series.
Earlier in the innings, Rohit Sharma went past West Indies legend Chris Gayle to become the second-highest six-hitter in ODIs. Starting the match level with Gayle at 331 sixes, he moved ahead with a trademark flick for six over midwicket off Gus Atkinson in the second over.
After that first six, Rohit Sharma added two more, taking his tally to 334. However, he still trails Pakistan’s Shahid Afridi, who holds the record with 371 sixes.
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This was Rohit’s 32nd ODI century, making him the third-highest century scorer in the format, behind Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli. He reached the milestone in just 76 balls, delivering a fitting response to his critics. Every shot he played eased the worries of those who had seen him struggle through a long rough patch.
Rohit started slow, scoring just one run off six balls. Then, he attacked Atkinson, hitting a four and a six. This gave him confidence. He played a lovely shot over cover for another six off Mahmood. Soon, he smashed more big hits and reached fifty in just 30 balls. He kept going, making 80 off 56 balls. His hundred came with a huge six off Rashid.
