Rohit Sharma’s Century Leads India to Victory Against England
In a thrilling second ODI against England, Indian captain Rohit Sharma showcased his extraordinary batting prowess, scoring 119 runs off just 90 balls. This stellar performance not only guided India to a four-wicket victory in Cuttack but also allowed Rohit to surpass cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, making him the second-highest run-getter for India as an opener in international cricket.
Milestones Achieved
Rohit now has 15,404 runs in 343 matches, overtaking Sachin’s tally of 15,335 runs in 346 matches. While Virender Sehwag leads with 15,758 runs, Rohit is closing in on this record. Additionally, he has entered the top 10 highest run-getters in ODI history, currently sitting at 10,987 runs, surpassing Rahul Dravid’s 10,889 runs.
Top Performers in ODI History
- Sachin Tendulkar – 18,426 runs (463 matches)
- Kumar Sangakkara – 14,234 runs (404 matches)
- Virat Kohli – 13,911 runs (296 matches)
- Ricky Ponting – 13,704 runs (375 matches)
- Sanath Jayasuriya – 13,430 runs (445 matches)
- Mahela Jayawardene – 12,650 runs (448 matches)
- Inzamam-ul-Haq – 11,739 runs (378 matches)
- Jacques Kallis – 11,579 runs (328 matches)
- Sourav Ganguly – 11,363 runs (311 matches)
- Rohit Sharma – 10,987 runs (267 matches)
Game Overview
Rohit’s innings was a masterclass, featuring 12 fours and seven sixes, as he achieved a strike rate of 132.22. He also surpassed Chris Gayle in the number of sixes in men’s ODIs, now with 338 sixes, trailing only Shahid Afridi.
In the match, England set a challenging target of 304 runs, thanks to contributions from Joe Root and Ben Duckett. However, Rohit and Shubman Gill’s partnership of 136 runs paved the way for India’s victory, complemented by valuable contributions from Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel.
As Rohit Sharma continues to break records and lead by example, he not only boosts team morale but also strengthens his legacy as one of cricket’s finest. For more insights and updates, check out our offers at Looffers.com.
