Rohit Sharma creamed his 32nd ODI century in the 2nd ODI against England, signalling his return to form just ahead of the Champions Trophy.
Captain Rohit Sharma returned to form much to the joy of a million cricket fans, slamming a century against England in the 2nd ODI in Cuttack. Rohit brought up his hundred in just 76 balls, rolling back the clock and delivering a mouth-shutting reply to his critics.
Rohit’s form was proving to be a headache for many, including himself, but the manner in which he batted was a throwback to his destructive ‘Hitman’ self. This is Rohit’s first ODI century since his hundred against Afghanistan in the 2023 World Cup, and the first in international cricket since his knock of 103 against England in Dharamsala last year. In ODIs, only Virat Kohli (50) and Sachin Tendulkar (49) are ahead of him.
Earlier, batting first, England set a victory target of 305 runs for the hosts. The visitors were all out for 304 runs in 49.5 overs. For the English side, Joe Root made 69 runs while opener Ben Duckett contributed 65.
For India, Ravindra Jadeja took 3 wickets. The hosts won the first ODI in Nagpur by four wickets.
The third and final match of the series will be played in Ahmedabad on the 12th of this month.