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Rohit brought up his 32nd ODI ton against England on Sunday at Cuttack as India charged towards the 305 run target set by the Englishmen.
India’s captain Rohit Sharma plays a shot during the second one day international cricket match between India and England in Cuttack, India, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool)
Team India skipper Rohit Sharma brought up his 32nd ODI ton against England on Sunday at Cuttack in the second match between the sides in the three-match series.
The century came as India charged towards the target of 305 runs with the skipper leading from the front. With the milestone, Rohit put an end to a 487-day wait for triple figures in the format.
Fans and pundits alike took to social media platform X, formerly Twitter, to laud the 37-year-old on his innings.
Ace commentator Harsha Bogle shared an update that read, “If Rohit Sharma can bat like this at the Champions Trophy, India become a different beast to play against. He has looked in command in this innings.”
If Rohit Sharma can bat like this at the Champions Trophy, India become a different beast to play against. He has looked in command in this innings.— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) February 9, 2025
One fan posted, “No over-the-top celebration… no screaming… A resilient ton and perhaps a very satisfying one for #RohitSharma”
Another user shared an update that read, “FIRST ODI HUNDRED BY AN INDIAN BATTER IN 2025. – ITS ROHIT SHARMA…!!!!”
Another fan said, “Rohit Sharma peaked at the right format at the right moment This single knock increased India’s CT hopes 2 folds.”
England, who won the toss and opted to bat, put up a total of 304 in 49.5 overs thanks to fifties from Joe Root and Ben Duckett. Ravindra Jadeja was the star with the ball for the hosts with his thee-wicket haul which helped bundle the tourists out.
- Location :
Cuttack, India, India
