IND Vs AFG: Rohit Sharma Smashes 5th T20I Hundred To Rescue India In Bengaluru- WATCH
BENGALURU: In Bengaluru on January 17, Wednesday, India’s captain, Rohit Sharma, played a remarkable innings, securing his fifth T20I century and averting a potential setback for the team.
This achievement establishes Rohit as the sole player with five centuries in the shortest format, surpassing compatriot Suryakumar Yadav and Australia’s Glenn Maxwell, both with four to their credit.
Despite a light-hearted exchange with the umpire, Rohit’s joy was short-lived as Afghan bowlers disrupted India’s top order.
The third over saw Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli departing in consecutive deliveries, with Kohli dismissed for a golden duck, much to the disappointment of Bengaluru fans.
Shivam Dube, a consistent performer in the first two matches, managed only one run, while Sanju Samson departed without contributing any runs.
Rinku Singh joined Rohit, and together they crafted a substantial partnership, rescuing India. Starting steadily, they amassed 61 runs in the initial 10 overs before accelerating.
Rohit’s century, achieved in just 64 deliveries, featured 10 boundaries and 6 sixes, concluding with an unbeaten 121 runs off 69 balls—India’s fourth-highest T20I score.
This innings also marked redemption for Rohit at the Chinnaswamy stadium, where he previously had a poor record. India concluded their innings with an impressive total of 212 runs.