Rohit Sharma silenced his critics with a stunning 32nd century, guiding India to a four-wicket win over England in the second ODI at Cuttack. This victory gives India a 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
England chose to bat first on a pitch that seemed to favor batting. They managed to score 304 runs in 49.5 overs. Ravindra Jadeja was the standout bowler for India, taking 3 wickets for just 35 runs.
Rohit, at 37, looked in top form, scoring 119 runs off 90 balls. His innings was a showcase of impressive timing and skillful stroke play, coming at a crucial time as the Champions Trophy approaches.
India chased down the target comfortably in 44.3 overs. Shubman Gill played a strong supporting role, scoring 60 runs off 52 balls and forming a solid opening partnership of 136 runs with Rohit.
Virat Kohli made his return after missing the previous match due to a knee issue but unfortunately fell early for just 5 runs, dismissed by Adil Rashid. Shreyas Iyer added 44 runs but faced quick dismissals afterward. However, Axar Patel stood firm, scoring an unbeaten 41, while Jadeja contributed 11 runs to seal the victory with 33 balls to spare.
Rohit’s innings not only secured the win but also placed him among the top 10 ODI run-scorers, surpassing Rahul Dravid’s record. He now has 10,987 runs and needs just 13 more to reach the 11,000 mark.
His batting was a sight to behold, with powerful pull shots and elegant cuts. He even executed a cheeky reverse sweep against Rashid. Rohit started aggressively, quickly scoring boundaries and hitting sixes, including a spectacular shot over mid-wicket.
Despite a brief interruption in play for floodlights, Rohit maintained his rhythm. He reached his half-century in just 30 balls and completed his century in 76 balls, marking his first hundred in 14 innings.
Earlier, Jadeja’s bowling disrupted England’s innings. He took crucial wickets, including those of Ben Duckett and Joe Root, both of whom had impressive scores. England looked set at 200 runs for 3 wickets but lost steam after Jadeja’s breakthroughs. They struggled to build momentum and were ultimately all out for 304 runs, thanks in part to several run-outs in the final overs.
This match highlighted Rohit Sharma’s exceptional talent and India’s strong performance, setting an exciting tone for the final ODI in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.
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