Rohit Sharma rolled back the years with a sensational hundred as India produced a breathtaking start to their chase against West Indies in the second ODI at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati. Chasing a mammoth
target of 405 runs, India raced past the 250-run mark without losing a wicket, with Rohit and captain Shubman Gill putting the West Indies bowling attack under immense pressure.
Gill continued his outstanding run in ODI cricket by bringing up another century, making it back-to-back hundreds for the Indian captain. He looked in complete control throughout his innings and complemented Rohit brilliantly at the other end.
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Rohit scored 72-ball 100 against West Indies in 2nd ODI
Rohit, meanwhile, delivered a vintage performance. The veteran opener reached his century in just 72 balls, smashing 10 fours and six sixes in a breathtaking display of attacking batting. His strike rate of 138.9 highlighted the authority with which he took on the West Indies bowlers.
The moment Rohit completed his hundred was filled with emotion. He celebrated with delight before his teammates and support staff in the Indian dugout applauded the remarkable milestone. The celebration reflected the significance of another memorable ODI hundred for one of India’s most prolific white-ball batters.
With this century, Rohit took his tally to 35 hundreds in ODI cricket, further strengthening his remarkable record in the format. He also has 62 ODI half-centuries, underlining his extraordinary consistency over a long international career.
At the other end, Gill continued to accelerate after reaching his century and had moved to 142 off just 83 deliveries, including 17 fours and six sixes. The opening partnership had already crossed 250 runs after just 25 overs, giving India a commanding platform in the mammoth chase.
With both Rohit and Gill firing, India made their pursuit of 405 look remarkably comfortable, turning the second ODI into another showcase of their explosive batting power.
