In a breathtaking demonstration of strokes, Rohit Sharma produced a magnificent century – its 32nd in ODI – to put India in a dominant position in the second ODI against England At the Barabati stadium in Cuttack. Hunt a difficult target of 305The Indian captain was at his best absolute, combining elegance with brutal efficiency to dismantle the Bowling attack from England.
A 32nd century of style – the explosive milestone of Rohit Sharma
India already crossing victory, Rohit has decided to raise its century in the most categorical way possible. Facing Adil Rashid In the 26th, he dismissed his functions of the track and, with a fluid extension of his arms, sang the high ball on the longtime border. The White Kookaburra climbed in the night sky before disappearing in the stands – a signature rohit shot, mixing grace with pure power. As the ball cleaned the strings, the Barabati stadium broke out in a deafening roar, recognizing another masterclass of their captain. It was a moment of pure authority, reflecting Rohit’s unrivaled capacity to dominate the spinners, even on the surfaces offering a hint of adhesion.
This step was not just racing; It was the declaration she made. Rohit had reached the benchmark in just 76 bullets, with an ideal mixture of patience and aggression. His approach was intrepid but controlled, embodying the essence of a modern racing maestro. The Indian locker room was in admiration while their captain raised his bat, soaking in the applause of the electrified crowd.
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The century of Rohit sets the tone for the pursuit of India
From the start, Rohit marked his authority on the game, establishing the perfect rhythm for the continuation of India from 305. His intention was obvious from the first, while he was driving the fast quisors with crisp through the covers and has extinguished them effortlessly from its pads. The power phase saw Rohit and its opening partner, Shubman gillMake fully use of commissioning restrictions, capitalizing on all that is loose remotely. Rohit ran to his half-century in just 30 bullets, driving the pacers of England with a timing and an impeccable placement. Short -term deliveries were sent with disdain, while the most complete were elegantly led through shortcomings in the inner field.
The partnership with Gill prospered, taking the last 100 in India in just 13.3 Overs, ensuring that England never obtained the first breakthroughs they had desperately needed. Even after Gill’s dismissal to Jamie OvertonRohit made sure that the momentum never plunged, anchoring the sleeves with supreme confidence. He played with precision of the Rashid leg, either by late, or by leaving the ball for the inner field for loft. His play of legs against Spin was impeccable, forcing Rashid to constantly rethink his lengths.
Here’s how fans reacted:
𝗛𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗥𝗘𝗗!
A wonderful century of Captain Rohit Sharma in Cuttack 🫡
He arrives at his 32nd Odi your 🔥🔥
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– BCCI (@bcci) February 9, 2025
Well played Rohit 👏 #Indveng pic.twitter.com/sugyhb8hjw
– s.badrinath (@s_badrinath) February 9, 2025
If Rohit Sharma can beat like that at the Champions Trophy, India becomes a different beast against which to play. He looked at the commanders in these sleeves.
– Harsha Bhogle (@Bhogleharsha) February 9, 2025
#Roarmacha Diya, rohit 🤌🔥 pic.twitter.com/duq0x0fnes
– Delhi Capitals (@delhicapaps) February 9, 2025
Never doubted Rohit Sharma in ODI cricket. It is its best format. We come for the Champions Trophy. pic.twitter.com/rmqzeabw3t
– Ratnish (@loyalsachinfan) February 9, 2025
Rohit remarkable sleeves. One of the best players that ODI cricket has ever seen.
– Arfan (@im__arfan) February 9, 2025
When Rohit Sharma marks a century, he just waits for the next ball.
No matter when it is zero, does not care when it marks a hundred.– Shajan Samuel (@iamshajansamuel) February 9, 2025
This is how you come back in shape. Brilliant century of Rohit Sharma 💯 pic.twitter.com/aru88rpz81
– Irfan Pathan (@irfanpathan) February 9, 2025
A fabulous century of Captain Rohit Sharma in Cuttack 🔥🔥
– He arrives at his 32nd Odi your ⚡#Cricket #Indveng #Rohitsharma 𓃵 #Teamindia pic.twitter.com/llg1k8gxsa
– Crickettimes.com (@CricketTimeMeshq) February 9, 2025
The nightmare for the opposition… !!!!
– Rohit Sharma in Odis 👊 pic.twitter.com/hu1qwso3x
– Johns. (@Criccrazyjohns) February 9, 2025
The bowling of England is fighting against India’s attack
The bowling unit of England had no answers to the relentless assault of India, while their pacers had trouble making early breakthroughs. Saqib Mahmood, Gus Atkinson And Mark Wood I tried to generate a rhythm and extract the movements, but Rohit and Gill circumvented them with ease. Quick quarremen have often been in length, and Rohit has fully benefited, punishing something too short or too full. Despite the deployment of the attack fields, England has failed to apply constant pressure, allowing India strikers to dictate the terms from the start.
Overton managed to break the opening stand by rejecting Gill, while Rashid provided a brief respite by removing Virat KohliBut these breakthroughs were not sufficient to tilt the game in favor of England. Rohit has remained unwavering, continuing to target Rashid with his leg play and his skilful placement. Livingstone, brought to the second option of Spin, was treated with an equal disdain, like Rohit and Shreyas Iyer The treating for races with ease. Environmental placements in England have become more and more defensive, highlighting their difficulties in containing the mastodon of the striker of India.
As the dashboard was read 186/2 in just 25.2 overs, India had firmly cemented their grip on the match. With only 119 points required of 24.4 Overs at a compulsory manageable rate of 4.82, the hosts had practically sealed the competition.
With a lot of throat depth in the pavilion, including Kl Rahul And Hardy PandyaIndia had the luxury of ending the match at its own pace. English quisors, visibly exhausted and lacking in ideas, simply hoped for a decline in concentration of the Indian captain. But Rohit has not shown no signs of slowdown, methodically leading India closer to victory. The crowd, feeling an inevitable triumph, remained on their feet, encouraging each race while India spanned the finish line.
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