Rohit hits century, Iyer gets 50; India set for huge score
December 13, 2017  14:08
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India 245-1 (40 ovs) vs SL | Scorecard

Dananjaya comes back as Sri Lanka continue to shuffle their bowlers. Three singles from four balls before Iyer comes down the track but can't beat the fielder at point. However, the next ball is cut late with soft hands for a four fine on the off-side.

Perera trying something different as he keeps bowling one over spells and rotates the bowlers around.

Iyer comes down the track and lofts Pathirana over midwicket for a four to take his score to 47.

Another good partnership for the Indians as Rohit and Iyer have together put on 105 runs from 101 balls for the second wicket.

Rohit sweeps Dananjaya fine on the leg side for one and Iyer taps the next ball on the off-side for one.

Rohit clips the third ball to deep square for one to take his score to 98. Two balls later, Iyer picks a single to get his maiden half-century in international cricket from 50 balls.

Perera comes back into the attack as Iyer slams the third ball over the off-side for a six and two balls later swings it over midwicket for a four.

Parthirana comes back into the attack as Rohit picks a single to get his century, from 115 balls.

Iyer has cut loose as he gives Pathirana the charge and lofts him back over his head for a six followed by two singles.

India set for a huge total as they reach 245 for one in 40 overs, with Rohit on 101 and Iyer on 68.
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