Rohit hits 82-ball century, India in control
July 12, 2018 23:19
India 215-1 (31 ovs) vs England 268 | Scorecard
Kohli makes most of some width from Moeen, steering it past short thirdman to end the over with a four.
Plunkett comes back as Rohit guides the first ball fine on the off-side for a four.
A single to the opener before Kohli slaps it through the covers for two runs followed by a single.
Rohit seems bothered with some injury and is limping a little bit. He chops down the track and hoists Moeen over midwicket for a six. The next ball is lofted straight down the ground for a four followed by a single.
Kohli turns the next ball square on the leg side for a couple with two more runs off the next through thirdman.
Rohit, on 92 from 76 balls, continues to go for his shots as he cuts Plunkett but Roy at point is unable to take the sharp chance.
Rohit guides the next ball to thirdman for one to bring up India's 200, in the 29th over.
Kohli then plays his trademark cover drive and finds the gap to perfection for a four.
Two singles from Moeen's sixth over as India race to 207 for one in 30 overs, with Rohit racing to 94 from 79 balls and Kohli on 71 from 74 balls.
Rohit bring up his century in grand style, hitting leg-spinner Rashid for a six over long-on from just 82 balls.
This is the second century in a row for Rohit, who also hit a hundred in the third and final T20 against England.
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