Rohit hits 98-ball century as India cross 200

October 29, 2018 16:07

India 210-2 (34 ovs) vs WI | Scorecard

Allen also guilty of dropping short to Rohit, who finds the gap through thirdman for a four to take his score into the 90s.

Rayudu takes charge after the drinks break as he gives Nurse the charge and manages to clear the fielder at long-on for a six, clearing the man on the fence.

A single to Rayudu before Rohit also collects one off the next ball to inch closer to his fifty. A few more singles as Nurse gives away 11 in his seventh over.

Rohit cuts a short ball from Allen for a four through thirdman to bring up his century from 98 balls, having hit 13 fours and a six. This is his second century of the series and his 21st overall.

With 17 overs still left in the innings, Rohit has a chance to go for another double hundred in ODIs. He has this unique ability of turning things around after completing his century, which has seen him become the only batsman to hit three double hundreds in ODIs.

Holder comes back into the attack as Rayudu pulls the first ball square on the leg side for a four to bring up India's 200, in the 34th over. That also raises the 100-run stand for the third wicket from just 99 balls.

A short ball which Rohit pulls to the fielder in the deep for one before Rayudu manages to pull the next ball wide of the fielder for a four followed by a single as Holder goes for 11 runs in the over.

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