Rohit hits maiden Test double century

October 20, 2019 12:28

India 370-4 (88 ovs) vs SA | Scorecard

Pacer Lungi Ngidi to start off with the ball in the post-lunch session. Rohit, on 199, looks in no rush to get to his double century as he carefully plays out a maiden over from the fast bowler.

Ravindra Jadeja taking a cue from Rohit, looking to get his eye at the start of a new session.

He watchfully plays out another over from Rabada as South Africa start the session with two maiden overs in a row.

Rohit gets to maiden Test double century in grand style. He pulls the short ball from Ngidi over square leg for a six to complete the double hundred from 249 balls, having hit 28 fours and five sixes.

What a golden run with the bat for Rohit after being promoted to open the innings!

Rohit repeats the shot two balls later as he again pulls Ngidi off the front foot over square leg for another six.

He plays the pull shot again off the last ball for a single to deep midwicket to retain strike.

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