Rohit Sharma in 2nd ODI: India has won the three-match ODI series against England 2-0. India won the series for the second time in a row and swept the series. The form of the players was more important in this series than the match victory.
Rohit Sharma Leads India to Victory with Stunning Century
Rohit Sharma, who is in the role of captain, was important. There was a lot of controversy over his form for the last few days. He was dismissed after scoring only 2 runs in the first ODI. So it seemed that Rohit Sharma would take time to return to form. But Rohit Sharma made up for his batting shortcomings in the second ODI. England had given Team India a challenge of 305 runs to win.
This challenge was not possible without the innings of the leading batsmen. Therefore, commentators were saying that someone would have to score a century. Captain Rohit Sharma fulfilled this responsibility admirably. Rohit Sharma scored 119 runs in 90 balls with the help of 12 fours and 7 sixes. With this innings, he brought Team India to the brink of victory. This time he revealed the secret behind his century.
Also Check: How many centuries has Rohit Sharma scored in ODIs?
Rohit Sharma’s Thoughts on His Performance
Rohit Sharma said, ‘I am happy that I scored runs for the team. It was an important match and I had set the steps on how to bat in it. This format is bigger than T20 and smaller than Test. So you have to bat according to the situation. I focused and tried to make as deep an innings as possible.
On a black pitch, the ball skids, so you have to play with a full bat. They were bowling around my body as per the plan. But I was also ready for that plan. I found the gap and hit the shots. This time I got good help from Shubman Gill.’
‘The game can slip anywhere in the middle overs. So good batting in the middle overs is necessary. Due to this, there is no need to worry about the deathovers. In Nagpur and Cuttack, we also batted well in the middle overs. This increased the pressure on the opposition.
“I had said after the last match that we want to improve as a team and as players. If the players are clear about what to do, there is no need to worry. If they implement what the captain and coach are saying, then there is nothing to think about.”
India vs England 2nd ODI – Match Summary
| Match Detail | India vs England (2nd ODI) |
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| Venue | Barabati Stadium, Cuttack |
| England Innings | 304 all out (49.5 overs) |
| India Innings | 305/6 (44.3 overs) |
| Top Scorer (IND) | Rohit Sharma – 119 (90) |
| Top Scorer (ENG) | Joe Root – 68 (75) |
| Best Bowler (IND) | Ravindra Jadeja – 3/35 (10) |
| Best Bowler (ENG) | Adil Rashid – 2/45 (9) |
FAQs
Q1: How did Rohit Sharma perform in the second ODI?
A: Rohit Sharma scored 119 runs off 90 balls, helping India chase down 305 runs with ease.
Q2: Why was Rohit Sharma’s century important?
A: His innings silenced critics and gave India a strong start, which was crucial for winning the match.
Q3: What did Rohit Sharma say after the match?
A: He shared that he planned his innings carefully, played according to the pitch conditions, and focused on middle-over batting.
Q4: Who were the standout players in the match?
A: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (60), and Ravindra Jadeja (3 wickets) played key roles for India, while Joe Root and Ben Duckett were England’s top performers.
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