Rohit Sharma Achieves Milestone: Fifth T20I Century Sets Record

Resilience Personified: Rohit Sharma’s Record-Breaking Innings

In a spectacular display of skill and resilience, Rohit Sharma etched his name in cricketing history by becoming the first player to score five centuries in men’s T20 Internationals. The Indian captain’s remarkable achievement unfolded during the third T20I against Afghanistan in Bengaluru.

Leadership in Numbers: The Century-Making Maestro

Rohit Sharma – Setting a New Standard

Rohit Sharma – 5
Suryakumar Yadav – 4
Glenn Maxwell – 4

Before this match, Glenn Maxwell and Suryakumar Yadav held the joint record with four centuries each in the men’s T20I format. However, Rohit Sharma’s monumental fifth century solidifies his status as a true maestro of the shortest format.

A Turnaround Tale: From Ducks to a Century

Resurgence Amidst Early Woes

Making a comeback to T20Is after a year-long absence, Rohit faced initial challenges with two ducks in the series. Undeterred, he scripted a turnaround, crafting a breathtaking century off just 64 balls.

Rescuing India from the Brink: A Partnership to Remember

Centurion’s Stand with Rinku Singh

India found themselves in a precarious situation at 22/4, having chosen to bat first. Rohit Sharma, alongside Rinku Singh, orchestrated a century partnership, rescuing the innings from the early setback.

A Bold Statement Before the T20 World Cup

Commanding Performance in the Final T20I

In India’s last T20I match before the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Rohit Sharma made a bold statement with a career-best unbeaten 121. Despite the initial collapse, India reached a formidable total of 212/4, propelled by a remarkable 36-run final over, including five sixes.

Unprecedented Partnership: Rohit and Rinku’s Unbeaten Stand

Highest Stand for India in Men’s T20Is

The unbeaten 190-run partnership between Rohit Sharma and Rinku Singh stands as the highest for India in men’s T20Is. This formidable duo concluded the innings with flair, including three consecutive sixes from Rinku.

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