Rohit Sharma’s Blazing Century Silences Doubters as India Clinch Series

 

Rohit Sharma had a point to prove, and he did it in style. After a short-lived stay at the crease in Nagpur, critics questioned whether the Indian captain was losing his touch. But on Sunday, at Barabati Stadium, he responded with a breathtaking 76-ball century—his second fastest in ODIs—powering India to a series-clinching four-wicket win over England.

 

Chasing 305, India got off to a flying start with Rohit leading the charge. His effortless six-hitting and precision shot-making left England’s bowlers struggling for answers. Partnering with Shubman Gill (60), he raced to his hundred with a mix of elegance and brute force, dismantling England’s attack. Even a temporary floodlight failure couldn’t break his rhythm as India reached fifty inside seven overs.

 

While Gill and Virat Kohli fell in quick succession, Rohit stayed composed, ensuring the chase never lost momentum. Axar Patel (41*) provided the finishing touch, but it was Rohit’s masterclass that stole the show.

 

Earlier, England posted 304, thanks to solid knocks from Ben Duckett (65) and Joe Root (69). But Ravindra Jadeja’s brilliant 3/35 stifled their momentum, keeping them from posting a bigger total. His tight middle-over spell, combined with Varun Chakaravarthy and Axar’s disciplined bowling, ensured India had the upper hand.