09-Feb-2025 0
Riding on a dazzling century by captain Rohit Sharma and his 136-run partnership for the opening wicket with Shubman Gill, India trounced England by four wickets in the second One-Day International at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack today. With this win, India won the three-match series, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead.
With a 90-ball 119 (12x4, 7x6), Rohit not only registered his 32nd ODI century but also silenced the critics who were questioning his place in the team following a string of low scores in all formats of the game. This was his first international hundred in 11 months and first ODI ton in 16 months.
The solid partnership between Rohit and Shubman, who followed his classy 87 in the first ODI with an elegant 60, helped India overhaul a stiff target of 305 with balls to spare. Shreyash Iyer (44) and Axar Patel (41 not out) also got among runs again. But superstar Virat Kohli, who missed the first ODI due to knee injury, failed to make a notable contribution.
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