Rohit Sharma’s Stunning Century Powers India to Victory Over England in 2nd ODI

India beat England (308/6 v 304) by four wickets (with 33 balls remaining) in an ODI match on Sunday, February 9. By doing so, it won the three-match series ahead of schedule because it had won in Nagpur before that. The spectators of the second game at Cuttack saw an impressive performance by their national team, especially captain Rohit Sharma, who scored a century.

Sharma’s Fantastic Game 

India was closing in on victory during the match and Rohit decided to crown his performance beautifully with a century. With his arms smoothly extended, he successfully flicked the ball over the long-off boundary, and it reached the stands. The fans were ecstatic with the grace and power of this shot. Moreover, Sharma managed to reach a century in just 76 balls. In doing so, he demonstrated the perfect symbiosis of patience and aggression. In his shots, he showed skill and a high level of control. This has enabled him to reach his 32nd century in the ODI format. 

Sharma and Gill Effective Partnership 

From the very beginning of the game, Rohit’s seriousness was evident. He led the Indian team with confidence and easily handled the English fast bowlers. During the powerplay, Sharma and his opening partner, Shubman Gill, effectively utilized all the limitations on the field. Rohit managed to reach a half-century in just 30 balls. He dealt with the short-pitched deliveries easily, and the fuller ones were hit through gaps in the infield. 

Rohit and Shubman’s effective partnership enabled India to cross the 100 runs mark in just 13.3 overs. It prevented England from getting the early breakthroughs that the opposition badly needed. Despite Jamie Overton dismissing Shubman, Sharma continued to play confidently. He showed great footwork and moved quickly. The Three Lions had to defend increasingly as India built up their advantage. 

Last Match Remains 

With the passage of time, it became evident that India would win this match. The team had enough strong players in reserve to finish the game at their own pace. The Three Lions had to hope that Rohit would lose concentration, but it did not happen. India thus won the second match of the ODI series, and the rivals will meet for the last time on Wednesday, February 12, in Ahmedabad. This will be the final stage of the teams’ preparation for the Champions Trophy, which starts on February 19 in Pakistan.