Rohit Sharma’s quick hundred off only 63 balls helped India earn a second straight win at the Cricket World Cup with an eight-wicket victory over Afghanistan on Wednesday.
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Sharma smashed 12 fours and four sixes on his way to the fastest century for an Indian batsman in a World Cup game, finishing on 131. He added 156 runs off 112 balls with Ishan Kishan as India steamrolled its way to 273-2.
Earlier, Hashmatullah Shahidi and Azmatullah Omarzai put on a 121-run partnership, the second highest ever in the World Cup for Afghanistan, as it finished on 272-8.
Sharma broke a plethora of records on the day as India joined New Zealand and Pakistan on two wins from two games.
“It was a good win for us, as it is important to get momentum going at the start of such a tournament,” Sharma said. “It was a good pitch to bat and I just backed myself to play my natural game. It is my job to set the start in run-chases, and I look to put the opposition under pressure. It is a special feeling to get another World Cup hundred.”
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It was Sharma’s seventh World Cup hundred — the most by an Indian batsman — and his 31st in ODIs. He is now third on the list of all-time ODI hundreds, after compatriots Sachin Tendulkar (49) and Virat Kohli (47).
Kishan scored 47 runs off 47 balls, with five fours and two sixes. Kohli rounded up India’s night with 55 not out off 56 balls, including six fours, at his home ground.
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Here’s how members of the cricketing fraternity on social media reacted to India’s performance against Afghanistan on Wednesday, with focus on Rohit’s ton:
Two fine performances by Bumrah and Rohit, who were well supported by the bowling and batting units respectively.
The 2 games have seen different players contributing and that sets things up nicely for the 14th of October. Look forward!#INDvAFG pic.twitter.com/EXQltgeut3— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) October 11, 2023
Joy to watch these 2. Virat is in ominous form , whether 2/3 or 150/1, he is always standing tall and am sure this is going to be a memorable World Cup for him. Rohit in full flow is always a delight to watch.
Rohit Virat Bumrah , 3 of the most experienced guys having a v good… pic.twitter.com/BTepihu2sV— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 11, 2023
Another day, another achievement for our Rohit sharma is on fire today Amazing 100 & Most 100s in World Cups (7) & Most sixes in International cricket. #RohitSharma @ImRo45
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) October 11, 2023
On his day looks sublime! What a talent what a knock ✊ well played brothaman !!! @ImRo45 good smart innings by @ishankishan51 too ! Did not go aggressive while runs were coming at the other end ! Well bowled @Jaspritbumrah93 #IndiavsAfghanistan #WorldCup2023
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) October 11, 2023
When Rohit Sharma fires, the cricketing world cheers! The man with the most hundreds in world cups!!
Overall a terrific chase this. The team’s confidence and dominance shine through.
Way to go #TeamIndia… See you in Ahmedabad! #INDvAFG pic.twitter.com/5wpgcxXnfl— DK (@DineshKarthik) October 11, 2023
Congrats, @ImRo45 – Most Sixes in International cricket. #45 Special pic.twitter.com/kmDlM1dIAj
— Chris Gayle (@henrygayle) October 11, 2023
VIRAT & ROHIT batting, I’m watching
— Kevin Pietersen (@KP24) October 11, 2023
Unfortunately I couldn’t watch Rohit’s innings so maybe my assessment isn’t entirely accurate but it must have been from another planet to trump Bumrah’s bowling on that pitch for player of the match.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) October 11, 2023
A classy batter! Congratulations Rohit bhai on scoring the most hundreds in the ODI World Cup. @ImRo45 pic.twitter.com/kn0gvQ71Ot
— Mohammed Siraj (@mdsirajofficial) October 11, 2023
roHIT sharma well done captain #hitman #INDvsAFG #CWC23 pic.twitter.com/P5aSqtZ6NT
— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha) October 11, 2023
Rohit Sharma ka 100th 7th WC shatak, record tod performance! Well played champion, asli entertainer! #RohitSharma #WorldCupRecord pic.twitter.com/3LGFeJuPdJ
— Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan) October 11, 2023
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