ICC World Cup: 2019: India vs Pakistan Twittersphere Relish Rohit Sharma’s Sublime Ton in Manchester
Jun 17, 2019 at 11:12 AM
Rohit Sharma has brought up his 24th ODI hundred in the day-long cricket. He will cherish it for so long, and there is certainly a reason that it has come at a big stage of the ongoing ICC World Cup 2019, and, that too against their arch-rivals Pakistan at the Old Trafford in Manchester. He has brought up his overall third World Cup hundred.
The street-smart cricketer has the knack of scoring in the big games. And while living up to the expectations, he has done an exceptional job in the absence of Shikhar Dhawan on the other side.
But the classic top-order batsman Rohit has started off cautiously. Thus, he alongside KL Rahul after Sarfraz Ahmed asked India to bat first.
However, Rohit played some remarkable strokes which eventually saw himself getting into the groove to unleash against Pakistan bowlers.
Rohit slams a magnificent hundred:
Interestingly, Rohit wife Ritika Sajdeh also acknowledged his hundred from the stands.
For the first wicket, Rohit alongside Rahul has stitched 136 runs in 23.5 overs. During his effortless knock, Rohit has slammed 14 fours and three sixes to his name.
While going by Rohit’s flexibility, his quality lies in building up an innings.
Furthermore, the prominent batsman played quality cricket to entertain Team India fans at the sold-out Manchester stadium.
However, Rohit lost his wicket in the 39th over when he tried to improvise on the bowling of Hasan Ali only to see Wahab Riaz claiming a simple catch at short fine leg.
Rohit, who had been on top of his game, has kept Pakistan fielders on their toes which subsequently saw him scoring at the strike-rate of 123.89.
Meanwhile, India is in a commanding position after losing the toss. Besides, they’ve already posted 274 for two in 43 overs.
Also, here’s how Twitter has reacted following Rohit Sharma’s brilliant ton in Manchester:
Consistent. Brilliant. Mature. What a spectacular 100 by @ImRo45! It’s extra special when it’s #INDvPAK in the WC! #CWC2019
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) June 16, 2019
100 for Rohit Sharma!
His second in just three #CWC19 innings 💪 #CWC19 | #TeamIndia | #INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/KKMq1Ft1MG
— ICC Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) June 16, 2019
And its a 100! #IndVsPak #RohitSharma pic.twitter.com/FsQZusw5ES
— रोहित सरदाना (@sardanarohit) June 16, 2019
Rohit sharma what a player 🏏 brilliant 100 💪👍👌⭐️🔥 24th 100 for @ImRo45 keep going shaaaana
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) June 16, 2019
Rohit Sharma departs after a brilliant knock of 140.#TeamIndia 234/2 after 38.2 overs
Live – https://t.co/GuJZFwzObH #INDvPAK #CWC19 pic.twitter.com/i7uIBNMvpM
— BCCI (@BCCI) June 16, 2019
TAKE A BOW, ROHIT SHARMAAAAA!!!!
The second #CWC19 century comes off just 85 balls for the Hitman 💙💙💙#OneFamily #CricketMeriJaan #TeamIndia #IndiavsPakistan #INDvPAK @ImRo45 pic.twitter.com/sURDXj2ulq
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) June 16, 2019
Rohit Sharma becomes the first Indian to smash two consecutive centuries against Pakistan in ODI history…
— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) June 16, 2019
So much time @ImRo45 has while playing his shots, such a gifted batsmen. 👏 This partnership with @imVkohli now can enter dangerous proportions for Pak.#INDvsPAK #ICCCricketWorldCup
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) June 16, 2019
Pakistani players seeing Rohit Sharma get a century and Kohli still batting 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/9VpKuwQLYN
— Nikhil (@woiyoiii) June 16, 2019
That century meant a lot to Rohit Sharma. 🇮🇳#INDvPAK #CWC19 #bbccricket https://t.co/VEBeBVpFNw pic.twitter.com/THXht4DSLo
— Test Match Special (@bbctms) June 16, 2019
Rohit Sharma deserves a biopic. Who should play him on screen? #IndiaVsPakistan
— Gabbar (@GabbbarSingh) June 16, 2019
Nasser Hussain summed up Rohit Sharma perfectly: he doesn’t get bad hundreds.
— Sambit Bal (@sambitbal) June 16, 2019
Well deserved hundred @ImRo45 👏 #TeamGreen we still have a chance, keep giving your 💯%
— Iqrar ul Hassan Syed (@iqrarulhassan) June 16, 2019
Centuries for India against Pakistan in ICC ODI World Cups:
Virat Kohli, Adelaide, 2015
Rohit Sharma, Manchester, 2019*#INDvsPAK— Umang Pabari (@UPStatsman) June 16, 2019
Superb century from @ImRo45 !
Looks like it’s stage set for a big one. #INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/3I5t5FnbOO— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) June 16, 2019
Rohit Sharma. From being one of the most trolled cricket to among the most loved ones now. Treated like Stuart Binny to now being rated as one of the best LOI cricketer. You can't hate him.. No one does.. 😍 #INDvPAK
— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) June 16, 2019
https://twitter.com/lancscricket/status/1140223623212490752
https://twitter.com/JM_Scindia/status/1140231048573272064
Another big one, what a player @ImRo45! Put your foot on the accelerator even harder hit man!!! #cwc19 #INDvPAK
— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) June 16, 2019
https://twitter.com/IMPrateek45/status/1140232116703096834
Ro – Hit Machine – fabulous innings – #IndVsPak @ImRo45 – we should score a big total from here.
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) June 16, 2019
Special knock on a special occasion 🔥#Bestneverstops #Hitman #INDvPAK @ImRo45 pic.twitter.com/6Scnf5gQ3x
— Washington Sundar (@Sundarwashi5) June 16, 2019
Incredible 100 @ImRo45 you are such a delight to watch. Mazaa agaya. #indvspakistan
— arjun rampal (@rampalarjun) June 16, 2019
What is Rohit Sharma’s strength? Short ball
How many short of a length balls did Pak bowl at him? 51%
That was a special innings from Sharma & he is a worldclass player but better planning/execution is the least you should expect of your team.
— Rehan Ulhaq (@Rehan_ulhaq) June 16, 2019
Awesome inning hitman @ImRo45 😍 #TeamIndia on fire 🔥🔥🔥
— Urmila Matondkar (@UrmilaMatondkar) June 16, 2019
Wow u beauty what a player Rohit Sharma another 💯 always treat to watch 🇮🇳 #INDvsPAK #CWC19 pic.twitter.com/h9txrN7W7z
— Syed Mohammed Ayub🇮🇳 (@S_M_Ayub) June 16, 2019