Rohit Sharma Hits 35th ODI Century in Record 406-Run Chase
Guwahati: Rohit Sharma scored his 35th ODI century on September 30, smashing a 72-ball hundred (101 off 75) as India chased 406 against the West Indies in the second ODI. He shared a 254-run opening stand with Shubman Gill, who finished unbeaten on 144.
The innings also took Rohit past 12,000 ODI runs. At 39 years and 153 days, he became the oldest Indian to score an ODI century on home soil, passing Sunil Gavaskar's record of 38 years and 113 days.
India's chase of 406 is among the highest successful run chases in ODI history. Rohit's innings was studded with boundaries as the hosts made light of the steep target.
The century was Rohit's 35th in the format, placing him among the all-time greats. The series continues with the teams in action again in the coming days for the decider.
The innings featured a flurry of sixes in the middle overs as Rohit took apart the West Indies attack. The 254-run opening stand with Gill ranks among the highest partnerships in India's ODI history.
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