India showcased a dominant performance in the Sydney ODI, with former Indian captain Rohit Sharma playing a pivotal role. Rohit’s masterful batting helped him reach his 50th international century, making him the third Indian cricketer to achieve this remarkable milestone in international cricket history.

Chasing a target of 237 runs in the Sydney ODI, India entered the match already trailing 2-0 in the three-match ODI series as of Saturday (October 25). Indian openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill gave the team a strong foundation with a 69-run partnership for the first wicket.

Following the dismissal of Shubman Gill for 24 runs, Rohit Sharma formed an unbeaten 168-run partnership with Virat Kohli, steering India to a comprehensive nine-wicket victory by reaching the target in just 38.3 overs.

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Rohit Sharma Makes History with 50th International Century – Incredible Milestone!

Rohit scored a 105-ball century as it was his 33rd ODI century. It was Rohit's 50th international century, as he became the third Indian and 10th overall batter to record at least 50 international centuries.

Indian batters with 50 international centuries

• Sachin Tendulkar: 100 centuries
• Virat Kohli: 82 centuries
• Rohit Sharma: 50 centuries

Rohit Sharma continued his dominance against Australia, scoring his ninth ODI century against the Aussies and equalling the record previously held solely by legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, who also notched nine ODI hundreds against Australia.

In the Sydney ODI, Rohit scored an unbeaten 121 off 125 balls, hitting 13 fours and three sixes, while Virat Kohli added his 226th international 50+ score with 74 not out from 81 balls, including seven boundaries, finishing the match with a classy four.

This marked Rohit Sharma’s second ODI century at Sydney Cricket Ground, making him the first Indian to register more than one ODI hundred at the venue. With three sixes in the match, Rohit reached 349 ODI sixes, just two shy of former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi’s record of 351 ODI sixes.

Rohit Sharma’s stellar performance earned him both the Player of the Match award in the Sydney ODI and the Player of the Series accolade, cementing his status as one of India’s greatest ODI performers.

Frequently Asked Questions 

1. How many international centuries has Rohit Sharma scored?
Rohit Sharma has scored 50 international centuries, becoming the third Indian cricketer to reach this remarkable milestone in international cricket.

2. What record did Rohit Sharma equal in the Sydney ODI against Australia?
Rohit Sharma equalled Sachin Tendulkar’s record for the most ODI centuries against Australia, with both Indian legends scoring nine ODI hundreds against the Aussies.

3. How many runs did Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli score in the Sydney ODI?
Rohit Sharma remained unbeaten on 121 off 125 balls, while Virat Kohli scored 74 not out from 81 deliveries, guiding India to a comfortable nine-wicket victory.

4. What milestone did Rohit Sharma achieve at the Sydney Cricket Ground?
Rohit Sharma became the first Indian player to score more than one ODI century at the Sydney Cricket Ground, marking his second ton at the venue.

5. How close is Rohit Sharma to breaking Shahid Afridi’s ODI sixes record?
After hitting three sixes in the Sydney ODI, Rohit Sharma reached 349 ODI sixes, just two short of Shahid Afridi’s record of 351, the most in ODI cricket history.