Rohit Sharma Breaks Kohli Record for Most ODI Centuries in Australia

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Rohit Sharma Breaks Kohli Record for Most ODI Centuries in Australia: Indian cricket team's 'Hitman' opening batsman, Rohit Sharma, once again showcased his batting prowess in the third ODI against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). Rohit not only scored a brilliant century with his superb batting, but also set a significant record for being the foreign batsman with the most ODI centuries on Australian soil.

Rohit Sharma's brilliant century and a flurry of records

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Australia won the toss and batted first, setting India a target of 237 runs. The Kangaroos were bowled out for 236 in 46.4 overs. Chasing this relatively small target, India got off to a steady start with captain Shubman Gill (24 runs) and Rohit Sharma, who shared a 69-run opening partnership. After Shubman Gill's dismissal, the pair of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma took charge at the Sydney ground.

Rohit Sharma first reached his 60th ODI half-century off 63 balls, and then maintained his momentum, reaching his 33rd ODI century off 105 balls. During this, he shared a brilliant 163-run partnership for the second wicket with Virat Kohli, laying the foundation for India's victory. Rohit Sharma remained unbeaten on 121, while Virat Kohli also played a brilliant unbeaten inning of 74 runs. India won the match by 9 wickets.

Rohit Sharma's century was also special because he achieved several major achievements with this century:

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Rohit Sharma Creates History in Australia: Becomes the Overseas Batter with Most ODI Hundreds

• Most ODI centuries in Australia: Rohit Sharma has now become the foreign (visiting team) batsman with the most ODI centuries in Australia. This is his sixth ODI century on Australian soil, which he achieved in just 33 innings.
• Broke Kohli and Sangakkara's record: In this matter, he surpassed legendary batsman Virat Kohli and Sri Lankan great Kumar Sangakkara. Kohli has scored 5 ODI centuries in Australia in 32 innings, while Sangakkara had scored 5 centuries in 49 innings.
• Ninth century against Australia: This is Rohit Sharma's ninth century in ODI cricket against Australia. With this, he has equaled Sachin Tendulkar (9 centuries) for scoring the most centuries in ODIs against Australia.
• International centuries' 'Fifty': This was also his 50th century in international cricket. He has 33 centuries in ODIs, 12 in Tests, and 5 in T20 Internationals.
• 2500 ODI runs completed: During this innings, he also completed 2500 ODI runs against Australia, making him the second Indian after Sachin Tendulkar to achieve this feat.

With this explosive innings, Rohit Sharma not only led his team to victory but also gave a befitting reply to critics who questioned his form. Rohit's bat once again demonstrates that when the 'Hitman' is in form, breaking any record is easy. This century proves that Rohit Sharma's bat has always been on fire on Australian pitches, and his excellent form bodes well for the Indian team in the upcoming major tournaments.

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