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Rohit Sharma’s 35th One Day International (ODI) Century Powers India to Record Chase
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Core Event
On September 30, 2026 at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, India chased down West Indies’ 405/7, finishing 406/2 in 43.3 overs to win by eight wickets. Opener Rohit Sharma scored 101 off 75 balls, his 35th ODI hundred, and reached the 12,000-run milestone in ODIs, celebrating with his signature high-knee jog.
Background & Context
Rohit, who retired from Test and T20I cricket earlier in 2026, has been focusing on ODIs ahead of the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup (hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia). Earlier this year he made 138 at Lord’s, becoming the oldest Indian to score an ODI century at 39 years 80 days.
Data & Statistics
- 101 runs from 75 balls (10 fours, 6 sixes); century in 72 balls (second-fastest ODI hundred).
- Opening partnership with Shubman Gill: 255 runs, the second-highest opening stand for India in ODIs and the highest in a successful chase.
- Gill’s unbeaten 223 off 133 balls set the record for the fastest double hundred in ODI history.
- Required run rate: 9.33 runs per over; India reached the target with 39 balls to spare.
- Rohit became the seventh batter overall and third Indian to cross 12,000 ODI runs, doing so in 282 innings (second-fastest after Virat Kohli).
- He also became the first batter to hit 200 sixes in a single country.
Official Statements & Responses
Rohit affirmed his commitment to the upcoming World Cup, saying he does not consider his ODI “business” finished and looks forward to 2027.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I’ll keep that celebration for myself. Some things are just meant to be with you, and it’s not to be shared. So that was for me,”
- “The thought will never cross my mind that the business I had is finished. As long as you’re playing, there is always something to look forward to. And I’m looking forward to the World Cup (in 2027), looking at what lies ahead for me.”
Why It Matters
The innings highlighted Rohit’s relevance in the 50-over format at age 39, reinforcing his case for selection in the 2027 World Cup squad. Reaching 12,000 runs while delivering a match-winning century adds momentum to India’s preparation.
What’s Next
India will play the third ODI of the series in Mullanpur on October 3, 2026. Rohit’s form and fitness will be closely monitored as the team finalizes its lineup for the 2027 World Cup, which begins on October 4, 2027.
