Twitter lauds Rohit Sharma as he notches up his 23rd ODI ton

Update: 2019-06-05 22:26 IST

India's first match in the ongoing World Cup has witnessed a special knock from Rohit Sharma. Chasing a modest target of 228, the Indians were put on the backfoot early after their opener Shikhar Dhawan was dismissed for just 8 runs. Skipper Virat too, couldn't account for much before falling prey to Andile Phehlukwayo for just 18 runs.

After the fall of Virat Kohli, the mantle of building the innings was taken completely by Rohit Sharma who, along with KL Rahul, steered India through a precarious phase. Batting with a matured head, the Indian opener anchored the innings as carried along to build a composed knock. The stylish player continued to guide the team despite losing KL Rahul in the middle and went on to bring up his 23rd ODI ton in the 41st over of the innings. Studded with 10 fours and 2 handsome sixes, the hundred came off 128 balls and assumed great significance in the context of the game.

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The "hitman", as he's popularly called, has been drawing applause from several corners for his potentially match-winning effort. Here is what some of the fans had to say about Rohit Sharma's brilliant innings against South Africa on Wednesday:











Indian seem to be comfortably placed in their pursuit of the target set by South Africa. With Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni well at the crease (as of the 43rd over), the Virat Kohli-led side look all set to get their World campaign rolling in style in Southampton.

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