The three-match ODI series against Australia has come to an end for Team India. Former captain and legendary Indian player Rohit Sharma was named the Player of the Series, having scored a fifty and an unbeaten century. Despite India winning just one out of the three matches, the extraordinary play by Rohit and Virat has kept their hopes alive for the 2027 World Cup mission.
However, following this series, Rohit Sharma has returned home. Before bidding farewell to his stay, Rohit Sharma shared an emotional post on X. In his post, he wrote, 'Saying goodbye to Sydney for the last time.' It was in Sydney that India played the third ODI against Australia, where Rohit scored an unbeaten century, leading India to victory by 9 wickets.
Rohit's Half-Century of Centuries
Rohit Sharma completed 50 centuries in international cricket during this series. He scored 12 centuries in Tests, 33 in ODIs, and 5 in T20s, summing up to 50 centuries from his bat.
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Most ODI Centuries by Overseas Batsmen in Australia:
1️⃣ Rohit Sharma – 6 centuries (33 innings) 2️⃣ Virat Kohli – 5 centuries (32 innings) 3️⃣ Kumar Sangakkara – 5 centuries (49 innings)
Most ODI Centuries Against an Opponent:
1️⃣ Virat Kohli – 10 vs Sri Lanka 2️⃣ Virat Kohli – 9 vs West Indies 3️⃣ Sachin Tendulkar – 9 vs Australia 4️⃣ Rohit Sharma – 9 vs Australia