• Home
  • Player Stories
  • Otd In 2023 When Rohit Sharmas Bat Spoke Fire With A Dazzling 131 Vs Afg

OTD in 2023: When Rohit Sharma’s bat spoke fire with a dazzling 131 vs AFG

Poulomi Chakraborty

Rohit Sharma's century vs Afghanistan (Source: @mufaddal_vohra/x.com)Rohit Sharma's century vs Afghanistan (Source: @mufaddal_vohra/x.com)

Cricket never fails to deliver thrills, and the One-day format is a classic one. And if the topic is the 50-over format, how can Rohit Sharma stay away from the topic? The Hitman didn’t just grace the stage; he carved an undisputed legacy in the format.

In the ODI World Cup, Team India had the worst heartbreak but also built some iconic memories. On this day, two years ago, Rohit Sharma produced one of his finest ODI innings against Afghanistan. Let’s relive the Hitman’s ruthless masterclass once again.

131 Runs, one masterclass, Rohit Sharma in charge

In recent ICC tournaments, Team India had their dream outing on the big stage of the 2023 ODI World Cup. Even though the tournament ended with heartbreak, fans enjoyed some of the iconic moments. Among these unforgettable moments stands Rohit Sharma’s spectacular century against Afghanistan. Facing the spirited Afghan bowling attack, the Hitman showcased his unmatched ODI brilliance, leaving the cricketing world stunned again.

After Afghanistan put on a massive total of 272 runs while batting first, the target looked challenging for the Men in Blue, but captain Rohit Sharma was on duty. Opening the innings with Ishan Kishan, they stitched an outstanding 156-run opening partnership. After Ishan walked away, Virat Kohli joined Hitman on the field.

Demolishing the Afghan bowling attack, Hitman smashed a crucial half-century and scored an outstanding hundred in just 63 balls, 12 boundaries, and four over-boundaries. This was just not a knock, as that turned out to be a record-breaking knock.

With that outstanding century, Rohit Sharma smashed his seventh World Cup hundred, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s record of six World Cup hundreds. Adding to this, Rohit Sharma surpassed Chris Gayle’s record of hitting the most sixes in international cricket in just 473 innings.

With his ruthless display, he played a classic knock of 131 runs in 84 balls with 16 boundaries and five over-boundaries with a strike rate of 155.95. As the Men in Blue registered a massive eight-wicket victory over Afghanistan, Hitman reminded the world why ODI cricket is his canvas.

Over the years, Rohit Sharma has evolved into a batting legend, mastering every format with elegance and authority. But it’s in ODIs where his brilliance stands as a true monument. His century against Afghanistan was yet another reminder of his unmatched class and enduring dominance in the 50-over game.