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Rohit Sharma's Double Century Helps India Achieve 3-0 Clean Sweep Over South Africa OTD in 2019

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Rohit scored 212 runs off 255 balls OTD in 2019 [Source: @CricCrazyJohns/x.com]Rohit scored 212 runs off 255 balls OTD in 2019 [Source: @CricCrazyJohns/x.com]

On this day in 2019, Rohit Sharma produced a knock for the ages, propelling India to an emphatic innings and 202-run victory over South Africa in Ranchi. The iconic innings, a 212-run masterclass, not only secured India’s 3-0 series sweep but also highlighted Rohit’s rise as a formidable Test opener. His performance was vital to India’s domination, showcasing both aggression and character against the Proteas' attack.

Rohit Sharma's Double Century that Broke the Shackles OTD in 2019

Rohit Sharma’s maiden double century in Test cricket was a combination of courage and flamboyance, as he took the bull by the horns to dismantle South Africa’s bowling line-up.

Promoted to open the batting at the start of the series, Rohit did not just adapt to the new role—he made it his own. His 212 runs came off 255 balls, with 28 fours and six sixes peppered across the park. It was a knock that turned the tide and, more importantly, set a massive total of 497 for 9 declared.

Ajinkya Rahane Joins Rohit in a Game-Changing Partnership

Rohit’s mammoth innings was backed by Ajinkya Rahane, who scored a well-compiled 115. The duo stitched together a 267-run stand that left South Africa reeling, like a ship without a rudder.

Their partnership was built on steady accumulation, but it also had its share of attacking strokes that kept the scoreboard ticking and the pressure mounting on the Proteas. This stand ultimately broke South Africa’s resolve, setting the stage for India’s bowlers to take charge.



South Africa’s Woes Continue as India’s Bowlers Steal the Show

The Ranchi pitch became a hunting ground for India’s pace battery. Mohammed Shami and Umesh Yadav ran through the South African batting, sharing 10 wickets between them. Their ability to extract reverse swing on a wearing pitch made life difficult for the visiting batters.

The Proteas were bundled out for 162 in the first innings and managed only 133 in the second, as India enforced the follow-on for the second consecutive Test.

While Shami and Yadav were grabbing headlines, debutant Shahbaz Nadeem played his part with four wickets across the two innings. His clever variations in flight and spin caught South African batsmen off-guard.

A Series Win that Cemented India’s Home Dominance

This innings-and-202-run win not only marked India’s biggest victory over South Africa but also completed their first-ever series whitewash against the Proteas. 

It was also India’s 11th consecutive Test series win at home—a streak that showed their supremacy in familiar conditions. 

Rohit, with his series tally of 529 runs, was deservingly named the Player of the Series, making a strong case for his future as a permanent Test opener.

Rohit Sharma's Brilliance Lives On

As Indian cricket fans look back on this day, they remember a performance that left South Africa clutching at straws and solidified Rohit Sharma’s position as one of the finest openers in modern Test cricket.