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When Rohit Sharma’s 140 Off 113 Tore Pakistan To Shreds Six Years Ago Today

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Rohit Sharma scored 140 off 113 vs Pakistan in WC 2019 [Source: @Infysoccer/x.com]Rohit Sharma scored 140 off 113 vs Pakistan in WC 2019 [Source: @Infysoccer/x.com]

Some knocks are more than just numbers, they become a part of cricketing legend. And on this day in 2019, at a jam-packed Old Trafford in Manchester, Rohit Sharma played a gem that left an entire nation thumping their chests and their rivals scratching their heads.

Rohit Sharma’s Magical 140 Crushed Pakistan’s In World Cup Classic

The veteran opener smashed 140 off 113 balls against Pakistan in the World Cup 2019. His knock, which came in a match-winning effort, was a masterclass, a festival and a statement.

India vs Pakistan in a World Cup isn’t just another cricket match, it is war painted in blue and green. The pressure is through the roof. And amidst all that madness, it was Rohit ‘The Hitman’ Sharma who took Old Trafford by storm on his own.

India were put into bat and out walked Rohit with KL Rahul. What followed was pure batting poetry. He caressed the ball, threaded the gaps and picked apart Pakistan’s bowling attack. With every flick and pull, the crowd erupted. 

Rohit Sharma brought up his half-century off 34 balls and then shifted gears. Boundaries flowed like a stream: 14 fours, 3 sixes and not a hint of panic. By the time he departed for a stunning 140 off 113 balls, India had already set the tone for a mammoth total.

Pakistan's bowling unit, featuring Mohammad Amir, Wahab Riaz, Hasan Ali and Shadab Khan, had no answers. Rohit made them look toothless. It wasn’t slogging. It was a calculated assault, built on precision, patience and perfect timing. He toyed with the field placements and dictated the pace of the innings.

When Rohit finally holed out to Hasan Ali, Old Trafford stood up. Even the opposition fans knew they had just witnessed something special. India went on to post 336/5, a total too big for any chase under pressure.

Pakistan Fail To Get Going

Chasing a revised target of 302 in 40 overs due to rain, Pakistan started decently. Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam threatened briefly. But the middle order crumbled like a cookie. Kuldeep Yadav, Hardik Pandya and Vijay Shankar chipped in with key wickets as Pakistan limped to 212/6, losing by 89 runs via DLS.

Six Years Later Still Fresh As Ever

It’s been six years since that epic knock but it still feels fresh. That swagger, the lazy elegance and the ability to tear apart bowling attacks on the biggest stage: Rohit Sharma’s 140 vs Pakistan in the 2019 World Cup stands tall as one of the greatest ODI knocks ever played by an Indian.

When the pressure cooker boiled over, Rohit kept his cool. When the fans demanded a hero, he stood tall. And when it mattered the most, he delivered an innings for the ages.

They say form is temporary and class is permanent. That day in Manchester, Rohit showed everyone that he has got class in every drop of sweat he sheds in Indian blue.