WATCH: Rohit Sharma’s majestic six to bring up his first overseas Test Hundred

India were under pressure after England took a lead of 99 runs in the second innings of the match. But Rohit Sharma ensured that India were not going to succumb like they did in the last Test match, as he played a superb knock to bring up his first ever Test century away from home. […]
 
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WATCH: Rohit Sharma’s majestic six to bring up his first overseas Test Hundred

India were under pressure after England took a lead of 99 runs in the second innings of the match. But Rohit Sharma ensured that India were not going to succumb like they did in the last Test match, as he played a superb knock to bring up his first ever Test century away from home.

It has been an innings of sheer quality from Rohit as he not only dealt with the threat of the new ball with utmost patience but also went on to accelerate as the conditions started easing out.

He put on an opening stand of 83 runs with KL Rahul, who contributed 46 runs to India’s total, and has added 116 runs more for the second wicket along with Cheteshwar Pujara (48*).

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Rohit was dismissed quite early in the first innings for a score of 11. However, he batted with determination this time and brought up his much awaited century in overseas conditions, after a wait of eight long years.

WATCH: Rohit Sharma’s majestic six to bring up his first overseas Test Hundred

He has played some delightful shots in this match and also brought up his century with a six off off-spinner Moeen Ali. It was a majestic shot over the long on boundary that went on to land in the stands.

 

India were 199/1 at Tea, with their lead over England exactly 100. Rohit was unbeaten on 103 off 219 balls, whereas Pujara remained not out on 48 off 99 deliveries.