The Rajkot visitors are experiencing some thrilling shows on the first day of the India vs. England third Test match. The Indian skipper Rohit Sharma showcased his masterclass on day 1. He scored an amazing century on crucial points that pushed India to score a fighting total. Along with that amazing century, he achieved amazing milestones. Rohit Sharma leads with the highest number of sixes as an Indian captain in International cricket.
Rohit’s Brilliance
Under pressure, Rohit Sharma delivered a captain’s masterpiece, reaching a century with finesse on the third ball of the 53rd over. His inning was a spectacular display of elegant shots, leaving the English bowlers in awe. He played an infectious knock of 131 runs in 196 balls. He smashed 14 boundaries and 3 sixes. That was an outstanding innings.
Before getting out, he achieved another milestone. He smashed the highest number of sixes as an Indian captain. Rohit surpassed MS Dhoni by smashing 212* sixes. Before Hitman, MS Dhoni smashed 211 sixes in his career. Eion Morgan is on the top by smashing 233 sixes. Ricky Pointing smashed 171 sixes and stood in the fourth position. Currently, Rohit Sharma smashed 593 sixes across the format.
Match Summary
Choosing to bat first after winning the toss, India encountered early challenges as Yashasvi Jaiswal departed with a modest 10 runs. Shubman Gill faced a tough start, exiting without contributing to the score, and Rajat Patidar managed only 5 runs before being dismissed. The English bowlers made a strong initial impact, with Mark Wood claiming 2 wickets for 49 runs, and Tom Hartley securing one wicket for 55 runs.
Skipper Rohit Sharma played an amazing knock. He played an excellent innings of 131 runs in 196 balls with 14 boundaries and 3 over-boundaries. Ravindra Jadeja is close to his century. He is batting on 90 runs in 124 balls. Jadeja smashed 7 boundaries and 2 over-boundaries. Debutant Sarfaraz Khan joined him and scored 16 runs in 24 balls. After 71 overs, Team India is 259/4,
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