Follow UsRohit Sharma returned back to form in his favourite format - ODIs, smashing his 32nd century in the 50-over game. It was also the second-fastest hundred personally for Rohit, coming in just 76 balls.
The feat was achieved during the second ODI of the three-match series at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. Rohit’s fastest ODI century came in 63 balls against Afghanistan during the ODI World Cup 2023 at the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium in New Delhi.
Rohit, whose struggle started with the home Tests against New Zealand in 2024 and continued through to the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 and the Ranji Trophy, finally ended in Cuttack. This is a good sign for Rohit ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Rohit Goes Past Rahul Dravid In Number of International Centuries
On his way to this ton, Rohit overtook Rahul Dravid to become the third-highest century maker from India in international cricket history. This was the 49th international ton by the 37-year-old, going past Rahul Dravid, who scored 48 centuries in international cricket.
Rohit Joins Brian Lara, Mohammad Azharuddin As Captains With 5 ODI Tons
Rohit also joined the likes of Brian Lara, Mohammed Azharuddin and Steve Smith as captains with at least five ODI centuries. He is now only behind MS Dhoni (6), Sachin Tendulkar (6), Sourav Ganguly (11) and Virat Kohli (21) as Indian captains with most hundreds in ODIs.
Rohit, 4th Oldest Captain To Score ODI Ton
At 37 years and 285 days, Rohit is now the fourth-oldest captain to score an ODI century. The oldest captain to score an ODI century is Khurram Khan from the UAE, who scored a century at 43 years and 162 days.