Rohit Sharma produced a gritty knock of 73 runs off 97 balls in the second ODI at Adelaide Oval, guiding India out of early trouble against Australia. His composed innings came at a time when his ODI future was under speculation. With this knock, he also overtook Sourav Ganguly to become India’s third-highest run-getter in ODIs.
Former India batter Mohammed Kaif praised Rohit for stepping up when it mattered most. “Too much social media chatter about his future, tough pitch, world class pacers operating, Gill and Kohli out cheaply… Despite all that Rohit plays a very important inning for India and his career. This 73 at Adelaide will give him a lot of confidence. Rohit shows he isn’t’ going anywhere.”
Rohit Sharma Delivers Under Pressure
Rohit started cautiously after early wickets of Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli. The opener initially struggled for timing but absorbed the pressure before finding his rhythm. His innings included seven fours and two signature pull shot sixes, showcasing his trademark style.
The knock came at a defining point in his career. With Yashasvi Jaiswal making waves and Ajit Agarkar spotted chatting with him before the match, talk about Rohit’s place in the side had intensified. His strong reply at Adelaide underlined his experience and class.
A Record-Breaking Milestone for Rohit
During this innings, Rohit went past Sourav Ganguly’s 11,121 ODI runs. He now stands third in India’s all-time ODI run charts with 11,249 runs in 275 matches at an average of 48.69.
Sachin Tendulkar – 18,426 runs
Virat Kohli – 14,181 runs
Rohit Sharma – 11,249 runs
He also became the first Indian to score over 1,000 ODI runs against Australia in Australia. In 21 innings, he has scored 1,071 runs at 56.36, including four centuries and three fifties.
India’s Fightback: Partnerships That Mattered
Australia, leading 1–0 in the series, opted to bowl first. Xavier Bartlett made early inroads, dismissing Gill for 9 and Kohli for a duck. Rohit and Shreyas Iyer then built a crucial 118-run stand to stabilize India’s innings.
Axar Patel continued his solid form with 44 off 41 balls. Adam Zampa’s 4/60 derailed the innings briefly, but a late 37-run stand between Harshit Rana (24) and Arshdeep Singh (13)* helped India post 264/9.
A Statement Knock from Rohit Sharma
This innings might prove pivotal for Rohit as India builds towards the 2027 World Cup. Under Shubman Gill’s captaincy and with youngsters pushing for opportunities, the pressure on Rohit was real. But with a resilient half-century at Adelaide, he sent a strong message — he remains one of India’s most reliable ODI batters.
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