Rohit Sharma Hits Fourth Hundred in ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, Equals Kumara Sangakkara’s Record During IND vs BAN Match

Rohit Sharma was on his level-best during ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 India vs Bangladesh match on Tuesday as the Indian opener hit his fourth century of the tournament. Rohit took 90 balls to reach his 4th century of the tournament, after reaching his half-century in 45 balls earlier in the match. In the process, the Indian opener also surpassed David Warner in the total number of runs in CWC 2019 and became the leading run-scorer in the tournament. IND 172/0(27.4) | India vs Bangladesh Live Cricket Score 40th ODI Match. 

Rohit smashed six fours and five sixes in his innings to reach his century. He equalled former Sri Lankan cricketer Kumara Sangakkara's record of scoring four centuries in a single World Cup tournament, which the Sri Lankan legend made in World Cup 2015. The right-handed batsman also scored a century in his previous match against England.  Both the openers KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma reached a 100-run partnership in the match with KL Rahul also hitting his half-century.  Rohit Sharma Hits Fifty After Being Dropped by Tamim Iqbal in India vs Bangladesh CWC 2019 Match.

India captain Virat Kohli won the toss and elected to bat against Bangladesh in their World Cup fixture at Edgbaston. India have made two changes to their playing XI which featured against England. They have included Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Dinesh Karthik in place of Kuldeep Yadav and Kedar Jadhav. Bangladesh have also made two changes to their line-up. They have included Rubel Hossain and Sabbir Rahman in place of Mehidy Hasan and Mahmudullah.

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