After facing a shocking eight-wicket of the series, Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul gave India a blistering start in the second ODI against West Indies and added 227 runs for the first wicket. Both the batsmen also scored their individual century and put their side firmly on the driver’s seat. Rahul fell prey to Alzarri Joseph on 102. However, Hitman is still going strong and is cruising towards a mammoth total. In the previous match, both the batsmen failed to put on a significant score and have certainly redeemed themselves. Twitterati also lauded the fantastic batting display from the Indian openers and praised him from head to toe. India Vs West Indies, Live Cricket Score 2nd ODI Match.
Earlier in the match, Caribbean skipper Kieron Pollard won the toss and invited the Indians to bat first. The decision, however, completely backfired as the openers looked at their prime and have already put their side on the driver’s seat. A big score is certainly on the cards for the Men in Blue and the likes of Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja will want to make impeccable use of the start and display some fireworks in the end overs. Meanwhile, let’s look at how the netizens reacted to the opener’s brilliant show. Rohit Sharma Scores Seventh ODI Hundred in 2019, 28th Overall.
Praises for The Openers!!
#INDvWI #Rohit & #KLRahul scored 💯
Great work guys..
Now next target score more than 300 to win the match .. 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/LNJPSb8Uzk
— Gaurav Sharda (@gauravsharda6) December 18, 2019
Well Played!!
KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma have Shown the Windies
Their Place! Rahul always Under "Scrutiny" proved his Detractors wrong by matching #Rohit Shot for Shot! #INDvWI #INDvsWI #KLRahul pic.twitter.com/zHaCyPfQvZ
— Thiruvalluvan22199 (@Thiruva09112489) December 18, 2019
Records For Sharma!!
Most centuries by openers in a calendar year in international Cricket ~
10* - Rohit Sharma, 2019
9 - Sachin Tendulkar, 1998
9 - Graeme Smith, 2005
9 - David Warner, 2016
When talking about opening in Int'l Cricket, Rohit Sharma is always present ... #INDvWI #RohitSharma pic.twitter.com/JpEukivyRO
— Rohit Sharma FC (@ImRoFC) December 18, 2019
And That's The Moment!!
century for rohit sharma pic.twitter.com/jIvu2DVWNo
— Salman Baloch (@ibaloch_saab) December 18, 2019
No. 3 for KL!!
💯! CENTURY No. 3⃣ for KL RAHUL IN ODIs!!
Super Man Inning. 🔥@klrahul11#INDvWI #KLRahul pic.twitter.com/vkHOWKlPLk
— SANDESH BHAGWAT (@S4NDY07) December 18, 2019
India are trailing the three-match series 1-0 which means the ongoing encounter is a do or die match for them. However, they certainly got a blistering start and are on the driver’s seat. Skipper Virat Kohli, however, wasn’t able to put up a big show and bagged a golden duck. Nevertheless, Rohit is still on the crease and India’s huge first-innings total just seems a matter of time.
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