Rohit Sharma Reaches 150 Run Mark During IND vs SA, 1st Test, Day 2

Rohit Sharma is unstoppable and continues to dominate the opponents and how. The Indian opener has reached the 150 run mark for the first time in his career during the second day of the first Test match which is currently underway at the VDCA Stadium in Vishakhapatnam. Sharma reached the 150 run mark from 224 balls hitting 18 fours and five maximums during the course of his innings. The Mumbai batsman reached the 150 run mark with a single and looked extremely relaxed. India Vs South Africa, Cricket Score 1st Test Match. 

With this, Rohit Sharma becomes the second Indian to score 150 runs plus in his first Test match as an opener. The Mumbai batsman was also the first Indian to score 150 runs on his Test debut. A while ago it was Mayank Agarwal who scored his maiden Test century from 207 balls. With centuries by both batsmen, he two broke a few records as well. Mayank Agarwal and Rohit Sharma went on to register highest opening partnership against South Africa in Tests. The two surpassed the 236 run mark which was made by Gary Kirsten and Andrew Hudson in Kolkata in 1996/97. Mayank Agarwal Registers His Maiden Test Century in India vs South Africa 1st Test 2019. 

Rohit Shara and Mayank Agarwal have now propelled the hosts to the score of 280 runs for no loss of a wicket. The Indians will look to put up anywhere between 450 to 500 runs on the board. Needless to say, that the first session of day 2 is also dominated by the Indians as of now.

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