Rohit Sharma once again rose to the occasion with a magnificent century, bringing up his 33rd ODI hundred during the third One-Day International against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). Leading from the front, the Indian skipper reached the milestone in 105 balls, anchoring India’s strong reply in a chase of 237.
This innings marked Rohit’s 50th century in international cricket across formats — including 12 in Tests, 33 in ODIs, and five in T20Is — reaffirming his status as one of the most consistent performers of the modern era. It was also his sixth ODI hundred in Australia, the most by any visiting batter, surpassing legends like Virat Kohli (5) and Kumar Sangakkara (5).
Rohit, under pressure ahead of the series, responded in style after scoring 73 in Adelaide. At the SCG, he was composed throughout, blending timing with aggression to produce a chanceless knock. There were no extravagant celebrations — just a quiet raise of the bat and acknowledgment of the applause from the Indian dressing room and the Sydney crowd.
Batting alongside Virat Kohli, Rohit stitched together a commanding 131-run stand, taking India to 200/1 after 33 overs and just 37 runs shy of victory at the time of his milestone. Kohli, at the other end, played second fiddle with 59 off 68 balls.
With this innings, Rohit further cemented his reputation as one of the most prolific ODI openers in history. His dominance against Australia now includes nine centuries — only Sachin Tendulkar (9) and Virat Kohli (9) have managed as many or more against the Aussies.
Rohit’s 33rd ODI ton is not just a statistical achievement but a reminder of his remarkable adaptability and hunger, qualities that continue to define his career as India’s captain and one of cricket’s great modern-day entertainers.
