On December 8th, Rohit Sharma dominated the game against the West Indies with another century. This performance led India to a 107-run win in the second test, bringing the three-match series to a stalemate. Rohit's exceptional form shifted the historical landscape of the game, allowing him to overtake Kohli and Warner in the ODI rankings. By increasing his tally from 74 to 77 sixes, he climbed to the 7th spot in the 2019 ODI charts.
Rohit Sharma’s prolific play on the last match rewrote old histories. His century replaced Kohli and Warner’s position in the ODI ranks. He broke his previous record of 74 boundaries which is now revised as 77 sixes. This again puts him in the 7th position in his ODI table for 2019 alone.
The second match of the series against India saw several BCCI records tumble. A key highlight was Rohit Sharma's 28th ODI century, supported by a strong 103-run contribution from KL Rahul.
Rohit's brilliance was so evident that even the experienced Sheldon Cottrell of the West Indies offered him a salute and a pat of acknowledgement. Meanwhile, Kuldeep Yadav's second international hat-trick was a turning point that guaranteed India's victory. Interestingly, the match saw a bizarre coincidence where both captains fell for ducks on their very first delivery.
The finale of the series was undoubtedly the most exciting match. Shreyas Iyer provided a spectacular moment in the 47th over by hitting two sixes and a four, helping India reach their 9th highest total in ODI history.
The upcoming encounter between India and the West Indies is set for Sunday, December 22nd, 2019, at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack.