Rohit Sharma in action for Indian cricket team© AFP
It was a sensational performance from Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma as he slammed a record fifth T20I century to guide his team to victory against Afghanistan in Bengaluru on Wednesday. Rohit became the first batter to score five centuries in the shortest format of the sport – adding another feather to his already illustrious career. The Indian cricket team finally needed two Super Overs to clinch the match and Rohit ended up being the top performer. Wife Ritika Sajdeh took to social media to react to his feat and she posted a picture on her Instagram along with a short caption -“Special, just special.”
Here are some of the reactions –
Queen Ritika Sajdeh’s Insta story pic.twitter.com/LJ3mxENARX
— (@ChaitRo45) January 17, 2024
Insta story of Ritika Sajdeh. The moment to remember forever. pic.twitter.com/ZaNPgdEe3c
— Vishal. (@SPORTYVISHAL) January 17, 2024
Rohit Sharma’s wife Ritika sajdeh Instagram story. pic.twitter.com/IOZTRZbvSt
— JUSTIN (@Justin127416) January 17, 2024
India edged Afghanistan in a dramatic second Super Over to sweep the Twenty20 series after the third match ended in a tie following Rohit Sharma’s record-setting century on Wednesday.
The India captain became the first batsman to hit five T20 international tons as his unbeaten 121 off 69 balls powered the hosts to 212-4 in Bengaluru after they had slipped to 22-4.
But Afghanistan put up a spirited response as Gulbadin Naib hit an unbeaten 55 off 23 balls to steer his side to 212-6, taking two off the final delivery to level the scores.
The Super Over was also tied after Afghanistan made 16 and India got the same score as the situation brought back memories of the 2019 50-over World Cup final between England and New Zealand.
The final at the Lord’s had ended level even after the Super Over and England won the trophy on a greater number of boundaries, prompting a rule change.
India made 11-2 in the second Super Over with Rohit scoring all the runs off the opening three balls. Indian spinner Ravi Bishnoi conceded just one run and picked up two wickets to seal the game.
(With AFP inputs)
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