IND vs ENG 2nd ODI: Captain's Knock! Rohit Sharma Shuts Down Critics With 32nd ODI Century

IND vs ENG 2nd ODI: Leading from the front, Rohit Sharma smashed his 32nd ODI ton, reaffirming his status as one of the finest ODI batters.

IND vs ENG 2nd ODI: Captain's Knock! Rohit Sharma Shuts Down Critics With 32nd ODI Century

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India captain Rohit Sharma delivered a captain's knock in Cuttack on Sunday (February 9), silencing his critics with a fiery century in India vs England 2nd ODI. Leading from the front, the Indian captain smashed his 32nd ODI ton, reaffirming his status as one of the finest ODI batters.

Captain Rohit Sharma brought up his 32nd ODI century in style, smashing a six off Adil Rashid in the 26th over. His knock was a fitting response to the criticism surrounding his recent struggles in Test cricket.

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However, as has often been the case, the veteran opener found his rhythm in ODIs, delivering a fluent innings. This century was also among Rohit's fastest in the format.

Fastest ODI Centuries by Rohit Sharma (by balls):

63 balls – vs Afghanistan, Delhi (2023)

76 balls – vs England, Cuttack (2025) *

82 balls – vs England, Nottingham (2018)

82 balls – vs New Zealand, Indore (2023)

84 balls – vs West Indies, Guwahati (2018)

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Rohit Sharma brought up his 32nd ODI century in grand fashion, smashing seven sixes on his way to the milestone - the most he has ever hit while reaching a hundred.

Fastest ODI Hundreds by Rohit Sharma (by balls):

63 balls – vs Afghanistan, Delhi (2023)

76 balls – vs England, Cuttack (2025) *

82 balls – vs England, Nottingham (2018)

82 balls – vs New Zealand, Indore (2023)

84 balls – vs West Indies, Guwahati (2018)

Chasing 305, India got off to a great start as openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill decimated the England bowlers. Rohit was in vintage "Hitman" mode, launching big sixes and setting the tone for the chase.

The duo built a 136-run opening stand, giving India a solid foundation. After an explosive start, Rohit slowed down briefly before accelerating again, bringing up his 32nd ODI century in just 76 balls - reaching the milestone with a towering six.