Rohit Sharma : In a night of cricketing fireworks, Rohit Sharma, the maestro of the Indian cricket team, etched his name in T20I history, matching the legendary MS Dhoni for the most wins as captain. The thrilling encounter against Afghanistan in Bengaluru not only saw Rohit’s fifth T20I century but also a nail biting victory in the second super over.
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Returning to the T20 format after a 14-month hiatus, Rohit initially faced a dip in form with the bat. However, his strategic brilliance as a captain remained undiminished. The match in Bengaluru became a turning point as Rohit led India to clinch the series. His innings of 121 not out off 69 balls, featuring 11 fours and eight sixes, guided India from a precarious 22/4 to a formidable total of 212/4, setting a new record for the highest partnership in India’s T20I history alongside Rinku Singh.
Afghanistan’s resilient batting forced the game into not one but two super overs. Rohit, showcasing nerves of steel, scored crucial runs in both overs. Ravi Bishnoi’s heroics eventually secured a historic win for India. With this triumph, Rohit Sharma joined MS Dhoni in the record books, each boasting 42 wins as T20I captains.
Adding another feather to his cap, Rohit Sharma now claims the title of the Indian captain with the best win percentage in T20Is. Out of the 54 T20I matches led by Rohit, India emerged victorious in 42, boasting a remarkable win-loss ratio of 3.333. His 42nd win, marked by a scintillating century, solidified his status as the only batter with five centuries in T20I cricket.
As Rohit Sharma stands on the cusp of T20I history, attention turns to the upcoming T20 World Cup in 2024. Cricket enthusiasts eagerly anticipate whether Rohit can break the record, setting the stage for another chapter in India’s cricketing saga.
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What is Rohit Sharma’s win percentage as the captain of the Indian T20I team?
Rohit Sharma has an impressive win percentage of 77.78% as the captain of the Indian T20I team
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Rohit Sharma now has five T20I centuries, setting a new record
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