World Cup 2019 — India vs Pakistan: How Rohit Sharma scored record century (Photos)

First Published Jun 16, 2019, 6:05 PM IST

Manchester: Rohit Sharma was the batting star as he posted his 24th ODI ton in India’s ICC World Cup 2019 match against Pakistan at Old Trafford on Sunday (June 16). This was Rohit’s second hundred of the World Cup 2019. Earlier, he had hit a century against South Africa. Rohit is now the highest individual scorer for India against Pakistan in World Cup history, and only the second centurion after Virat Kohli. Here are the pictures of Rohit’s magnificent innings of 140 (113 balls, 14x4, 3x6).

Initially, Rohit Sharma took his time after Pakistan sent India to bat first in overcast conditions at Old Trafford, Manchester

Rohit and KL Rahul put on a century partnership for the opening wicket. Rohit played shots all round the wicket

Pakistan used the short ball but Rohit was ready and unleashed the pull shot

Rohit hit three sixes during his 140-run knock

Rohit and Virat Kohli get ready to punch the gloves as the former runs to complete his century

Earlier, Rohit survived two run out chances. Here, he is seen diving back to his crease to avoid being run out

Rohit looks skywards after reaching the 100-run mark

Rohit continued to be aggressive even after reaching his hundred

Celebration time for Rohit and Kohli

Rohit scored his 100 off 85 balls