OTD| Rohit Sharma’s century helped India level the series against England in the second Chennai Test in 2021

The Team India vs England Test series in 2021 was much anticipated, with England having won the first Test match in Chennai. The hosts need to mark their comeback strong to level up the series in the second Test match, which also took place at M.A. Chidambaram Cricket Stadium in Chennai. Sharma made 161 off 231 balls, featuring 18 boundaries and two sixes in the first innings, before departing for just 26 runs in the later one.

On this day, Indian star batter Rohit Sharma showcased his beast form as he played a masterful innings, hammering a crucial hundred that guided Team India to eventually win the game. The Men in Blue had won the toss and invited visitors to bowl first in the game. After opting to bat first, opening batter Rohit Sharma opened the innings for the side and faced a tricky situation as Team India suffered early setbacks in the game.

Notably, the stylish right-handed batter reached his century in the second session of the day, raising his bat to the cheering crowd in Chepauk that allowed in the stadium for the first time after COVID-19. This marked Sharma’s seventh century and his first against England in Test cricket.

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Rohit Sharma’s magnificent ton was crucial for India, as it not only built the hosts innings but also put extreme pressure on England bowlers. The dashing batter’s innings provided a solid foundation for the Indian batting lineup, allowing the middle and lower order of the game to hold the momentum.

Coming to the game dynamics, the hosts went on to pile up 329 runs in their first innings, largely due to Rohit Sharma’s century. In reply to that, visitors bundled out for 134 runs, giving the home team a major first-innings lead in the game. The Men in Blue won the game by 317 runs and leveled the four-match series 1-1.

Sharma’s century on this day was a pure masterclass in Test cricket. The star batter made timely innings that guided Virat Kohli-led Team India to overcome a difficult situation against England. The century will be etched in the memories of cricket fans for its significance and sheer batting of Sharma.

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