Rohit, who has always been criticised for not doing justice to his talent, looked sure of himself in the first of the five ODIs. The India opener played a chance-less knock, which included seven fours and three sixes. This was Rohit’s ninth ODI ton in 144 ODIs.
After fellow opener Shikhar Dhawan’s early departure, the 28-year-old Rohit continued to build the innings in the presence of No. 3 Virat Kohli. The two took India past the 100-Run mark in 21.2 overs as the run-rate stayed near five-per over. They even surpassed Dhawan-Kohli’s 129-run record for the highest second wicket partnership against Australia in Australia.
He brought up his half-century in 63 balls and then increased the tempo of his innings.
Rohit scored the next 50 runs in just 59 balls, which included boundaries against Mitchell Marsh and Glenn Maxwell. India crossed the 150-run mark in 30.2 overs as Rohit hit James faulkner for a boundary
Australia has been a happy hunting ground for Rohit. He has the highest average against Australia in Australia.
Though Rohit scored centuries in the ODI and Twenty20 series against South Africa at home recently, his failure in the Test series led many to question his place in the team. The century in Perth will surely help shut up his detractors.
