ENG vs IND, 4th Test: Rohit Sharma Registers His Maiden Overseas Test Century, Increases India’s Lead On Day 3

Rohit Sharma hit his maiden abroad Take a look at century as India strengthened their lead towards England on the Oval on Saturday. The veteran batsman started slowly however quickly bought going to achieve the landmark on Day 3 of the continued fourth Take a look at match. The guests presently have a lead of over 100-runs. The Mumbai Indians (MI) captain reached his maiden abroad Take a look at ton within the sixty fourth over, smashing a Moeen Ali supply for a large six. That is additionally Rohit’s eighth Take a look at hundred, with the earlier ones coming in house situations.

The 34-year-old reached his maiden abroad Take a look at century in 204 balls, hitting 12 fours and a six. He has additionally crossed 3000 Take a look at runs.

The swashbuckling batsman started his innings with KL Rahul within the remaining session of Day 2. On Day 3, he reached his private milestone with India’s quantity three batsman Cheteshwar Pujara on the different finish of the pitch. He has already stitched a partnership of over 100 runs with Pujara.

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Throughout India’s first innings within the ongoing Take a look at match, the MI skipper scored 11 runs because the guests raised a complete of 191 runs. Ollie Pope and Chris Woakes had been in high quality type to assist the hosts put up 290 runs, thereby taking a 99-run lead. However India responded strongly within the ongoing second innings, with Pujara additionally registering a half-century.

The sequence is presently degree 1-1, with England profitable the third Take a look at match by an innings and 76 runs. Each side shall be hoping to seal a win at The Oval, and enter the fifth and penultimate fixture with a bonus.