Rohit Sharma’s Guwahati century strengthens 2027 World Cup case
India’s Rohit Sharma scored a 72-ball century against West Indies in Guwahati, reaching his 35th ODI hundred and 12,000 runs in the format. The innings came after he said he remained focused on the 2027 World Cup, reinforcing debate over his continued role as India prepare for the tournament.
Rohit Sharma strengthened his case for a place at the 2027 ODI World Cup by scoring a century against West Indies in Guwahati on Wednesday. The India opener reached three figures from 72 balls during India’s pursuit of a target of 406 after West Indies made 405/7. It was Rohit’s 35th ODI century and followed his 32 from 35 balls in the first match of the series in Thiruvananthapuram.
Rohit also reached 12,000 ODI runs during the innings. He achieved the mark in 282 innings, becoming the second-fastest batter to do so after Virat Kohli. The century produced an unusually animated celebration.
Rohit pumped his fists and then performed several quick steps after reaching the milestone, a more expressive response than his reaction to his hundred at Lord’s earlier in the year. That innings against England brought Rohit 138 from 110 balls and made him the oldest Indian to score an ODI century. He was 39 years and 80 days old, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s previous record of 38 years and 327 days.
Guwahati has been a particularly productive venue for Rohit. Before Wednesday’s match, he had scored 235 runs in two ODIs at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium. He made an unbeaten 152 against West Indies in 2018 and scored 83 against Sri Lanka in 2023.
The latest performance came shortly after Rohit said he still had unfinished business in ODI cricket. He said the thought that his work was complete would not cross his mind while he remained active and that he was looking forward to the 2027 World Cup. The tournament is scheduled to be hosted jointly by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia from October 4 to November 21.
Rohit will be 40 when it begins, but his recent performances have kept attention on what he can contribute to India’s campaign.
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