When you talk about the best T20 players of the current era, Rohit Sharma’s name is bound to come in the elite list. Sharma boasts of an outstanding record in T20 record. He is the most successful captain in the Indian Premier League, having led Mumbai India to four titles.
His record in International cricket too isn’t ordinary. He has played 108 T20 internationals in which he has managed to rack up 2773 runs at an average of 32.6.
A sucker for big knocks, Rohit Sharma has hit 4 centuries in T20 international cricket.
In this article, we look at Rohit Sharma’s top 5 innings in T20 internationals:
#1. 50 off 40 balls against South Africa in 2007 World Cup
Rohit Sharma announced his arrival in international cricket in a brilliant style, having struck a match defining 50-run knock off 40 balls against South Africa in the T20 World Cup. Rohit Sharma’s inclusion came on the back of a Yuvraj Singh’s injury at the last minute. The Mumbai Indian took full use of the opportunity and guided India to a respectable total. His 50-run knock has to be at the top in the list of 5 best knocks of Rohit Sharma in T20 internationals.
#2. 106 against South Africa in 2015
Rohit Sharma scored his maiden T20 hundred against South Africa during the South Africa tour of India in 2015. He scored 106 runs off just 66 balls and powered India to 199 runs in 20 overs. His innings made sure India reach a comfortable total as he struck 12 fours and 5 sixes during the course of the innings. This will definitely be one of the best innings by Rohit Sharma in T20 internationals.
#3. 111 against West Indies in 2018
Rohit Sharma’s 111 run knock against South Africa in 2019 remains as one of the best innings by Rohit Sharma in T20 cricket. During the West Indies tour of India in 2018, India batted first in the second ODI and posted a daunting 195 run total, courtesy Rohit Sharma’s brilliant century which was laced with 8 fours and 7 sixes.
#4. 118 against Sri Lanka in 2017
Rohit Sharma has hit four centuries in the T20 World Cup, however, the knock against Sri lanka remains as his best. His century against Sri Lanka still remains as the fastest hundred in T20 internationals, as he brought up the century in just 35 deliveries. Also, the game witnessed the highest ever total in T20 cricket, as India posted 260 runs in the first innings, courtesy one of the best innings by Rohit Sharma in T20 cricket.
#5. 100 against England in 2018
It wasn’t easy to put this knock on the number five in the list of the best innings by Rohit Sharma.
Winning a T20 series against England isn’t a small feat. However, it all became possible, thanks to a brilliant unbeaten century by Rohit Sharma in the series decider. Batting first, England had posted a big 199 run total on the board. India, in reply, lost Dhawan early but Rohit Sharma played till the end and guided India home with a gripping 100-run knock. The knock came off just 56 deliveries.
