Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Rohit Sharma silences critics with Lord's century
Rohit Sharma scored a big 138 runs in a cricket match against England at Lord's.
This was a special moment because it was the first time an Indian player scored a century at Lord's in an ODI.
Even though Rohit and his teammates Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli scored a lot of runs, India still lost the match and the series.
Ravi Shastri, a former coach, said Rohit's performance shut up all the people who were doubting him.
Shastri also mentioned that India needs to improve their bowling and fielding, especially in the last few overs of the match.
He believes that having experienced players like Jasprit Bumrah could have made a big difference.
Rohit Sharma scored 138 runs, his first ODI century at Lord's.
He shared partnerships of 147 with Shubman Gill and 113 with Virat Kohli.
India lost the match by 27 runs and the series 2-1.
Ravi Shastri praised Rohit's performance and criticized India's bowling and fielding.
Shastri highlighted the need for experienced bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah in crucial overs.
- Who
- Rohit Sharma, Ravi Shastri, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli
- What
- Rohit Sharma scored a century in the third ODI against England at Lord's.
- When
- During the third ODI match
- Where
- Lord's, England
- Why
- To silence critics and prove his worth in the 50-over format.
Rohit Sharma's Performance
India's Bowling and Fielding
Rohit Sharma's Century
Rohit Sharma's Performance
Rohit Sharma's century at Lord's was a special innings that silenced critics and proved his worth in the 50-over format.
India's Bowling and Fielding
Despite Rohit's century, India's bowling and fielding were not up to the mark, leading to a series defeat.
- Player
- Rohit Sharma
- Match
- Third ODI against England
- Venue
- Lord's
- Score
- 138 runs
- Series Result
- India lost 2-1
- Commentator
- Ravi Shastri
- Key Partners
- Shubman Gill (77), Virat Kohli (74)
- Bowling Concern
- Death bowling issues