Rohit Sharma faced a challenging start in the initial two matches of his comeback series before Team India, led by Virat Kohli, engaged in an intense double Super Over encounter against Afghanistan on Wednesday. In the series opener in Mohali, the seasoned opener was dismissed for a duck and endured another golden duck in Indore. However, Rohit redeemed himself in the inconsequential match in Bengaluru, showcasing leadership qualities against a team that had proven to be giant-killers in the 2023 World Cup.
In collaboration with finisher Rinku Singh, Captain Rohit rescued India from a batting crisis, orchestrating a thrilling victory for the hosts in the double Super Over encounter. The Indian opener returned to top form, smashing a record-breaking century in the 3rd T20I at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. He guided India to a remarkable win, emulating the legendary MS Dhoni in T20Is by achieving Dhoni’s feat of 41 wins as India’s captain.
Rohan Gavaskar, former Indian cricketer, expressed his views on Rohit equaling Dhoni’s win record, emphasizing that this achievement underscores Rohit’s captaincy skills. Gavaskar commended the strategic approach taken by Rohit and Rinku, highlighting their cricketing intelligence in steering the team from a challenging position at 22-4. He praised their decision to build an innings patiently, showcasing adaptability and skill.
Rohit surpassed Glenn Maxwell and Suryakumar Yadav to become the most successful century-maker in T20Is, achieving his fifth century for India against Afghanistan. His remarkable innings of 121 off 69 balls, coupled with Rinku’s crucial unbeaten 69 off 39 balls, propelled India from 22/4 to a formidable total of 212 in 20 overs.
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Gavaskar acknowledged the uniqueness of the innings, where the team deviated from the usual T20I template, opting for a more measured and strategic approach. He emphasized the importance of cricketing intelligence and the ability to adapt and adjust to varying game situations, considering it a key aspect of success in the format.
