Rohit Sharma scored a century in the first match as a test opener

in steemsports •  5 years ago 

The first match of the three-match Test series between India and South Africa is being played in Visakhapatnam, Team India won the toss and decided to bat first and at the end of the first day's game, India scored 202 runs without losing wickets in 59.1 overs. Both Indian openers Mayank Agarwaland Rohit Sharma are not out. Mayank Agarwal has scored 84 runs Rohit Sharma scored a century in the first match as a Test opener. Rohit Sharma is still not out after scoring 115 runs.

The game of first day was declared due to bad weather. The last session of the first day could not be held due to rain and the game was announced well ahead of time.

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In this match, Rohit Sharma got the opportunity to play as a test opener for the first time and taking advantage of the opportunity, he hit a century in 154 balls with the help of 10 fours and 4 sixes, with this century Rohit Sharma created history for Team India. As a opener, Rohit Sharma has become the first player from India to score a century in all three formats while being the eighth player in the world. Rohit Sharma is the first player in the world to score 4 or more centuries in all three formats. Rohit Sharma is the highest average run-scorer for India at home after playing at least 10 innings. As a opener, Rohit Sharma has become the first player to score the most sixes in the first innings of first test.

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