Rohit Sharma eclipse Glenn Maxwell and Suryakumar Yadav in T20 century race

Rohit Sharma etches his name in cricket history, achieving a remarkable feat as the first player to notch up five centuries in T20 international cricket during the 3rd T20 series of 2024 against Afghanistan. His extraordinary innings unfolded in just 64 deliveries, eclipsing the records of Glenn Maxwell and Suryakumar Yadav, both holding four centuries each.

In a stunning display of resilience, Sharma rescued India from a precarious position of 22-4, orchestrating a breathtaking partnership with Rinku Singh. Singh played a pivotal role, expertly complementing Sharma's aggressive approach and securing his own career-best T20 score of 69* runs.

From the brink of despair, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma and the emerging talent Rinku Singh steered the ship to a commanding victory, amassing 212-4 from the dire situation of 22-4. Their partnership set a new T20 record for the 6th wicket, showcasing their prowess under pressure.

The triumph sealed India's 3-0 series victory against Afghanistan, marking the end of two thrilling encounters decided by super overs. Rohit Sharma, overcoming two consecutive ducks in the initial matches, also achieved his personal highest T20 score of 121*, solidifying his stature as a cricketing maestro.

As speculation arises about Sharma's future form and his potential to lead the centuries race in T20, one cannot deny his indomitable spirit and enduring class. Regardless of future outcomes, Rohit Sharma's glory in world cricket remains unparalleled, a testament to his perseverance and cricketing prowess.

Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill- Heroes of the Indian batting line up.

Shreyas Iyer was left out of the playing XI in the first test against Australia for Border Gavaskar Trophy 2023 due to injury. A classy middle order batsman is likely to return to the playing XI in the 2nd test. 

What can KKR captain Shreyas Iyer contribute?

1. Shreyas Iyer can definitely solve the middle order conundrum. Top order batsman failed to consolidate the partnership in the 1st innings of 1st test starting from KL Rahul, C Pujara, Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav except captain Rohit Sharma. 

2. Shreyas Iyer is one of the finest spin bowling player so given the Aussie using their voldemort Todd Murphy against the Indian batting line up to their advantage, the KKR captain can accelerate the speed of scoring runs all round the ground by tackling Murphy like the young magician Harry Potter. 

3. Shreyas Iyer is a true heir of the Indian middle order batsman in ODI and Test. No player has ever come close to show temperament and calmness withstanding pressure like the way he does recently. 

4. Suryakumar Yadav have had been exceptional in T20 leaving no doubt for the fans but his run in the other two format has rather ignited his credentials and abilities to continue wearing the Indian jersey.

5. Shreyas Iyer can also bowl which could also come handy in the middle so his inclusion in the 2nd test in inevitable unless fitness and injury gets in the way. 

Is Shubman Gill playing the 2nd test? 

Gill is very unlikely to play as the Indian vice captain KL Rahul has return to the squad but his inclusion won't be a surprise given his great form at the moment. 

Shubman Gill inclusion can provide the ultimate stability in the Indian batting line up but it is very unlikely to drop the vice captain. 

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) top batsman 2022

1. Virat Kohli

The Bad-boy of Indian cricket team aka Cheeku is one of the top batsman of the formidable side. His aggressive batting  approach have had always been a testament of success across the globe. The flamboyant batsman does not shy away to show his intent between the wickets and that's exactly what one would expect from a gleaming star like him. The tales of King Kohli echoes from International career to franchise competition. With captaincy off his chest, 15 crores batter is expected to go all gun blazing with an intent to resurrect his dipping form this IPL. Kohli decided to relinquish captaincy after leading the side for the last 10 years after failing to crown as champion. RCB are yet to taste franchise success since its inception and winning it would be the ultimate objective of the side. 

VIRAT KOHLI STATS IN IPL

MATCHES : 207

INNINGS: 199

RUNS: 6283

100s : 5

50s : 42

STRIKE RATE: 129.95

AVERAGE: 37.4

Kohli's IPL record.

- Highest all time runs scorer in the tournament with 6283 runs.

- Highest run scorer in a single edition with 973 runs.

- Record 11 half-centuries in a single edition.

2. Glenn Maxwell

The Indian favourite, Maxwell, who sing the cash prize IPL competition's chorus with a sky-high strike rate of 151.84  is one of top classy batsman from Australia who plays for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Maxi aka "The big show", is well known for his hard-hitting ability all over the ground and has the potential to take the game away from his opposition side singlehandedly. The flair of excellence is often demonstrated with his unorthodox choice of shots in the limited overs cricket, making it a counterintuitive statement by his scintillating performance for someone who try to writes him off. Maxi tendency to hit the ball from the moment he sat his foot on the pitch creates an unstable atmosphere for the opposition. His acrobatics fielding skills is an investment returns and asset for his team. Gravitating towards fitting as a batsman at large , the part time right-arm off break bowler is certainly far from being an inspiring all-rounder, however his all-rounder performance could be expected when required as the big show has all qualities to succeed in bowling department.

IPL STATS.

MATCHES: 97

INNINGS: 93

RUNS: 2018

AVERAGE: 25.23

STRIKE RATE: 151.84

100s: NIL

50s: 12

3.Faf du Plessis

Faf, the newly appointment classy captain is one of the versatile batsman for Royal Challengers Bangalore this season. The Proteas former captain is popularly known for his calm and composed approach in batting who can confidently steer his team to the gates of victory. His nerve to stay calm in a high pressure game is surely a fortress to keep his team away from defeat. Faf's slow-approach to aggression facilitates his opposition a sign of victory but that same slow-approach to aggression takes the game away from his rivals as he keeps going till he score the winning run.

Faf's career has been a testimony for patience and perseverance, often left out of his national squad due to abundance of genius batsman in the side which could potentially smoked a short sportmans career but his love for the game eventually came to a rescue when he was given a chance, who grabbed with both hands and delivered like it was promised before the start of his career's chapter.

Faf's captaincy and batting skills would play as a catalyst to lead his team to a maiden IPL trophy.

IPL STATS.

MATCHES: 100

INNINGS: 93

RUNS: 2935

AVERAGE : 34.94

STRIKE RATE: 131.09

100s: Nil

50s: 22

Joe Root Hits 25th Century against West Indies

Joe Root: Been the rock quite a while carrying the uninspired flaky England batting line up. A truly generational talent in the world of cricket. Taking the captaincy charge from Alastair Cook, it took quite a toll on his average but since January 2021, Root took the word elevation portentous and put it into action and once again established himself as a batsman to reckon with by rooting himself deep into some serious consistency. 

25the Century for Joe Root! That's a SILVER. 

 

Joe Root test stats between, 

2017-2020:6 Test Centuries

2021 onwards: 8 Test centuries

Joe Root in Test cricket

Matches - 116 

Innings-213 

Runs-9829*

Average- 49.89 

Centuries-25

Fifties - 53

SIGNIFICANT RECORDS 

Most Test centuries by visiting captains in West Indies :

1.Graeme Smith (South Africa) - 4

2.Colin Cowdrey (England) -3

3.Steve Waugh (Australia) -3 

4.Andrew Strauss (England) -3

5.Joe Root (England) -3*

Most Test centuries for England in West Indies 

1.Colin Cowdrey-4 

2.Joe Root-4*

RECENT FORM

Joe Root (England) became the only batsman to score pass 2,000 Test runs since the start of 2021 followed by Rishabh Pant (India)  with 1077 runs and Dimuth Karunratne (Sri Lanka) with 1068 runs. 

THE FABULOUS 4 DOOR

Joe Root’s talent with the bat is often neglected by the mainstream media compared to his three arch-rivals(competitors) but the stats speaks a volumn.

Fabulous 4 CENTURY stats on January 2021

1.Virat Kohli - 27

2.Steve Smith - 26

3.Kane Williamson - 24

4.Joe Root - 17

Fabulous 4 Stats current CENTURY stats. 

1. Steven Smith - 27

2. Virat Kohli - 27

3. Joe Root - 25

4. Kane Williamson - 24

Joe Root has all the potentiality in the world to be the greatest ever batsman for England. With age on his side, Cook's run tally isn't safe as long as he's around on crease and keep up with this consistency.

India eyeing victory on Day 3

India lead the test series 1:0 against Sri Lanka in a 3 test series.

OFFICIAL COMMENTARY

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of India vs Sri Lanka day-night match from M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. The Indian bowling attack led by Jasprit Bumrah will look to seal the win for the hosts on Day 3 as Sri Lanka still need 419 runs to win with nine wickets in hand.

Bumrah claimed his maiden fifer in the first innings as India bundled out Sri Lanka for just 109 and all the eyes will be once again on the 28-year-old to dismantle visitors’ batting line-up.

Half-centuries from Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant combined with inspired bowling on Sunday’s day two helped India eye a big win in the pink ball Test against Sri Lanka.

The tourists were 28 for one at stumps while chasing a daunting 447 for victory in Bangalore. Kusal Mendis on 16 and skipper Dimuth Karunaratne on 10 were batting at close of play.