Rohit Sharma Celebrates Century in Private After Historic ODI Chase

In a thrilling match against the West Indies, Rohit Sharma scored a stunning century, leading India to a historic run chase of 406 runs. Despite his impressive performance, Rohit chose to keep his celebration private, emphasizing the importance of personal moments. Alongside Shubman Gill, who scored a remarkable double century, they formed a formidable opening partnership. This article delves into Rohit's reflections on the match, his strategy, and the significance of their record-breaking performance.

By Narendra Chaudhary Sep 30, 2026, 23:38 IST

Rohit Sharma's Remarkable Performance

After scoring a magnificent century against the West Indies, former Indian captain Rohit Sharma expressed his desire to keep the celebration personal, stating, "some things are just meant to be with you and not to be shared." Rohit achieved his century in just 72 balls during the second ODI on Wednesday, celebrating with a joyful hop and a punch in the air. India delivered a fierce batting display, with Shubman Gill's double century and Rohit Sharma's impressive hundred leading the team to their highest successful run chase in ODI history. India successfully chased down 406 runs against the West Indies in Guwahati on Wednesday, completing the task in only 43.3 overs, making them the second team ever, after South Africa, to chase a target exceeding 400 runs in ODI cricket.

Reflections on the Chase

In his reflections on the chase, Rohit commended the pitch conditions, his partnership with Gill, and their strategy of focusing on each ball rather than the scoreboard. He emphasized that the top order understood the importance of a solid start and praised Gill for his composure throughout the innings. Rohit humorously noted that after a lengthy fielding and batting stint, he had no plans to follow Ravindra Jadeja's suggestion to celebrate by sliding and jumping. He scored a fluent 101 runs off 75 balls, which included 10 fours and 6 sixes, while Gill dazzled with a remarkable 223 runs off 133 balls, featuring 26 fours and 8 sixes.

'Some Things Are Not to Be Shared'

"I’ll keep that celebration to myself. Some things are just meant to be with you, and it's not to be shared. So that was for me. The wicket was good, and we just wanted to keep batting. We weren't focused on the scoreboard but rather on playing each ball on its merit. We aimed to build a partnership, and Gill was exceptional at the other end, maintaining control over his batting. It was fantastic to see him finish not out. Concentration is key," Rohit remarked.

"You have to remind yourself not to squander the opportunity. I wanted to leverage my experience. We recognized the pitch was favorable, and big runs from the top order were essential, which is exactly what transpired. Our partnership at the top effectively sealed the game for us. [Jadeja] suggested I slide and jump to celebrate, but after fifty overs of fielding and batting, that was never going to happen," Rohit added post-match.

Record Opening Partnership

Rohit and Gill forged a remarkable 255-run opening partnership, marking the second-highest opening stand for India in ODI history. They fell just three runs short of the record set by Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly, who had a 258-run partnership against Kenya in Paarl back in 2001.