Decoding the top-five fastest centuries by Rohit Sharma in ODIs
What's the story
Indian captain Rohit Sharma has bounced back to form and how.
In the second ODI match against England in Cuttack, he scored his 32nd ODI hundred in just 76 balls.
This is his second-fastest century in terms of balls faced in ODIs as India comfortably chased down the 305-run target.
Let's take a look at the top five fastest hundreds of Rohit in ODIs.
#1
84 Balls vs West Indies, 2018
Rohit's fifth-fastest ODI hundred came against the West Indies in 2018 Guwahati match.
He scored the century off just 84 balls at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati.
After losing Shikhar Dhawan early, Rohit recorded a double-century stand with fellow centurion Virat Kohli.
The former scored an unbeaten 152 off 117 balls with a strike rate of nearly 130.
He clobbered 15 fours and eight sixes as India (326/2) accomplished the 323-run target in just 42.1 overs.
#2
82 Balls vs New Zealand, 2023
Rohit scored a century off just 82 balls in the 2023 Indore ODI against New Zealand.
His explosive knock of 101 runs off 85 balls, helped India post a massive total of 385/9 in their allotted 50 overs.
Notably, Rohit was involved in a 212-run opening stand alongside fellow centurion Shubman Gill.
This innings was marked by nine boundaries and six over-boundaries as India went on to by 90 runs .
#3
82 Balls vs England, 2018
Rohit was at his best in the 2018 tour of England.
He reached the century mark in just 82 balls in the first ODI in Nottingham.
His unbeaten knock of 137 off 114 balls, which included 15 fours and four maximums, helped India (269/2) helped India chase down the total in just 40.1 overs.
Rohit's innings was laced with an impressive strike rate of over 120, showcasing his aggressive approach.
#2
76 Balls vs England, 2025
Rohit's second-fastest ODI hundred came in the aforementioned second ODI match against England.
He reached the three-figure mark in just 76 balls, giving India's innings a much-needed boost.
His brilliant knock of 119 runs off just 90 balls, was highlighted by an impressive strike rate of over 132 and featured 12 boundaries and seven over-boundaries.
Rohit's destruction meant India (308/6) crossed the line in just 44.3 overs.
#1
63 Balls vs Afghanistan, 2023
The Indian skipper's fastest ODI hundred came against Afghanistan in the 2023 ODI World Cup.
Rohit reached the three-figure mark off just 63 balls in Delhi, breaking the record for the fastest World Cup hundred by an Indian.
His sensational knock of 131 runs off just 84 balls, was studded with 16 boundaries and five sixes.
This helped India (273/2) chase down the total in mere 35 overs.