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Rohit Sharma scores 138 at Lord's using Shardul Thakur's gifted bat

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Last updated Jul 20, 2026

Rohit Sharma scores 138 at Lord's using Shardul Thakur's gifted bat

Summary

Rohit Sharma scored 138 runs off 110 balls at Lord's, using a cricket bat gifted by childhood friend Shardul Thakur. This innings occurred during a deciding match where India faced a challenging target of 388 runs. Despite Sharma's significant contribution, India lost the series 2-1, raising ongoing questions about his place in the team. Thakur revealed he had previously lent Sharma the bat out of friendship, which played a part in this pivotal performance.

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•Rohit Sharma scored 138 at Lord's against a target of 388.
•Shardul Thakur gifted Sharma the bat used for his innings.
•Rohit's innings raised questions about his future in the ODI team.
•India lost the series 2-1 despite Sharma's effort.
•Thakur and Sharma have been friends since childhood.

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Discover the incredible story behind Rohit Sharma’s historic century at Lord's, which he scored using a bat gifted by childhood friend Shardul Thakur.
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