Rohit Sharma scores century in Guwahati amid World Cup speculation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 4:49 PM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026
Rohit Sharma scored an unbeaten 101 runs off 74 balls in Guwahati on September 30, 2026, aiding India’s chase of 406 runs against West Indies. This performance is his second century in three innings, contributing to his total of 451 runs in the last eight ODIs. Previously, concerns about Sharma’s place in the 2027 World Cup squad arose following a series of low scores during the England tour. His latest innings, featuring a record 255-run opening partnership with Shubman Gill, significantly bolsters his case for selection as the World Cup approaches in just over a year.
- •Sharma has scored 451 runs in his last eight ODI innings.
- •His century at Guwahati follows an unbeaten 138 at Lord's.
- •The innings included six sixes and a strike rate above 136.
- •The partnership with Gill set a record for an opening stand.
- •Concerns about his ODI career have intensified, necessitating strong performances.
- 4:49 PMYahoo Sports — 451 runs in last 8 ODIs: Rohit Sharma cashes in at Guwahati to allay doubts over 2027 World Cup spot
"With yet another ODI century, Rohit Sharma once again buries any doubts that fans had over his participation in the 2027 World Cup.
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