Rohit Sharma: Hitman Mode On! Scored a Powerful Century in the First Match

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Team India's experienced batsman and former captain Rohit Sharma made a strong comeback in the Vijay Hazare Trophy tournament after many years. In the match between Mumbai and Sikkim at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, Rohit scored a whirlwind century while chasing the winning runs. There was a huge crowd in the stadium to watch Rohit's batting, but fans in front of the TV had to face disappointment as the match was not shown live.

Sikkim struck first, setting a target of 237 runs for Mumbai. Chasing the target, the opening pair of Rohit and Angkrish Raghuvanshi took the field. Rohit adopted an aggressive stance from the start and attacked Sikkim's bowlers with his bat. Angkrish consistently took singles, giving Rohit the strike, allowing Rohit to complete his half-century in just 28 balls.

Even after the half-century, Rohit's aggressive batting did not stop. The two put together a century opening partnership, which was 141 runs in 118 balls. Angkrish scored 38 runs in 58 balls, but Rohit was out on the verge of a century. After that, Rohit completed his century with debutant Mushir Khan. Rohit achieved this century in 62 balls, which included 8 sixes and 8 fours. This 37th century in List A cricket, played at a strike rate of 162, gave Mumbai an easy victory.

Rohit's strike has increased New Zealand's tension. Team India is set to play a three-match ODI series against New Zealand at home starting January 11, and this performance has fans expecting similar fireworks from Rohit. Cricket enthusiasts are keen to see if the Hitman will make a mark in the global competition again.