Rohit Sharma Shines with First ICC Final Half-Century, Leads India's Charge
Dubai [UAE], March 9: Indian captain Rohit Sharma delivered a stellar performance in the ICC Champions Trophy final against New Zealand, scoring his first-ever half-century in an ICC tournament final.
While chasing 252 runs, Rohit set the tone early, attacking the New Zealand bowlers from the very first ball. His aggressive yet calculated innings saw him score 76 runs off 83 balls, laced with seven fours and three sixes, at a strike rate of 91.56.
“Leading from the front, Rohit Sharma now joins an elite list of skippers who have scored 50+ in an ICC Champions Trophy final,” cricket analysts noted.
He now shares the rare feat with:
Rohit’s 76 in Dubai is now his highest-ever score in an ODI final, surpassing his previous best of 66 against Australia in the 2008 Commonwealth Bank Series final at the SCG.
With his latest knock, Rohit Sharma has once again proven why he is one of India’s most reliable big-match players. As the Champions Trophy final unfolds, his contribution will be crucial in leading India to glory.
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