Rohit Sharma joins elite list with 100th ODI catch: Details
What's the story
Rohit Sharma, the former India skipper, has added another feather to his cap by taking his 100th catch in One Day Internationals (ODIs). The milestone was achieved during the third and final ODI against Australia in Sydney. With this achievement, Rohit became the sixth Indian fielder to complete a century of catches in ODIs. Here are further details.
Elite company
Sharma joins these legends
With his 100th ODI catch, Sharma now shares space with some of the biggest names in Indian cricket. As per ESPNcricinfo, the list includes Virat Kohli (164 catches), Mohammad Azharuddin (156), Sachin Tendulkar (140), Rahul Dravid (124), and Suresh Raina (102). The milestone highlights Rohit's exceptional fielding skills and his contribution to the team's overall performance on the field.
Match performance
India's bowlers shine in restricting Australia to 236 runs
In the same match, India's bowlers and disciplined fielding played a key role in restricting Australia to 236 runs. Harshit Rana led the attack with four wickets while Axar Patel and Washington Sundar tightened the middle overs with important dismissals. Despite a strong start from Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head who added 61 for Australia's first wicket, India's sharp bowling brought them back into the game.
Key moments
Iyer's stunning catch and other highlights
Among the standout moments of India's fielding was Shreyas Iyer's stunning catch to dismiss Alex Carey. Running from point, Iyer timed his dive perfectly but hurt his left side in the process. Meanwhile, Axar Patel also made an impact by removing Marsh with a delivery that breached the batsman's defense. Matt Renshaw fought hard for Australia, scoring 56 runs, but India's bowlers ensured they couldn't build consistent partnerships.