Rohit Sharma Achieves Historic Feat In 2nd Test Of IND Vs WI, Fans Fling On Social Media; call him ‘openrheimer’

India’s dynamic skipper Rohit Sharma continued his scintillating form on Day 1 of the second Test against West Indies in Trinidad. After his remarkable century in the first Test, fans had high hopes from the talented opener and he certainly did not disappoint. Sharma displayed his excellent skills and scored his 15th Test half-century, setting the stage for another memorable innings.

Though his new opening partner Yashasvi Jaiswal departed after a solid 57, Sharma was eyeing his 11th Test hundred. With exceptional accuracy and composure, he persevered and reached a worthy score of 80 before departing. Notably, during this innings, Sharma achieved a significant milestone by crossing the 2000-run mark as a Test opener for the Indian team. Captain’s brilliant performance is being highly praised on social media.

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,#INDvWIonFanCode #WIvIND pic.twitter.com/wP9k6hMPZs

— FanCode (@FanCode) 20 July 2023

Well played Captain Rohit Sharma.

80 off 143 balls, just short of a decent hundred, batted very well on the first day. pic.twitter.com/Fcy2oyqTDz

– Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) 20 July 2023

Rohit Sharma is now the third highest run scorer among active players.

Hitman is breaking records today! pic.twitter.com/kR8d4EcUz0

– Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) 20 July 2023

As the day progressed, all eyes were also on Virat Kohli, who was inching closer to a landmark century in his 500th international match. West Indies put up a spirited resistance to restrict India to 288 for four at stumps on the first day of the Test. Sharma’s stupendous opening partnership of 139 with Jaiswal provided a strong platform for India, but the West Indies slowed down the scoring rate by taking four crucial wickets in the afternoon session.

See also: Virat Kohli registers another record as he reaches his half-century in 500th game; carved his name among the greats

However, Kohli stayed at the crease with his characteristic determination and skill and ended the day unbeaten on 87 off 161 balls. In the final session, Kohli, along with Ravindra Jadeja (36 off 84 balls), displayed a masterful strokeplay to put India in a strong position without losing a wicket. The pair scored an impressive 106 runs in 33.2 overs.

As the first day came to an end, Kohli’s hundred would undoubtedly be the highlight of the second day. The Indian captain will be keen to get closer to the milestone, his first overseas Test hundred since December 2018. With 84 overs bowled on the opening day, the stage is set for an exciting continuation of the Test match. As fans eagerly await the action, Sharma and Kohli’s outstanding performances serve as testimony to their talent and prowess on the cricket field.

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