Majestic Rohit Sharma en route 171* at bouncy WACA
12 Jan 2016 2:05 PM IST12 Jan 2016 2:05 PM IST
The right-hander slammed seven sixes, 13 boundaries in his innings.
Rohit Sharma continued to thrive against Australia's bowlers with an unbeaten 171. (Photo: BCCI/ AP)- Rohit Sharma slammed an unbeaten 171 against Australia in Perth on Tuesday. (Photo: BCCI)
- The partnership between Sharma and Kohli set a new record for India in one-day internationals against Australia, surpassing the mark of 199 set by VVS Laxman and Sachin Tendulkar in 2001. (Photo: BCCI)
- Rohit stitched a 207-run partnership with Kohli for the second wicket. (Photo: AP)
- Paceman Scott Boland made a forgettable debut for Australia as he gave away 74 runs in his 10 overs while Paris also went wicketless, conceding 53 in his eight. (Photo: AP)
- Kohli fell in unselfish manner trying to score quickly for his team and was out caught close to the boundary rope by Aaron Finch off paceman James Faulkner, who finished with figures of 2-60 in his 10 overs. (Photo: BCCI)
- Rohit's 163-ball knock was the highest score by a visiting batsman against Australia, overtaking West Indies batting great Viv Richards' unbeaten 153 in 1979 in Melbourne. (Photo: BCCI)
- Rohit, the only cricketer with two double centuries in this format, went past the three-figure mark off 122 deliveries with a dab to third man against debutant fast bowler Joel Paris. (Photo: BCCI)
- India lost Shikhar Dhawan (nine) early after winning the toss and opting to bat but Rohit and test captain Virat Kohli (91) set up the platform for a late flourish with a 207-run stand for the second wicket. (Photo: BCCI)
- The 28-year-old right-hander, whose 264 against Sri Lanka in 2014 remains the highest individual score in the 50-over format, hit 13 fours and seven sixes to set the hosts a steep target at the WACA ground. (Photo: BCCI)
Rohit Sharma continued to thrive against Australia\'s bowlers with an unbeaten 171. (Photo: BCCI/ AP)
The right-hander slammed seven sixes, 13 boundaries in his innings.
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