Rohit Sharma produced one of the finest knocks of his career with a magnificent century at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground, leading India’s chase against England and rewriting the record books in the process.
The veteran opener not only became the first Indian to score an ODI century at Lord’s but also surpassed several legendary names, including Sachin Tendulkar and Sir Viv Richards, with his memorable innings.
First Indian to Score an ODI Century at Lord’s
Rohit’s brilliant hundred made him the first Indian batter to score an ODI century at Lord’s, one of the most prestigious venues in world cricket.
His innings came while India chased a challenging target, adding another memorable chapter to his illustrious career.
Oldest Indian to Score an ODI Century
At the age of 39, Rohit Sharma became the oldest Indian cricketer to score an ODI century.
In doing so, he surpassed the previous record held by Sachin Tendulkar, proving that age is no barrier to performing at the highest level.
Most International Centuries as an Indian Opener
Rohit also created history by registering his 46th international century as an opener, overtaking Sachin Tendulkar’s tally of 45.
The milestone further strengthened his reputation as one of India’s greatest opening batters across formats.
Surpasses Viv Richards in England
The century also helped Rohit overtake Sir Viv Richards for the most international centuries by an overseas batter in England.
Rohit now has 10 international centuries in England, moving ahead of Richards’ nine and trailing only Sir Don Bradman, who scored 11 centuries on English soil.
Equals Marcus Trescothick’s ODI Record
With this hundred, Rohit also equalled Marcus Trescothick’s record for the most ODI centuries scored in England, reaching eight ODI hundreds in the country.
Only Joe Root, with ten ODI centuries in England, stands ahead on the list.
Records Rohit Sharma Achieved at Lord’s
- First Indian to score an ODI century at Lord’s.
- Oldest Indian to score an ODI century.
- Most international centuries by an Indian opener (46).
- Most international centuries by an overseas batter in England (10).
- Joint second-most ODI centuries in England (8).
The Bottom Line
Rohit Sharma’s century at Lord’s was more than just another hundred-it was a record-breaking masterclass that placed him alongside some of cricket’s greatest names. By surpassing legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Sir Viv Richards, the Indian captain once again demonstrated why he remains one of the finest batters of his generation.