"This is a reply to Gambhir, Agarkar" - Twitter reacts to Rohit Sharma’s 50th international century

Former India skipper Rohit Sharma produced a brilliant batting performance during the third and final ODI against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney on Saturday, October 25. Rohit, who faced criticism after failing in the first ODI, silenced the critics with back-to-back impressive performances.

After losing the toss, the Shubman Gill-led team bowled out Australia for 236 in 46.4 overs. Fast bowler Harshit Rana was the pick of the Indian bowlers with four wickets. Off-spinner Washington Sundar took two key dismissals, including Matt Renshaw and Matthew Short, to bring India back into the game.

Rohit Sharma Reaches His 33rd ODI Century in Sydney

Rohit Sharma reached his century off the final ball of the 33rd over, with Virat Kohli at the other end. The duo recreated a vintage partnership, applying relentless pressure on Australia.

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Rohit raised his bat to acknowledge the applause from the Sydney crowd. He kept his helmet on but received a warm hug from Kohli. Head coach Gautam Gambhir also stood in ovation to celebrate Rohit’s achievement.

Rohit and Virat Kohli added a partnership of over 130 runs, putting the team in a strong position for victory. Kohli also scored a half-century, playing second fiddle at the other end.

Rohit cemented his legacy as one of the most prolific ODI openers, especially against Australia. He has scored nine centuries against the Aussies, equalling Sachin Tendulkar’s record in the format.

Rohit Sharma Completed 50 Centuries in International Cricket

Rohit Sharma (33) is third behind Sachin Tendulkar (49) and Virat Kohli (51) in overall ODI hundreds. Notably, it was also his 50th international century across all formats, a milestone previously reached only by Tendulkar (100) and Kohli (82).

Earlier in the match, Rohit became just the second Indian to score 2,500 ODI runs against Australia, joining Tendulkar, who had 3,077 runs in 71 matches versus the Aussies.

Rohit also surpassed Tendulkar’s record for the most ODI runs by an Indian on Australian soil. Needing 83 runs to break Tendulkar’s previous record of 1,491 ODI runs in Australia, he achieved it with his commanding knock against the hosts.

Before the Australia series, there were questions around Rohit’s future and his participation in the 2027 World Cup. He began the series with just eight runs in the opener. However, he bounced back with 73 runs in the second ODI at Adelaide.

Fans React as Rohit Sharma Reaches Century in International Comeback

Rohit Sharma brings up a fine century on the SCG! What a moment for him. #AUSvIND | #PlayoftheDay | @BKTtires pic.twitter.com/p01PjA35dp

— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) October 25, 2025

A knock of pure class in the chase fetches Rohit Sharma his 33rd ODI ton 💯#AUSvIND 📝: https://t.co/gElymMZkV6 pic.twitter.com/JshmkbwAtm

— ICC (@ICC) October 25, 2025

𝐇.𝐔.𝐍.𝐃.𝐑.𝐄.𝐃. 💯

Take a bow, Rohit Sharma! 🙇‍♂

ODI century no. 3️⃣3️⃣ for the #TeamIndia opener👏

Updates ▶ https://t.co/omEdJjQOBf#AUSvIND | @ImRo45 pic.twitter.com/vTrIwKzUDO

— BCCI (@BCCI) October 25, 2025

Get a friend who celebrates your milestones like Virat does Rohit’s 👏🫂 pic.twitter.com/CdCH4uHE87

— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) October 25, 2025

Rohit and Virat haven't "come back". They just never went away.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) October 25, 2025

Rohit Sharma in Sydney. A fifty plus score. With a 🐐 using MRF on the other end 🇮🇳😍 pic.twitter.com/r2DFL0xmkR

— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) October 25, 2025

Rohit Sharma has done it again. Putting his head down, scoring runs, proving critics wrong, letting the bat do the talking and telling the world that age is just a number. What a player.

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) October 25, 2025

Sir main bina option ke bol raha hun, Virat aur Rohit ko 2027 ke liye lock kar do pic.twitter.com/3wEnFxIFdU

— Sagar (@sagarcasm) October 25, 2025

Rohit and Kohli looking around for the guy who was spreading retirement rumor. pic.twitter.com/2tDtG9EEOY

— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) October 25, 2025

This isn't a celebration...This is a reply to Gambhir and Agarkar🗿🔥

- Rohit Gurunath Sharma is here to rule...!! pic.twitter.com/2sT0ZgYK96

— Gillfied⁷ (@Gill_Iss) October 25, 2025

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