India’s star opener Rohit Sharma created history with a sensational century in the third ODI against England at Lord’s. Although India lost both the match and the series, Rohit’s magnificent 138-run knock became the biggest highlight of the game and impressed cricket fans worldwide.

The ‘Hitman’ smashed 138 runs off just 110 balls, including 17 fours and 5 sixes. With this outstanding innings, Rohit Sharma achieved an incredible feat by adding 21 rare records to his name.

Rohit Sharma Becomes First Indian to Score ODI Century at Lord’s

Rohit Sharma became the first Indian batter to score an ODI century at Lord’s, one of the most iconic cricket grounds in the world.

He also became the oldest Indian cricketer to score an ODI century, achieving the milestone at the age of 39 years and 80 days.

Rohit Sharma’s 21 Historic Records

1. Most ODI Centuries by a Batter in a Foreign Country

• Rohit has now scored 8 ODI centuries in England, the most by any batter in a foreign nation.

2. Most ODI Centuries Against England by an Indian Batter

• He has scored 9 ODI centuries against England, the highest by an Indian player.

3. Most Centuries as an Opener in ODI Run Chases

• Rohit has registered 17 centuries while opening in ODI run chases.

4. Most ODI Sixes Against England by an Indian

• Rohit has smashed 61 sixes against England in ODIs.

5. Highest ODI Score by an Indian Batter Against England in England

• His 138-run innings became the highest ODI score by an Indian batter against England on English soil.

6. First Asian Opener to Score 9,000+ International Runs in SENA Countries

• Rohit became the first Asian opener to cross 9,000 international runs in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand, Australia).

7. First Batter to Score 15 ODI Centuries in SENA Countries

• He achieved the record of scoring 15 ODI centuries in SENA nations.

8. Oldest Indian to Score an ODI Century

• Rohit became the oldest Indian ODI centurion at 39 years and 80 days.

9. Oldest Indian to Score 50+ in ODIs in England

• He became the oldest Indian batter to score a fifty-plus score in England.

10. Highest ODI Runs by a Foreign Batter in England

• Rohit has scored 1,603 ODI runs in England, the most by any overseas batter.

11. Most International Sixes by an Asian Batter in SENA Countries

• He has hit 346 international sixes in SENA countries, the highest among Asian players.

12. Second-Highest Number of ODI Centuries in England

• Rohit ranks second among batters with the most ODI centuries in England, with 8 centuries in 30 innings.

13. First Indian to Score ODI Century at Lord’s

• He became the first Indian batter to achieve this historic milestone at Lord’s.

14. Second Foreign Batter to Score 10 International Centuries in England

• Rohit became the second overseas batter to score 10 international centuries in England.

15. Most International Centuries by an Indian Opener

• With 46 international centuries, Rohit became India’s most successful opening batter in terms of centuries.

16. Most ODI Centuries by an Asian Batter in SENA Countries

• He holds the record for the most ODI centuries by an Asian player in SENA nations with 15 centuries.

17. Second Most International Centuries in a Single Foreign Country by an Indian

• Rohit has scored 10 international centuries in England, placing him second among Indian batters.

18. First Overseas Batter to Score ODI Centuries at Eight Different Venues in England

• He achieved centuries across eight different venues in England.

19. Most Times Scoring 5+ Sixes in an ODI Innings for India

• Rohit has hit five or more sixes in an ODI innings 37 times, the most by an Indian batter.

20. Second-Fastest Batter to Reach 34 ODI Centuries

• He reached 34 ODI centuries in just 280 innings, becoming the second-fastest player to achieve the feat.

21. Most 50+ ODI Scores by a Foreign Batter in England

• Rohit has scored 15 fifty-plus ODI scores in 30 innings in England, the most by an overseas batter.

Rohit Sharma Strengthens His Legacy in World Cricket

With this remarkable century at Lord’s, Rohit Sharma once again proved his class and consistency on the international stage. Despite India’s series defeat, his historic innings added another golden chapter to his already legendary career.

The ‘Hitman’ continues to strengthen his position among the greatest batsmen in world cricket by breaking records and setting new benchmarks.