World Cup 2015: Rohit Sharma Says Patience was Key after Slamming his 7th ODI Hundred
India were in a spot of bother against Bangladesh but a ton from opener Rohit Sharma helped his team to a big win and secure a spot in semifinal of World Cup 2015.
Opener Rohit Sharma reached a century off 108 balls to revive India's innings in the World Cup quarter-final against Bangladesh at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday. The defending champions went on to win the match by 109 runs and book a spot in the semis.
The huge contingent of Indian supporters in the crowd cheered Rohit as he reached his seventh ODI ton with 10 fours and a six. He finally scored 137 off 126 balls to help India post a commendable 302/6.(LIVE Scorecard)
However, Rohit had a lucky escape on 90 when he holed out and was caught at deep mid-wicket off Rubel Hossain but umpire Ian Gould signalled a no-ball for a waist-high ball despite TV replays indicating it to be a legitimate delivery.
After his innings, an elated Rohit Sharma said, "It was a big game for us. We wanted to make it count. Glad we were able to eventually post a big total."
Talking about his restrained approach in the middle of the Indian innings, Rohit said, "It was important for me to stay, especially knowing we lost a couple of wickets in the middle. Before we started we knew it was going to be slow and low. We just wanted to take our time and play our game. I knew if I stayed till the 30th-35th over, then we could make a big score."
Sharma though, unleashed himself once he went past his hundred.
"All the shots I played today, I liked it. After the rain the ball started to come on nicely. I think it's a decent total", said Rohit. However, he said that India weren't underestimating the Bangladeshi batsmen.
"We know we can't underestimate the Bangladeshi batsmen. They have posted 290 before in the group games. Have to be energetic in the field and take our catches. Hopefully we can defend the target."