Rohit Sharma added another milestone to his remarkable ODI career during the series-deciding third ODI against England at Lord’s, overtaking Virat Kohli for the most 50-plus scores by a visiting batter in England.The former Indian captain brought up his 15th ODI score of 50 or more on English soil, moving past Kohli’s tally of 14. Rohit’s landmark innings came in style as he produced a commanding century to keep India’s chase of England’s daunting 388-run target on track.Among visiting batters in England, Rohit now leads the list with 15 fifty-plus scores in just 30 innings. Kohli follows with 14 from 35 innings, while Rahul Dravid and New Zealand’s Kane Williamson share third place with 13 each. Australia’s Michael Clarke and Aaron Finch, along with New Zealand’s Ross Taylor, have 10 such scores.Rohit’s innings was a timely response after coming under scrutiny following modest returns earlier in the series. He looked in complete control from the outset, punishing anything loose and finding boundaries with trademark ease. The veteran opener struck 17 fours and five sixes in his 138 off 110 balls, scoring at a strike rate of 125.45.He first stitched together a 147-run opening stand with captain Shubman Gill, who contributed a fluent 77, before adding another 113 runs with Virat Kohli for the second wicket. The partnerships kept India firmly in the hunt despite the stiff target.Rohit’s superb knock eventually ended in the 39th over when left-arm spinner Jacob Bethell bowled him with a delivery that beat his attempted sweep and crashed into middle stump. As the opener walked back, Lord’s rose to applaud the innings, while Kohli patted him on the helmet in appreciation.By the time he departed, India had raced to 260/2, with Kohli unbeaten at the crease and the chase well within reach. More importantly, Rohit had etched his name atop another elite batting list.
