Rohit Sharma fell for 79 in India's chase of 219, but his innings at MA Chidambaram Stadium showcased his enduring class ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Rohit Sharma scored 79 runs in the match (Image Source: X/@BCCI)
Jun 20, 2026
08:49 pm
What's the storyIn the third ODI against Afghanistan at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Rohit Sharma was dismissed for a well-made 79 during India's chase of 219.
While it wasn't another century on paper, the innings held more significance than just a missed hundred.
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