Rohit Sharma slams maiden T20I century

NEW DLEHI: Indian opener Rohit Sharma started off the Twenty20 series against South Africa with a bang as he blasted his way to the maiden T20 century off just 62 balls in the first game of the three-match series.
With this ton, the talented batsman powered India to a massive 199/5 against Proteas at the picturesque HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala. Rohit's century knock was studded with 12 fours and five sixes.
South Africa captain Faf du Plessis' decision to bowl first have backfired badly after the duo of Rohit and Virat Kohli added 138-run stand for the second wicket.
Kyle Abott finally gave the visitors much-needed breakthrough as he dismissed Virat Kohli, whose pull shot went straight into JP Duminy's hands.
Abott struck again soon and got rid of dangerman Rohit Sharma to put brakes on Indian scoring spree. Rohit mistimed a pull shot and was well-caught by Chris Morris at long leg.
India, the World T20 champion in 2007 and runner-up in 2014, has won six of its eight T20 games against South Africa.