India vs West Indies: When Captain Kohli fails, his deputy stands up – Rohit strikes 21st ODI hundred

Rohit Sharma struck his fifth century of 2018 and an overall 21st century of his One-day International (ODI) career during the fourth ODI between India and West Indies on Monday.

Jason Holder, who dismissed Rohit in the previous match by rattling the stumps, bowled a short ball and in reply, Rohit pulled it away, beating the fielder at deep mid for four and that brought up the century for the local batsman.

The moment charged up not-so-full Brabourne Stadium’s stands that also included a cheering wife, Ritika. Rohit looked well on course for an unprecedented fourth ODI double-hundred, but the right-hander fell just short as he was dismissed for 162 off 137. His knock was laced with 20 fours and 4 sixes.

Meanwhile, Virat Kohli, who had scores of 140, 157* and 107 in the previous three ODIs in the ongoing five-match ODI series against the West Indies, was aiming to become only the second batsman to register four consecutive centuries in the 50-over international format.

Sri Lankan legend Kumar Sangakkara, who smashed four centuries on the trot during the 2015 World Cup, remains the only batsman to have done that so far.

During the fourth ODI in Mumbai on Monday, Roach made the big breakthrough in the 17th over. In an attempt to run it down to the third man, Kohli ended up getting a faint edge that was caught easily by Shai Hope behind the wickets.

Kohli was dismissed for a mere score of 16, which also turned out to be his lowest score this year in the ODIs. In 2018, so far, the Indian skipper has played 13 ODIs, scoring 1,143 at an unbelievable average of 129.88 including six tons and three half-centuries.

Prior to the fourth ODI, Kohli’s lowest score was 36, which he had scored against South Africa in Port Elizabeth.

Earlier in the day, Kohli won the toss and opted to bat.

Indian team have made two changes; they have dropped Chahal and Rishabh Pant and have brought in the duo of Kedar Jadhav and Ravindra Jadeja.

Meanwhile, West Indian Keemo Paul comes in for Obed McCoy, who has picked up four wickets in two games.