Rohit Sharma has registered his second consecutive hundred on this series © Getty Images (File Photo)
Rohit Sharma has played a measured innings against Australia in the 2nd One-Day International (ODI) of the five-match series at Brisbane to score a fine hundred. In doing so he has become only the third Indian batsman to score an ODI hundred at the Gabba behind VVS Laxman and Gautam Gambhir. His knock has put India in a good position to try and go for a truly big score. While Rohit’s innings was largely well-compiled, he did survive a few lucky chances including an outright edge to the wicket-keeper of Joel Paris which the umpire ruled not out despite a loud noise it made on passing the bat. Rohit also had a few thick edges through his innings which travelled for boundaries. FULL CRICKET SCORECARD: India vs Australia 2015-16, 2nd ODI at Brisbane
In similar fashion to the manner of scoring in the first match at WACA, Shikhar Dhawan was out early and then Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were involved in a nice, productive partnership. Their run count went past the 100-run mark but hopes of another 200 stand were quashed when Kohli was run out in a brilliant show of athleticism by Kane Richardson combined with misjudgement by the batsman. Kohli’s dismissal has brought Ajinkya Rahane to the crease and he has been quiet so far. LIVE UPDATES: India vs Australia 2015-16, 2nd ODI at Brisbane
The pitch has offered something for both disciplines. There has been good bounce and pace for the fast bowlers, but it has also had the ball come on to let the batsmen play some flowing shots. There has also been a little swing to contend with. Earlier, India had won the toss and chosen to bat first like in the previous game.