Shikhar Dhawan completed his 17th ODI ton and his first in this edition of the ICC World Cup against Australia at The Oval on Sunday, 9 June. After winning the toss, skipper Virat Kohli opted to bat first on a batting friendly track and the Indian openers cashed in on the opportunity.
Rohit and Dhawan added 127 for the first wicket as the Australian bowlers ran out of ideas to dismiss the duo. After Rohit’s dismissal on 57, Indian skipper Virat Kohli joined him at the wicket.
Rohit’s dismissal did not have any bearing with Dhawan, as he continued his merry way and went onto play an impressive knock.
This is also his third ICC World Cup ton having scored two in the 2015 edition.
He was finally dismissed for 117 by Mitchell Starc in the 37th over with the India's score reading 220/2. His innings consisted of 16 fours.
Meanwhile, Twitter congratulated the Indian left-handed opener on getting to his third World Cup ton. Here is what they said.
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