India’s No. 4 batsman, Ambati Rayudu hit a blistering hundred against the West Indies in Mumbai on Monday. The 33-year-old reached his third ODI ton; his first at No. 4 with a single off the fourth ball of the 47th over.
After the departures of Shikhar Dhawan and Virat Kohli, Rayudu added 211 runs for the third wicket with another centurion of the match– Rohit Sharma.
Rayudu’s previous century was an unbeaten 124 against Zimbabwe at Harare in 2015.
On Monday, Rayudu scored 100 off 81 balls at the Brabour♍ne Stadium bꦚefore getting run-out in the 48th over.
Here is how Twitter reacted:
Crucial knock and a well deserved 100 for
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt)
Well done top inn.. keep going 🏏✅
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh)
Rohit Sharma is class. But feel delꦚighte🔜d for Ambati Rayudu. He has a fantastic record and unless something drastic happens, he should be the No.4 that India have been experimenting with, for the World Cup
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif)
Good♋ intent from India today. Nice collective effort with the bat. Rohit Sharma was a treat to watch as he always is when in full flow but a very important 100 for and feel happy for him
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281)
Stand up and roar ♏whistles for the super c🔯entury by Bahubali Rayudu! Teaming up with Rohit Sharma and taking the blues to a mammoth 377/5!
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL)
Well played, Ambati Rayudu
— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
Ambati Rayudu is the great survivor of Indian cricket. Happy to bat anywhe💟re, always contributing. You never write him off. Much to admire in him.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha)
Well, played HUNDRED by ! His third one in O💮DIs
— Doordarshan Sports (@ddsportschannel)
80 balls 100 for Ambati Rayudu.. Wat an innings it's been.. Superb… India's search for no. 4 batsman almost ends, the opportunity grabbed by Rayudu is truly commendable
— Manjit Saikia (@manjit435)
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Ambati Rayudu scores his 3rd ODI ton, his first bat🅺ting at𝓡 No.4
Rayudu♕ had played a lot of cricket at the Brabourne Stadium when he was with MI. Made his IPL debut here
As a 16-year-old scored 177 for India Under-19 v Eng꧂ U-19. Looꦬked classy
Got his due a little late
— Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang)
ton💯 for Ambati Rayudu who is the great survivor of Indian cricket. Happy to bat anywhere, always contributing. You never write him off. Much to admire in him. Always play for team a true selfless cricketer 🙏
4th odi— Anurag Khatkar🇮🇳 (@i_m_khatkar)
What an incredible innings from Ambati Rayudu! 🧸This guy is fixed for the ൩no.4 spot.
— Mahalakshmi Krishnan (@imMahaaaVKohli)