ENG vs IND : Ritika Sajdeh gets emotional after Rohit Sharma’s historic century at Lord’s in the 3rd ODI

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Rohit Sharma produced one of the finest innings of his illustrious ODI career during the third and final ODI against England at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground. With India chasing a mammoth target in the series decider, the skipper rose to the occasion with a breathtaking century that etched his name into the history books.

Although India eventually fell short in the chase, Rohit’s masterclass gave fans plenty to celebrate. His landmark hundred sparked emotional scenes both on and off the field, with teammate Virat Kohli leading the celebrations in the middle while Rohit’s wife, Ritika Sajdeh, watched on from the stands with tears in her eyes.

After enduring intense scrutiny over his future in recent weeks, Rohit answered his critics in the best possible fashion. The veteran opener reached his 34th ODI century with a composed raise of the bat, becoming the first Indian batter to score an ODI hundred at the Home of Cricket.

As soon as Rohit reached the three-figure mark, the Lord’s crowd rose to applaud the remarkable achievement. At the non-striker’s end, Kohli celebrated the milestone with a loud roar before warmly embracing his long-time teammate.

The cameras then shifted towards the stands, where Ritika appeared overwhelmed with emotion. Fighting back tears, she applauded her husband’s historic achievement, a moment that instantly resonated with fans across social media. The heartfelt reaction quickly went viral, with many describing it as one of the most touching moments of the England-India series.

TEARS FROM WIFE, STATEMENT BY ROHIT, ITS EMOTIONAL AT LORD'S 🥹

– First Indian ever to score a Hundred in Lord's in ODI history.

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) July 19, 2026

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England posted a mammoth 387/3 after electing to bat first in the series decider. Ben Duckett led the charge with a magnificent 141, while Jacob Bethell narrowly missed out on a century with a fluent 91. Joe Root remained unbeaten on 74, and Jos Buttler provided the finishing touches with a blistering 41* off just 13 deliveries.

India responded with plenty of intent through Rohit, who produced a sensational 138 off 110 balls, smashing 17 fours and five sixes. Shubman Gill played an elegant knock of 77, while Virat Kohli added a classy 74 to keep India’s hopes alive during the chase.

However, England held their nerve in the closing stages to bowl India out for 360, securing a 27-run victory and clinching the three-match ODI series 2-1. Despite the defeat, Rohit’s innings will be remembered for years to come, as he became the first Indian batter to score an ODI century at Lord’s while registering his eighth ODI hundred on English soil.

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