IND vs ENG 2nd ODI: 2 lives, 8 consecutive dot balls and only 26 runs off 47 balls; How will Rohit Sharma play ‘Asa’ World Cup 2027?

By Samira Vishwas On Jul 16, 2026

2 lives, 8 dot balls in a row
Just 26 off 47 balls;
How will Rohit Sharma play ‘Asa’ World Cup 2027?

IND vs ENG 2nd ODI: India and England In the second ODI between them, the experienced opening batsman of Team India Rohit Sharma He was in a fortunate position, but he could not capitalize on this golden opportunity. Rohit got another life in the innings when Gus Atkinson dropped a catch when he was 5 runs early in the match. However, despite this, he failed.

Despite getting two lives, Rohit failed

However, despite getting two lives, the ‘Hitman’ could not get his innings going and struggled, eventually returning to the pavilion with just 26 runs off 47 balls. There was only one four and one six in his slow innings. Rohit Sharma finally lost his composure in the 18th over of the innings, allowing England spinner Will Jacks to take advantage.

ROHIT SHARMA gone.
A slow innings of 26 (47) comes to an end.
Is this the end of the road for the GOAT???
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Played 8 consecutive dot balls

In fact, Rohit had bowled 8 consecutive dot balls before his dismissal and was under pressure to score runs. Will Jacks hits a flying ball down the off-stump line and Rohit tries a sweep shot, but the ball stays in the air against the underside of his bat. Wicketkeeper Jos Buttler took an easy catch and ended Rohit’s struggling innings.

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Lack of rhythm throughout the innings

Throughout the innings, Rohit Sharma looked desperate for his usual pace and timing. Despite his life, he struggled at the crease and struggled to score runs even against the spinners. After being dismissed for just 11 runs in the previous match, his lack of runs in this match clearly shows that Rohit is going through a very poor run of form at the moment. Rohit Sharma’s consistent poor performances have now raised serious questions about his place in the team.

Just one half-century in five innings

The ‘Hitman’ has scored just one half-century in his last five innings. If he fails in the third ODI as well, he may be dropped from the Indian team. Yashasvi Jaiswal already looks set to replace Rohit Sharma. Jaiswal has scored two explosive centuries in his last three ODIs. In such a situation, the team management may consider dropping Rohit and giving Yashasvi a chance to play in his place. The Indian team has been in search of a left-handed batsman for the opening order for a long time.

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