At the time of publishing the article, India were 123/0 in 15.3 overs, with Rohit Sharma batting on 52 off 48 balls and Yashasvi Jaiswal unbeaten on 58 off 47 deliveries. India needed just 96 more runs to complete the chase.

Chennai, June 20: Former Indian captain and opener Rohit Sharma continued his fine form with the bat by scoring a well-made half-century in the third ODI against Afghanistan at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday. Rohit Sharma smashed his 62nd half-century in the One-Day Internationals.

Chasing 219 for victory, Rohit and Yashasvi Jaiswal gave India a strong start with an unbeaten opening partnership. At the time of publishing the article, India were 123/0 in 15.3 overs, with Rohit Sharma batting on 52 off 48 balls and Yashasvi Jaiswal unbeaten on 58 off 47 deliveries. India needed just 96 more runs to complete the chase.

Rohit Sharma brings up another ODI fifty

Rohit reached his half-century with a confident innings that combined aggression with control. The India former Indian captain struck six fours and two sixes during his knock, keeping the scoreboard moving from the start.