Rohit Sharma scored his first Twenty20 International (T20I) century to power India to 199 for five in 20 overs against South Africa during their first of the three-match series at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium here on Friday.
Rohit completed his century in 62 deliveries. The Mumbai right-hander scored 106 from 66 deliveries as he forged a 138-run partnership for the second wicket with Virat Kohli (43) as the South African bowlers struggled.
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