India vs Afghanistan: Rohit Sharma-KL Rahul emulate Sehwag-Gambhir with century opening stand in T20 World Cup

Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul became only the 2nd Indian opening duo to put on a hundred partnership in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup after Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir on Friday.

After disappointing outings in their first two T20 World Cup matches, India openers Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul turned on the heat in Abu Dhabi with a record 100-plus opening stand against Afghanistan in a must-win Super 12 encounter of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup on Friday. Half-century NO. 13 for @klrahul11 in T20Is! He & @ImRo45 also complete a fine century stand. #TeamIndia #INDvAFG #T20WorldCup Follow the match https://t.co/42045c5J05 pic.twitter.com/Edj0ZAIl59

Rohit brought up his 23rd fifty off 37 balls just before KL Rahul hit his 13th half-century from 35 balls with the team score going past 100 in the 12th over. Both Rohit and Rahul smashed blazing fifties to forge a 140-run opening stand before Karim Jamat gave Afghanistan their maiden breakthrough by dismissing the Mumbai batsman for 74 in the 15th over.