Team India opener Rohit Sharma played a crucial 73-run knock off 97 balls in Adelaide during the side's ongoing second ODI of the three-match series against Australia. He notched up his 59th half-century in the format after the Men in Blue were put to bat first.Rohit struggled a bit early on, but later delighted the viewer by playing some wonderful strokes. The veteran batter's innings was laced with two sixes and seven fours.Notably, this is the 38-year-old's comeback series in international cricket as he donned the Indian blues after a gap of 220 days. He lost the ODI captaincy ahead of the tour, with Shubman Gill being named as the new skipper.There were some questions raised about his place in the side after he was dismissed for eight runs off 14 balls in the first fixture. However, he made amends with a half-century under pressure.Several fans lauded Rohit's batting exploits in the second ODI on social media. Here are some of the top reactions on X:Vishal. @SPORTYVISHALLINK🚨 This is not just a half century but a lifeline, a statement, a fightback. Not a fluent innings, but one of the most fighting knocks of his career. Oh Rohit Sharma, u r alive, we are alive, u have done it. 🥺❤️.cinnamon @dharamshala103LINKwhenever rohit sharma plays well, the world heals a little, birds start chirping with joy, flowers bloom, the air smells fresher, nature begins to restore itself, the AQI improves significantly, and people start smiling. I need more of this, please! 🥹Mayur Parab @D_Mayur_PLINK@mufaddal_vohra Sorry Yashasvi, you’ll have to wait a while — the Hitman is backGroundRealities @realities634561LINK@mufaddal_vohra Rohit Sharma at his best! 🫡 73 runs with crisp boundaries in challenging conditions shows experience, temperament, and match-winning ability. A true Hitman knock! 🏏💥Rohit Sharma was dismissed in the 30th over. He perished while trying to play the pull shot off Mitchell Starc's bowling, getting caught by Josh Hazlewood at long leg.Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer steady the ship for India after shaky start in AUS vs IND 2025 2nd ODIIndia were off to a dismal start with the bat as skipper Shubman Gill got out in the seventh over for nine runs off as many balls. To make matters worse for the visitors, Virat Kohli was dismissed for a four-ball duck in the same over.The side were reeling at 17/2 after 6.5 overs. The onus was on Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer to build a partnership, and the two delivered. They stitched together a 118-run stand from 136 balls for the third wicket.Iyer scored 61 runs off 77 balls before falling to leg spinner Adam Zampa in the 33rd over. India are 180/5 at the 38-over mark, with Axar Patel (17 off 20 balls) and Washington Sundar (5 off 6 balls) at the crease.