Rohit Sharma is regarded as one of the greatest openers across all formats in international cricket. With numerous match-winning knocks against a variety of opponents and in different conditions, he has cemented his place in cricketing history.
Rohit made his Test debut in November 2013 against the West Indies at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata, marking the occasion with a century. However, his early years in Test cricket were marred by injuries and inconsistency with the bat.
In 2019, a change in his role saw him promoted to open the batting in Tests, which rejuvenated his career. From that point, Rohit consistently impressed with his performances until 2024, when his form took a noticeable dip.
As of now, Rohit has played 67 Tests, scoring 4301 runs in 116 innings at an average of 40.57. The right-handed batter has accumulated 12 centuries and 18 half-centuries in the longest format of the game.
5. 131 vs England, Rajkot, 2024 – Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma’s fifth-highest Test score came during the Rajkot Test against England in February 2024. Batting first, India posted 445 runs, with Rohit contributing a solid 131 runs off 196 balls. His innings set a strong foundation for India’s first innings total. In response, Ben Duckett’s 153 helped England reach 319 runs. In India’s second innings, Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 214 guided the team to 430 runs before declaring and setting a daunting target of 557. England was dismissed for just 122 runs, and India won by a commanding margin of 434 runs.
4. 161 vs England, Chennai, 2021 – Rohit Sharma
On a challenging spin-friendly pitch in Chennai, Rohit Sharma scored 161 runs off 231 balls in India’s first innings against England in 2021. His knock included 18 fours and 2 sixes, propelling India to 329 runs. England were bowled out for 134 runs in their first innings. India then scored 286 runs in their second innings, setting a target of 482 runs. England fell short, being dismissed for 164, as India won by 317 runs.
3. 176 vs South Africa, Visakhapatnam, 2019 – Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma’s 176 against South Africa in Visakhapatnam in 2019 marked his first appearance as a Test opener. His remarkable innings, alongside Mayank Agarwal’s 215, contributed to India’s first innings total of 502/7. South Africa replied with 431 runs, but Rohit struck again in the second innings with a knock of 127, setting South Africa a target of 395. South Africa could only manage 191 runs, and India won by 203 runs. Rohit was named Player of the Match for his brilliant centuries in both innings.
2. 177 vs West Indies, Eden Gardens, 2013 – Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma made an unforgettable Test debut against the West Indies in 2013, scoring 177 runs to help India amass 453 runs in the first innings. His match-winning knock helped India secure an innings victory by 51 runs, with the West Indies dismissed for 234 and 168 runs. Rohit was awarded Player of the Match for his standout debut performance.
1. 212 vs South Africa, Ranchi, 2019 – Rohit Sharma
In October 2019, during the Ranchi Test against South Africa, Rohit Sharma smashed his maiden Test double century. He scored 212 runs off 255 balls, which included 28 boundaries and 6 sixes. India declared at 497/9, and South Africa was bowled out for 162 and 133 runs. India won by an innings and 202 runs, with Rohit being named Player of the Match for his monumental double-century.