Rohit Sharma Record Against Australia? Here Are The Numbers Before 2023 World Cup Final
Rohit Sharma has been in breathtaking form in the World Cup 2023 (AP Photos)
No one is better than Rohit Sharma right now when it comes to setting an example as a leader of the pack. The veteran opener has been playing at the highest level in the ongoing World Cup.
The Hitman has aggregated 550 runs in 10 games to lead his team to the championship game, where they will take on five-time winners Australia. More importantly, no one in the top ten run scorers in the competition has a higher strike rate (124.15) than him.
Needless to say, his sheer aggressiveness against the new ball bowlers has been setting the tone for the Men in Blue. The likes of Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, and KL Rahul then follow the momentum, making themselves a formidable batting side.
But can Rohit deliver against the mighty Australians in the final showdown? What exactly are his records against them over the years? Let’s take a look at them now.
As one of the best batsmen in the world, especially in ODIs, Rohit averages 49.13 in the fifty-over format, courtesy of tallying a whopping 10,662 runs in 261 matches at a strike rate of 91.81. However, his numbers significantly increase when it comes to playing against the Australians. His average against the Kangaroos read 58.30, with 2,332 runs coming at 95.30 throughout 44 innings.
Although Rohit fell for a ten-ball duck against Australia in Chennai when the two sides met earlier in October in the World Cup 2023, the swashbuckling opener has seven 30+ scores in his previous 10 outings against them.
Even when Rohit returned to play the final ODI of the three-match series at home against the same opposition before the World Cup began, he made his mark immediately, having smashed 81 off 94 balls.
Rohit Sharma vs Australia (In Numbers)
| Rohit Sharma vs Australia (In ODIs) | Matches | Runs | Average | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vs Australia | 44 | 2332 | 58.30 | 95.30 |
| In India (Overall) | 90 | 4698 | 58 | 102.95 |
| In ODI World Cups | 27 | 1528 | 61.12 | 104.51 |
Will Rohit hit the final punch and bring the elusive title after a 12-year hiatus? We will find out very soon.
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