Virat Kohli vs Rohit Sharma: Who has better ODI stats in Australia

Abhinav Tyagi

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma - (Source : AFP)Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma - (Source : AFP)

India's upcoming ODI tour to Australia later this month will mark the return of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma on the international stage. The last time these two veterans donned India's jersey was in the 2025 Champions Trophy final on March 9.

Ahead of the important series, eyes are on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, as they face the pressure to perform. Notably, a bad series can result in the end of their international run as the BCCI is reportedly looking to take a call on veterans' future after their performance against Australia.

The two Indian stars have enjoyed some great series against the Men in Yellow and have also excelled down under. Ahead of the ODI series, this article will look at how both Virat and Rohit have performed for India against Australia in Australia. 

Virat Kohli vs Rohit Sharma: Decoding The Stats

Shedding on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's stats against Australia, then the MI star boasts better records against the Kangaroos. 

Criteria
Virat Kohli
Rohit Sharma
Matches5046
Runs24512407
Average54.557.30
Strike-Rate93.6996.91
50/10015/89/8
Best133209
  • If we compare both players stats than Rohit Sharma boasts better stats than Virat, despite scoring less runs than the RCB star. Notably, Virat has played four more games than Rohit and only lead by 44 runs, whereas Rohit has an edge over Virat in average and strike-rate.
  • If we compare the average of both players, then they both can boast a great record against the mighty Australia, but Rohit has a clear edge over Virat. Further, the hitman also has better acceleration against the Men in Yellow in the fifty-over format.
  • However, the upcoming ODI series is in Australia, thus it is equally important to deep dive into Virat and Rohit's stats against Australia in Australia. 

Virat Kohli vs Rohit Sharma: Performance In Australia

Criteria
Virat Kohli
Rohit Sharma
Matches29
30
Runs1327
1328
Average51.03
53.12
Strike-Rate89.06
90.58
50/1006/5
4/5
Best133171

If decode Virat and Rohit's performance in Australia, then the two players have an identical record going into the upcoming series. Rohit has played a game more than Virat and also scored just a solitary run more than the former RCB skipper.

Rohit averages 53.12, but Virat doesn't lag behind and boasts an average of 51.03.  There is hardly any difference in the strike-rate and the data clearly shows that both players love batting in Australia.

Conclusion

It is hard to differentiate between the two Indian greats and they also have identical stats be it against Australia and in Australia. It also shows that the batters love the pace that Australian pitches offer and are doing their role pretty well. 

The stats should give confidence to both Virat and Rohit Sharma, who returns to international cricket after a long time and help them score big and cement their place for 2027 ODI World Cup.