Rohit Sharma is widely recognized as one of the top openers in limited-overs Cricket today, with nearly 20,000 runs across ODIs and T20Is combined. He will be looking to reach another achievement on Saturday, June 20, as he prepares to bat against Afghanistan in the third ODI of the current series at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
While Rohit has consistently delivered strong performances for the Indian team, this series has been less than stellar for him, as he has struggled to turn good starts into larger scores. With the 2027 World Cup on the horizon, each match and series is critical for him.
However, his performance in Chennai raises concerns. Despite contributing a wealth of runs globally, Rohit’s record at this venue does not reflect his stature as a player. Across seven matches at Chepauk, he has only totaled 140 runs with a disappointing average of 20.00. His strike rate of 76.92 feels contradictory to his overall abilities. Notably, he has yet to score a fifty here since first playing at this venue in 2010, with his highest score being just 36 against the West Indies in 2019.
Rohit Sharma’s ODI Record at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
| Matches | Innings | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Balls Faced | Strike Rate | Centuries | Fifties | Zeroes | Fours | Sixes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 7 | 140 | 36 | 20.0 | 182 | 76.92 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 2 |
Rohit Sharma’s Innings in ODIs at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
| Date | Opposition | Runs Scored |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Dec 2010 | New Zealand | DNB |
| 11 Dec 2011 | West Indies | 21 |
| 30 Dec 2012 | Pakistan | 04 |
| 22 Oct 2015 | South Africa | 21 |
| 17 Sep 2017 | Australia | 28 |
| 15 Dec 2019 | West Indies | 36 |
| 22 Mar 2023 | Australia | 30 |
| 8 Oct 2023 | Australia | 00 |
(Data Source: Cricinfo)