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Rohit Sharma, India’s star opener, is set to face South Africa in the upcoming ODI series starting November 30 in Ranchi. Despite a stellar comeback against Australia, Rohit has historically struggled against South Africa in ODIs, averaging only 33.58 in 26 matches.
Rohit Sharma’s ODI Record Against South Africa Under Spotlight
New Delhi: Former Indian captain and star opener Rohit Sharma proved with his bat in the ODI series on the Australia tour that his cricketing prowess is far from over. With centuries and half-centuries, he answered his critics and reassured them about his form. But now his true test lies ahead against South Africa.
The ODI series between India and South Africa begins in Ranchi on November 30th. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will be the main focus of this series. However, Rohit is garnering more attention as questions have been raised about his age and form. There are also discussions about his chances of playing in the 2027 World Cup.
At this stage of Rohit's career, age cannot be stopped, but form must be his control. His brilliant innings on the Australia tour indicated that he is still effective in the ODI format. However, his biggest test has been against South Africa. His ODI statistics against this team have been worrying.
Rohit Sharma, who has 11,370 ODI runs and an average of 49, has scored only 806 runs in 26 matches against South Africa. His average is just 33.58, significantly lower than his career average. In these 25 innings, he crossed the 50-run mark only five times. In the remaining 20 innings, Rohit failed to score big.
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This series presents a significant opportunity for Rohit Sharma to prove himself. His performance against South Africa will not only be crucial for the team management but will also indicate that he can remain a reliable opener for India until the 2027 World Cup.
For Rohit Sharma, this series against South Africa is not just a normal series, but the biggest test of his career at this stage. Despite his excellent experience and technical ability, the statistics against him indicate that he will need extra effort and preparation against this opponent. His performance in the upcoming ODI series will not only prove his form but will also be strategically important for India.
