Indian captain and modern-day ODI great Rohit Sharma has played only three ODIs at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium (Niranjan Shah Stadium), Rajkot — but each innings has been impactful. With 188 runs, a superb average of 62.67, and an excellent strike rate of 107.43, Rohit has turned Rajkot into one of his quietly dominant venues.
Across these innings, Rohit has never scored below 40, showing how consistently he provides starts at this ground. His fearless approach, clean hitting, and command over bowlers make him a natural fit for Rajkot’s batting-friendly conditions.
Rohit Sharma at Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot – ODI Stats
| Matches | Innings | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate | 50s | 100s | Not Outs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 188 | 81 | 62.67 | 107.43 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Also see: Virat Kohli at Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium
Rohit Sharma – Match-by-Match ODI Performance in Rajkot
| Date | Opponent | Inns | Position | Runs | Balls | Strike Rate | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct 2015 | South Africa | 2nd | 1 | 65 | 74 | 87.84 | c & b Duminy |
| 17 Jan 2020 | Australia | 1st | 1 | 42 | 44 | 95.45 | lbw b Zampa |
| 27 Sep 2023 | Australia | 2nd | 1 | 81 | 57 | 142.11 | c & b Maxwell |
- Three innings, all above 40 — rare consistency for an opener in modern ODIs.
- Strike rate of 107.43 highlights Rohit’s attacking mindset at Rajkot.
- His best innings: 81 off 57 balls (SR 142.11) vs Australia in 2023 — explosive powerplay hitting.
- Shows adaptability: patient 65(74) in 2015 vs South Africa, aggressive 81(57) in 2023.
- In all three matches, Rohit gave India a solid platform at the top.
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With an ODI average of 62.67 and a striking 107+ SR, Rohit Sharma record at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium is exceptional. Every time he has played at Rajkot, he has produced an innings of value whether steady, match-setting, or explosive. For India, Rohit’s presence at this venue has always meant momentum at the top. And if he returns here in future ODIs, the Hitman’s track record suggests fireworks are never far away.
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