How Many Double Centuries of Rohit Sharma?

Rohit Sharma, the current captain of the Indian Cricket Team in Tests and ODIs, is one of the most prolific opening batsmen in cricket history. He recently announced his retirement from T20I cricket after leading India to victory in the 2024 T20 World Cup, India’s first ICC trophy in 11 years. Sharma holds numerous batting records, particularly in the shorter formats of the game.

He is the highest run-scorer in men’s T20 internationals and ranks as the fifth-highest run-scorer for India in ODIs. Rohit Sharma is the only player in history to have scored three double centuries in ODIs. In Test cricket, he boasts an impressive average of over 45, with 12 centuries, including a double century.

Rohit Sharma Double Centuries in ODIs

Rohit Sharma made his ODI debut for India on June 23, 2007, against Ireland. Initially playing in the middle order, his career transformed after being promoted to open the batting. Known for his elegant stroke play, he has become one of the most successful ODI batsmen, holding the record for the highest individual score in ODIs (264 runs against Sri Lanka in 2014). Over the years, Sharma has amassed over 10,000 ODI runs, establishing himself as a cornerstone of India’s batting lineup.

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Rohit Sharma’s Notable Double Centuries in ODI

209 vs Australia in 2013

Rohit Sharma’s 209 against Australia on November 2, 2013, in Bangalore was one of his most iconic knocks. This innings was Sharma’s first double century in ODIs, making him the third player to achieve this feat, following in the footsteps of Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag.

Opening the innings, Sharma started steadily, reaching his century in 114 balls. He then shifted gears dramatically, with his next 109 runs coming off just 42 deliveries. His knock featured 12 fours and a record-breaking 16 sixes. This innings helped India post a formidable total of 383/6, and Australia fell short in their chase, managing only 326 all out.

264 vs Sri Lanka in 2014

Sharma’s 264 off 173 balls against Sri Lanka on November 13, 2014, at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, remains the highest individual score in ODI history. After starting cautiously, Sharma exploded into action, reaching his century in 100 balls and then going on to add another 164 runs in just 73 balls. His innings featured 33 fours and 9 sixes.

India posted a huge total of 404/5, and Sri Lanka could only manage 251 in response, giving India a 153-run victory.

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208* vs Sri Lanka in 2017

Rohit Sharma’s unbeaten 208 against Sri Lanka on December 13, 2017, in Mohali was his third double century in ODIs, cementing his status as one of the greatest ODI batsmen. Sharma, captaining the Indian team, led from the front, scoring his first 100 runs off 115 balls and his next 108 off just 36 balls.

India posted a total of 392/4, and Sri Lanka, overwhelmed by the target, could only manage 251/8.

Rohit Sharma’s Double Century in Tests

Rohit Sharma made his Test debut for India on November 6, 2013, against the West Indies. Although his Test career began with promise, consistency eluded him until 2019, when he was promoted to open the innings. Since then, Sharma has become a regular at the top of the order in Tests, boasting an average of over 45 with 12 centuries, including a double century.

212 vs South Africa in 2019

In the third Test of the 2019 series against South Africa in Ranchi, Sharma scored his maiden double century in Test cricket. India had been in trouble, losing three wickets for just 39 runs, but Sharma’s partnership of 267 runs with Ajinkya Rahane turned the tide. Sharma reached his double century off 249 balls, with 28 fours and 6 sixes, helping India post a commanding total of 497/9 declared. India won the match by an innings and 202 runs, clinching the series 3-0.

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