Rohit Sharma has batted at all the positions from 1 to 6. But the opening spot has been the most successful for the Indian opener. In this article, let’s take a look at all the runs scored by Rohit Sharma at various positions in the batting order.
Rohit Sharma, the Indian captain, is undoubtedly one of the most prolific and dynamic ODI batsmen in cricket history. With an impressive career spanning several years, Rohit has consistently displayed his batting prowess and has achieved numerous milestones in the One Day International format.
His remarkable consistency is reflected in his performance across different oppositions, with Australia being the team against which he has scored the most runs, accumulating 2,251 runs against them. However, it’s important to note that his lower run tally against England is due to the limited number of matches he has played against them.
Rohit Sharma ODI Batting Stats by Positions
| BATTING POSITION | INNINGS | RUNS | AVERAGE | STRIKE RATE | HIGH SCORE | 100s/50s | NOT OUTS | DUCKS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opener | 184 | 9138 | 54.71 | 96.35 | 264 | 30/45 | 17 | 8 |
| No. 3 | 9 | 120 | 15.00 | 62.50 | 26 | 0/0 | 1 | 1 |
| No. 4 | 26 | 715 | 31.09 | 78.14 | 114 | 2/3 | 3 | 4 |
| No. 5 | 25 | 862 | 45.37 | 82.65 | 95 | 0/8 | 6 | 2 |
| No. 6 | 12 | 200 | 28.57 | 73.80 | 58 | 0/1 | 5 | 1 |
| No. 7 | 8 | 82 | 16.40 | 81.19 | 32 | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |
| No. 9 | 1 | 51 | – | 182.14 | 51* | 0/1 | 1 | 0 |
| OVERALL | 265 | 11168 | 48.76 | 92.80 | 264 | 32/58 | 36 | 16 |
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Key Stats
Rohit’s ODI career is characterised by his ability to score centuries at an unprecedented rate, especially when opening the batting for India. He holds the unique distinction of being the only player in the world to have scored three double-centuries in ODI cricket.
His highest individual score of 264 runs, which is also the highest in ODI history, was achieved against Sri Lanka. All his double centuries came when he was batting as an opener.
At the top of the order, Rohit Sharma has been a revelation. His remarkable ability to anchor innings and build partnerships is evident in his stunning record.
Furthermore, the Indian captain’s batting performances have been consistent across different years, with 2019 being particularly remarkable when he scored more than 1,000 runs. He has significantly improved his batting average since 2013, when he started opening for India regularly.
