What is Rohit Sharma's ODI record against New Zealand?
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Rohit Sharma has scored six ODI half-centuries against New Zealand.
Former Indian skipper Rohit Sharma is a key part of the ODI squad. Sharma has won two ICC trophies as captain. After a disappointing end to India’s ICC ODI World Cup 2023 campaign, he later led the team to their second T20 World Cup title in 2024.
The 39-year-old also guided India to their third Champions Trophy title last year, overtaking Kapil Dev, Sourav Ganguly, and Suryakumar Yadav, who each won one ICC accolade as India’s skipper.
Rohit Sharma’s experience and ability to change gear according to the team’s needs have been crucial for India over the years. The 39-year-old can play as an explosive, fearless batter, while also rotating the strike in tough situations.
Sharma has often been criticised for his fitness, and his place in the Men in Blue’s squad for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 has also been debated. However, from time to time, he plays valuable innings that silence his critics.
Meanwhile, Rohit holds the record for the most sixes against New Zealand in ODIs. He overtook former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi in November 2026 to set the new record. Afridi hit 50 sixes against the Kiwis in 35 innings, and Sharma is the only player to surpass that mark.
Rohit Sharma has delivered some significant performances against New Zealand in ODI cricket, both at home and away. Thus, let’s look at Rohit’s ODI record against the Black Caps.
Rohit Sharma’s ODI numbers against New Zealand
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- Matches: 36
- Innings: 34
- NO: 1
- Runs: 1,157
- Batting Average: 35.06
- Highest Score: 147
- Strike Rate: 84.82
- Half-centuries: 6
- Centuries: 2
When did Rohit Sharma play his first ODI match against New Zealand?
Rohit Sharma played his first ODI match against New Zealand on March 11, 2009, in Hamilton.
When did Rohit Sharma score his first ODI century against New Zealand?
Sharma scored his first ODI century against the Black Caps on October 29, 2017, in Kanpur. He played a brilliant knock of 147 runs off 138 balls and helped the Men in Blue post a target of 338 for New Zealand.
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