Cricket World Cup 2027: What is Rohit Sharma’s record in South Africa?
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Rohit Sharma has experienced mixed returns in South African conditions during his ODI career.
The countdown to the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 has begun, with the tournament set to be jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. The ICC has confirmed 12 venues for the competition, which will see the ODI World Cup return to Africa for the first time since 2003.
The 2027 edition will feature 14 teams, with the ICC recently approving a new three-stage competition format. South Africa will stage the majority of the tournament, making experience of the country’s pitches and conditions particularly relevant for players hoping to feature in the competition.
For India, Rohit Sharma remains one of the most experienced ODI batters in the setup. The former India captain has toured South Africa on multiple occasions during his international career and played ODI cricket at several venues in the country.
India‘s preparations for the World Cup 2027 are underway under ODI captain Shubman Gill, with fans eager to see Rohit Sharma at another World Cup. If selected, the tournament could potentially be Rohit’s final ICC event, although he has not confirmed any retirement plans.
Rohit Sharma’s ODI record in South Africa ahead of ODI World Cup 2027
Rohit’s ODI numbers in South Africa are considerably lower than his overall record in the format. He has batted in 13 ODI innings in South Africa, scoring 256 runs at an average of 19.69 and a strike rate of 68.44. He has registered one century and no half-centuries, with a highest score of 115.
Rohit Sharma made his ODI debut in South Africa in 2011, in Durban, where he scored 11 runs. He finished that five-match series with 49 runs at an average of 9.80, with scores of 11, 9, 23, 1, and 5. After that, in 2013, the former India captain appeared in two matches and scored a total of 37 runs when he made 18 and 19 runs in Johannesburg and Durban, respectively.
His best ODI series in South Africa came in 2018, when he scored 170 runs in six innings, including his only century in the country. Rohit struck 115 off 126 balls in the fifth ODI at St George’s Park, helping India win by 73 runs and secure their first bilateral ODI series victory in South Africa.
- Total Innings: 13
- Scores: 256
- Average: 19.69
- Strike Rate: 68.44
- Highest Score: 115
Despite his overall numbers in South Africa, Rohit has the experience of playing ODI cricket in the country and scoring a match-winning century there. If he is part of India’s plans for the 2027 World Cup, his previous experience of South African conditions will provide a useful reference point heading into the tournament.
How many ODI centuries has Rohit Sharma scored in South Africa?
Rohit Sharma has scored one ODI century in South Africa.
Could Rohit Sharma play in the 2027 Cricket World Cup?
His participation will depend on selection and availability. The 2027 World Cup is scheduled to be co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.
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