Rohit Sharma, the prolific Indian cricketer, has established himself as a run-scoring machine across all three formats of the game. Known for his ability to play long innings and amass big daddy hundreds, Rohit Sharma has left an indelible mark in the cricketing world. In this blog, we will delve into his impressive century records, examining his Test, ODI, and T20I centuries. Let’s take a closer look at the table below, highlighting his century milestones in each format.
Rohit Sharma’s Test Centuries:
| Century No. | Final Score | Balls Faced | 4s/6s | Innings | Against | Year | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 177 | 301 | 23/1 | 2 | West Indies | 2013 | Kolkata | WON |
| 2 | 111* | 127 | 11/3 | 2 | West Indies | 2013 | Wankhede | WON |
| 3 | 102* | 160 | 8/1 | 2 | Sri Lanka | 2017 | Nagpur | WON |
| 4 | 176 | 244 | 23/6 | 1 | South Africa | 2019 | Visakhapatnam | WON |
| 5 | 127 | 149 | 10/7 | 3 | South Africa | 2019 | Visakhapatnam | WON |
| 6 | 212 | 255 | 28/6 | 1 | South Africa | 2019 | Ranchi | WON |
| 7 | 161 | 231 | 18/2 | 1 | England | 2021 | Chennai | WON |
| 8 | 127 | 256 | 14/1 | 3 | England | 2021 | The Oval | WON |
| 9 | 120 | 212 | 15/2 | 2 | Australia | 2023 | Nagpur | LOST |
Key Stats:
- Rohit Sharma has scored 9 centuries in Test cricket.
- He has scored the most centuries against South Africa (3), followed by West Indies (2), England (2), Australia (1), and Sri Lanka (1).
- Rohit’s first seven Test centuries came while playing in Indian venues, and his first away century came against England at The Oval.
- His highest Test score is 212, achieved against South Africa in Ranchi in 2019.
- India has won all seven matches in which Rohit Sharma has scored a century in Test cricket.
Rohit Sharma’s ODI Centuries:
| Century No. | Final Score | Balls Faced | 4s/6s | Innings | Against | Year | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 114 | 119 | 6/4 | 1 | Zimbabwe | 2010 | Bulawayo |
| 2 | 101* | 100 | 6/2 | 2 | Sri Lanka | 2010 | Bulawayo |
| 3 | 141* | 123 | 17/4 | 2 | Australia | 2013 | Jaipur |
| 4 | 209 | 158 | 12/16 | 1 | Australia | 2013 | Bengaluru |
| 5 | 264 | 173 | 33/9 | 1 | Sri Lanka | 2014 | Kolkata |
| 6 | 138 | 139 | 9/4 | 1 | Australia | 2015 | Melbourne |
| 7 | 137 | 126 | 14/3 | 1 | Bangladesh | 2015 | Melbourne |
| 8 | 150 | 133 | 13/6 | 2 | South Africa | 2015 | Kanpur |
| 9 | 171* | 163 | 13/7 | 1 | Australia | 2016 | Perth |
| 10 | 124 | 127 | 11/3 | 1 | Australia | 2017 | Brisbane |
| 11 | 123* | 129 | 15/1 | 2 | Bangladesh | 2017 | Birmingham |
| 12 | 124* | 145 | 16/2 | 2 | Sri Lanka | 2017 | Pallekele |
| 13 | 104 | 88 | 11/3 | 1 | Sri Lanka | 2017 | Colombo |
| 14 | 125 | 109 | 11/5 | 2 | Australia | 2017 | Nagpur |
| 15 | 147 | 138 | 18/2 | 1 | New Zealand | 2017 | Kanpur |
| 16 | 208* | 153 | 13/12 | 1 | Sri Lanka | 2017 | Mohali |
| 17 | 115 | 126 | 11/4 | 1 | South Africa | 2018 | Gqeberha |
| 18 | 137* | 114 | 15/4 | 2 | England | 2018 | Nottingham |
| 19 | 111* | 119 | 7/4 | 2 | Pakistan | 2018 | Dubai |
| 20 | 152* | 117 | 15/8 | 2 | West Indies | 2018 | Guwahati |
| 21 | 162 | 137 | 20/4 | 1 | West Indies | 2018 | Brabourne |
| 22 | 133 | 129 | 10/6 | 2 | Australia | 2019 | Sydney |
| 23 | 122* | 144 | 13/2 | 2 | South Africa | 2019 | Southampton |
| 24 | 140 | 113 | 14/3 | 1 | Pakistan | 2019 | Manchester |
| 25 | 102 | 109 | 15/0 | 2 | England | 2019 | Birmingham |
| 26 | 104 | 92 | 7/5 | 1 | Bangladesh | 2019 | Birmingham |
| 27 | 103 | 94 | 14/2 | 2 | Sri Lanka | 2019 | Leeds |
| 28 | 159 | 138 | 17/5 | 1 | West Indies | 2019 | Visakhapatnam |
| 29 | 119 | 128 | 8/6 | 2 | Australia | 2020 | Bengaluru |
| 30 | 101 | 85 | 9/6 | 1 | New Zealand | 2023 | Indore |
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Key Stats:
- Rohit Sharma has scored an impressive 30 centuries in One-Day Internationals.
- Eight of his centuries were scored against Australia, making them his top opponent, followed by six against Sri Lanka.
- Rohit’s highest ODI score is 264, achieved against Sri Lanka in Kolkata in 2014, which is also the highest individual score in ODI history.
- He has scored 28 centuries while batting as an opener in ODIs.
- Rohit has hit 12 centuries on Indian soil, with the remaining 18 centuries coming in away matches.
- The Mumbai batsman has registered 16 centuries while batting first and 14 during successful run chases.
Rohit Sharma’s T20I Centuries:
| Century No. | Final Score | Balls Faced | 4s/6s | Innings | Against | Year | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 106 | 66 | 12/5 | 1 | South Africa | 2015 | Dharamsala | LOST |
| 2 | 118 | 43 | 12/10 | 1 | Sri Lanka | 2017 | Indore | WON |
| 3 | 100* | 56 | 11/5 | 2 | England | 2018 | Bristol | WON |
| 4 | 111* | 61 | 8/7 | 1 | West Indies | 2018 | Lucknow | WON |
Key Stats:
- Rohit Sharma holds the record for the most centuries in T20I cricket, with four centuries to his name.
- All four of his centuries have come while batting as an opener.
- His first T20I century against South Africa in Dharamsala made him the ninth player to score a century in all three international formats.
- Three of his T20I centuries have resulted in victories for India.
- Rohit has scored centuries against South Africa, England, Sri Lanka, and West Indies in T20Is.
- His fastest century in T20Is came off just 35 balls against Sri Lanka in Indore, which is the joint-fastest century in T20Is.
Conclusion:
Rohit Sharma’s century records across all three formats of the game are truly remarkable. With his ability to score big runs and play long innings, Rohit has solidified his position as one of the greatest batsmen in modern cricket. Whether it’s Test matches, ODIs, or T20Is, Rohit consistently showcases his class and skill, leaving a lasting impact on the game. As he continues to add to his century tally, fans can expect many more memorable innings from the Hitman in the future.
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