Decoding Rohit Sharma's numbers versus Bangladesh in international cricket
As Team India prepares to host a two-match Test series against Bangladesh from September 19, all eyes are on skipper Rohit Sharma. The veteran opener has countered Bangladesh bowlers numerous times in his celebrated international career. While his white-ball numbers against them are impressive, the returns in Tests have been underwhelming. He has managed just 33 runs across three Test matches against them.
Rohit's Test record against Bangladesh
As per ESPNcricinfo, Rohit's highest score in these matches against Bangladesh is a modest 21, with an overall average of just 11.00. This falls significantly short of his career average of 46.46, raising hopes for a substantial improvement in the forthcoming series. He was dismissed for single-digit scores in his other two outings against the Tigers in whites.
Stunning numbers in ODI cricket
On the contrary, Rohit's ODI numbers against the Tigers are stunning. He has accumulated 786 runs across 17 matches against them at 56.14. His strike rate reads 97.27. Two of his three ODI tons against them have come in World Cups. The tally also includes three fifties. Among Indians, only Virat Kohli (910 at 75.83) has more ODI runs against Bangladesh.
Most runs against Bangladesh in T20Is
Rohit is the only batter with over 450 runs against Bangladesh in T20Is. He played 13 games against them in this format, accumulating 477 runs at 36.69. His strike rate in this regard is an impressive 143.67 as the tally includes five fifties. Only Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis has more T20I fifty-plus scores against Bangladesh (6).
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According to ESPNcricinfo, Rohit has scored the most runs against Bangladesh in ICC white-ball competitions (ODI WC, T20 WC, and the Champions Trophy). He has scored 547 runs across nine games in this regard at 68.37. The tally includes three tons and a fifty.
