Rohit Sharma was born in Nagpur on April 30, 1987, and today is one of the most celebrated and elegant batters in contemporary cricket. Now 37, his international journey has been a splendid metamorphosis from being a middling middle-order batsman to arguably the best opener in white-ball cricket history. Known for his impeccable timing and unprecedented capability, he was the only Indian cricketer ever to hit three double-centuries in One Day International (ODI) cricket, captained India to the finals of both the 2023 World Test Championship and 2023 ODI World Cup as well as led Mumbai Indians to five titles in the Indian Premier League. His stunning numbers – 18,000-plus international runs, 47 centuries and an ODI world record of 264 for an individual score – highlight his stature as a cricketing superman and central figure in Indian cricket.
Personal Information
Details
Name
Rohit Sharma
Age
April 30, 1987 (38 years)
Birth Place
Nagpur, Maharashtra
Height
–
Role
Batsman
Batting Style
Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style
Right-arm offbreak
Country
India
ICC Batting Rankings
Test
–
ODI
3
T20
—
ICC Bowling Rankings
Test
–
ODI
–
T20
—
Rohit Sharma’s Batting Career Stats
One of the most stylish and destructive batters of the modern era is India’s Rohit Sharma, who has an impressive record across all formats. He has also compiled over 4,000 runs in Test cricket with 10 hundreds demonstrating his versatility to once successful opening. But it is the white-ball game where his legacy is indelibly inscribed. He is the only man to have scored (3) three double-centuries in ODIs, with his colossal 264 against Sri Lanka being the highest individual score in this format. He is an all-time great with more than 10,000 ODI runs and 31 centuries to his name and in excess of 4,000 T20I runs. His captaincy achievements are accentuated by the fact that he led India to victory in ICC Cricket World Cup.
Test Format Stats
Test
Match
67
Innings
116
Runs
4301
Ball Faced
7538
Highest Score
212
Average
40.58
Strike Rate
57.06
NO
10
Fours
473
Sixes
88
50s
18
100s
12
200s
1
ODI Format Stats
In ODIs, Rohit Sharma is a contemporary colossus. His 10,000-plus runs put him among the format’s greats. With as many as 31 centuries and three double centuries on his CV, along with the best-ever of 264, he has made an impression second to none. He is known for his elegant yet aggressive batting and is also an Indian record holder in One Day Internationals (ODI) as well.
ODI
Match
273
Innings
265
Runs
11168
Ball Faced
12034
Highest Score
264
Average
48.77
Strike Rate
92.81
NO
36
Fours
1044
Sixes
344
50s
58
100s
32
200s
3
T20I Format Stats
In T20 Internationals, Rohit Sharma is a master of the modern era. He is the leading runscorer of the format – with over 4000 runs. His 5 centuries, the most by any batter, and 29 fifties—all posted at a fearsome strike rate—attest to his record. Fearless as an opener, he is also the highest six-hitter in T20I history and has influenced more T20 victories than anyone else.
T20
Match
159
Innings
151
Runs
4231
Ball Faced
3003
Highest Score
121
Average
31.34
Strike Rate
140.9
NO
16
Fours
383
Sixes
205
50s
32
100s
5
200s
0
IPL Format Stats
The IPL is based on a double round-robin group stage, with the event presenting 10 out of the existing 11 teams competing each other twice in home and away matches. This provides 70 league fixyures. The top four teams then make it to the playoffs which are made up of two Qualifiers, an Eliminator and a Final. It’s a knockout format with the ever so dramatic do-or-die stakes in the end, leading up to the final climax that is the crowning of a champion.
IPL
Match
272
Innings
267
Runs
7046
Ball Faced
5334
Highest Score
109
Average
29.73
Strike Rate
132.1
NO
30
Fours
640
Sixes
302
50s
47
100s
2
200s
0
Rohit Sharma’s Bowling Career Stats
Famed most as a world-class batsman, Rohit Sharma has even chipped in with some memorable performances with his part-time off-spin. Throughout his international career he has claimed 72 wickets, largely in the limited-overs game where an impressive return of five for 26 in a one-day clash with South Africa and the best figures of two for 34 claimed versus India reside. There have been times when Shimron Hetmyer’s undercover disguises have led to breakthroughs, such as in the third ODI where his clever changes of pace opened up a middle-order collapse, turning him into a useful utility bowler in white-ball cricket. He has scored 15 wickets in the IPL, highlighting himself a utility all-rounder across formats.
Test Format Stats
test
Match
67
Innings
16
Balls
383
Runs
224
Wickets
2
Average
112
Economy
3.51
Strike Rate
191.5
Best Bowling Inning
1/26
Best Bowling Match
1/35
5w
0
10w
0
ODI Format Stats
ODIs are 50-overs-a-side matches, played between international sides. Both the sides play for 50 overs and powerplay, field restrictions are also traditional here. It’s a format that combines the endurance of Tests with the vivacity of T20s. It is administered by the ICC and has events such as Cricket World Cup, making it an essential function in the international cricket calendar.
ODI
Match
273
Innings
40
Balls
610
Runs
533
Wickets
9
Average
59.22
Economy
5.24
Strike Rate
67.78
Best Bowling Inning
2/27
Best Bowling Match
2/27
5w
0
10w
0
T20I Format Stats
Twenty20 International (T20I) is the shortest professional format and each team bats for a maximum of 20 overs. It was played to an exciting pace, encouraging hitting and rapid scoring as well as tight bowling. Administered by ICC, its most prestigious tournament is T20 World Cup (which it shares with the women’s version). This explosive style of play has brought the game to a new level of popularity in world cricket, but is also known for being unpredictable and high scoring.
T20
Match
159
Innings
9
Balls
68
Runs
113
Wickets
1
Average
113
Economy
9.97
Strike Rate
68
Best Bowling Inning
1/22
Best Bowling Match
1/22
5w
0
10w
0
IPL Format Stats
Rohit Sharma He is an IPL institution in himself as the most successful captain of all time, with five titles to his credit (for Mumbai Indians). He also has more than 6,000 runs as a batsman in the tournament and is its fourth all-time run scorer. He has scored a century and 42 fifties best of 109*. Not a consistent bowler, he has claimed 15 wickets with his off-spin in an illustrious career.
