Rohit Sharma is the only player in ODI cricket history to have scored three double centuries, and he has also made his mark in Centuries in Test cricket.
Rohit Sharma, the current captain of the Indian Cricket Team in both Test and ODI formats, is considered one of the best opening batsmen ever. Recently, he retired from T20I cricket after leading India to victory in the 2024 T20 World Cup, their first ICC trophy in 11 years. He holds numerous records, especially in limited-overs cricket and many centuries in test Cricket
Sharma is the highest run-scorer in men’s T20 internationals and ranks fifth among India’s top ODI run-scorers. He is also the only player to have scored three double centuries in ODIs. Sharma has an average of over 45, with 12 centuries in test cricket, including one double century.
Rohit Sharma’s Double Centuries in Test Cricket
| Score | Opponent | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 212 | South Africa | Ranchi | 2019 |
Rohit Sharma made his Test debut for India on November 6, 2013, against the West Indies. Although he started well, his Test career lacked consistency until 2019, when he was promoted to opener. Since then, Sharma has been a regular in the Test side, averaging over 45 with 12 centuries, including a double century.
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212 vs South Africa (2019)
In the third Test of the 2019 series against South Africa, Sharma scored his first double century in Ranchi. After India lost three wickets for just 39 runs, Sharma and Ajinkya Rahane built a crucial 267-run partnership. Sharma’s 212 came off 249 balls, including 28 fours and 6 sixes.
India declared at 497/9, and South Africa crumbled under pressure, leading to an innings and 202-run defeat. India won the series 3-0, with Sharma amassing 529 runs across the three matches.
Rohit Sharma’s Double Centuries in ODIs
| Score | Opponent | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 209 | Australia | Bangalore | 2013 |
| 264 | Sri Lanka | Kolkata | 2014 |
| 208* | Sri Lanka | Mohali | 2017 |
Rohit Sharma made his ODI debut on June 23, 2007, against Ireland. Initially playing in the middle order, his career took off when he was promoted to opener. Known for his elegant batting style, Sharma has become one of the world’s best ODI players. His 264 against Sri Lanka in 2014 remains the highest individual score in ODIs, and he is the only player with three double centuries in the format. Over his career, Sharma has scored over 10,000 ODI runs, making him a key player in India’s lineup.
209 vs Australia (2013)
Rohit Sharma’s first double century came on November 2, 2013, when he scored 209 against Australia in Bangalore. At the time, he was only the third player to achieve this milestone, following in the footsteps of Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag.
As an opener, Sharma played cautiously at the start, reaching his century off 114 balls. But his next 109 runs came at an astonishing pace, from just 42 balls, with 12 fours and a record 16 sixes. Sharma’s partnership with Shikhar Dhawan added 112 runs for the first wicket, and his knock helped India post 383/6. Australia put up a fight but were bowled out for 326. Sharma finished the series with 491 runs, averaging an impressive 122.
264 vs Sri Lanka (2014)
On November 13, 2014, at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, Rohit Sharma scored 264 off 173 balls against Sri Lanka – the highest individual score in ODI history, a record that still stands.
After a cautious start, reaching 50 off 72 balls, Sharma shifted gears. His century came from 100 balls, but the following 164 runs were scored off just 73 balls, hitting 33 fours and 9 sixes. India ended their innings at 404/5, and Sri Lanka could only muster 251, giving India a dominant 153-run victory.
208* vs Sri Lanka (2017)
Rohit Sharma scored his third double century on December 13, 2017, when he made an unbeaten 208 against Sri Lanka in Mohali. This achievement made him the only player in history with three ODI double centuries.
Captaining the Indian team, Sharma built his innings slowly, reaching his century off 115 balls. He then launched an attack, scoring 108 runs in the last 36 balls, hitting 13 fours and 12 sixes. India posted 392/4, and Sri Lanka managed only 251/8 in their 50 overs.
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