Veteran Indian opener Rohit Sharma is on the edge of breaking a significant record held by cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar in One Day Internationals (ODIs) in Australia. Following his excellent 73-run knock in the 2nd ODI, Rohit has actually now built up 1,409 runs in ODIs used Australian soil, routing Tendulkar’s record of 1,491 runs by simply 82 runs.
A huge efficiency in the series ending at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) might see Rohit go beyond Tendulkar and end up being the highest-scoring Indian in ODIs in Australia. With the series currently leaning in Australia’s favour, a considerable innings by Rohit might likewise assist India prevent a whitewash.
Rohit’s Form in Australia
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Rohit got in the series with 1,328 runs in Australia, a little ahead of colleague Virat Kohli’s 1,327. The 38-year-old has actually been among India’s many constant entertainers in Australian conditions, boasting 5 centuries and 4 half-centuries on Australian pitches. His capability to adjust to quick and bouncy tracks has actually made him an essential gamer in high-pressure run chases after abroad.
Virat Kohli’s Struggles
In plain contrast, Virat Kohli has actually had a hard time in the series, signing up back-to-back ducks for the very first time in his ODI profession. This leaves him at 1,327 runs in Australia, still behind both Rohit and Tendulkar. Kohli’s downturn highlights the difficulties even top-order stalwarts deal with in foreign conditions and highlights the value of type in protecting a location in India’s playing XI.
INDIA VS AUSTRALIA 3RD ODI PLAYING XI
India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill(c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul(w), Washington Sundar, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
Australia (Playing XI): Mitchell Marsh(c), Travis Head, Matthew Short, Matt Renshaw, Alex Carey(w), Cooper Connolly, Mitchell Owen, Nathan Ellis, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood