Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli played important roles in India’s recent ODI series win over West Indies. Both former India captains finished among the top run-scorers in the three-match series.
Rohit scored 225 runs, while Kohli ended with 168 runs. Rohit scored a century in the second ODI and came close to another hundred in the third match. Kohli also started the series in style with an unbeaten 139 in the opening game. With the West Indies series now over, both stars will have a break before returning to action in India’s next ODI series.
How Did Rohit Sharma Perform Against West Indies?
Rohit Sharma had a strong ODI series against West Indies. The former India captain opened the innings in all three matches and finished with 225 runs.
He scored 32 runs in the first ODI in Kerala before making a century in Guwahati. Rohit then came close to another hundred in the third match but was dismissed for 92.
His performances were one of the biggest positives for India during the series. Rohit has now continued to remain an important part of India’s ODI plans despite retiring from T20I and Test cricket.
How Did Virat Kohli Perform Against West Indies?
Virat Kohli also had a good series with the bat. He finished with 168 runs from the three matches.
Kohli made a brilliant start to the series by scoring an unbeaten 139 in the opening ODI as India successfully chased a target of 296.
He scored 29 runs in the second match before being dismissed for a duck in the third ODI. Despite the final game’s disappointment, Kohli ended the series as one of India’s leading run-scorers.
When Will Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli Play Their Next ODI?
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are expected to return for India’s upcoming ODI series against New Zealand.
India will tour New Zealand for five T20Is, five ODIs and two Test matches after the T20I series against West Indies. The five T20Is are scheduled for October 22, 24, 27, 30 and November 1.
The first ODI between India and New Zealand will be played on November 4 at Eden Park.
The second ODI will take place on November 7 at Sky Stadium in Wellington. The third match is scheduled for November 10 at Seddon Park in Hamilton.
The final two ODIs will be played at Bay Oval on November 13 and 15.
This means Rohit and Kohli’s next India appearance is likely to come in the first ODI against New Zealand on November 4.
What Is India’s ODI Schedule Against New Zealand?
India will play five ODIs during the New Zealand tour.
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| November 4 | 1st ODI | Eden Park |
| November 7 | 2nd ODI | Sky Stadium, Wellington |
| November 10 | 3rd ODI | Seddon Park, Hamilton |
| November 13 | 4th ODI | Bay Oval |
| November 15 | 5th ODI | Bay Oval |
After the five-match ODI series, India and New Zealand will also play two Tests starting November 19 and November 27.
Are Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli Only Playing ODIs Now?
Yes, both Rohit and Kohli are now active only in ODI cricket for India.
The two stars retired from T20I cricket after helping India win the 2024 T20 World Cup in Barbados. They later announced their retirement from Test cricket in May 2025.
Rohit and Kohli had played their final Tests during India’s 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy campaign against Australia.
Both players later returned to domestic cricket and featured in the Ranji Trophy after the Australia tour. Their return had led to hopes that they could continue playing Test cricket, but both eventually decided to retire from the format.
Will Rohit and Kohli Continue Playing ODI Cricket?
For now, both players remain available for India’s ODI team. Their performances against West Indies showed that they can still make a big impact in the format.
The upcoming New Zealand series will therefore be another important chance for fans to see Rohit and Kohli in India colours.
If selected, the two veterans are set to return to ODI action on November 4 at Eden Park as India begin their five-match series against New Zealand.