IND vs SA ODI: After losing the Test series, Team India will face South Africa in a 3-match ODI series. The first match will be played in Ranchi on 30 November. Rohit Sharma will also be seen playing as an opener. He will have a litmus test in front of this team.
India vs South Africa: The 3-match ODI series between India and South Africa is starting from 30th November. Former captain Rohit Sharma once again has a chance to prove that he is capable of playing the World Cup 2027. His bat also roared in the 3-match ODI series on the tour of Australia and he passed a tough test regarding his skill with the bat. But South Africa is posing a big challenge for Hitman. His statistics against this team tell a similar story, how he has had to face the ordeal in front of the bowlers…
First ODI match will be played in Ranchi
Team India will face South Africa in the first ODI on November 30 at the Birsamunda Cricket Stadium in Ranchi. During this series, all eyes will be on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, because there is speculation about the retirement of both the legendary batsmen. Rohit will be in more focus than Kohli, because his chances of playing in the World Cup 2027 are being discussed and the form and age of both are being repeatedly cited.
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Rohit Sharma is going through better form
Right-handed batsman Rohit Sharma is going through excellent form at the moment. Scored a brilliant century in the third ODI against Australia. Before that, he had played a half-century innings in the second ODI. With this, the dashing opener proved his form and that he still has the hunger for runs. Now age is not in their hands. But, Rohit Sharma’s litmus test will be when South African bowlers are in front of him. His record has not been good in any format. Rohit has always been seen struggling in front of this team.
How has been the record of Rohit Sharma?
In total 26 ODI matches against South Africa, Rohit Sharma has scored 806 runs in 25 innings at an average of 33.58. However, in the ICC ODI World Cup 2019, he scored a brilliant century against the same team and helped India win the match. Before this, he has scored centuries in two more matches also. But, Rohit, who has scored 11370 runs at an average of 49 in ODI cricket, struggles in front of this team, which is a cause of trouble. At the same time, their statistics against other teams have been excellent.
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