Rohit Sharma made his ODI debut against Ireland in 2007 in Belfast, but it took nearly six years for him to secure a permanent spot in the team. His breakthrough came in the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy, where he excelled in the opening position and quickly became a key player.
Over the years, Rohit has adapted his game at different stages of his career. Until 2021, he preferred a slow start, gradually accelerating to build big scores. However, now he focuses on being more aggressive from the outset, aiming to provide his team with a solid start.
5. 162 vs West Indies, Mumbai, 2018*
Opening the innings, Rohit Sharma played a magnificent knock of 162* runs against West Indies at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai in 2018. Batting first, India posted an imposing total of 377/5, thanks to Rohit’s 162 runs off 137 balls, which included 20 fours and 4 sixes. India won the one-sided match by 224 runs.
4. 171 vs Australia, Perth, 2016*
Rohit Sharma played an outstanding innings of 171* against Australia in Perth in 2016. Batting first, India made 309/3, with Rohit’s 171 off 163 balls, which featured 13 fours and 7 sixes. Rohit shared a 207-run partnership with Virat Kohli for the second wicket. Despite his efforts, India lost the match by five wickets, with Steve Smith being named Player of the Match for his 149 off 135 balls.
3. 208 vs Sri Lanka, Mohali, 2017*
One of Rohit Sharma’s most memorable ODI innings came in Mohali against Sri Lanka in 2017. Rohit’s unbeaten 208 runs, which included 13 fours and 12 sixes, helped India set a massive first-innings total of 392. Shikhar Dhawan and Shreyas Iyer also contributed valuable half-centuries. India won the match by 135 runs.
2. 209 vs Australia, Bengaluru, 2013*
Rohit Sharma’s first double century in ODIs came against Australia in Bengaluru during the 2013 series. Batting first, Rohit scored 209 runs off 158 balls. His innings included 12 fours and 16 sixes, and he shared a 167-run partnership with MS Dhoni for the fifth wicket. India won the match by 57 runs, despite James Faulkner’s late heroics.
1. 264 vs Sri Lanka, Kolkata, 2014
Rohit Sharma holds the record for the highest individual score in ODI history with his unbeaten 264 runs against Sri Lanka in Kolkata in 2014. Batting first, India posted a colossal total of 404/5, with Rohit’s double-century, which included 33 fours and 9 sixes. He shared a 202-run partnership with Virat Kohli for the third wicket. India won the match by 153 runs, and Rohit was named Player of the Match.