IND vs SA: Rohit Sharma's biggest test now, his record in 26 matches is so poor

IND vs SA: Former Indian captain Rohit Sharma proved that he still has cricket left in him with his powerful batting in the ODI series on the Australia tour. Before that series, questions were raised about his career, but the 'Hitman' responded effectively by scoring the most runs in the series. But Rohit now faces a major challenge, as the ODI series against South Africa will prove to be a tough test for him, and statistics also testify that he has struggled the most against this team.

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Rohit Sharma's biggest test now

The ODI series between India and South Africa begins in Ranchi on November 30. This series will be a major focus on Rohit and Virat Kohli, as both legends are currently under scrutiny due to retirement speculation. However, Rohit will be in more focus than Kohli, as age and form are repeatedly cited as factors hindering his chances of playing in the 2027 World Cup.

His record in 26 matches is so poor

Rohit scored a brilliant match-winning century against South Africa in the 2019 World Cup. He has previously scored centuries on two separate occasions, but this is the story of his performance against this team. Rohit, who has scored 11,370 runs at an average of 49 in ODI cricket, has scored only 806 runs in 25 innings across 26 matches against South Africa. His average is a mere 33.58, the worst compared to all other major teams.

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Summary

Overall, he has crossed the fifty mark in only five of these 25 innings. This means he has failed to score big in 20 innings. These stats are unbecoming of a batsman of Rohit's class and stature. The Hitman has a great opportunity to deliver a strong performance against his toughest opponent and show the team management that he can play until the 2027 World Cup.