Team India captain Rohit Sharma made a stunning comeback to form with a brilliant 119 off 90 balls in the second ODI against England at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on Sunday, February 9. This century came after a challenging Test tour of Australia where he could only manage 31 runs in five innings. Prior to that, he had struggled in the home Tests against Bangladesh and New Zealand. While he was hoping for a turnaround in the ODIs, his performance in the first match in Nagpur left much to be desired as he was dismissed for just two runs off seven balls. However, in the second ODI, Rohit played a scintillating knock, hitting 12 fours and seven sixes, leading India to a thrilling four-wicket victory as they chased down 305 in 44.3 overs.
Given his aggressive style, often compared to Australian legend Adam Gilchrist, Rohit’s ODI career has seen remarkable milestones. In this article, we compare the batting statistics of the two cricketers after 267 one-day internationals.
Rohit Sharma vs Adam Gilchrist: Runs and Average After 267 ODIs
After 267 ODIs, Rohit Sharma has accumulated 10,987 runs at an impressive average of 49.26 and a strike rate of 92.70. Notably, he has been dismissed without scoring on 16 occasions. Of these runs, 2,379 have come in 45 innings against Australia, averaging 58.02 with a strike rate of 96. His performances against other top teams are also notable: 2,021 runs in 53 innings against Sri Lanka at an average of 45.93, and 982 runs in 27 innings against New Zealand at an average of 37.76. Rohit has also scored 873 runs in 19 innings against Pakistan at an average of 51.35.
In contrast, Adam Gilchrist, after 267 ODIs, had scored 8,889 runs at an average of 35.55 and a strike rate of 96.12. Gilchrist was dismissed without scoring 17 times. His standout performances were against India (1,360 runs in 32 innings) and England (1,087 runs in 35 innings), but his average against South Africa (28.17) and New Zealand (31.44) was much lower.
Rohit Sharma vs Adam Gilchrist: Hundreds After 267 ODIs
Rohit Sharma has scored 32 centuries in 267 ODIs, with his most recent one coming against England in Cuttack. He has made a century against several teams, with eight against Australia, six against Sri Lanka, and three each against South Africa, England, West Indies, and Bangladesh.
Adam Gilchrist, on the other hand, had scored only 14 centuries after 267 ODIs. His hundreds came against teams like Sri Lanka, New Zealand, South Africa, and India. The difference in the number of centuries reflects Gilchrist’s high-risk playing style, while Rohit has evolved into a more calculated, aggressive player in recent years.
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Rohit Sharma vs Adam Gilchrist: Record in Matches Won After 267 ODIs
The impact of a player is often measured by his performances in winning causes. Rohit Sharma has been part of 166 ODIs that India won, scoring 7,789 runs at an average of 59.45 and a strike rate of 95.24, with 25 hundreds and 38 half-centuries.
Gilchrist, after 267 ODIs, was part of 191 matches that Australia won. He accumulated 7,082 runs at an average of 40.23 and a strike rate of 98.81, with 14 hundreds and 39 fifties. While Gilchrist has a slightly better strike rate, Rohit holds a clear edge in terms of his higher average in winning causes.
In conclusion, while both players are icons of modern-day cricket, Rohit Sharma’s consistency, especially in high-pressure situations, and his growing list of centuries place him ahead of Adam Gilchrist in several aspects after 267 ODIs.
