Rohit Sharma and Virender Sehwag are renowned for their exceptional opening batting skills in world cricket. Both players have impressive records in ODI cricket, with numerous achievements to their names. Rohit Sharma, the current captain of Team India, has multiple records in ODI cricket, including the most double centuries. Virender Sehwag, on the other hand, has also made significant contributions to ODI cricket with his bat. Both players are known for their ability to lead their team to victory single-handedly on their day.
Comparing Rohit Sharma and Virender Sehwag’s Records
Rohit Sharma has played 265 ODI matches, while Virender Sehwag retired after 251 matches. Let’s compare their records after 251 ODI matches.
Rohit Leads in Run Scoring and Centuries
After 251 ODI matches, Rohit Sharma had scored 10112 runs at an average of 48.85 in 243 innings. In contrast, Virender Sehwag had scored 8273 runs at an average of 35.06 in 245 innings. Rohit also outperforms Sehwag in terms of centuries, with 30 century innings compared to Sehwag’s 15. Rohit has 52 half-centuries to his name, while Sehwag has 38. Additionally, Rohit has three double centuries, while Sehwag has only one.
Rohit Dominates in Six-Hitting
Both Rohit Sharma and Virender Sehwag are known for their aggressive batting style in all formats of cricket. When comparing their six-hitting records after 251 ODI matches, Rohit is significantly ahead, with 292 sixes to Sehwag’s 136. However, Sehwag has hit more fours, with 1132 to Rohit’s 928. Sehwag’s strike rate is 104.34, while Rohit’s strike rate is 90.52.