Rohit Sharma, one of the greatest ODI openers in cricket history, has played just one ODI at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur – but he made it count with a fluent half-century. His calm control, effortless stroke-making, and ability to set the tone at the top were clearly visible in his 51-run knock against New Zealand.
What makes Rohit current overview even more special is his latest match-winning impact in the ODI series opener against South Africa (Nov 30, 2025), where he not only scored a crucial fifty but also achieved a historic world record.
Rohit Sharma scored a vital 57 off 51 balls in the First ODI against South Africa in Ranchi, hitting 5 fours and 3 sixes. His fluent stroke play and a 136-run partnership with Virat Kohli gave India the early momentum needed to build a strong total.
During this innings, Rohit also made history – his third six made him the highest six-hitter in ODI cricket, surpassing Shahid Afridi. With 352 sixes, he now holds the world record and played a key role in India’s 17-run victory.
Rohit Sharma’s ODI Record at Raipur
Rohit has played 1 ODI, scoring a confident 51 off 50 balls, setting up India run chase with a strike rate of 102.00.
| Matches | Innings | Not Outs | Highest Score | Runs | Average | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 51 | 51 | 51.00 | 102.00 |
Match-by-Match ODI Innings Breakdown at Raipur
| Date | Batting Innings | Pos | Opponent | Ground | How Dismissed | Runs | Balls | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jan 2023 | 2nd | 1 | New Zealand | Raipur | lbw Shipley | 51 | 50 | 102.00 |
