IND vs AUS: Rohit vs Virat: Intense Battle to Surpass Sachin's ODI Century Record Against Australia

The first ODI of the three-match series between India and Australia is scheduled for October 19 in Perth. This series will see Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli playing together after a significant period. Notably, the Indian selectors have entrusted the ODI team's captaincy to young Shubman Gill, with seasoned players like Rohit and Virat playing under his leadership.

Sachin's Record Under Threat

The record for the most ODI centuries by an Indian. Against Australia currently belongs to the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, who scored 9 centuries. Jointly in second place are Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, both with 8 centuries each. In the upcoming ODI series, whichever of these two prolific batsmen manages to score two centuries will surpass Sachin and claim the title of the Indian player with the most ODI hundreds against Australia.

Virat Kohli's Performance Against Australia

Virat Kohli has played 50 ODI matches against Australia, accumulating 2451 runs, while his impressive record includes 8 centuries and 15 half-centuries. His highest score against the Kangaroos in ODIs is 123 runs. He's currently the second-highest run-scorer for India against Australia in ODI cricket.

Rohit Sharma's Record Against Australia

Rohit Sharma has also shown exceptional form against Australia. He has scored a total of 2407 runs in 46 ODI matches against the Australian team, featuring 8 centuries and 9 half-centuries. Rohit also holds the distinction of scoring a double century against Australia in ODIs, while he ranks third among Indian players for the most runs scored against Australia in ODI cricket. This series presents a golden opportunity for both these cricketing stalwarts to achieve a significant historical milestone.