All eyes will be on veteran batsman Rohit Sharma in the upcoming One-Day International series between India and Australia. This will be the first time Rohit takes to the field as a player after being relieved of his ODI captaincy. Fortunately for him, the first match of the series is scheduled at Perth's WACA Stadium, a venue where his bat has consistently fired. While Rohit has scored numerous runs in ODIs in Australia, his performance in Perth has been particularly remarkable.
'Hitman' Thrives in Perth
Rohit Sharma stands as the leading Indian run-scorer in ODIs at Perth. Across just 4 matches on this ground, he has hammered 245 runs at an incredible average of 122. 5, which is the best average by any player at this venue, while rohit's impressive tally includes one century and one half-century. His aggressive style is evident from the 25 fours and 8 towering sixes he has struck at the WACA.
Career Best: 171 Not Out
Rohit Sharma's highest score at Perth is an unbeaten 171. This memorable innings came during India's 2016 tour of Australia, in the very first match of the ODI series. In that game, Rohit dismantled the Australian bowling attack with the help of 7 sixes and 13 fours. His magnificent century propelled Team India to a formidable total of 309 runs. However, Australia, riding on centuries from Steve Smith and George Bailey, managed to chase down the target with 4 balls to spare. Rohit will now be eager to replicate such a dominant performance and, this time, ensure a victory for Team India.
Why Perth Suits Rohit's Batting Style
The pitch at Perth is renowned. For its pace and considerable bounce, often posing a challenge for batsmen. However, for Rohit Sharma, these characteristics are a blessing, while he appears incredibly comfortable against short-pitched deliveries, and his cut and pull shots are simply exquisite. This natural affinity for bouncy tracks is precisely why his prowess at Perth is expected to continue in the upcoming fixture.
