IND Vs ENG: Rohit Sharma holds the record for scoring the most runs in ODIs at Ahmedabad’s cricket stadium. While Virat Kohli has also made runs here. Although, he is far behind Rohit. The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is once again set to host an ODI match. The third game of the ongoing India vs. England ODI series will be played here on February 12.
Although Ahmedabad has had a cricket stadium for a long time, matches were halted for a period as the stadium was being renovated. Now, with cricket returning to this venue, fans might get to witness another explosive innings from Rohit Sharma, who has been the most dominant batsman at this ground.
Rohit Sharma: The Highest Run-Scorer in Ahmedabad ODIs
Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma recently scored a brilliant century against England in an ODI match. After struggling with form for a while, he now seems to be back at his best. When it comes to Ahmedabad, Rohit is the leading run-scorer in ODIs at this venue. He has played seven ODIs here, scoring 354 runs at an impressive average of 50.57 and a strike rate of over 100. While he has hit three half-centuries at this stadium, he is yet to score a century. Fans will be hoping that he achieves this milestone in the upcoming match on February 12.
Virat Kohli’s Struggles in Ahmedabad
Former India captain Virat Kohli has not been as successful in Ahmedabad as Rohit Sharma. In nine matches at this stadium, Kohli has managed only 246 runs at an average of 27.33 and a strike rate of around 83. He has scored two half-centuries here but is currently struggling with form. With the Champions Trophy ahead, fans will be hoping he regains his touch in this match and heads to Dubai with renewed confidence.
Important Match for Champions Trophy Preparation
This is Team India’s last match before the Champions Trophy. If India wants to win another ICC tournament, both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will need to play a key role with the bat. India’s first match in the Champions Trophy is against Bangladesh on February 20, followed by a high-stakes clash against Pakistan on February 23. It will be interesting to see how the team performs against England in this final ODI and then in the Champions Trophy. However, all eyes will be on Kohli and Rohit as they lead the team’s batting efforts.
