List Of Rohit Sharma's Highest Test Scores Away From Home

Rohit Sharma nearly missed out on a century on the second day of the ongoing second Test against England when Anderson sent the former back to the pavilion with a peach of a delivery. Until that delivery, Rohit did not put a foot wrong and scored 83 runs off 145 balls, including 11 fours and a six. Ahead of the England Test series, there were question marks over his proficiency as an opener in overseas conditions.

Rohit Sharma has wreaked havoc in all the Test series he played as an opener at home since making his comeback in Test Cricket. However, if he could replicate similar performances in SENA countries was something to debate.

He was ruled out from the Test series in New Zealand with a calf injury and also missed the first two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Series 2020-21. However, Rohit batted with utmost grace in the remaining two Tests. And, given how he has been batting in the ongoing Test series in England, Rohit Sharma is certainly putting all the doubts over his overseas struggles to rest.

The Indian opener would be keen to continue his fine form and make a telling contribution in the series. In this article, we look at Rohit Sharma’s highest scores in Tests away from home:

List Of Rohit Sharma’s Highest Test Scores Away From Home

53 vs Australia in 2015

In the fourth Test of the 2015 Border-Gavaskar Series, Australia had posted a humungous score of 572 runs in the first innings. India, in reply, lost Murali Vijay for a duck and thus needed a partnership to remain in the contest. Rohit Sharma came in at number three and joined hands with KL Rahul.

The duo faced the Australian attack with utmost grit and determination and made sure India doesn’t lose their second wicket until the next 40 overs. The duo put on a 97-run partnership for the second wicket before Rohit Sharma became Australia’s second scalp.

Rohit Sharma faced 133 deliveries in that game to score 53 runs. It was an uncharacteristic knock from the Indian cricketer while ensuring he stayed as long at the crease as possible. He scored 5 fours and 2 sixes en-route to his 53-run knock of 133 balls. It is currently Rohit Sharma’s fourth-highest score in Tests outside of Asia.

63 against Australia in 2018

The 2018-19 Border Gavaskar saw India winning a Test series against Australia in Australia for the first time in the history of Indian Cricket. Cheteshwar Pujara was adjudged as the Man of the Series for his heroic performances. Rohit Sharma played two Tests during the series. He couldn’t do much in the first Test but scored a resilient 63-run knock on his second opportunity.

In the third Test of the series, India posted a huge 443-run total in the first innings. Pujara scored a ton, while Virat Kohli scored 82 off 204 balls. In the same innings, Rohit Sharma came to bat at the number six position and played an unbeaten 63-run knock of 114 deliveries, including just 5 fours. It is Rohit Sharma’s third-highest score in Test outside of Asia.

72 against New Zealand in 2014

On India’s tour of New Zealand in 2014, Rohit Sharma played a couple of heart-warming knocks. In two Tests, he managed to score 122 runs at an average of 40.67. Coming in at number four in the first Test, Rohit played a beautiful 72-run knock of 120 balls and denied New Zealand to bundle out India on a low score.

His knock took India to a respectable 202-run total and kept India in the game. New Zealand though eventually won that game by 40 runs.

83 against England in 2021

Rohit Sharma recently recorded his highest score in Test Cricket outside of Asia in the ongoing second Test against England at Lord’s. Opening the batting, he looked assured right from the start. Rohit judged the lines and lengths to perfection and left the balls which were there to leave. He made no mistake until he got bowled to perhaps an unplayable delivery from James Anderson.

Rohit Sharma scored 83 runs off 145 deliveries at a strike rate of 57.24. He hit 11 fours and 1 six during his time at the crease. Rohit Sharma’s knock on Thursday is hailed as one of his best knocks in Test cricket, keeping in mind the overcast conditions in England. Rohit along with KL Rahul ensured India get a great start in the first innings and remain at the top.