Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma surpass Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid’s legendary record in Ranchi
Published - 30 Nov 2025, 03:34 PM | Updated - 30 Nov 2025, 03:36 PM
Team India batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli broke the record held by Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid during the first ODI of the three-match series against South Africa in Ranchi. Rohit and Virat became the pair with the most international matches together for India, surpassing Sachin and Dravid's record.
The duo returned to action at home after 291 days at the Jharkhand Cricket Association Stadium on Sunday, November 30. South Africa captain Aiden Markram won the toss and chose to bowl first. India began with Rohit and Yashasvi Jaiswal at the top. Jaiswal perished for a low score, and Virat came to the crease at No. 3.
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma Surpass Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid’s Record
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli reached a major milestone during the second ODI in Ranchi. This match became the 392nd game in which they played together for India across formats. No other Indian pair has played together in the same playing XI more than them.
They surpassed the long-standing record held by Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid. The legendary duo had featured together in 391 international matches for India. Sourav Ganguly and Rahul Dravid, who played 369 international matches together for India, are third on the list.
Notably, Rohit and Virat announced their retirement from Test cricket and T20 internationals. Their long journey together in international cricket makes the moment even more special for fans.
Indian Pairs With Most Matches Played Together:
| Rank | Indian Pair | Matches Played Together | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virat Kohli - Rohit Sharma | 392* | Active |
| 2 | Sachin Tendulkar - Rahul Dravid | 391 | Retired |
| 3 | Sourav Ganguly - Rahul Dravid | 369 | Retired |
| 4 | Sachin Tendulkar - Anil Kumble | 367 | Retired |
| 5 | Sachin Tendulkar - Sourav Ganguly | 341 | Retired |
Only five pairs in cricket history have appeared in more ODIs together:
The list of pairs with the most international matches together is dominated by Sri Lankan cricketers. Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara shared the field 550 times. They are followed by another Sri Lankan pair, Jayawardene and Tillakaratne Dilshan, who featured together in 426 games.
Most International Matches Played Together (Across Teams):
| Rank | Pair | Matches Played Together | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mahela Jayawardene - Kumar Sangakkara | 550 | Retired |
| 2 | Mahela Jayawardene - Tillakaratne Dilshan | 426 | Retired |
| 3 | Kumar Sangakkara - Tillakaratne Dilshan | 418 | Retired |
| 4 | Sanath Jayasuriya - Muthiah Muralidaran | 408 | Retired |
| 5 | Jacques Kallis - Mark Boucher | 407 | Retired |
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s Long-Standing Partnership in Indian Cricket
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have been part of India’s setup for more than a decade. Rohit made his international debut in 2007, and Virat in 2008. Rohit was even in the XI when Virat played his first international match, an ODI against Sri Lanka.
Over the years, they have shared the field across all formats. They have appeared together in 60 Tests, 226 ODIs, and 106 T20 internationals.
They have also brought major success for India. Both players were part of squads that lifted the Champions Trophy in 2013 and 2025, as well as the T20 World Cup in 2024.
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