Analyzing Rohit Sharma's Record Against Pakistan In T20 World Cups
Rohit Sharma began his T20 World Cup 2024 campaign with a fifty against Ireland at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York on Wednesday, June 5. The India captain is aiming for another strong performance at the same venue against arch-rivals Pakistan on Sunday, June 9.
India and Pakistan will face off in the much-anticipated Group A match, with a win providing a significant psychological advantage for the rest of the tournament. Rohit Sharma is aware of this and aims to give his best in what could be his final World Cup appearance against Pakistan. The next T20 World Cup is scheduled for 2026, and the 37-year-old's participation is uncertain.
The right-handed opener is seeking his first World Cup victory as captain and intends to leave no stone unturned against Pakistan. Despite a lacklustre performance in IPL 2024, Sharma managed to score a fifty in his first T20 World Cup 2024 outing, although it appeared scratchy.
A stellar performance against Pakistan could significantly boost Rohit Sharma's form and confidence. Additionally, he has not performed well against Pakistan in T20Is, which should serve as extra motivation.
Rohit has played 11 T20I matches against Pakistan, scoring 114 runs at an average of 14.25 and a strike rate of 118.75. He has not scored a single fifty and has been dismissed for a duck twice.
| Matches | Runs | Average | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 114 | 14.25 | 118.75 |
Rohit Sharma, one of only two players to feature in all nine editions of the T20 World Cup, has played six matches against Pakistan in the ICC showpiece event. In these six matches, he has scored only 68 runs at an average of 17.
| Matches | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | Fifties | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 68 | 17 | 121.42 | 0 | 30 not out |
The responsibility of providing a solid start on a tricky New York pitch falls on Rohit Sharma. A high-scoring innings will not only improve his T20I statistics against Pakistan but also help India secure a comfortable victory. Babar Azam's Pakistan are already under pressure after losing their T20 World Cup 2024 opener against the USA on Thursday, June 6. Another defeat would make it challenging for them to qualify for the Super Eight round.
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