Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from Test Cricket on May 7, 2025. He is one of the top batsmen of the Indian cricket team who has made a mark in Test cricket. He played a total of 67 Test matches from his debut year 2013 to 2024 and scored 4301 runs in these matches. Rohit has scored 12 centuries, 18 half-centuries including one double century and four 150+ runs in Test cricket. His career has been full of some amazing innings that will be remembered by all cricket fans forever. Let’s have a look at Rohit Sharma best performances in Test Cricket.
Rohit Sharma’s Best Test Matches That Made History
1. 212 Runs Against South Africa in October 2019
Rohit Sharma scored his only double century in Test cricket against South Africa in October 2019. He made 212 runs in the first innings, helping India post a huge total. India won the match by an innings and 202 runs, with South Africa being bowled out cheaply in both innings. Rohit’s double century was the highlight of the match and he was named ‘Player of the Match’ and also ‘Player of the Series’ for his outstanding performance.
2. 177 Runs Against West Indies in November 2013
Rohit Sharma played his debut Test match for India against the West Indies in November 2013. In this match, he scored an amazing 177 runs in India’s first innings. At one point, India was in trouble, having lost 5 wickets for just 83 runs. But Rohit’s solid innings helped India reach 453 runs. India won the match and Rohit was named the ‘Player of the Match’ for his brilliant performance on debut.
3. 176 Runs Against South Africa in October 2019)
During South Africa’s tour of India in 2019, Rohit Sharma played a fantastic knock of 176 runs in the first Test in Vishakhapatnam. This was his first Test match as an opening batsman. His century in both innings showed that he was a reliable option at the top of the order. India won the match by 203 runs and Rohit was named ‘Player of the Match’ for his brilliant performance.
4. 161 Runs Against England in Chennai, 2021
In the second Test of England’s tour of India in February 2021, Rohit Sharma scored 161 runs in Chennai. India was struggling at one point, but Rohit’s steady innings helped the team to a strong total of 329 runs in the first innings. India eventually won the match by 317 runs. This innings was a key reason for India’s big victory.
5. 131 Runs Against England in Rajkot, 2024
In 2024, during England’s tour of India, Rohit Sharma scored a brilliant 131 runs in Rajkot. His knock helped India reach a total of 445 runs in the first innings. India won the match by 434 runs, thanks to Rohit’s key contribution. This was another important innings in his Test career.
Rohit Sharma has played many great innings in Test cricket that will always be remembered in Indian cricket history. Whether it was his debut century against the West Indies or his double century against South Africa, Rohit has proven time and again that he is a great batsman in Test cricket. These five innings show his skill, patience and ability to perform under pressure.’
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