Cricket Legends Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli Set to Dazzle in Guwahati ODI

Excitement Builds for the ODI in Guwahati

Cricket enthusiasts around the world are gearing up for an exciting day, especially fans of the 50-over format. The second ODI against the West Indies on Wednesday will feature two of cricket's greatest icons, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, showcasing their remarkable skills and records in Guwahati.

As the journey towards the 2027 Cricket World Cup unfolds, these two legends will make a stop at Barsapara Stadium in Assam, a venue where both have delivered some of their finest performances.

Rohit Sharma's Impressive Record in Guwahati

Guwahati has been a fruitful ground for Rohit Sharma. In his two matches here, he has amassed 235 runs, boasting an impressive average of 235.00 and a strike rate of 127.71, including a century and a half-century. His highest score of 152 not out against the West Indies in 2018 remains a highlight.

Currently, Rohit is just 73 runs shy of becoming the third Indian to achieve 12,000 runs in ODIs. He has accumulated 11,927 runs in 289 ODIs, maintaining an average of 48.88, with 34 centuries and 62 fifties, including a record score of 264.

In 2023, Rohit has played 10 ODIs, scoring 411 runs at an average of 41.10 and a strike rate of 98.56, featuring a notable century (138 at Lord's) and a half-century. After a modest performance in the last match, he aims to convert his promising starts into significant scores.

Virat Kohli's Dominance in Assam

Virat Kohli's record in Assam is even more remarkable, having scored three consecutive centuries across two venues: Nehru Stadium and Barsapara Stadium. His first century came in November 2010 against New Zealand, before he became a household name.

In 2018, during a peak phase in his career, Kohli returned to Assam, averaging an impressive 133.55 in ODIs that year. One of his six ODI centuries included a stunning 140 not out against the West Indies in a successful chase of 323 runs.

His most recent performance in Guwahati was in January 2023, where he scored 113 runs off 87 balls against Sri Lanka, marking a strong start to the year after overcoming previous form issues.

Kohli has played three ODIs in Assam, scoring 358 runs at an average of 119.33 and a strike rate of 120.13, with a top score of 140. In seven ODIs this year, he has scored 523 runs at an average of 87.16, including two centuries and three fifties.

Squads for the Upcoming Match

India Squad: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill(c), Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul(w), Naman Dhir, Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Gurnoor Brar, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Auqib Nabi, Dhruv Jurel.

West Indies Squad: John Campbell, Jewel Andrew, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope(w/c), Amir Jangoo, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales, Keemo Paul, Shamar Joseph, Vitel Lawes.