India vs Bangladesh: Rohit Sharma Record Against BAN in Test Cricket

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Rohit Sharma's record in Test cricket against Bangladesh has been surprisingly modest, considering his stature as one of the most prolific batsmen in world cricket.

As India gears up to host Bangladesh in a two-match Test series, starting in Chennai on September 19 and concluding in Kanpur on October 1, much attention will be on Rohit Sharma's potential resurgence in the longest format against their neighbours.

In his three Test matches against Bangladesh, spanning from 2015 to 2019, Rohit has managed only 33 runs from three innings. His highest score in these encounters is a mere 21, with an overall average of 11.00.

This is well below his career average of 46.53, raising expectations for a significant improvement in the upcoming series. Rohit has faced 58 balls in these three innings, maintaining a strike rate of 56.89. While he has notched up 4 boundaries, he is yet to score a half-century or a century against Bangladesh in Test matches.

A deeper look into his performances shows that Rohit’s most notable knock came during the day-night Test at Eden Gardens in November 2019, where he scored 21 runs off 35 balls. Batting at the No. 2 position, he hit 2 boundaries and 1 six before being dismissed leg-before-wicket. India won that game convincingly by an innings and 46 runs, but Rohit’s contribution was far from his best.

Earlier that year, in Indore, Rohit managed only 6 runs from 14 balls before being caught in the second innings. India, however, dominated the match, winning by an innings and 130 runs.

Rohit’s first encounter with Bangladesh in Test cricket dates back to June 2015 in Fatullah, where he scored another 6 runs off 9 balls before being bowled. That match ended in a draw, and much like his later outings, Rohit’s contribution was underwhelming.

Despite these low returns, Rohit’s recent form in international cricket, particularly as captain and opener, suggests that he could turn things around in the upcoming series. His experience and ability to score big when it matters most could see him correct his underwhelming record against Bangladesh.

Rohit Sharma’s Test Performance vs Bangladesh