Rohit Sharma Record at MCG: A Look at Indian Captain's Performance in Melbourne Across Formats

Rohit Sharma's record in Melbourne: As India and Australia lock horns in the Boxing Day Test at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), all eyes are on skipper Rohit Sharma, whose performances at this venue have showcased moments of brilliance across formats.

Australia's decision to bat first after winning the toss adds an extra layer of anticipation to the high-stakes clash. Let's take a look at Rohit Sharma's statistics at the iconic venue.

Rohit Sharma last 10 innings at MCG in all formats

Runs	Date	Minutes	Balls Faced	4s	6s	Strike Rate	Position	Opposition and format
15	6 Nov 2022	20	13	2	0	115.38	2	T20I v Zimbabwe
4	23 Oct 2022	20	7	0	0	57.14	2	T20I v Pakistan
9	18 Jan 2019	-	-	-	-	-	-	ODI v Australia
63*	26 Dec 2018	186	114	5	0	55.26	6	Test v Australia
5	26 Dec 2018	28	18	0	0	27.77	6	Test v Australia
60	29 Jan 2016	69	47	5	2	127.65	1	T20I v Australia
6	17 Jan 2016	17	11	0	0	54.54	1	ODI v Australia
137	19 Mar 2015	223	126	14	3	108.73	1	ODI v Bangladesh
0	22 Feb 2015	13	6	0	0	0.00	1	ODI v South Africa
138	18 Jan 2015	228	139	9	4	99.28	1	ODI v Australia

Rohit Sharma's Test performance in Melbourne

Ground	Mat	Inns	NO	100s	50s	Ducks	4s	6s	HS	Runs	Avg
Melbourne Cricket Ground	1	2	1	0	1	0	5	0	63*	68	68.00

Rohit Sharma's innings-wise breakdown at MCG

Date	Inns	Position	Versus	How Dismissed	Runs	B/F	S/R	Total Runs	Total B/F
26/12/2018	1st	6	Australia	Not out	63*	114	55.26	63	114
	2nd	6		c S E Marsh b J R Hazlewood	5	18	27.78	68	132

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Rohit has played just one Test match at the MCG, back in the 2018 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where he impressed with a total of 68 runs, including a gritty unbeaten 63 in the first innings. This remains his sole red-ball outing on the lush greens of Melbourne. However, his overall record at the venue across formats is a testament to his adaptability and skill. In 13 innings, Rohit has accumulated 505 runs with an impressive strike rate of 85.88 and an average of 45.90. His contributions include two centuries and two half-centuries, cementing his reputation as a dependable batter in crucial games.

This season, however, Rohit has struggled to find form. Returning to the middle order during the Adelaide pink-ball Test after sitting out the Perth victory, the 'Hitman' managed just 19 runs across three innings at number six, with a best of 10. Despite his recent challenges, Rohit boasts an average of 48.00 from 18 Tests at number six, amassing 1,056 runs, including three centuries and six half-centuries.

Rohit's form as an opener since 2019 has been one of India's brightest success stories in Tests. In 42 matches at the top of the order, he has scored 2,685 runs at an average of 44.01, with nine centuries and eight fifties, including a career-best of 212. His contributions in the ICC World Test Championship are equally commendable, with 2,704 runs at an average of 42.25, featuring nine centuries and eight fifties in 39 Tests.

That said, 2024 has been a challenging year for Rohit in Tests. With 607 runs in 24 innings at an average of 26.39, he has fallen short of expectations. Despite two centuries and two fifties this year, his highest score remains 131, and his overall performances have been underwhelming, especially in the ongoing season where he has managed just 152 runs in seven games at a paltry average of 11.69.

As the series stands at 1-1, the Boxing Day Test is crucial for both teams to gain an edge in their bid for a spot in the ICC World Test Championship final. For Rohit, the match presents an opportunity to rediscover his form at a venue where he has previously delivered memorable performances. Fans will be hoping the Indian captain can channel his MCG magic and lead from the front in this pivotal encounter.