Ranchi JSCA Stadium: Can Rohit Sharma Turn Around His Struggling Record

The first ODI of the three-match series between India and South Africa will be played on 30th November at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi. India’s former captain and star batsman Rohit Sharma is set to feature in the series, and fans are eagerly watching to see if he can improve his past performances at this venue.

Rohit’s Record at Ranchi
Rohit Sharma has played a total of 4 ODIs at the Ranchi stadium. Surprisingly, he has struggled to make an impact here, scoring only 43 runs at an average of less than 15. In contrast, his teammate Virat Kohli boasts a stellar record at the same ground, having scored 384 runs in just 5 ODIs. With the South Africa series commencing, Rohit will be aiming to reverse this trend and leave a mark on the pitch.

In Top Form
Despite his underwhelming record at Ranchi, Rohit Sharma enters the series in excellent form. During India’s recent Australia tour, he scored over 200 runs in the three-match ODI series, including a century and a half-century, finishing as the series’ highest run-scorer.

Rohit has also focused heavily on his fitness, and he appears more agile and prepared than ever. Following India’s T20 World Cup 2024 victory, Rohit retired from T20 Internationals, and earlier this year, he also stepped away from Test cricket. Now, the Hitman plays exclusively in ODIs, where he continues to be a crucial figure for India.

As fans pack the stands in Ranchi, all eyes will be on Rohit Sharma to see if he can turn his JSCA fortunes around and set the stage ablaze against South Africa.