Rohit Sharma has enjoyed a rich and memorable run at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam, delivering some of his finest performances across formats. Whether in ODIs, Tests, or T20Is, the Indian captain has produced dominant innings, including a breathtaking 176–127 twin-century performance in Test cricket and a massive 159 in ODIs.
Visakhapatnam has been one of Rohit’s happiest hunting grounds, where his combination of timing, power, and patience has repeatedly delivered match-defining knocks.
This article covers his full ODI, Test, and T20I record at Vizag.
Rohit Sharma at Visakhapatnam – Quick Summary
| Format | Innings | Runs | Highest | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 7 | 355 | 159 | 1 | 2 (90*, 70) |
| Test | 4 | 330 | 176 | 2 | 0 |
| T20I | 2 | 18 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 13 | 703 | 176 (Test) | 3 centuries | 2 fifties |
Rohit Sharma in ODI at Visakhapatnam – Match-by-Match Performance
| Year | Opponent | Runs | Balls | Strike Rate | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | West Indies | 90* | 98 | 91.84 | Not out |
| 2013 | West Indies | 12 | 19 | 63.16 | c Sammy b Rampaul |
| 2016 | New Zealand | 70 | 65 | 107.69 | c Neesham b Boult |
| 2017 | Sri Lanka | 7 | 14 | 50.00 | b Dananjaya |
| 2018 | West Indies | 4 | 8 | 50.00 | c Hetmyer b Roach |
| 2019 | West Indies | 159 | 138 | 115.22 | c Hope b Cottrell |
| 2023 | Australia | 13 | 15 | 86.67 | c Smith b Starc |
Read more: Rohit Sharma vs South Africa in ODI: Records, Stats
Key ODI Highlights
- 159 (2019) remains Rohit’s best ODI knock at this stadium.
- 90* in 2011 is one of his finest finishing innings.
- Has 355 ODI runs at Vizag from 7 innings.
- Maintains a progressive strike rate of nearly 100 at this venue.
Rohit Sharma in Test Cricket at Visakhapatnam – Full Performance
| Year | Opponent | Runs | Balls | Strike Rate | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 – 1st Innings | South Africa | 176 | 244 | 72.13 | st de Kock b Maharaj |
| 2019 – 2nd Innings | South Africa | 127 | 149 | 85.23 | st de Kock b Maharaj |
| 2024 – 1st Innings | England | 14 | 41 | 34.15 | c Pope b Bashir |
| 2024 – 2nd Innings | England | 13 | 21 | 61.90 | b Anderson |
Test Highlights
- Rohit created history with twin centuries (176 & 127) in the 2019 Test vs South Africa.
- He became one of the few Indian openers to score a century in both innings of a Test match.
- Against England in 2024, he had a rare low outing, scoring 14 & 13.
Even then, his progressive Test average at this stadium remains above 80, showcasing how dominant he has been.
Rohit Sharma in T20Is at Visakhapatnam
| Year | Opponent | Runs | Balls | SR | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Sri Lanka | 13 | 13 | 100.00 | lbw b Chameera |
| 2019 | Australia | 5 | 8 | 62.50 | c Zampa b Behrendorff |
While T20I outings here are limited (2 innings), he has not converted into big knocks in this format at Vizag.
Why Vizag Suits Rohit Sharma
Based on innings patterns:
- The pitch offers true bounce, ideal for Rohit’s pull and cut shots
- Outfield is fast, supporting his boundary-hitting style
- As opener, he gets full value for timing
- In Tests, the turning conditions helped him dominate spinners
- ODI surfaces here have historically been high-scoring, which Rohit uses well
Rohit Sharma’s Century List at Visakhapatnam (All Formats)
| Format | Score | Opponent | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 176 | South Africa | 2019 |
| Test | 127 | South Africa | 2019 |
| ODI | 159 | West Indies | 2019 |
Like to know? Rohit Sharma Record List
Conclusion
Rohit Sharma’s record at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium showcases his class across formats. With over 700 international runs, three centuries, and one of the best twin-Test hundreds by an Indian opener, Vizag has been a special venue in his career.
While his T20I numbers here are modest, his ODI consistency and Test domination make Visakhapatnam one of his strongest international grounds.
