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, a massive 159 in ODIs, and a fluent 75 in the 2025 ODI series decider against South Africa.
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 | 8 | 430 | 159 | 1 | 3 (90*, 70, 75) |
| Test | 4 | 330 | 176 | 2 | 0 |
| T20I | 2 | 18 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 14 | 778 | 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 |
| 2025 | South Africa | 75 | 73 | 102.74 | c Breetzke b Maharaj |
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 at home.
- 75 (2025) vs South Africa came in a dominant 155-run opening stand with Yashasvi Jaiswal in a 9-wicket series-deciding win.
- Has 430 ODI runs from 8 innings at Vizag.
- Maintains a progressive strike rate of 100 at this venue (430 runs off 430 balls).
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 through the off side and over mid-wicket.
- In Tests, the turning conditions helped him dominate spinners while still scoring quickly.
- ODI surfaces here have historically been high-scoring, which Rohit uses well to build big totals or chase comfortably.
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 778 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 – now boosted further by his 75-run knock in the 2025 ODI vs South Africa – make Visakhapatnam one of his strongest international grounds.
