Rohit Sharma Test Retirement: Hitman's 5 Best Knocks in Red-Ball Cricket
By Team LatestlyMay 08, 2025
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212 vs South Africa (Ranchi, 2019)
One of Rohit Sharma's best Test knocks in Test cricket was his 212 off 255 balls against South Africa in 2019. His knock helped India win the match and series 3-0. This is his highest Test score.
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177 vs WI (Kolkata, 2013)
Rohit Sharma announced his arrival to Test cricket with a grand knock against West Indies in Kolkata. He struck 177 off 301 balls and it is still the second-highest score by an Indian on Test debut.
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161 vs ENG (Chennai, 2021)
Rohit Sharma was at his best against England at Chepauk in 2021. The right-hander battled hard on a spinning track and scored a superb 161 off 231 balls, setting up India's win.
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127 vs ENG (The Oval, 2021)
Once again against England, Rohit Sharma this time scored his first overseas Test century. He struck a patient 127 off 256 balls at The Oval, hitting 14 fours and one six, helping India win.
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120 vs AUS (Nagpur, 2023)
Rohit Sharma produced a fine 120-run knock off 212 balls against Australia in spin-friendly conditions in Nagpur. His performance paved the way for India to win the match by an innings and 132 runs.