Why England is Rohit Sharma's ultimate ODI happy hunting ground? A look at Hitman's robust track record

The last two matches in the ongoing ODI series against England doesn't do justice to Rohit Sharma's legacy on the English soil. Going by Hitman's track record in England in ODIs, it's safe to call him the ultimate king of British shores. The current tour was his first appearance in limited-overs cricket in the country since 2022. It is no secret that England has historically been an incredibly successful hunting ground for the elegant opener.

Rohit Sharma's incredible record in England

Out of his 33 career ODI hundreds, seven have been scored in English conditions, highlighted by a spectacular run of five centuries during the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup. This exceptional run of form makes him the highest-scoring non-English batter in the nation's ODI history, placing him ahead of icons like Ricky Ponting, Sir Viv Richards, and his long-time teammate Virat Kohli.

Since making his first appearance in England back in 2011, Rohit has put together a stellar resume spanning 29 matches. His career in the UK is filled with team milestones, including an integral role in India's triumphant 2013 Champions Trophy campaign, a runner-up finish in the 2017 Champions Trophy, and a semi-final run at the 2019 World Cup. 

In 29 ODIs in England, Rohit has mustered 1465 runs riding on seven tons and as many fifties with an incredible average of 61.04.

Rohit's track record in England in ODIs:

While Rohit has built an extensive catalog of masterclasses in England, his breathtaking 140 against Pakistan during the 2019 World Cup in Manchester stands above the rest. Marking his highest individual score on English soil, the premier opener dismantled the bowling attack with 14 boundaries and three maximums. Striking at a rapid 123.89, his centerpiece performance anchored India's commanding 89-run victory in a heavily rain-interrupted blockbuster.

The foundation for this English dominance was laid two years prior during the 2017 Champions Trophy semi-final at Edgbaston. Rohit notched his maiden ODI century in the country with a flawless, unbeaten 123 against Bangladesh to claim the Player of the Match honors, though the campaign ultimately ended in heartbreak with a final defeat to Pakistan at The Oval. He carried that elite chasing form into 2018 at Trent Bridge, where he synthesized a brilliant undefeated 137 alongside a historic six-wicket haul from Kuldeep Yadav, effortlessly tracking down 269 to crush England by eight wickets with nearly 10 overs left to spare.

Rohit's tons in England: