Rohit Sharma's 3 best knocks against NZ in his Test career

Rohit Sharmais arguably one of India’s finest batsmen in the ODI and T20I format. Since 2018, the 34-year-old has also looked quite threatening in the Test format. India will soon face New Zealand in the upcoming World Test Championship place on the 18th of June. The Men in Blue will rely on Rohit Sharma to deliver against NZ in the WTC final. The 34-year-old has amassed an impressive 350 runs in 5 Test matches against NZ in his Test career. That said, here are Rohit Sharma’s 3 best knocks against NZ in his Test career:

3. 68* (2016)

Rohit Sharma batted brilliantly against NZ in the 1st Test of the 2016 Test series between India and NZ. Facing just 93 balls, Sharma smashed an unbeaten 63. His superb knock featured a total of 8 boundaries. Thanks to Sharma’s knock of 68, India managed to post a competitive total of 434 on the board. In the end, a total of 434 proved too much for NZ as they lost the 1st Test by 197 runs.

2. 72 (2014)

Rohit Sharma ran riot against NZ in the 1st Test of the 2014 Test series between India and NZ. In just 120 balls, Sharma racked up an impressive 72 runs in total. His superb innings featured a total of 8 boundaries and 1 mammoth six. Unfortunately, Rohit Sharma’s superb knock of 72 went in vain. In the end, NZ went on to win the 1st Test by a margin of 40 runs.

1. 82 (2016)

Rohit Sharma exerted his dominance over NZ’s bowlers in the 2nd Test of the 2016 Test series. In just 132 balls, Sharma racked up an impressive score of 82. His sublime innings featured a total of 8 boundaries and 2 huge sixes. New Zealand needed to chase a target of 376 to win the 2nd Test. However, the Kiwis could only muster a total of 197. In the end, India won the 2nd Test of the 2016 Test series by a comprehensive margin of 197 runs.

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