Indian skipper Rohit Sharma, despite his limited Test captaincy experience, boasts a commendable record, especially on home soil. As he embarks on his first Test series as captain in a SENA country against South Africa, let’s examine his performance thus far.
Overall Test Record
- Played: 9
- Won: 5
- Drawn: 2
- Lost: 2
Test Series Performances
- Won 2-0 (2) vs Sri Lanka in 2022 (Home)
- Won 2-1 (4) vs Australia in 2023 (Home)
- Lost WTC 2023 Finals vs Australia (on England soil)
- Won 1-0 (2) vs West Indies in 2023 (Away)
Rohit Sharma, as captain, has secured victories in all three bilateral Test series played on home soil. The upcoming two-match Test series against South Africa poses a significant challenge, akin to the intense WTC 2023 Final.
Indian Team Test Results with Rohit Sharma as Captain
- Triumphed over Sri Lanka by an innings & 222 runs in Mohali, 2022.
- Secured victory against Sri Lanka by 238 runs in Bengaluru, 2022.
- Outclassed Australia by innings & 132 runs in Nagpur, 2023.
- Defeated Australia by 6 wickets in Delhi, 2023.
- Suffered a loss to Australia by 9 wickets in Indore, 2023.
- Engaged in a draw against Australia in Ahmedabad, 2023.
- Faced defeat to Australia by 209 runs at The Oval, WTC 2023 Finals.
- Dominantly beat West Indies by an innings & 141 runs in Roseau, 2023.
- Ended in a draw against the West Indies in Port of Spain, in 2023.
As Rohit Sharma steers the Indian Test team, his captaincy prowess will face a stern test in the challenging South African conditions, adding another intriguing chapter to his leadership journey.
