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Rohit and Dhawan formed a formidable pair [X]
Veteran Indian cricketers, Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan, formed a formidable batting pair at the top of the order for India, especially in ODIs. The way they complemented each other’s strengths resulted in numerous match-winning partnerships for the Men In Blue.
Whether it’s against fierce rivals Pakistan or quality teams like Australia, their consistency and understanding have made them one of the most successful opening pairs in international cricket.
On that note, let’s have a look at Dhawan’s five highest partnerships with Rohit Sharma as he bids adieu to international cricket.
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174 vs Ireland, 2015 ICC ODI World Cup (X.com)
During a group-stage match of the 2015 ICC ODI World Cup held in New Zealand, Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan stitched a 174-run opening partnership off 140 balls against Ireland in a modest 260-run chase.
While Rohit perished on 67 in the 23rd over, Shikhar went on to score a ton. Their partnership set up India’s chase, allowing the middle-order to finish the job inside 37 overs.
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176 Vs Australia, 2013 ODI Series (X.com)
Chasing 360 against Australia in Jaipur, India needed a strong start, and Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan delivered just that. The pair put on 176 runs for the first wicket, setting up a solid foundation for India’s chase.
Shikhar was deceived by James Faulkner in the 27th over before Rohit and Virat stitched another 100+ partnership to wrap up the gigantic chase in just 43.3 overs.
Rohit ended up with 141*, whereas Kohli also managed to score a hundred. But the 176-run opening stand was instrumental in keeping India in the hunt for the massive target.
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178 Vs Australia, 2013 ODI Series (X.com)
In another high-scoring encounter against Australia in Nagpur in 2013, Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan stitched together a massive 178-run stand.
Batting first, Australia had posted 350 runs, but Rohit and Dhawan provided the perfect start for India in the chase.
Rohit scored 79 off 89 balls, while Dhawan made 100 off 102 deliveries. Later, Virat Kohli joined the party to score 115 off 66 balls to achieve the monstrous target with 3 balls to spare.
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193 Vs Australia, 2019 ODI Series (X.com)
Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan’s love affair with Australia was well documented, as three of their top five partnerships were against the Aussies.
In the 4th ODI of the 2019 series, Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma provided India with a dream start, putting together a mammoth 193-run partnership for the first wicket.
Dhawan was in sublime form, scoring 143 off 115 balls, and Rohit Sharma complemented him perfectly, scoring 95 off 92 balls. This record stand enabled India to post a daunting total of 358/9.
210 runs vs Pakistan, 2018 Asia Cup (X.com)
The highest partnership between Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan came against Pakistan during the Asia Cup in 2018. Chasing 238, the duo put on a masterclass, piling up 210 runs for the first wicket.
Rohit played a captain’s knock, scoring 111* off 119 balls, while Dhawan blasted 114 off 100 deliveries.
Their partnership not only ensured India’s victory but also displayed their dominance against their arch-rivals on a big stage. To date, this partnership is one of the most memorable opening stands in the history of Indian cricket.
