Top 3 highest partnerships between Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan in ODIs

India has consistently been among the most successful teams in one-day internationals. The outstanding effort of their batsmen has been an important component in The Men in Blue’s success during the 50-over format, something they have cherished playing in. On the same note, we will have a look at the top three run stand between Indian star openers Rohit Shama and Shikhar Dhawan.

#1 210 vs. Pakistan in Dubai in 2018

In the year 2018, during the super four matches of the Asia Cup, the most memorable opening stand against rivals in ODI history was created by Indian star openers Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma, who accumulated 210 runs together. Their partnership allowed India to overcome Pakistan by an unprecedented nine wickets. Notably, on that day, Indian captain Rohit Sharma collected 5000 runs against Pakistan in ODIs, becoming merely the 17th Indian to do so. Additionally, throughout his innings, the 36-year-old crossed 7,000 runs in ODIs and became the fifth-fastest player (in terms of innings) to accomplish so.

#2 193 vs Australia in Mohali in 2019

In the year 2019, while facing a strong Australian side, this was the second-highest opening partnership between Indian star openers as a whole, and notably, it ended up being a match that India lost; however, this doesn’t take away from the remarkable stand the stylish batters achieved during this game. In this game, the left-handed batsman Shikhar Dhawan struck a magnificent 143, whereas the top-order batter Rohit Sharma produced 95 runs. They were merely seven runs away from reaching 200 for the first wicket during their fourth ODI against Australia in Mohali.

#3 178 vs Australia in Nagpur in 2013

On October 13, 2013, Australia posted a score of 350 runs against India after inviting the Indian side to field first. In reply to that, while chasing, the mammoth opening partnership between Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan created the foundation for India’s dazzling chase. The Indian star openers stitched a partnership of 179 runs, which helped them draw the series in the sixth ODI match held in Nagpur. Notably, Australia was ahead by 3-2 before this match.