Rohit Sharma vs Sachin Tendulkar
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Rohit Sharma vs Sachin Tendulkar: Complete Head-to-Head — Batting, Bowling & All Formats Compared
Rohit Sharma leads this head-to-head 12–8 across batting categories, holding a clear advantage — with the strongest edge coming in ODIs, where Rohit Sharma averages 48.95 compared to Sachin Tendulkar's 44.83.
In ODI cricket, Rohit Sharma leads with an average of 48.95 versus Sachin Tendulkar's 44.83 — a meaningful difference of 4.12 runs per dismissal. Sachin Tendulkar leads on total ODI runs (18,426 vs 11,895). Sachin Tendulkar's 49 ODI centuries to Rohit Sharma's 34 shows a greater ability to cash in on big starts.
In T20 Internationals, Rohit Sharma holds the edge — averaging 31.34 at a strike rate of 140.9, while Sachin Tendulkar averages 10 at SR 83.34. In the IPL, Rohit Sharma leads with 7,329 runs versus 2,334 — a gap that reflects both opportunity and impact in franchise cricket.
Both players contribute with the ball. Sachin Tendulkar leads on international wickets (201 vs 12 across formats), and their all-round contributions add meaningful value beyond batting averages alone.
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The Verdict
Based on major batting metrics such as runs, average, centuries, strike rate, and ICC achievements, Rohit Sharma leads in most categories. The ODI record is the clearest differentiator — Rohit Sharma's average of 48.95 versus Sachin Tendulkar's 44.83 is a meaningful difference that compounds over a long career.
Frequently Asked — Rohit Sharma vs Sachin Tendulkar
Rohit Sharma leads 12–8 across the batting categories included in this comparison. Rohit Sharma leads in more batting categories overall, while Sachin Tendulkar holds advantages in some individual metrics.
Rohit Sharma holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 48.95 with 11895 runs, compared to Sachin Tendulkar's average of 44.83 and 18426 runs. Rohit Sharma has also scored more ODI centuries (34 vs 49).
In Test cricket, Sachin Tendulkar averages 53.79 versus Rohit Sharma's 40.58 — a significant gap of 13.21 runs per dismissal. Sachin Tendulkar has accumulated 15,921 Test runs including 51 centuries.
In T20Is, Rohit Sharma averages 31.34 at a strike rate of 140.9, while Sachin Tendulkar averages 10 at a strike rate of 83.34. Rohit Sharma has the higher strike rate (140.9 vs 83.34).
Rohit Sharma leads in IPL run-scoring with 7,329 runs at a strike rate of 132.92, compared to Sachin Tendulkar's 2,334 runs. Rohit Sharma also leads in IPL sixes (323 vs 29), reflecting a more aggressive approach in franchise cricket.
Both players have contributed with the ball. Sachin Tendulkar has taken 201 international wickets compared to Rohit Sharma's 12. Sachin Tendulkar has the lower white-ball economy rate (4.95 vs 7.605).
Rohit Sharma records their highest batting average in ODIs (48.95), while Sachin Tendulkar records their highest batting average in Tests (53.79), highlighting strengths in different formats.
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