Rohit, Kohli carry strong Guwahati records into 2nd ODI
India play West Indies in the second ODI at Guwahati's Barsapara Stadium on Wednesday. Rohit Sharma has 235 runs in two innings at the venue at an average of 235.00, his best being 152 not out against West Indies in 2018. Rohit needs 73 runs to become the third Indian to reach 12,000 ODI runs, currently on 11,927 in 289 matches. Virat Kohli has centuries in all three of his ODIs in Assam, scoring 358 runs at 119.33.
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- Rohit Sharma has 235 runs in two innings at Guwahati at an average of 235.00, with a best of 152* against West Indies in 2018. — Figures appear in source; no statistical agency cited.
- Rohit is 73 runs short of 12,000 ODI runs, currently on 11,927 in 289 ODIs. — Internally consistent within the source; unattributed statistic.
- Virat Kohli has scored centuries in all three of his ODIs in Assam, totalling 358 runs at an average of 119.33. — Figures appear in source and match the listed knocks of 110, 140* and 113.
- The second ODI between India and West Indies is at Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati, on Wednesday. — Stated in source; no exact date given.
Analysts’ view opinion
Guwahati's Barsapara Stadium reads like a comfort zone for both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, and the numbers back it up. Rohit has 235 runs from two innings here at an average of 235.00, while Kohli has centuries in all three of his ODIs in Assam, worth 358 runs at 119.33. With the road to the 2027 World Cup underway, consistency from the two seniors matters as much to India's batting blueprint as the milestones — and Rohit sits just 73 runs from 12,000 ODI runs.
- Rohit's Guwahati record — 235 runs at a strike rate of 127.71, with a 152 not out against West Indies in 2018 — pairs a favourable venue with a familiar opponent.
- His 2025 returns of 411 runs at 41.10 in 10 ODIs, with the Lord's 138 the standout, point to a man converting fewer of his bright starts; the 32 off 35 balls last game fits that pattern.
- Kohli's 523 runs at 87.16 with a strike rate above 116 in seven ODIs this year mean form and venue history are aligning rarely well.
- With Shubman Gill leading, big top-order innings from the seniors would take pressure off the younger names in the squad such as Jaiswal and Jurel.
- West Indies carry genuine pace in Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph and Seales, so the first ten overs could set the tone for the match.
What to watch — Whether Rohit finds the 73 runs to become the third Indian to 12,000 ODI runs, and whether Kohli turns his Assam record into a fourth straight hundred there.
The story does not establish the current series scoreline, pitch conditions, playing XIs or the first ODI's result — and past venue numbers guarantee nothing about Wednesday.
Deep dive
Research brief · 8 facts · 6 dates · exam-readyThe brief
Context
India face the West Indies in the second one-day international at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati, Assam, on Wednesday. The focus is on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, both of whom have exceptional batting records at Assam venues and are seen as building towards a final appearance at the 2027 Cricket World Cup. Rohit is also within touching distance of 12,000 ODI runs, a mark reached by only two Indians before him. India are captained by Shubman Gill in this series, with Shai Hope leading West Indies.
Key facts
- Rohit Sharma has 235 runs in two innings at Guwahati at an average of 235.00 and a strike rate of 127.71, with one century and one fifty.
- Rohit's best score at the venue is 152 not out off 117 balls against the West Indies in 2018.
- Rohit needs 73 runs to become the third Indian to reach 12,000 ODI runs; he is on 11,927 runs in 289 ODIs and 281 innings.
- Rohit's career ODI record: average 48.88, 34 centuries, 62 fifties, highest score 264; he is 39 years old.
- In 10 ODIs this year Rohit has scored 411 runs at 41.10, strike rate 98.56, including a 138 at Lord's; he made 32 off 35 balls in the previous match.
- Virat Kohli has scored centuries in all three of his ODIs in Assam: 358 runs at an average of 119.33 and a strike rate of 120.13, best 140.
- Kohli's Assam centuries: 110 vs New Zealand (November 2010), 140 not out vs West Indies (2018, chasing 323), and 113 off 87 balls vs Sri Lanka (January 2023).
- Kohli, 37, has 523 runs in seven ODI innings this year at 87.16 with a strike rate above 116, including two centuries and three fifties.
Timeline
- November 2010Kohli scores 110 against New Zealand at the Nehru Stadium in Assam, his first ODI century in the state.
- 2018At Guwahati, Rohit makes 152 not out off 117 balls and Kohli 140 not out against the West Indies in a successful chase of 323; Kohli ends 2018 averaging 133.55 with six ODI tons.
- January 2023Kohli scores 113 off 87 balls against Sri Lanka at Guwahati in a winning cause, setting the tone for a dominant ODI year.
- This year (2025 series)Rohit makes 32 off 35 balls in the first ODI against West Indies; Rohit has 411 runs in 10 ODIs, Kohli 523 in seven.
- Wednesday (upcoming)India play West Indies in the second ODI at Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati.
- 2027Cricket World Cup, seen as the target for Rohit and Kohli's final ODI run.
Who has a stake
- Rohit Sharma — Needs 73 runs for 12,000 ODI runs and wants to convert starts into big scores on a venue where he averages 235.00.
- Virat Kohli — Has a century in each of his three Assam ODIs; a strong 2025 (523 runs at 87.16) keeps him on course for 2027.
- Shubman Gill — Captains the India squad in the ODI series against West Indies.
- West Indies, led by Shai Hope — Must contain two batters with outstanding records at the venue to stay in the series.
- Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati / Assam cricket fans — Hosting a marquee ODI featuring two of the format's biggest names.
Why it matters
With the 2027 World Cup as their likely final target, Rohit and Kohli's ODI appearances are now counted individually, and Guwahati is among the venues where both have been at their most dominant. Rohit standing 73 runs short of 12,000 ODI runs makes this match a possible landmark occasion, while India's transition under captain Shubman Gill plays out around the two veterans.
UPSC angle
Prelims pointers
- Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati (Assam) hosts the second India-West Indies ODI; Assam's other venue named in the story is the Nehru Stadium.
- Rohit Sharma stands on 11,927 ODI runs in 289 matches; 73 more would make him the third Indian to 12,000 ODI runs.
- Rohit's highest ODI score is 264; he has 34 ODI centuries and 62 fifties at an average of 48.88.
- Kohli has three ODI centuries in three ODIs in Assam: 110 (New Zealand, 2010), 140* (West Indies, 2018), 113 (Sri Lanka, January 2023).
- Shubman Gill captains India and Shai Hope captains and keeps wicket for West Indies in the series.
- The next Cricket World Cup referred to in the story is in 2027.
Mains framing
The build-up to the second India-West Indies ODI at Guwahati illustrates how individual milestones and generational transition now coexist in Indian one-day cricket. Rohit Sharma, 39, arrives 73 runs short of becoming only the third Indian to 12,000 ODI runs, at a venue where he has made 235 runs in two innings at an average of 235.00 including a 152 not out against the same opposition in 2018; yet his 2025 numbers (411 runs at 41.10 in 10 matches, and a 32 off 35 in the previous game) point to the difficulty of converting fluent starts. Virat Kohli's record is even more emphatic, with centuries in each of his three Assam ODIs, 358 runs at 119.33, and 523 runs at 87.16 in seven innings this year. Their form matters because the 2027 World Cup offers what the source calls one final encore, while leadership has passed to Shubman Gill, raising the question of how a side balances proven match-winners with succession planning. The way forward lies in using the remaining bilateral cycle to let the veterans play defined roles at the top while younger batters in the squad accumulate 50-over experience.
Key terms
- ODI
- One-day international, the 50-over limited-overs format of international cricket.
- Barsapara Stadium
- International cricket venue in Guwahati, Assam, hosting the second India-West Indies ODI.
- Nehru Stadium (Guwahati)
- The older Assam venue where Kohli scored 110 against New Zealand in November 2010.
- Strike rate (batting)
- Runs scored per 100 balls faced; Rohit's Guwahati strike rate is 127.71, Kohli's 120.13.
- 2027 Cricket World Cup
- The next 50-over World Cup, seen as the final target of Rohit and Kohli's ODI careers.
- 'Ro-Ko'
- Popular shorthand for the Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli batting pair.
Practice questions
- Discuss how bilateral ODI series are used to manage the transition between veteran batters and emerging players in the run-up to a World Cup, with reference to India's current squad.
- Rohit Sharma's Guwahati average of 235.00 versus his 2025 average of 41.10 shows the limits of venue-based statistics. Critically examine how cricket statistics should be read in selection debates.
- What role do individual milestones, such as reaching 12,000 ODI runs, play in sustaining public interest in the 50-over format? Comment.
Grounded only in the source report — figures and dates are the source's, not inferred.