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The opening duo of Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan has transformed the top order for the Indian cricket team, known for their aggressive batting and ability to build substantial partnerships. This article explores 20 key facts about their dominant partnership, showcasing their contributions, statistics, and memorable innings.1
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Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan have played together in 195 matches across all formats for India, accumulating an impressive 14,000+ runs. Their chemistry as an opening pair has been crucial to India's success. 1
Their most successful stint as an opening duo came in One Day Internationals (ODIs), where they formed one of the finest modern-day partnerships. Their ability to dominate bowlers upfront made them a feared opening pair. 2
In 117 ODIs, the pair amassed 5,193 runs together, ranking them as the fourth-highest opening partnership in ODI history. Their remarkable understanding at the crease was key to their consistent performances. 3
Rohit and Dhawan recorded 18 century stands in ODIs, making them the second-best opening duo in the format, behind only Ganguly and Tendulkar's 21 century partnerships. 4
Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan have formed one of India's most successful opening pairs in One Day Internationals, amassing over 5,000 runs together at the top of the order.
Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan were first paired together as openers during the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy in England. Their partnership played a crucial role in India’s victorious campaign. 5
Their highest partnership in ODIs came against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2018, where they put on a brilliant 210-run stand. 6
Rohit and Dhawan have a special knack for ICC tournaments. Their partnerships often lay the foundation for India’s success in global events, including the World Cup. 7
They are the third most successful Indian opening pair in ODIs, only behind the legendary duo of Sachin Tendulkar-Sourav Ganguly and Virender Sehwag-Gautam Gambhir. 8
Rohit recently admitted to being a fan of Dhawan's batting since their junior cricket days. Despite being two years senior to Rohit, Dhawan had already established himself as a dominant player in youth cricket.
They were crucial in India’s 2019 World Cup campaign, although Dhawan’s injury midway through the tournament impacted the team’s performance. 9
Rohit and Dhawan have a phenomenal record while chasing in ODIs, providing India with steady and aggressive starts to build successful run chases. 10
In the 2018 Asia Cup, the duo consistently provided solid starts, helping India clinch the title, including their 210-run stand against Pakistan. 11
Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan delivered a solid performance during the 2015 ICC World Cup against Ireland. Their partnership helped India chase down a target comfortably. 12
Their partnership has lasted for over a decade, cementing their status as one of the most reliable and celebrated opening duos in modern cricket.
In the 2013 ODI series against Australia, the Sharma-Dhawan opening duo set the tone with a brilliant 176-run partnership. Their commanding stand was vital in India’s successful chase. 13
Dhawan made headlines during the 2004 U-19 World Cup in Bangladesh by breaking several batting records. He topped the batting charts with 505 runs and was named Player of the Series, showcasing his talent early on.14
Continuing their form, Rohit and Dhawan added another stunning 178-run partnership against Australia in the same 2013 series. This performance solidified their place as one of the most feared opening pairs in world cricket. 15
In 2019, the Sharma-Dhawan duo created yet another significant partnership with 193 runs against Australia. Their outstanding partnership laid a strong foundation for India’s dominant performance in the series. 16
Over the years, the Rohit Sharma-Shikhar Dhawan duo has become one of the most successful opening pairs in modern cricket. Their ability to dominate the opposition and forge consistent partnerships has earned them widespread recognition.
