Rohit Sharma vs Rachin Ravindra: Who Had Better Start In ODIs?

Rachin Ravindra has shown an impressive start to his ODI career, outperforming Rohit Sharma's initial numbers in the format.

India will take on New Zealand in their final league match on Sunday (March 2).

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India and New Zealand will battle in their final league-stage match of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Sunday in Dubai. Both teams are unbeaten so far, making this contest crucial in deciding the group A topper.

New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra has been in remarkable form, scoring a century in the last match. The young left-hander has quickly established himself in international cricket and will be a key player against India.

Meanwhile, India's Rohit Sharma, known for his explosive starts, will be expected to lead from the front with the bat.

ODI comparison: Rohit Sharma vs Rachin Ravindra after 30 matches

A comparison of their performances after 30 ODIs highlights Ravindra's impressive start in international cricket. The Kiwi all-rounder has played 30 ODIs, batting in 26 innings and scoring 1082 runs at an average of 43, with four centuries and four fifties. His strike rate of 109 further underlines his attacking approach, with a highest score of 123*.

In comparison, Rohit Sharma had a relatively slow start to his ODI career. Primarily playing in the middle order early on, he managed 557 runs in 29 innings at an average of 24, with four half-centuries and no centuries.

Going purely by numbers, Ravindra's early record outshines Rohit's initial phase. However, Sharma later transformed into one of the greatest white-ball openers, proving that long-term consistency is the ultimate benchmark of success.

India vs New Zealand: Head-to-Head record in ODIs

India and New Zealand have faced off 118 times in ODIs, with India winning 60 matches and New Zealand securing 50 wins. Seven games ended without a result, while one match was tied.

In ICC tournaments, New Zealand holds the upper hand, winning 12 out of 20 encounters, whereas India has won six. Two matches have ended in a tie. In the Champions Trophy, the two teams have met once, with New Zealand emerging as the winner.

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