Rohit Sharma’s Top 5 Test Masterclasses That Fans Will Always Remember

Rohit Sharma made his Test debut much later after shining in white-ball cricket. But once he found his place, he proved his critics wrong and became a solid performer in the longest format. Now, as he retires from Test cricket on May 7, let’s look back at his top five Test innings:

1. 177 vs West Indies, Kolkata, 2013

Rohit Sharma announced his arrival in Test cricket with a memorable 177 on debut during Sachin Tendulkar’s farewell Test at Eden Gardens. Coming in at a tricky 82 for 4, Rohit played a calm yet dominant knock, hitting 23 fours and a six. His partnerships, especially with Ravichandran Ashwin, helped India reach 453 and secure a win by an innings and 51 runs.

2. 176 vs South Africa, Visakhapatnam, 2019

Promoted as an opener, Rohit grabbed the chance with both hands in the 2019 series against South Africa. He smashed 176 runs off 244 balls, with 23 boundaries and six sixes. His 317-run stand with Mayank Agarwal gave India a strong start and led them to a big 203-run victory.

3. 212 vs South Africa, Ranchi, 2019

In the same series, Rohit hit his first double-century in Test cricket. His 212 off 255 balls was full of elegant shots — 28 fours and six sixes. This powerful knock helped India post 497 runs, leading to an innings and 202-run win. Rohit finished the series as the top scorer with 529 runs.

4. 127 vs England, The Oval, 2021

Facing tough conditions in England, Rohit silenced his critics with a gritty 127 in the second innings at The Oval. Battling swing and seam, he anchored India’s innings and helped secure a 157-run win — one of India’s famous overseas victories.

5. 161 vs England, Chennai, 2021

On a turning pitch at Chepauk, Rohit showed his class with a fantastic 161 off 231 balls. His aggressive yet controlled batting against England’s spinners set up a 317-run win for India and played a key role in turning the series in India’s favour.