When Did Rohit Hit 200? Date, Match, Score & All His Double Centuries

When Did Rohit Hit 200 Second double ton: Rohit Sharma batted right through the innings for 1st in an ODI double ton, scoring a career-high 209 runs against Australia on November 2, 2013, at Bengaluru; and smashed a haul of smashes. Not only did it make him a double-centurion, but it also catapulted him into the exclusive league of batsmen who have converted mammoth ODI scores to tons.

Rohit would eventually score a total of three double centuries in ODIs; this was the first one. His 2nd appeared against Sri Lanka in 2014, and the final one too came against Sri Lanka in 2017. 264 remains not just his own highest score in ODIs, but also the highest score by any player in men’s ODI history, with this feat equalling his existing ground record from Eden Gardens. So those three double-hundreds would probably have made their pitch about how much he has left to offer with the bat on the international stage, and what his ODI career will look like.

Detail	Answer
First ODI 200	209
Date	2 November 2013
Opponent	Australia
Venue	Bengaluru
Balls	158
Sixes	16
Total ODI 200s	3
Highest ODI score	264

When Did Rohit Sharma First Hit 200?

Rohit Sharma’s first ODI double-century came on 2 November 2013, in the seventh and final ODI against Australia at Bengaluru. He scored 209 runs from 158 balls, helping India make 383/6 and win the match by 57 runs. The victory also gave India a 3-2 series win.

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Rohit’s 209 at Bengaluru at a glance

Statistic	Details
Date	2 November 2013
Opponent	Australia
Venue	Bengaluru
Rohit’s score	209
Balls faced	158
Fours	12
Sixes	16
India total	383/6
Result	India won by 57 runs

Rohit’s innings was not just his first score above 200. It was the third ODI double-century in men’s international cricket at the time, after Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag had previously reached the landmark. BCCI records also note that his 16 sixes broke Shane Watson’s previous record of 15 sixes in an ODI innings.

Why the 209 was significant

The innings combined several milestones. Rohit became only the third batter to score an ODI double-century, and the first Indian to do so after Tendulkar and Sehwag. He also set a new mark for sixes in an ODI innings with 16.

India ultimately reached 383/6, with Rohit receiving the Player of the Match award. He also finished the seven-match series with 491 runs, including a double-century, a century and a fifty.

How Did Rohit Score 209 Against Australia?

Rohit’s 209 was an innings of two distinct phases. He initially took time to settle before dramatically increasing his scoring rate later in the innings.

Rohit’s innings from 50 to 100

Rohit brought up his half-century from 71 balls, reflecting the cautious start to his innings. BCCI’s match report notes that he gradually increased the tempo before the innings turned into an extended six-hitting display.

That measured beginning is useful context when looking at the final score of 209 from 158 balls: the innings became considerably faster as it progressed.

The acceleration after 100

The most striking statistic from the innings is what happened after Rohit reached his century.

He used only 42 balls to move from 100 to 200. In other words, the second hundred came far faster than the first. BCCI specifically records this acceleration in its match report.

This was the point at which Rohit’s innings shifted from accumulation to sustained attacking batting.

The six-hitting that defined the innings

Rohit finished with 16 sixes and 12 fours. His sixes were spread across both pace and spin, with Clint McKay conceding five of them.

A useful way to visualize the innings is:

50 → 100 → 150 → 200 → 209

The key takeaway is that the final 109 runs came at a dramatically faster rate than the opening phase. That acceleration was a major reason India were able to finish on 383/6.

How Many Times Has Rohit Sharma Scored 200 in ODIs?

Rohit Sharma has scored three ODI double-centuries. His scores above 200 are 209, 264 and 208 not out. ICC records describe the 2017 innings as his third ODI double-century.

Rohit Sharma’s three ODI double-centuries

Date	Opponent	Venue	Score
2 Nov 2013	Australia	Bengaluru	209
13 Nov 2014	Sri Lanka	Kolkata	264
13 Dec 2017	Sri Lanka	Mohali	208*

His second double-century came against Sri Lanka at Eden Gardens in Kolkata in 2014. Rohit made 264 from 173 balls, surpassing Virender Sehwag’s previous ODI record of 219 and becoming the first batter to score two ODI double-centuries.

His third came against Sri Lanka in Mohali in 2017. Rohit made 208 not out from 153 balls, including 13 fours and 12 sixes. ICC records that he scored his second hundred in just 36 balls during that innings.

Which of Rohit’s 200s was the highest?

There is an important distinction between Rohit’s first double-century and his highest ODI score:

• First 200: 209 against Australia in 2013
• Highest ODI score: 264 against Sri Lanka in 2014
• Third double-century: 208* against Sri Lanka in 2017

So, if someone asks when Rohit first hit 200, the answer is 2 November 2013. If they ask for his biggest ODI innings, the answer is 264.

What Is Rohit Sharma’s Highest ODI Score?

Rohit Sharma’s highest ODI score is 264 against Sri Lanka, made at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on 13 November 2014. He scored those 264 runs from 173 balls.

Rohit’s 264 vs Sri Lanka

Rohit’s second ODI double-century came during India’s fourth ODI against Sri Lanka. He reached his fifth ODI century during the innings and continued attacking after passing 200.

He eventually finished on 264 from 173 balls, becoming the first batter to score two ODI double-centuries. He also moved past Virender Sehwag’s then-record ODI score of 219.

The important numbers are:

Statistic	Rohit’s 264
Opponent	Sri Lanka
Date	13 November 2014
Venue	Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Score	264
Balls	173
ODI double-centuries at that point	2

209 vs 264 – what’s the difference?

	First 200	Highest ODI score
Score	209	264
Opponent	Australia	Sri Lanka
Year	2013	2014
Venue	Bengaluru	Kolkata

The difference matters because “Rohit’s 200” can refer to his first double-century, while his most famous numerical record is his 264.

Did Rohit Score 200 Against Australia in the 2019 World Cup?

No. Rohit’s 209 against Australia came in 2013, not during the 2019 World Cup.

In India’s 2019 World Cup match against Australia at The Oval in London, Rohit scored 57 from 70 balls. India won that match by 36 runs after scoring 352/5.

2013 vs 2019 – Rohit against Australia

Match	Year	Rohit’s score
India vs Australia, Bengaluru	2013	209
India vs Australia, World Cup	2019	57

This distinction is useful because a search for Rohit and Australia can lead to coverage of both matches. They were completely different games: the 2013 match was the series decider in Bengaluru, while the 2019 fixture was a World Cup group match at The Oval.

In 2019, Rohit’s 57 came in a 127-run opening partnership with Shikhar Dhawan, who scored 117. India eventually won by 36 runs.

What Records Did Rohit’s 209 Set?

Rohit’s 209 was significant beyond the final score. Several records and milestones were attached to the innings.

Rohit became the third ODI double-centurion

Before Rohit reached 200, only Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag had scored ODI double-centuries. Rohit became the third player to cross the mark.

His 16 sixes

Rohit hit 16 sixes, breaking Shane Watson’s previous record of 15 sixes in an ODI innings. BCCI’s statistical report also records several other scoring milestones reached during the innings.

India’s 383/6

Rohit’s innings helped India reach 383/6 from 50 overs. MS Dhoni contributed 62, while Shikhar Dhawan made 60. Rohit and Dhoni also added 167 runs together from 94 balls.

The series context

The match was the seventh and final ODI of the series. India won by 57 runs and finished the series 3-2. Rohit was named both Player of the Match and Player of the Series after scoring 491 runs during the series.

Rohit 209 – record snapshot

Record or milestone	Achievement
ODI double-century	Third in men’s ODI history at the time
Score	209
Balls	158
Fours	12
Sixes	16
India total	383/6
Match result	India won by 57 runs
Series result	India won 3-2
Player of the Match	Rohit Sharma
Player of the Series	Rohit Sharma

Rohit’s 200s Compared at a Glance

Looking at all three innings side by side makes the progression easier to understand.

Score	Date	Opponent	Venue	Balls	4s	6s	Not out?
209	2 Nov 2013	Australia	Bengaluru	158	12	16	No
264	13 Nov 2014	Sri Lanka	Kolkata	173	33	9	No
208*	13 Dec 2017	Sri Lanka	Mohali	153	13	12	Yes

The 264 figures are documented by ICC, while ICC’s report on the 2017 innings records 208 not out from 153 balls, with 13 fours and 12 sixes. BCCI confirms the 209 figures from the 2013 innings.

One detail stands out: the three double-centuries were not identical types of innings. The first was against Australia in a series decider, the second came during Rohit’s return from injury against Sri Lanka, and the third came while he was captaining India in Mohali. Rohit himself later described all three as important to the team rather than ranking one above another.

Rohit Sharma’s ODI Double-Centuries – What Readers Often Get Wrong

209 was not Rohit’s highest ODI score

Rohit’s first double-century was 209, but his highest ODI score is 264, which he made against Sri Lanka in Kolkata in 2014.

His 200s did not all come against the same opponent

His first double-century came against Australia. His second and third came against Sri Lanka.

2019 Australia is a different match

The 2019 World Cup match against Australia is sometimes relevant when searching for Rohit’s Australia performances, but it is not his double-century match. He scored 57 from 70 balls at The Oval in that game.

Rohit did not score exactly 200

His first ODI double-century was 209, not 200 exactly. The same applies to his other two 200-plus innings: 264 and 208 not out.

Rohit Sharma 200 FAQ