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The veteran looked in excellent form during India’s three-match home ODI series against New Zealand in 2023. He scored 51 runs off 50 balls in the second match and finished the series with 101 runs from 85 balls in the final game.
Rohit Sharma has started preparations for the upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand. The seasoned batter is focused on sharpening his skills in Mumbai.
The fifty-over assignment will start with the first game at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara on January 11, followed by the second match on January 14 at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot. The final match is scheduled for January 18 at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore.
A video recently surfaced on social media, showcasing highlights from Sharma’s net session in Mumbai. You can watch the clip below:
Number 1 ODI batter, Rohit Sharma working hard for New Zealand ODIs. 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/c0r1NnxG4L
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 6, 2026
Rohit Sharma made his return to the 50-over format in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26, after being absent from the domestic competition for almost seven years.
He took part in Mumbai’s first two matches of the season, showcasing his skills in the opening game against Sikkim with a dominant 155 off 94 balls. Sharma scored his century off just 62 balls, marking his quickest List A ton. However, in the next match against Uttarakhand, he was dismissed for a golden duck.
Rohit Sharma’s impressive ODI Record against New Zealand
Rohit Sharma has a remarkable ODI record against New Zealand, accumulating 1073 runs in 29 innings, at an average of 38.32 and a strike rate of 85.84.
The right-hand batter has registered two centuries and six half-centuries against New Zealand in ODIs. His highest score was achieved on October 29, 2017, at Green Park, Kanpur.
Sharma played a remarkable knock of 147 runs from 138 balls, with two sixes and 18 fours. His stellar performance helped India reach a total of 337 runs, earning him the Player of the Match award as India triumphed by six runs.
The veteran looked in excellent form during India’s three-match home ODI series against New Zealand in 2023. He scored 51 runs off 50 balls in the second match and finished the series with 101 runs from 85 balls in the final game.