The highly anticipated World Test Championship final between India and Australia at The Oval holds special significance for two prominent players – Rohit Sharma and Pat Cummins. Both captains will be stepping onto the field for their respective 50th Test matches, marking a significant milestone in their careers.
As the players walked out for the toss, Rohit Sharma and Pat Cummins achieved this remarkable feat, cementing their places in the illustrious club of cricketers who have played 50 Test matches. However, Rohit’s journey to the milestone was not without a scare as he was struck on the thumb during an optional practice session before the match.
Rohit Sharma, who made his Test debut in 2013, has established himself as a key contributor in the longest format of the game. Over the course of his Test career, he has amassed 3,379 runs in 83 innings at an impressive average of 45.66. With nine centuries and 14 half-centuries to his name, Rohit has consistently been a reliable batsman for India. Notably, since his move to the opening position in Test matches during the inaugural World Test Championship in 2019, he has scored 1,794 runs in that role, including six centuries and four fifties. Rohit stands as the second-highest run-scorer for India in Tests during that period, trailing only behind his teammate Virat Kohli.
In addition, Rohit Sharma holds the distinction of being the fastest Asian opener to reach 1,000 Test runs, achieving this milestone in just 17 innings, highlighting his exceptional batting prowess.
On the other hand, Pat Cummins, who made his Test debut in 2011, has carved a niche for himself as a skillful fast bowler. With 217 wickets to his name in 90 innings at an impressive average of 21.50, Cummins has established himself as a potent force in the Australian bowling attack.
When Rohit Sharma and Pat Cummins face each other on the field, it adds an extra layer of excitement to the contest. In their head-to-head clashes in Test matches, Rohit has accumulated 109 runs against Cummins but has been dismissed three times, making their encounters an intriguing battle within the larger context of the game.
