Rohit Sharma’s Batting Position for IND vs AUS 2nd Test: Will He Open or Bat at No. 6?

Adelaide: The much-awaited second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia is set to begin on December 6, 2024, at the Adelaide Oval. As Rohit Sharma prepares to lead Team India, the question remains—what will be his batting position for the pink-ball day-night test?

In the first Test in Perth, Rohit Sharma was absent due to injury, leaving Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul to open for India. Both performed admirably, creating a dilemma for the Indian team management—should Rohit Sharma take up the opening slot or bat at No. 6, a position where his stats are impressive?

Rohit Sharma’s Batting Stats at Different Positions:
Opening Batting (Best Position):

Innings: 66
Runs: 2685
Average: 44
Centuries: 9
No. 3:

Matches: 4
Innings: 5
Runs: 107
Average: 21.40
Half-centuries: 1
No. 4:

Innings: 1
Runs: 4
Average: –
No. 5:

Matches: 9
Innings: 16
Runs: 437
Average: 29.13
Half-centuries: 3
No. 6 (Best Record):

Matches: 16
Innings: 25
Runs: 1037
Average: 54.57
Centuries: 3
Half-centuries: 6
Rohit Sharma’s batting average at No. 6 is the highest among all positions, making it an attractive option for the second Test. Whether he will open or bat at No. 6 is still unclear, but his ability to anchor the middle order could prove crucial for India’s success in the Adelaide Test.