Rohit Sharma vs Aiden Markram - comparing their stats after 83 ODIs ahead of IND vs SA 2025 series

Former India captain Rohit Sharma is coming on the back of a red-hot form with the bat ahead of the three-match ODI series against South Africa, which begins in Ranchi on Sunday, November 30. The 30-year-old recently slammed an unbeaten 121 in Australia during the third ODI to help the Men in Blue finish the series on a high. India won the match by nine wickets. The 38-year-old had also scored 73 in the second match.

Rohit's exploits with the bat helped him win the Player of the Series award and jump to the World No.1 spot in the latest ICC batting rankings. The senior batter will now look to continue his exploits with the bat in the 50-over series against the Proteas.

Like Rohit Sharma, South Africa opener Aiden Markram is also coming off a promising ODI form, scoring 86 and 49 during a three-match series in England to help his side win 2-1.

In this article, we will compare Rohit Sharma and Aiden Markram’s records after 83 ODIs

Most runs

Aiden Markram made his ODI debut against Bangladesh in 2017, scoring 66 off 60 balls. Since then, the right-handed batter has amassed 2,590 runs in 83 matches (79 innings).

Players	Matches	Innings	Runs
Aiden Markram	83	79	2590
Rohit Sharma	83	78	1966

On the contrary, Rohit Sharma didn’t get to bat on his debut against Ireland in 2007. In his first 83 ODIs, he amassed 1,966 runs in 78 innings.

Averages and Strike rates

Aiden Markram has grown from strength to strength in terms of average in his ODI career. After averaging in his 20s in his first 48 games, he has increased his average to 37. His strike rate was 97.73.

Players	Matches	Averages	Strike rates
Aiden Markram	83	37.00	97.73
Rohit Sharma	83	31.70	78.60

Rohit Sharma averaged in the 20s after 42 games. He then raised it to 31.70 after 83 ODIs, while his strike rate was 78.60.

Most 50s and 100s

Aiden Markram has slammed three centuries and 14 fifties in his ODI career. His career-best came against the Netherlands in 2023, where he slammed 175 off 126 balls.

Players	Matches	100s	50s	Career-best
Aiden Markram	83	3	14	175
Rohit Sharma	83	2	12	114

On the other hand, Rohit Sharma had scored two tons and 12 half-centuries after 83 ODIs. He slammed his career-best of 114 against Zimbabwe in 2010.

Runs in winning causes

Aiden Markram has won 44 out of his 83 ODIs. In these games, he scored 1,828 runs in 41 innings at an average of 55.39 and a strike rate of 107.15.

Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma won 46 out of his first 83 ODIs with the Men in Blue. The star batter amassed 1,095 runs in 42 innings at an average of 37.75. His strike rate was 78.89.

Players	Matches	Innings	Runs	100s	50s	Averages
Aiden Markram	44	41	1828	3	12	55.39
Rohit Sharma	46	42	1095	1	6	37.75

In terms of games won, Markram has a far superior record in the 50-over format.

Overall, Rohit is among only a few batters to complete 10,000 runs in international cricket. The Mumbai batter has scored 11,370 runs in 276 ODIs (268 innings) at an average of 49.22, including 33 tons and 59 half-centuries. With Markram being 31, there is less chance that the Proteas opener might reach closer to that of Rohit’s tally.