What is Rohit Sharma's record at the SCG ahead of BGT 2024-25 5th Test?

Team India skipper Rohit Sharma's batting form in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 has been a cause of concern for the management. He has struggled to get going in the last three Tests, as a result of which India have lacked a solid foundation at the top.

Rohit will be keen to discover his form when the Men in Blue begin their quest in the final Test of the series at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). Ahead of the Sydney Test, everyone is curious about Rohit's record at the SCG.

The right-handed batter has played only two Tests at this iconic venue, scoring 170 runs at an average of 42.50, including two half-centuries.

The first time Rohit played at SCG was during the 2014-15 tour. It was the fourth and final Test and had no bearing on the outcome of the series, given that Australia were already 2-0 ahead.

The hosts batted first in that contest and declared their innings at 572/7. In response, India lost Murali Vijay for a duck in the first over, which brought Rohit Sharma to the middle. The Mumbai-born cricketer showed great application against the new ball. He batted for 179 minutes and played 133 deliveries for his 53 - his highest knock at the venue. His innings was laced with five boundaries and two sixes.

The Team India skipper also scored a valuable 39 off 90 balls in the second essay, as India managed to draw the Test.

Rohit Sharma returned to the SCG during the 2021-22 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The series was tied at 1-1 and was heading for a close finish. Australia batted first after winning the toss and scored 338 in their first innings, riding on a century from Steve Smith.

In response, Rohit and Shubman Gill got the visitors off to a decent start. The former batted for almost two hours and scored 26 off 77 deliveries. However, he failed to convert the start and was out to Josh Hazlewood.

India conceded a first-innings lead and had to chase 407 runs in the fourth innings to win the Test. Rohit Sharma scored a fine half-century to set the platform for the batters to follow. He smashed five boundaries and a six for his 52 off 98 deliveries. However, he threw away another excellent start, holing out to Mitchell Starc while trying to pull Pat Cummins for a six.

The Men in Blue were staring at a heavy defeat, but Ravichandran Ashwin and Hanuma Vihari put on a blockathon to save the Test for India. They battled injuries and put their bodies on the line for the nation that day.

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How has Rohit Sharma performed in BGT 2024-25?

The 37-year-old missed the first Test of the series due to the birth of his second child. He returned to join the team for the pink-ball Test in Adelaide but has endured a horrid run of form.

Rohit Sharma averages a paltry 6.20 in five innings, with one match still to go. The right-hander has managed to score only 31 runs, with the highest score of 10.

His dismal form has led to retirement talks and there are reports that he might announce his Test announcement in Sydney.