Rohit Sharma and Tim Southee have faced each other many times in international cricket. Rohit is known for his powerful batting, while Southee is a top swing bowler. Their matchups have been exciting, with both players having their moments.
In this article, we look at their head-to-head stats in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is to see how Rohit has performed against Southee over the years.
Rohit Sharma vs Tim Southee Head-to-Head Stats Summary
Across formats, Rohit Sharma has scored 251 runs off 361 balls against Tim Southee and has been dismissed 15 times. He has hit 28 fours and 7 sixes, facing 245 dot balls in total.
Format | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s/6s | Avg | SR |
Test | 51 | 130 | 4 | 106 | 6/0 | 12.8 | 39.2 |
ODI | 115 | 153 | 6 | 99 | 11/5 | 19.2 | 75.2 |
T20I | 76 | 68 | 4 | 34 | 10/2 | 19.0 | 111.8 |
IPL | 9 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 1/0 | 9.0 | 90.0 |
Total | 251 | 361 | 15 | 245 | 28/7 | - | - |
Rohit Sharma vs Southee: Year-by-Year Head to Head Stats in Test Cricket
In Tests, Rohit has scored 51 runs from 130 balls, dismissed 4 times against Southee, with 6 fours and a strike rate of 39.2.
Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | Avg | SR |
2014 | 20 | 69 | 1 | 57 | 2 | 0 | 20.0 | 29.0 |
2021 | 26 | 40 | 1 | 30 | 3 | 0 | 26.0 | 65.0 |
2024 | 5 | 21 | 2 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 2.5 | 23.8 |
Rohit Sharma vs Southee: Year-by-Year Head to Head Stats in ODI Cricket
In ODIs, he has scored 115 runs off 153 balls and been dismissed 6 times, with 11 fours and 5 sixes, striking at 75.2.
Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | Avg | SR |
2010 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5.0 | 125.0 |
2014 | 26 | 46 | 1 | 31 | 2 | 1 | 26.0 | 56.5 |
2016 | 24 | 42 | 2 | 31 | 2 | 1 | 12.0 | 57.1 |
2017 | 43 | 49 | 1 | 29 | 4 | 2 | 43.0 | 87.8 |
2019 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | - | 75.0 |
2023 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11.0 | 275.0 |
Total | 115 | 153 | 6 | 99 | 11 | 5 | 19.2 | 75.2 |
Rohit Sharma vs Southee: Year-by-Year Head to Head Stats in T20I Cricket
In T20Is, he has managed 76 runs off 68 balls, dismissed 4 times, with 10 fours and 2 sixes, and a strike rate of 111.8.
Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | Avg | SR |
2009 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | - | 33.3 |
2017 | 13 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 13.0 | 130.0 |
2019 | 21 | 17 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 21.0 | 123.5 |
2020 | 23 | 22 | 1 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 23.0 | 104.5 |
2021 | 18 | 16 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 18.0 | 112.5 |
Total | 76 | 68 | 4 | 34 | 10 | 2 | 19.0 | 111.8 |
Rohit Sharma vs Southee: Year-by-Year Head to Head Stats in IPL
In IPL, Rohit has faced 10 balls against Southee, scoring 9 runs and losing his wicket once.
Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | Avg | SR |
2015 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | - | 175.0 |
2022 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 33.3 |
Total | 9 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 9.0 | 90.0 |
Verdict: Rohit Sharma vs Tim Southee Who Has the Edge?
Looking at the head-to-head stats, Tim Southee has clearly had the edge over Rohit Sharma, especially in the longer formats. Across all formats, Rohit has been dismissed 15 times by Southee while scoring only 251 runs, which suggests the New Zealand pacer has been a consistent threat.
In Tests and ODIs in particular, Southee’s control and ability to swing the ball have often troubled Rohit. While Rohit has shown flashes of brilliance in T20Is and the IPL, overall, Southee holds the advantage in this rivalry.
