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Rohit Sharma vs Virat Kohli: Who has better batting stats at Hamilton's Seddon Park as India eye ODI series victory?

Rohit Sharma vs Virat Kohli: Who has better batting stats at Hamilton's Seddon Park as India eye ODI series victory?

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In the current ODI series against New Zealand, Virat Kohli has already posted a match‑winning 74 in the first game at Hamilton’s Seddon Park, while Rohit Sharma has not yet made a mark in the series. India lead the three‑match series 2‑0 and are looking to secure victory in the remaining games. The team’s batting order for the first two ODIs placed Axar Patel at number 5 and KL Rahul at number 6, as noted by assistant coach Sitanshu Kotak.

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  • left · 1 outlet

    India lead 2-0 in the five-match rubber, but barring Virat Kohli's majestic knock at Eden Park, none of the other batters, including skipper Shubman Gill and the experienced Rohit, have looked particularly comfortable in conditions that have suited fast bowler

    — The Hindu

  • center · 4 outlets

    The white-ball pace trio of Auqib Nabi, Gurnoor Brar, and Arshdeep Singh will stay back to help the Indian Test squad prepare for the crucial World Test Championship series against New Zealand starting on November 19, assistant coach Sitanshu Kotak said on Monday. The three are currently a part of…

    — The Tribune

  • right · 3 outlets

    In the ongoing ODI series against New Zealand, Rohit Sharma is yet to make a mark. On the other hand, Virat Kohli has already scored a match-winning 74 in the first ODI. India are leading 2-0 in the series. 

    — Livemint

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In the ongoing ODI series against New Zealand, Rohit Sharma is yet to make a mark. On the other hand, Virat Kohli has already scored a match-winning 74 in the first ODI. India are leading 2-0 in the series. 

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    Rohit Sharma vs Virat Kohli: Who has better batting stats at Hamilton's Seddon Park as India eye ODI series victory?

    In the ongoing ODI series against New Zealand, Rohit Sharma is yet to make a mark. On the other hand, Virat Kohli has already scored a match-winning 74 in the first ODI. India are leading 2-0 in the series. 

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