India captain Rohit Sharma on Thursday became the second fastest batter to complete 11,000 runs in One-day Internationals (ODIs), achieving this milestone during India’s Champions Trophy clash against Bangladesh. Rohit is only the fourth Indian and the 10th batter overall to reach this mark in the 50-over format.
#### Milestone Achievement
Rohit Sharma reached the milestone in the fourth over of India’s chase of 229 runs in their Group A match by hitting Mustafizur Rahman over mid-on for a boundary. The seasoned opener achieved this feat in his 270th game, making him the second fastest behind his compatriot Virat Kohli to cross 11,000 runs in terms of innings.
Kohli had crossed the 11,000-run mark in 222 innings, while Rohit achieved it in 261 innings. They are followed by the legendary Sachin Tendulkar (276 innings), Ricky Ponting (286), and Sourav Ganguly (288).
#### Career Highlights
Rohit Sharma is now placed behind former India captain Ganguly (11,363 runs) in the list of overall highest run-scorers in ODI cricket. Sachin Tendulkar remains firmly at the top position with 18,246 runs in 463 matches. Kohli, who has 13,963 runs in his 299 ODIs, is on the verge of becoming the third player in history to make 14,000 runs in 50-overs cricket.
Former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara is placed second in terms of most ODI runs, with 14,234 runs in 404 matches.
#### Rohit’s Performance and Records
One of the most successful batters in the format at the top of the order, Rohit is also second in the list of hitting the most sixes with 338 hits over the fence, behind Pakistan’s Shahid Afridi (351). Rohit averages nearly 50 in the format, with 32 centuries and 52 half-centuries to his name.
In the list of highest run-scorers, Rohit is followed by former captains Rahul Dravid (10,889 runs) and MS Dhoni (10,773), with India having as many as six batters in an overall list of 15 batters who have crossed the coveted 10,000-run mark in ODI cricket.
Rohit Sharma’s consistent performance and ability to deliver under pressure have solidified his position as one of the greatest ODI players in cricket history. As India continues its campaign in the Champions Trophy, fans eagerly anticipate more stellar performances from their captain.
