Rohit Sharma Enters the 20,000-Run Club in Style
So, let me walk you through what just unfolded in Visakhapatnam, because Rohit Sharma has once again made the cricketing world sit up and take notice. In the third and final ODI against South Africa, the Indian captain walked out with intent, batted with that familiar fearless approach, and in the process, crossed one of the biggest milestones of his career — the remarkable 20,000-run mark in international cricket. With that achievement, he has now become only the fourth Indian ever to do so, joining absolute legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, and his long-time teammate Virat Kohli.
What makes this even more impressive is the pace at which Rohit reached the milestone. It took him 538 innings to get there, which is faster than some of the giants of the game. And the innings that carried him past this landmark was classic Rohit Sharma — 75 runs off just 73 balls, laced with seven boundaries and three massive sixes. Before anyone could settle in, he had already set the tone of India’s chase with those trademark elegant strokes and effortless lofted hits that only he seems able to produce with such ease.
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At that point in the match, India looked firmly in control. South Africa had been restricted to 270 with three overs still left unused, thanks to disciplined bowling and sharp fielding. As India began their reply, Yashasvi Jaiswal was cruising in the 70s, Kohli was warming up at the crease, and fans were already sensing a strong finish. Rohit’s dismissal came earlier than the crowd would've preferred, but his contribution had already shaped the momentum.
And remember, this milestone comes right after another record he broke in the very first match of the series — surpassing Shahid Afridi to become the batter with the most sixes in international cricket. That’s two major records in one series, showing that even at 38, Rohit’s influence on the game remains as powerful as ever.
Social media exploded the moment he crossed 20,000, with congratulatory messages pouring in. Even the BCCI shared a celebratory note with the classic “Mt. 20k” tagline, capturing the scale of what he achieved. It’s not every day that someone climbs into a club so exclusive that it has only three other Indians in 100-plus years of cricketing history.
All in all, this match wasn’t just about runs or a chase — it felt like another chapter added to Rohit Sharma’s legacy. A legacy built on timing, power, calmness, and an ability to rise in moments that matter. And honestly, it seems like there’s still a lot more cricket left in him.
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