Rohit Sharma Reaches an Iconic Milestone in Indian Cricket
So, let’s talk about a moment that has really lit up the cricket world—Rohit Sharma hitting yet another massive career milestone, one that places him right alongside some of the greatest names Indian cricket has ever produced. During the third ODI against South Africa in Visakhapatnam, Rohit quietly but confidently crossed 20,000 runs in men’s international cricket. With that single, nudged calmly to long-on off Keshav Maharaj, he stepped into an elite club that features Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, and Rahul Dravid. Not many players ever get to breathe that rarefied air, and Rohit has now earned his place among them.
The moment felt almost understated on the field, but it was one of those achievements that echo through cricket history. And the fun part? That wasn’t even the end of his milestones for the day. As the innings progressed, Rohit also crossed 11,500 runs in ODI cricket, becoming only the ninth player in the world to reach that mark. He got there with his 59th run of the match—a match in which he looked composed, hungry, and very much in control.
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India were chasing 271, and Rohit, together with Yashasvi Jaiswal, gave the team exactly the start they needed. The pair built a 155-run opening partnership, one of those stands where you see both batters settle in comfortably—Jaiswal working hard to rotate the strike while Rohit chose his moments to open up and play his signature range of shots. His half-century came in 54 deliveries, and the flow of his innings showed why he continues to be such a crucial pillar for India in white-ball cricket.
Rohit eventually fell for a well-constructed 75 off 73 balls, which included seven boundaries and three sixes. Maharaj was the one who picked him up in the 26th over, but by then, Rohit had already done exactly what India needed—set the perfect platform for the chase.
Looking at his numbers, the scale of his achievements really stands out. Over 11,500 ODI runs at an average close to 50, 61 fifties, 33 centuries—these are numbers that define a world-class batter. And when you add the 20,000 international-run milestone, it becomes even clearer how extraordinary Rohit’s career has been. Only a handful of Indian players—Tendulkar, Kohli, and Dravid—have ever crossed that mark before him.
Against South Africa alone, he now has 952 ODI runs, more than 100 fours, and a consistently strong record across formats. And with every innings like this one, he shows that he isn’t just chasing records—he’s shaping a legacy.
Rohit’s journey has already been remarkable, but moments like these make it feel even more special, as if another chapter in his cricket story has just been etched into the game's long and storied timeline.
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