Rohit Sharma 12000 Runs in ODI: Full Match Highlights and Career Stats

Rohit Sharma added another major milestone to his remarkable ODI career on Wednesday. The Indian opener crossed 12,000 runs during the second ODI against West Indies in Guwahati.

The achievement came as India chased a massive target of 406. Rohit became only the third Indian after Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli to reach the mark.

Rohit Sharma reaches 12,000 ODI runs

Rohit reached 12,000 ODI runs in his 282nd innings. Only Virat Kohli got there faster, reaching the milestone in 242 innings.

The right-hander completed the feat with a single off Roston Chase in the 16th over. He reached the mark while playing an attacking knock in India’s big chase.

Rohit also became the second-fastest batter to 12,000 ODI runs in terms of deliveries faced. He needed 12,973 balls, while Kohli reached the mark after facing 12,853 deliveries.

Full match highlights

West Indies posted 405 in the second ODI, leaving India with a target of 406.

Rohit gave India’s chase a strong start alongside captain Shubman Gill. He attacked the West Indies bowlers and moved quickly towards a half-century.

The milestone arrived during a confident passage of play. Rohit kept the pressure on the bowlers and continued batting with intent after entering the 12,000-run club.

He went on to score his 35th ODI century. Rohit was eventually dismissed for 101 off 75 balls.

Third Indian in elite club

Rohit is now part of a select group of Indian ODI batters.

Sachin Tendulkar was the first Indian to cross 12,000 ODI runs. Virat Kohli later joined him, and Rohit became the third Indian to achieve the feat.

Overall, Rohit is the seventh batter in men’s ODI cricket to score 12,000 runs. The landmark underlines his long-term value at the top of India’s batting order.

Rohit Sharma ODI career stats

Rohit made his ODI debut in 2007 and has built one of the strongest records in the format.

His career includes:

• More than 12,000 ODI runs.
• 35 ODI centuries.
• 62 ODI half-centuries.
• Three double-centuries.
• A highest score of 264 against Sri Lanka.
• The highest individual score in men’s ODI cricket.

Rohit remains the only batter to score three double-centuries in ODIs. His unbeaten 264, scored against Sri Lanka in Kolkata in 2014, is still the highest individual score in the format.

A special milestone at 39

Rohit reached the landmark at the age of 39. He now plays only the 50-over format, with his focus on the next ODI World Cup.

His latest century showed that he remains capable of producing an attacking innings at the highest level. The knock also gave India a strong platform while chasing one of the biggest targets in their ODI campaign.

For Rohit, the occasion was both personal and important for the team. He joined Tendulkar and Kohli while continuing to lead India’s charge at the top of the order.

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