Asia Cup, IND vs SL: Rohit Sharma Becomes 2nd Fastest Batter To Score 10,000 ODI Runs

Colombo: In a remarkable feat, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma reached the milestone of 10,000 runs in One Day Internationals (ODIs) during a Super Four match against Sri Lanka in Colombo during the 2023 Asia Cup today. This achievement came in his 241st innings in the ODI format, cementing his status as one of the most prolific run-scorers in the game.

At the age of 36, Rohit Sharma now stands as the sixth Indian batsman to achieve this remarkable milestone. Notably, he is also the second-fastest overall to reach this milestone, with only Virat Kohli surpassing him in terms of innings played. Kohli reached 10,000 runs in just 205 innings.

Furthermore, Rohit Sharma joins an elite club of Indian openers who have achieved this feat, following in the footsteps of cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly. His consistency in ODI cricket is evident through his impressive record, boasting 30 centuries and 50 half-centuries, all while maintaining an impressive batting average of nearly 49.

Rohit Sharma’s journey in ODI cricket began in 2007 when he made his debut against Ireland in Belfast. Since then, he has been a stalwart of the Indian cricket team and has consistently delivered outstanding performances.

To put his achievement in perspective, here is a list of the fastest batters to reach 10,000 ODI runs, with Rohit Sharma occupying the second spot:

1. Virat Kohli (India) – 205 innings
2. Rohit Sharma (India) – 241 innings
3. Sachin Tendulkar – 259 innings
4. Sourav Ganguly – 263 innings
5. Ricky Ponting – 266 innings