Indian captain Rohit Sharma is on the verge of surpassing Sachin Tendulkar for the most runs scored by an Indian skipper in One Day Internationals (ODIs). With only 68 runs away, Sharma has a golden opportunity to make history in the New Zealand tie on March 2. (Photos: AFP)
Updated on : 01 March,2025 06:25 PM IST | Compiled by : Srijanee Majumdar
Sharma, having already accumulated 2,387 runs from 53 ODIs as captain, currently sits seventh on the list of highest-scoring Indian skippers. He boasts an impressive average of 53.04 with a strike rate of 113.18
His record includes five centuries and 16 half-centuries while captaining the side. The match against New Zealand presents a prime opportunity for him to surpass Tendulkar’s tally of 2,454 runs from 73 matches as Indian skipper.
While Rohit hasn't been in top form during the ongoing Champions Trophy, he has consistently played a vital role in giving India quick starts. Across two matches so far, he has scored 61 runs, averaging 30.50 with a strike rate of 119.60
His rapid knock of 41 runs off 36 balls, laced with seven boundaries, against Bangladesh proved crucial in India’s successful run chase, further emphasizing his importance as both a captain and opener for the team.
Sharma recently reached another major milestone in his ODI career, surpassing 9,000 runs as an opener. He achieved this feat during India’s Champions Trophy clash against arch-rivals Pakistan on February 23
Rohit reached the landmark with his first run of the match and now boasts 30 centuries and 44 half-centuries as an opener. With this achievement, he becomes the sixth batter in ODI history to amass over 9,000 runs as an opener, according to ESPNcricinfo
Rohit also recently surpassed the 11,000-run mark in ODI cricket, achieving the milestone with his 12th run during India’s Champions Trophy opener against Bangladesh. He became the second-fastest player to reach this milestone, requiring 261 innings, just behind Virat Kohli, who achieved it in 222 innings
Notably, Rohit surpassed the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, who reached 11,000 runs in 276 ODI innings. Currently, Rohit has amassed 11,049 runs in 270 ODIs, with an average of 48.88 and a strike rate of 92.80 across 262 innings.
Along with his 32 centuries and 57 half-centuries, he has also recorded three double-centuries, with his highest score being a remarkable 264 runs, achieved against Sri Lanka in 2014.
