Rohit Sharma has added another milestone to his career. At 39, he became the fourth opener in ODI history to score 10,000 runs. He reached the mark during the third ODI against the West Indies in New Chandigarh on Saturday. He also completed 50 fifties as an opener.
Rohit now has 10,090 runs in 204 ODIs as an opener. His average is 54.83. He has 33 centuries and 50 fifties. Only three openers have scored more runs. Sachin Tendulkar leads with 15,310. Sanath Jayasuriya has 12,740. Chris Gayle has 10,179.
There had been questions about Rohit’s future in ODI cricket. He retired from Tests and T20Is. Age and fitness were seen as concerns. But he has answered with his bat. He scored 138 off 110 balls against England at Lord’s. That innings had 17 fours and five sixes. India were chasing 388 but lost by 27 runs. Rohit finished that series with 175 runs at an average of 58.33 and a strike rate of 98.31.
He has carried that form into the West Indies series. In three matches, he has scored 225 runs. In the third ODI, India lost Shubman Gill for one and Virat Kohli for a duck. Rohit took charge once more. He made 92 off 85 balls with 10 fours and three sixes. He shared a 137-run partnership with Ruturaj Gaikwad. That stand steadied India’s chase and kept them on course.
…Silences ODI Doubts With 363 Runs in Last Four Innings Ahead of 2027 World Cup
Rohit Sharma’s place in India’s 2027 World Cup plans should no longer be questioned. His recent ODI form has made that clear. Across his last four innings, he has scored 363 runs. After the Birmingham ODI during India’s England tour, reports suggested he might be moved on from the 50-over format. Fans and experts wondered if his time was up. Rohit did not respond with words but with runs.
At Lord’s, India needed 388 to win. Rohit opened the batting and gave India a strong start. He shared a 147-run stand with Shubman Gill. He then added 113 with Virat Kohli. Rohit made 138 off 110 balls. He hit 17 fours and five sixes. When he was out, India were 260 for 2 in 38.4 overs. They still had a real chance to win. India eventually lost by 27 runs, but Rohit had done his job under pressure.
The West Indies series gave him new tests. In the first ODI, he scored 32 off 35 balls. He looked good but did not convert it into a big score. In the second ODI, West Indies made 405. India had never chased that high before. Rohit took charge early. He scored 101 off 75 balls. When he was dismissed, India were 255. They went on to complete a historic chase.
The third ODI asked something else of him. Gill and Kohli were both out early. India were 4 for 2. The batting line-up that had looked strong suddenly looked shaky. Rohit changed his approach. India scored only 28 runs in the first 10 overs. But Rohit stayed patient. Once the spinners came on, he attacked. He made 92 off 85 balls, with 10 fours and three sixes. He shared a 137-run partnership with Ruturaj Gaikwad. He missed a century by eight runs, but he had rescued India from a difficult position.
FAQs
Q. How many ODI runs has Rohit Sharma scored as an opener?
A. Rohit has scored 10,090 runs as an opener.
Q. How many ODI centuries has Rohit scored as an opener?
A. Rohit has scored 33 centuries as an opener.
Q. How many fifties has Rohit scored as an ODI opener?
A. Rohit has scored 50 fifties as an opener.
Q. Who has scored the most ODI runs as an opener?
A. Sachin Tendulkar leads with 15,310 runs.
Q. How many runs did Rohit score against the West Indies?
A. Rohit scored 92 runs off 85 balls.
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