Rohit Sharma’s record-breaking run continues at 39; Hitman completes 10,000 ODI runs as opener

The veteran Indian opener achieved this feat during India’s 3rd ODI against West Indies on Saturday in New Chandigarh. Sharma now has 10090 runs under his belt in 204 matches at an average of 54.83, including 33 hundreds and 50 half-centuries. 

Legendary Sachin Tendulkar leads the chart with 15,310 runs, followed by Sri Lanka’s Sanath Jayasuriya with 12,740 and West Indies great Chris Gayle with 10,179 runs.

He smashed a sensational 138 off 110 balls, including 17 fours and five sixes, in India’s 388-run chase, reminding everyone of his match-winning ability despite the team eventually falling short by 27 runs. 

Rohit finished the three-match England ODI series with 175 runs at an average of 58.33 and a strike rate of 98.31. He then carried that form into the ongoing ODI series against the West Indies, amassing 225 runs in three matches.

In the third ODI against West Indies on Saturday, with captain Shubman Gill (1) and Virat Kohli (0) dismissed cheaply, the ‘Hitman’ once again rose to the occasion. Coming off a century in the second ODI, Rohit Sharma produced another commanding knock, smashing 92 off 85 balls, studded with 10 fours and three sixes.

He forged a brilliant 137-run partnership with Ruturaj Gaikwad, keeping India firmly in the hunt and putting the chase back on track. (ANI) 

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