After a match-winning knock against England in the second ODI, Team India skipper Rohit Sharma overtook two countrymen in the format. Here is all you need to know (Pic: File Pic)
Updated on : 10 February,2025 03:02 PM IST | Compiled by : Sujay Shivalkar
In the second ODI against England, Team India skipper Rohit Sharma made a remarkable comeback by smashing a match-winning century which in return helped him to overtake Rahul Dravid to enter the top 10 run-scorers
The century was special for all the fans who were waiting to see Rohit Sharma hit the top gear. The veteran played a knock of 119 runs off 90 deliveries including 12 fours and 7 sixes. He played with a strike rate of 132.22
Having represented India in 267 ODIs, Rohit Sharma has garnered 10,987 runs with an average of 49.26 and a strike rate of 92.70. So far, he has 32 centuries and 57 half-centuries. Currently, he is the 10th-highest run-scorer in the format
Former Team India batsman Rahul Dravid's career ended with 10,889 runs in 344 matches. He had 12 centuries and 83 half-centuries with his career-best being 153 runs
Rohit also overtook legendary Sachin Tendulkar to become the second-highest run-getter for India as an opener in international cricket. In 343 matches, he has scored 15,404 runs at an average of 45.43, with 44 centuries and 79 fifties. His best score is 264
On the other hand, Sachin has scored 15,335 runs at an average of 48.07 in 346 matches and 342 innings. He has made 45 centuries and 75 fifties, with the best score of 200*. The highest-run-getter for India as an opener is Virender Sehwag, who has scored 15,758 runs in 321 matches and 388 innings at an average of 41.90, with 36 centuries and 65 fifties. His best score is 319
