Rohit Sharma gets to 3,500 T20I runs: Key stats
Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma has become then first batter in T20Is to register 3,500 runs. The senior batter was on 3,499 runs after getting a score of 12 versus Pakistan at the Asia Cup on Sunday. Tonight, the 35-year-old crossed the milestone while scoring his maiden run versus Hong Kong in a Group A clash in Dubai. Here's more.
India asked to bat by Hong Kong
India are playing against Hong Kong in the fourth match of the Asia Cup 2022 on Wednesday. After winning the toss, Hong Kong skipper Nizakat Khan asked India to bat first. Hong Kong, who emerged through the Asia Cup 2022 Qualifier, have a hard task against an in-form Indian side. Rohit walked out to bat alongside KL Rahul.
A new milestone!
Highest scorer in T20Is
Rohit is the first batter to surpass the 3,500-run mark in T20Is. Only four batters have crossed the 3,000-run mark in the shortest format. Martin Guptill (3,497), Virat Kohli (3,343), and Paul Stirling (3,011) are the other three players. Rohit has the highest number of fifty-plus scores in T20Is (31). He has smashed 27 fifties and four centuries.
Rohit departs for a 13-ball 21
Rohit got a quickfire 13-ball 21 versus Hong Kong. He smashed two fours and a six before being dismissed by Ayush Shukla. Rohit now has scores of 12 and 21 in the ongoing Asia Cup. Overall, he has raced to 3,520 runs at 32.00.
