Rohit Sharma becomes fourth-highest scorer for India in ODI cricket
Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma has become the fourth-highest scorer for the side in ODIs. Rohit, who made his ODI debut in the year 2007, attained the milestone in the 2nd ODI versus Sri Lanka in Colombo. Rohit went past former Indian stalwart Rahul Dravid with his second run in the contest. He ended up scoring a 44-ball 64. Here's more.
Rohit goes past Dravid
Playing his 264th match (256 innings), Rohit has raced to 10,831 runs at an average of 49.23. He owns 31 tons and 57 fifties. Former Indian skipper and head coach Dravid finished his ODI career with 10,768 runs at 39.15. Dravid smashed 12 centuries and 82 half-centuries. Meanwhile, Sachin Tendulkar (18,426), Virat Kohli (13,886), and Sourav Ganguly (11,221) have scored more runs among Indians.
Breaking down Rohit's ODI numbers
As per ESPNcricinfo, in 91 ODIs at home, Rohit has amassed 4,745 runs at 57.86. He owns 13 tons and 22 fifties with the best of 264. Playing his 114th ODI away (home of opposition), Rohit has scored 3,668 runs at 39.86 with the help of 10 tons and 20 fifties. At neutral venues, he owns 2,418 runs at 52.56 (100s: 8, 50s: 15).
His numbers versus Sri Lanka
In 53 ODIs versus the Lankans, Rohit owns 1,986 runs at 46.18. In addition to six tons, he has hit nine fifties. His batting average is 45-plus against Sri Lanka.
64-run knock for Rohit
Rohit hit five fours and four sixes in his knock of 64. He shared a 97-run stand alongside Shubman Gill for the opening wicket. Rohit has raced to 1,006 fours and 330 sixes.
