IND vs ENG: Rohit Sharma completes 18,000 runs in international cricket
Rohit Sharma became only the fifth Indian batsman to complete 18,000 runs in international cricket. Rohit achieved the milestone during the match between India and England in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on Sunday (October 29).
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Rohit started the innings in his usual style, dancing around the track and hitting big shots. But when the wickets started tumbling from one side, he kept his natural instincts in check and stitched a 91-run stand.
Rohit eventually perished on 101-ball and 87 runs, with 10 fours and three sixes. He scored runs at a strike rate of over 86. However, he could not complete his eighth World Cup century.
In 52 Tests, Rohit has scored 3,677 runs at an average of 46.54, with 10 centuries and 16 half-centuries in 88 innings. His best individual score is 212.
Rohit also played 257 ODIs for India in which he scored 10,510 runs at an average of 49.57. He has 31 fifties and 54 half-centuries in this format, with the best score of 264. He is the sixth highest run-scorer for India in ODIs.
The highest run-scorer for India and international cricket in general is Sachin Tendulkar, who has 34,357 runs in 664 matches at an average of 48.52, with 100 centuries and 164 fifties. His best individual score is 248*
In 23 ICC Cricket World Cup matches, Rohit has scored 1,376 runs at an average of 65.52, with seven centuries and five fifties in 23 innings. His best score in the tournament is 140. He is the sixth highest run-getter in tournament history and has the most centuries ever in the World Cup.
In six World Cup matches in this tournament, he scored 398 runs at an average of 66.33, with a strike rate of over 119. He scored a century and two fifties, with a best score of 131. Rohit is the fourth highest series – scorer in the tournament currently.