Rohit Sharma Approaches 20,000 International Runs Milestone

Rohit Sharma is on the brink of a significant milestone in international cricket, needing just 41 runs to reach 20,000. As he prepares to face South Africa in Raipur, he also recently set a new record for the most sixes in ODIs, surpassing Shahid Afridi. With impressive statistics and a stellar performance this year, Rohit's journey in cricket continues to inspire fans. Read on to learn more about his achievements and upcoming matches.

By Narendra Chaudhary Dec 2, 2025, 19:55 IST

Rohit Sharma Nears 20,000-Run Milestone

Rohit Sharma, the former captain of the Indian cricket team, is on the verge of becoming the fourth Indian batsman to reach the remarkable milestone of 20,000 runs in international cricket. He is set to play against South Africa in the second ODI in Raipur on Wednesday, needing just 41 runs to achieve this feat. This elite group includes legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, and Rahul Dravid, with Tendulkar leading the pack with 34,357 runs, followed by Kohli with 27,808 runs and Dravid with 24,064 runs.

Career Statistics at a Glance

Currently, Rohit has accumulated 19,959 runs across 503 international matches, boasting an average of 42.46. His impressive record includes 50 centuries and 110 half-centuries. Specifically, he has scored 4,301 runs in Test matches, 4,231 runs in T20 internationals, and 11,427 runs in ODIs.

Stellar Recent Form

In the current ODI season, Rohit has made a significant impact, scoring 561 runs in 12 matches with an average of 51.00 and a strike rate exceeding 99. His performance includes two centuries and three fifties, with a top score of 121*. After retiring from T20 internationals post the 2024 World Cup and stepping back from Test cricket in May, he now focuses solely on ODIs. Following the series against South Africa, he is anticipated to participate in the ODI series against New Zealand at home.

Rohit has been in excellent form, having scored a fifty and a century during the recent tour of Australia in a three-match ODI series. He continued this trend in the first ODI against South Africa in Ranchi, where he scored 57 runs off 51 balls.

New Record for Most ODI Sixes

During the match, Rohit made headlines by breaking Shahid Afridi's long-standing record for the most sixes in ODIs. He hit his 352nd six in this format, surpassing Afridi's previous record of 351 sixes, which had stood since 2015.

Surpassing Afridi's Record

Entering the match, Rohit needed just three sixes to break Afridi's record. He achieved this milestone in 100 fewer innings than Afridi, having now hit 352 sixes in just 269 innings.