Rohit Sharma Aims for Milestone in Second ODI Against West Indies

Rohit Sharma's Anticipation for the Match

Indian opener Rohit Sharma, known as 'Hitman', is set to showcase his skills at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati during the second ODI against the West Indies on Wednesday.

Close to a Significant Achievement

Rohit is on the brink of a remarkable milestone, needing just 73 runs to become the third Indian player to accumulate 12,000 runs in One Day Internationals (ODIs). As of now, he has scored 11,927 runs in 289 ODIs and 281 innings, boasting an impressive average of 48.88, which includes 34 centuries and 62 fifties, with a top score of 264.

Rohit's Success in Guwahati

Guwahati has proven to be a fruitful venue for Rohit. In his two previous matches here, he has amassed 235 runs at an astonishing average of 235.00 and a strike rate of 127.71, featuring one century and one fifty. His highest score in this location is an unbeaten 152 off 117 balls against the West Indies in 2018.

Current Performance Overview

In 10 ODIs this year, Rohit's performance has fluctuated, resulting in 411 runs at an average of 41.10 and a strike rate of 98.56. His achievements include a remarkable century (138 runs at Lord's) and a fifty.

Team Lineups

India Squad: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (c), Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul (w), Naman Dhir, Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Gurnoor Brar, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Auqib Nabi, Dhruv Jurel.

West Indies Squad: John Campbell, Justin Greaves, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (w/c), Amir Jangoo, Jewel Andrew, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales, Keemo Paul, Sherfane Rutherford, Shamar Joseph, Vitel Lawes.