Rohit Sharma Aims for Milestones in Upcoming ODI Against West Indies

Focus on Rohit Sharma in First ODI

As India prepares to face West Indies in the opening ODI, all eyes will be on Rohit Sharma, affectionately known as 'Hitman'. He is under pressure to prove his worth in the team while aiming to break more records. The match is scheduled for Sunday in Thiruvananthapuram. Against the West Indies, Rohit has played 37 ODIs and batted in 35 innings, accumulating 1,613 runs at an impressive average of 57.60, which includes three centuries and 12 fifties, with a highest score of 162.

Approaching the 12,000-Run Milestone

Currently ranked as India's third-highest run-scorer in ODIs, Rohit is just 105 runs shy of becoming the third Indian player to reach the 12,000-run milestone in ODIs. He would join the ranks of Virat Kohli (14,941 runs) and Sachin Tendulkar (18,426 runs). To date, Rohit has played 288 ODIs and batted in 280 innings, scoring 11,895 runs at an average of 48.95, featuring 34 centuries and 62 sixes, with a personal best of 264.

Milestone as an Opener

Rohit is also on the verge of another significant achievement, needing just 135 runs to become the fourth opener, and the second Indian after Sachin Tendulkar, to reach 10,000 runs in ODIs. He has amassed 9,865 runs in 201 matches and 199 innings, boasting an average of 54.5, with 32 centuries and 49 fifties. Sachin Tendulkar leads this category with 15,310 runs from 344 matches and 340 innings, averaging 48.29, including 45 centuries and 72 fifties, with a top score of 200*.

Rohit's Recent Performance

In the current year, Rohit has played nine ODIs, scoring 379 runs at an average of 42.11 and a strike rate of 99.21. His performance includes one century and one fifty, with his most recent innings being a remarkable 138 against England at Lord's.