On September 12, 2023, Rohit Sharma faced Sri Lanka in the “Super 4” match of the ongoing Asia Cup. The captain of Team India decided to bat after winning the toss and joined Shubman Gill on the field to start the innings. After scoring 56 runs off 49 balls against Pakistan in the previous game, Rohit entered this match. Now, fans have been pouring love for Rohit Sharma on his 10000 ODI runs.
Fans were therefore anticipating a significant blow from Rohit this time. Aside from that, he was only 22 runs away from reaching a significant milestone: 1000 ODI runs. In an ODI match against the Men in Green, Virat Kohli reached the 13000-run plateau.
The stage was therefore set for Rohit to reach the landmark against the Lankans. Regarding the game, Rohit appeared to be off to a brilliant start when he began his bat on the fourth delivery of the innings with a stunning cover drive.
After that, he hit 17 runs with one more boundary after 26 deliveries. But on his 27th pitch, the fifth of the seventh over, Rohit produced a lofted six that went straight to the line and back over Rajitha. With that six, he became the second batsman in 241 innings to reach the 1000-run plateau in ODIs.
Rohit Sharma on his 10,000 ODI runs:
Historic – Rohit Sharma becomes the 2nd fastest ever in history to reach 10,000 ODI runs. pic.twitter.com/Vufv2npuyr
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) September 12, 2023
Virat Kohli, his colleague and the previous captain of Team India, is now in first place with 205 innings. The third place belongs to the former star of Team India, Sachin Tendulkar, who reached this milestone in 259 innings.
Fans reaction:
VINTAGE ROHIT LOFTED STRAIGHT DRIVE 😭😭😭
— User45 (@140of113) September 12, 2023
Fastest 10k Runs by Indian
1.Virat Kohli
2. Rohit Sharma
3. Mahendra Singh Dhoni— MAHIYANK™ (@Mahiyank_78) September 12, 2023
Goat 🐐🔥 pic.twitter.com/5JVgpIVRtT
— RRReddy (@RamRohitReddy) September 12, 2023
First, second and Third all belong to India
— Shubman Gang (@ShubmanGang) September 12, 2023
First Virat and second Rohit, Indians everywhere 🔥🔥🔥
— Rahul Varma (@urscoolrahul) September 12, 2023
Despite losing to Pakistan in the first game, Rohit started the tournament well with a fifty-plus score against Nepal in the last match. His impressive performance continued with another fifty. However, Rohit was dismissed for 53 runs off 48 balls, including seven fours and two sixes, failing once more to turn it into a major knock. His wicket was taken by Dunith Wellalage.
The cricket fans are buzzing with excitement for Rohit Sharma. Social media platforms are filled with posts and comments about his latest victory. India has done it again in the cricket field.
So, this was all about Rohit Sharma on his 10000 ODI runs. Also read, Former Pakistani Cricketer Khalid Latif was jailed for 12 years.
