Hitman’s 119-run knock in Cuttack also makes him India’s second-highest run-scorer as an opener
Cuttack (Odisha), February 10: Indian skipper Rohit Sharma made a sensational return to form in the second ODI against England, smashing a stunning 119 off 90 balls and etching his name in cricket’s record books. With this knock, Rohit overtook Rahul Dravid to break into the top 10 all-time run-getters in ODIs, further cementing his legacy as one of India’s finest batters.
Fans in Cuttack were treated to a vintage Hitman performance as Rohit timed his strokes to perfection, hammering 12 boundaries and 7 sixes at a strike rate of 132.22.
Rohit Surpasses Dravid, Enters ODI’s Top 10 Run-Scorers List
With this century, Rohit Sharma now sits at the 10th position among all-time highest run-getters in ODIs. In 267 ODIs, he has amassed 10,987 runs at an average of 49.26, with 32 centuries and 57 half-centuries.
He has surpassed Rahul Dravid, who scored 10,889 runs in 344 matches at an average of 39.16, with 12 centuries and 83 half-centuries.
Second-Highest Run-Getter for India as an Opener
Rohit also surpassed Sachin Tendulkar to become India’s second-highest run-getter as an opener in international cricket.
- Rohit Sharma (343 matches, 15,404 runs, 45.43 avg, 44 centuries, 79 fifties, best score: 264)
- Sachin Tendulkar (346 matches, 15,335 runs, 48.07 avg, 45 centuries, 75 fifties, best score: 200)*
- Virender Sehwag remains India’s highest run-getter as an opener (321 matches, 15,758 runs, 41.90 avg, 36 centuries, 65 fifties, best score: 319)
Closing in on Most Sixes Record in ODIs
Rohit’s seven sixes in Cuttack also took him past Chris Gayle’s record of 331 sixes, placing him second on the all-time list for most sixes in ODIs.
- Shahid Afridi (Pakistan) – 351 sixes
- Rohit Sharma (India) – 338 sixes
- Chris Gayle (West Indies) – 331 sixes
With the way Rohit is striking the ball, he could soon dethrone Afridi to become the leading six-hitter in ODI history.
Match Recap: India Clinch Series with 4-Wicket Win
After England opted to bat, Joe Root (69 off 72) and Ben Duckett (65 off 56) powered them to 304 runs. Contributions from Liam Livingstone (41 off 32) and Jos Buttler (34 off 35) helped England cross the 300-run mark.
For India, Ravindra Jadeja (3/35 in 10 overs) was the standout bowler.
Chasing 305, Rohit (119 off 90) and Shubman Gill (60 off 52) laid the foundation with a 136-run opening stand. Shreyas Iyer (44 off 47) and Axar Patel (41 off 43)* finished the chase in 45 overs, giving India a 2-0 series win.
Final ODI in Ahmedabad
With the series already secured, India will now face England in the final ODI at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on Wednesday, February 14.