The ongoing One Day International series between India and South Africa has captured the attention of cricket enthusiasts, especially with Indian captain Rohit Sharma on the cusp of achieving a major personal milestone. Following a thrilling victory in the first ODI, all eyes are now on Rohit Sharma as he aims to surpass the legendary South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis in the list of highest run-scorers in ODI cricket. He's just 153 runs away from this remarkable feat, which would elevate him to the eighth position in the all-time list, adding another feather to his illustrious cap, while
Dominant Start in Ranchi
The series commenced with a high-octane encounter in Ranchi, where the Indian team secured a convincing 17-run victory over South Africa, taking a 1-0 lead in the series. In a high-scoring affair, India posted a formidable total of 349 runs for the loss of 8 wickets after batting first, while in response, the South African team fought hard but could only manage 332 runs in 49. 2 overs, while former captain Virat Kohli was the star performer for India, smashing a magnificent 135-run century, for which he was deservedly named the Player of the Match. Rohit Sharma also played a crucial role, contributing a fluent 57-run half-century, which included 5 boundaries and 3 towering sixes.
Chasing Kallis's Legacy
Rohit Sharma's ODI career statistics are impressive, with 11427 runs scored in 269 innings from 277 matches at an impressive average of 49, while 25. Jacques Kallis, a cricketing icon, amassed 11579 runs in his illustrious ODI career, while this means Rohit Sharma needs a mere 153 runs to overtake Kallis and secure his place among the top eight run-scorers in the history of One Day International cricket.
Achieving this milestone would be a testament to his consistency, longevity, and impact on the game.
Opportunities in Upcoming Fixtures
The Indian team is scheduled to play the second ODI against South Africa on December 3rd at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur. Following this, the third and final match of the series will be held on December 6th in Visakhapatnam. These two matches present prime opportunities for Rohit Sharma to reach this significant landmark. Fans are eagerly anticipating "Hitman's" performances, hoping he not only guides the team to victory but also etches his name further into the record books with substantial innings.
The New 'Sixes King' of ODIs
During his 57-run innings in the first ODI, Rohit Sharma also achieved another remarkable feat. With his third six of the innings, he surpassed former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi to become the player with the most sixes in One Day International cricket history, while rohit Sharma now boasts an incredible tally of 352 sixes in ODIs, firmly establishing him as the format's new 'Sixes King'. This achievement underscores his aggressive batting style and his ability to clear the ropes with ease, making him one of the most exciting batsmen to watch.
Elite Company: All-Time ODI Run-Scorers
The list of all-time leading run-scorers in ODI cricket is a who's who of cricketing legends. Sachin Tendulkar leads the pack with an astounding 18,426 runs. He's followed by Virat Kohli (14235), Kumar Sangakkara (14234), Ricky Ponting (13704), Sanath Jayasuriya (13430), Mahela Jayawardene (12650), and Inzamam-ul-Haq (11739), while jacques Kallis currently holds the eighth position with 11579 runs, while Rohit Sharma is right behind him at ninth with 11427 runs.
The opportunity to climb this prestigious ladder further solidifies Rohit's standing as one of the greatest batsmen of his generation and a true legend of the game.
