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Rohit Sharma Overtakes Ganguly as India’s 3rd-Highest ODI Run Scorer

Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma has added another milestone to his illustrious career, surpassing Sourav Ganguly to become India’s third-highest run-scorer in One Day Internationals (ODIs). The record-breaking moment came during his 73-run knock against Australia in the second ODI.

Stats Breakdown

Player Matches Runs Average Centuries Fifties
Sachin Tendulkar 463 18,426 44.83 49 96
Virat Kohli 304 14,181 58.69 51 72
Rohit Sharma 275 11,249 48.69 32 59
Sourav Ganguly 308 11,121 40.95 22 71

A Composed Innings

In contrast to his usual explosive approach, Rohit played a measured innings, scoring 73 off 97 balls at a strike rate of 75.26, including 7 fours and 2 sixes. His patience in building the innings paid off, highlighting his adaptability under pressure.

Career Highlights

  • Best Score: 264 vs Sri Lanka – highest individual score in ODI history
  • 32 ODI Centuries – third-most by an Indian after Kohli and Tendulkar
  • 59 Fifties – consistently anchoring India’s top order

2025 ODI Performance

In 2025, Rohit has played 10 ODIs, scoring 383 runs at an average of 38.30, with one century and two fifties. His best score this year remains 119.

Shivam

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