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.
| 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 |
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.
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.
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