Rohit Sharma Completes 12,000 ODI Runs For India
Indian captain Rohit Sharma has crossed the impressive 12,000-run mark in One Day International cricket during the 2nd ODI against West Indies at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati on September 30, 2026.
India's charismatic captain, Rohit Sharma, achieved a monumental personal milestone today, September 30, 2026, by completing 12,000 runs in One Day International (ODI) cricket. The 'Hitman' reached the prestigious mark during the second ODI of the West Indies tour of India, currently underway at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, as India commenced their chase of a formidable target set by the visitors. Virat Kohli Becomes Fastest Batter to 15,000 ODI Runs.
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Rohit Sharma becomes only the third India batter to score 12,000 runs in ODIs 🤩
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The Milestone Man
Rohit Sharma, opening the innings, reached the landmark with a single off Roston Chase in the 16th over of India's chase. The Indian captain, known for his elegant stroke play, showed no outward celebration, quietly acknowledging the achievement as the crowd erupted in applause. His gritty knock of 80 runs off just 56 deliveries, featuring 7 fours and 6 sixes, came at a blistering strike rate of 142.86.
Sharma's journey to 12,000 ODI runs has been remarkably swift, placing him among the fastest to achieve this feat. He is the second-quickest batter to reach this milestone in terms of balls faced, requiring 12,973 deliveries, just behind fellow Indian great Virat Kohli, who achieved it in 12,853 balls. In terms of innings, Rohit is also the second-fastest, reaching the mark in his 282nd ODI innings, with only Virat Kohli ahead of him, having done so in 242 innings.
Elite Company
Rohit Sharma now joins an exclusive club of cricketing legends who have amassed 12,000 or more runs in ODI cricket. He is only the third Indian cricketer to achieve this remarkable feat, following in the footsteps of Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli. Globally, he stands alongside an illustrious list of batters, including Ricky Ponting and Kumar Sangakkara. India vs West Indies Live Streaming Online and Free Telecast, 2nd ODI 2026.
Here's a look at the fewest innings taken to reach 12,000 ODI runs:
- 242 innings - Virat Kohli
- 282 innings - Rohit Sharma
- 300 innings - Sachin Tendulkar
- 314 innings - Ricky Ponting
- 336 innings - Kumar Sangakkara
Match Situation
In the ongoing 2nd ODI, West Indies posted a challenging total of 405 for 7 wickets in their allotted 50 overs. India, in response, are off to an explosive start, with Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill building a formidable opening partnership. At the time of reporting, India stood at 170 for no loss in 17.1 overs, with Gill also contributing significantly, scoring 81 runs off 50 balls.
Rohit Sharma's magnificent achievement adds another layer of excitement to what is shaping up to be a thrilling encounter in Guwahati, as India pushes towards a series-clinching victory.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Sep 30, 2026 08:22 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
