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Rohit Sharma's 12,000 ODI Runs & 200 Sixes Milestone
30 Sep
Summary
- Rohit Sharma achieved 12,000 ODI runs, joining Tendulkar and Kohli.
- He hit his 200th six on home soil, a new world record.
- India chased a record target of 405 against West Indies.
Rohit Sharma delivered a monumental performance, crucial for India's pursuit of a formidable 405-run target set by the West Indies in the second ODI at Barsapara Cricket Stadium. Sharma's explosive batting right from the start set a strong tone, supported by Shubman Gill.
Sharma reached his fifty in just 32 balls and subsequently crossed the 12,000-run mark in ODIs, joining an elite group of Indian cricketers including Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli. He is now the seventh player globally to achieve this career milestone.
Adding to his historic day, Sharma's four sixes during his fifty included his 200th on home soil, an unprecedented record in ODI cricket. This record-breaking performance was vital as India faced their highest successful chase target, surpassing their previous best of 360.
With the top order delivering, including Shubman Gill's rapid half-century, India's strategy focused on maintaining momentum. The team aimed to get as close as possible to the challenging score, with Virat Kohli playing a key role in the chase.
