Rohit Sharma’s Record-Breaking Run Continues at 39; Hitman Completes 10,000 ODI Runs as Opener
Rohit Sharma reached the mark in 202 innings, beating Sachin Tendulkar’s record by 12 innings and becoming only the fourth opener to pass 10,000.
- On Saturday, October 3, Rohit Sharma became the fastest opener to 10,000 ODI runs during the third ODI against the West Indies in New Chandigarh. He reached the milestone in 202 innings, breaking Sachin Tendulkar's 22-year-old record.
- Tendulkar previously held the record, reaching the milestone in 214 innings during a 2004 match in Brisbane. Sharma is only the fourth opener to achieve this feat, joining Tendulkar, Chris Gayle, and Sanath Jayasuriya.
- Needing only two runs to reach the milestone, Sharma completed the feat on the third ball of the match by clipping a delivery from West Indies bowler Jayden Seales for a couple.
- Earlier in the series, Sharma became the third Indian batter after Tendulkar and Virat Kohli to score 12,000 total ODI runs during the second ODI in Guwahati with a 75-ball 101.
- This achievement adds to a strong run of landmarks for Sharma during the current series against the West Indies, continuing a notable period of success for the Indian cricket captain.
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Rohit Sharma’s record-breaking run continues at 39; Hitman completes 10,000 ODI runs as opener - The Tribune
India's batting heavyweight Rohit Sharma continued to etch his name in the record books at 39, becoming only the fourth opener in ODI history to complete 10,000 runs at the top of the order.
Rohit Sharma’s record-breaking run continues at 39; Hitman completes 10,000 ODI runs as opener
India's batting heavyweight Rohit Sharma continued to etch his name in the record books at 39, becoming only the fourth opener in ODI history to complete 10,000 runs at the top of the order.
Hitman Makes History: Rohit Sharma Smashes 22-Year-Old Tendulkar Record In New Chandigarh ODI
Rohit Sharma broke Sachin Tendulkar’s 22-year-old ODI opening record during the third ODI against the West Indies in New Chandigarh on Saturday, October 3. He became the fastest opener to 10,000 ODI runs, reaching the mark in 202 innings, 12 fewer than Tendulkar, and added another milestone to his series.
Rohit Sharma scripts history in 3rd ODI, becomes fastest batter to reach 10000 runs as opener
In a historic moment for Indian cricket, Rohit Sharma has become the fourth batter in ODI history to surpass 10,000 runs as an opener. Achieving this feat in just 202 innings highlights his exceptional talent and consistency. During the final ODI against West Indies, India chose to bat first but faced early challenges with two quick wickets. However, Rohit, alongside Ruturaj Gaikwad, managed to restore stability to the innings.
Rohit Sharma Becomes Fastest to 10,000 ODI Runs As Opener, Achieves Feat During IND vs WI 3rd ODI 2026 | 🏏 LatestLY
Indian captain Rohit Sharma has become the fastest batsman to reach 10,000 ODI runs as an opener, achieving the feat in just 202 innings on October 3, 2026. Surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's record, the 39-year-old's milestone came during the India vs West Indies ODI series, further cementing his status as one of cricket's all-time greats. 🏏 Rohit Sharma Becomes Fastest to 10,000 ODI Runs As Opener, Achieves Feat During IND vs WI 3rd ODI 2026.
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