Rohit Sharma has completed 1100 fours in ODI International cricket.
He has surpassed Rahul Dravid (94) in terms of 50+ scores.
Rohit has now become the third-highest batsman to score 50+ for India.
He joined the special list of Sachin Tendulkar and Sanath Jayasuriya for most fours.
New Delhi | Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma achieved another magnificent feat in the final ODI of the three-match series against Afghanistan. During his excellent innings, he not only broke a major record but also etched his name in the list of legendary players.
Rohit Sharma's Double Dhamaka, Breaks Multiple Records
Chasing a target of 219 runs against Afghanistan, Rohit Sharma displayed brilliant batting. During this innings, he claimed two major milestones, further elevating his stature in the world of cricket.
With his performance, he once again proved why he is considered one of the most dangerous openers in the world.
Surpassing Dravid to Set a New Record
By scoring a half-century in this match, Rohit Sharma surpassed Rahul Dravid, famously known as 'The Wall', in the list of most 50+ scores for India.
Before this match, both Rohit and Dravid had 94 scores of 50+ to their names. Now, Rohit has 95 scores of 50+ (56 fifties, 39 centuries) and has moved to the third position on this list.
In this exclusive list, only Virat Kohli (131 times) and the legendary Sachin Tendulkar (154 times) are ahead of Rohit.
Upon hitting three fours during his innings, Rohit Sharma also completed his 1100 fours in One Day International cricket.
With this remarkable achievement, he became the 12th batsman in the world and the fifth from India to hit the most fours in ODIs.
This is a milestone that even legends like Brian Lara, Inzamam-ul-Haq, and Rahul Dravid could not reach in their careers.
The record for the most fours in ODIs is held by Sachin Tendulkar (2,016). The list also includes big names like Sanath Jayasuriya, Kumar Sangakkara, and Virat Kohli.
This performance by Rohit is another fine example of his consistency and aggressive style of play.
This dual achievement by Rohit Sharma is another milestone in his illustrious career. These accomplishments have not only established him as one of the best batsmen of the current era but have also further elevated his stature in the history of Indian cricket.
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