Rohit Sharma Reaches 20,000 International Runs
Rohit Sharma crossed the landmark of 20,000 runs in international cricket during the third ODI against South Africa in Visakhapatnam. The milestone came when he reached 27 runs in his innings, which eventually ended at 75. He has now become only the fourth Indian player to achieve this figure, joining Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli and Rahul Dravid.
Major Career Milestone Across Formats
The achievement reflects Rohit’s consistency and longevity across formats. His 20,000 runs include contributions in Tests, ODIs and T20Is. Over the course of his career, he has accumulated more than 50 international centuries and over a hundred half-centuries, placing him among the most productive run-scorers in world cricket.
Strong Knock In Series Decider
In the match where he reached the milestone, Rohit played a composed innings, scoring 75 from 73 balls. His early stroke play gave India momentum during the chase. The innings helped build a solid platform at the top and contributed significantly to India’s successful pursuit of the target.
Part Of An Elite Group
With this achievement, Rohit joins a select group of players who have crossed 20,000 international runs. Among Indian cricketers, only Tendulkar, Kohli and Dravid had previously reached the mark. His success underlines his status as one of the most influential batters in modern cricket and a mainstay of India’s top order.
