Sydney: Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma has once again etched his name in the history books, becoming the first Indian player to score 1000 ODI runs against Australia on Australian soil.
The record was achieved during the second ODI between India and Australia on Thursday, when Rohit, needing just two runs to reach the milestone, drove a crisp boundary off Mitchell Starc in the third over of the innings.
At 38, Rohit’s consistency against Australia remains unmatched. He achieved this feat in his 21st ODI against the Aussies in Australia — a testament to his longevity and dominance as one of India’s greatest opening batsmen.
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With this achievement, Rohit now tops the list of Indian batters with the most ODI runs against Australia in Australia, surpassing legends like Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, and Shikhar Dhawan.
Top Indian run-getters vs Australia (in Australia):
- Rohit Sharma – 1071 runs
- Virat Kohli – 802 runs
- Sachin Tendulkar – 740 runs
- MS Dhoni – 684 runs
- Shikhar Dhawan – 517 runs
Globally, West Indies legend Viv Richards holds the record for the most ODI runs against Australia in Australia with 1095 runs, while Rohit now sits proudly in fourth place overall.
🏆 Rohit’s Legacy Down Under
Known for his elegance and precision, Rohit has time and again shown his mastery over Australian conditions — combining controlled aggression with experience. His ability to adapt to pace, bounce, and movement has made him India’s most reliable performer Down Under.
As the series progresses, Rohit will be eyeing more milestones, continuing his pursuit of greatness in international cricket.
Originally published on newsworldstime.com.
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