Adelaide, October 23 — Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma achieved a record feat while playing the second ODI against Australia at the Adelaide Oval, surpassing great former captain Sourav Ganguly to become India’s third-highest run-scorer in One Day Internationals (ODIs).

The milestone occurred in the 21st over, when Rohit hit a sharp boundary off spinner Adam Zampa, pushing his career total past Ganguly’s 11,221 runs. With this feat, Rohit is now behind only Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar on India’s all-time ODI run lists.

A Career Defined by Consistency and Class

Since his first-class debut back in 2007, Rohit Sharma has become one of the most successful limited-overs batsmen in international cricket. Famous for his free-flowing stroke play and excellent skill of converting half-centuries into match-winning scores, Rohit’s ODI career includes:

• 11,249+ runs (as of Oct 2025)
• 32 ODI centuries
• 59 half-centuries
• A best score of 264, the highest individual ODI score to date

This new record further solidifies Rohit’s place as a legend of Indian batting in the current era.

Historic Ranking Among Indian Greats

With this achievement, India’s leading five ODI run-scorers now read:

1. Sachin Tendulkar – 18,426 runs
2. Virat Kohli – 14,181+ runs
3. Rohit Sharma – 11,249+ runs
4. Sourav Ganguly – 11,221 runs
5. Rahul Dravid – 10,768 runs

Rohit’s accomplishment is especially significant since it arrives in the midst of a busy playing career, with many years of international cricket remaining for him to play.

The Match Context

Rohit’s 73 (97 balls) contributed to India’s total of 264/9 against Australia, supported by Shreyas Iyer (61) and Axar Patel (44). While India’s innings struggled at crucial junctures, Rohit’s innings once again gave the platform.

Australia’s Adam Zampa was the bowler’s pick with 4/60, while India’s bowling setup struggled with a tough chase in the evening session.

What’s Next for Rohit Sharma

With this record in the bag, Rohit now looks to assist India in securing the series. Most importantly, his performance is well-timed for India’s buildup towards the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy and T20 World Cup 2026.

Being India’s senior most batter, Rohit inspires the new generation — not only with numbers, but also with grit, elegance, and a will to win matches.