Rohit Sharma is on the verge of surpassing cricketing legend like Sachin Tendulkar in the prestigious list of Indian captains with the most runs in ODIs. Currently ranked seventh, Rohit is only 68 runs away from breaking Tendulkar’s record of 2,454 runs from 73 matches. Rohit, with 2,387 runs from 53 ODIs as India’s captain, boasts an impressive average of 53.04, along with five centuries and 16 half-centuries, and a strike rate of 113.18. Tendulkar’s tally, on the other hand, stands at an average of 37.75, with six centuries and 12 fifties.
The top spots in the list are held by MS Dhoni (6,641 runs), followed by Virat Kohli (5,449), Mohammad Azharuddin (5,239), Sourav Ganguly (5,082), Rahul Dravid (2,658), Tendulkar, and then Rohit. Rohit will have the chance to overtake Tendulkar in the upcoming Group A match against New Zealand on March 2 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Most runs by India captains in ODIs
6641 runs from 200 matches – MS Dhoni
5449 runs from 95 matches -Virat Kohli
5239 runs from 174 matches -Mohammad Azharuddin
5082 runs from 146 matches -Sourav Ganguly
2658 runs from 79 matches – Rahul Dravid
2454 runs from 73 matches – Sachin Tendulkar
2387 runs from 53 matches -Rohit Sharma
Although Rohit has not scored heavily in the ongoing Champions Trophy, he has still provided India with solid starts. In two matches, he has accumulated 61 runs, averaging 30.50 with a strike rate of 119.60. His contribution was key in setting up India’s successful run chase against Bangladesh, where he scored 41 runs. In the match against Pakistan, Rohit looked promising before being dismissed for 20 by a yorker from Shaheen Shah Afridi. India will be aiming to top the points table in Group A as they face New Zealand next.
