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Rohit Sharma’s Half-Century Moves Him Up ODI Rankings
Rohit Sharma Shines in Recent ODI
On October 23, 2025, Team India’s opener Rohit Sharma delivered an impressive performance at the Adelaide Oval during the second ODI of the three-match series against Australia. After a disappointing outing in the first match, Rohit’s resilient knock of 73 runs off 97 balls indicates his ability to bounce back. His innings was pivotal for the team’s total, especially after early wickets fell.
Key Match Highlights
Sent in to bat first, Team India faced early difficulties as they lost their captain Shubman Gill for just nine runs and Virat Kohli for another duck. However, Rohit and Shreyas Iyer joined forces, adding a crucial 118 runs for the third wicket.
| Player | Matches | Runs Scored | Average | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma | 188 | 9,219 | 54.55 | 96.08 |
| Sourav Ganguly | 242 | 9,146 | 41.57 | 73.59 |
| Virender Sehwag | 204 | 7,240 | 36.93 | 104.85 |
| Shikhar Dhawan | 166 | 6,793 | 44.11 | 91.35 |
| Sachin Tendulkar | 344 | 15,310 | 48.29 | 88.04 |
Historic Rankings
With his performance, Rohit Sharma has now surpassed Sourav Ganguly, moving to second place in the list of Indian batters with the most runs while opening in ODIs. Rohit has achieved this milestone with a total of 9,219 runs and joins the elite company of Sachin Tendulkar, who leads this category with a staggering 15,310 runs.
This accomplishment reinforces Rohit’s position as one of the leading openers in ODI history, displaying not only talent but also consistency throughout his career.
Top 5 Indian ODI Openers
Here’s a summary of the top five Indian batters who have excelled while opening the innings in ODIs:
- Sachin Tendulkar: 15,310 runs, 344 matches
- Rohit Sharma: 9,219 runs, 188 matches
- Sourav Ganguly: 9,146 runs, 242 matches
- Virender Sehwag: 7,240 runs, 204 matches
- Shikhar Dhawan: 6,793 runs, 166 matches
Renin Wilben Albert, a veteran sports journalist, notes, “Rohit’s ability to recover after disappointments showcases his character and talent. He is undoubtedly one of India’s greatest cricketing assets.”
