Rohit Sharma Scripts History, Surpasses Mahela Jaywardene & Becomes First Cricketer To….

Rohit Sharma, the “Hitman” of Indian cricket, has built his legacy on elegant stroke play and an ability to rise to big occasions. Known for making batting look effortless, Rohit has carried India’s hopes for over a decade, turning pressure into poetry with his timing and temperament. On Thursday, he added another golden chapter to his remarkable journey.

At the Adelaide Oval, during the second ODI against Australia, Rohit became the first cricketer ever to score 1000 runs in India-Australia ODI matches played in Australia. The 38-year-old opener needed just two runs to reach the milestone and he did so in trademark style sending a crisp boundary off Mitchell Starc’s bowling in the third over. It was a fitting moment for a player who has long been India’s one of the most reliable performers on the Australian soil.

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This match marked Rohit’s 21^st ODI against Australia in their backyard, a testament to his endurance and excellence over the years. Behind him on the list of most runs in India-Australia ODIs in Australia are Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni and Steve Smith, an elite company that underlines the magnitude of his achievement.

Rohit Sharma’s feat also places him among the top performers in world cricket. While former West Indies legend Viv Richards holds the record for the most ODI runs against Australia in Australia with 1905 runs, Rohit’s consistency ensures his name stands proudly among the game’s greats. Rohit scored 73 runs before getting out and with this, he surpassed Mahela Jayawardene (1013 runs) and secured the fourth position in the list of batters who have scored most ODI runs against Australia in Australia.

Interestingly, this game also marks Rohit’s 501^st international appearance for India, making him only the fifth Indian and the 11^th player globally to cross 500 matches. From Mumbai’s streets to global records, Rohit Sharma’s journey continues to inspire, proving that class, patience and quiet determination can conquer any field.

As far as the match is concerned, India has given a target of 270 runs to Australia to win the second ODI match of the series.