Rohit Sharma completes 20,000 international runs during the India vs South Africa 3rd ODI in Visakhapatnam. (Image Credit: Instagram: Instagram/ indiancricketteam)
India vs South Africa 3rd ODI: Indian batting maestro Rohit Sharma took yet another step in his illustrious career as he crossed 20,000 international runs during the ongoing 3rd ODI against South Africa at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Sunday.
Rohit needed 27 runs in this match to reach the elite landmark and did so with trademark elegance during India's chase of 271. The opener looked in complete control from the beginning, timing the ball crisply to give India a composed beginning.
With this, Rohit joins the rare list featuring Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Ricky Ponting, Kumar Sangakkara, Jacques Kallis, and other global icons who have crossed the 20k-run mark across formats.
The milestone epitomised Rohit's transformation into one of the most prolific modern-day batters, known for their effortless strokeplay and unmatched consistency.
Rohit reached 20,000 runs during his batting at 48 off 52 balls, displaying pristine timing and trademark pull shots. His composed approach built stability in India's early chase phase.
India moved to 94/0 in 18.3 overs, keeping the target well within reach.
| Player | Matches | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| SR Tendulkar (IND) | 664 | 34,357 |
| KC Sangakkara (SL/Asia/ICC) | 594 | 28,016 |
| Virat Kohli (IND) | 555 | 27,910 |
| RT Ponting (AUS/ICC) | 560 | 27,483 |
| Mahela Jayawardene (SL/Asia) | 652 | 25,957 |
| Jacques Kallis (SA/ICC/Afr) | 519 | 25,534 |
| Rahul Dravid (IND/Asia/ICC) | 509 | 24,208 |
| Brian Lara (WI/ICC) | 430 | 22,358 |
| Joe Root (ENG) | 377 | 21,774 |
| Sanath Jayasuriya (SL/Asia) | 586 | 21,032 |
| Shivnarine Chanderpaul (WI) | 454 | 20,988 |
| Inzamam-ul-Haq (PAK/Asia/ICC) | 499 | 20,580 |
| AB de Villiers (SA/Afr) | 420 | 20,014 |
| Rohit Sharma (IND) | 504 | 20,000+ |
Disclaimer: The match is still ongoing; numbers and situations are based on the latest available updates.
