Rohit Sharma new record
Rohit Sharma overtook Rahul Dravid
India captain Rohit Sharma overtook former Indian captain and Head Coach Rahul Dravid in One Day Internationals (ODI). Rahul Dravid is the legendary Indian batsman also known as “Mr. Reliable” Mr. Dependable” and “the wall” stand number four among top Indian batsman in ODI format. Today Rohit Sharma overtook Rahul Dravid in terms of total ODI runs. Rahul Dravid has scored 10889 runs in 344 ODIs in his career. While Rohit Sharma scored 64(44) runs against Sri Lanka in the 2nd ODIs, and he overtook Rahul Dravid in terms of total ODI runs.
Rohit Sharma in ODI internationals
Rohit Sharma has currently scored 10895 runs after today’s inning in 265 matches. Though this half-century did not help India win this match and India loss 2nd ODI against Sri Lanka in the 3 match ODI series and lead 1-0 after 1st ODI result tied. Rohit Sharma has secured these runs in 257 innings at the average of more than 49 in ODIs. Rohit Sharma scored 31 international centuries in the ODIs and 58 half centuries. 264 runs is highest ODI score of Rohit Sharma. Now Rohit is just behind of Sachin Tendulkar (18426), Saurav Ganguli (11221), and Virat Kohli (13886) in One-Day internationals, after Rohit Sharma overtook Rahul Dravid today.
India lost 2nd international against Sri Lanka
India lost against Sri Lanka in the 2nd international by 32 runs because of the super bowling performance of Jeffrey Vandersay 6/33 in his 10 overs and Charith Asalanka 3/20 in 6.2 overs. Rohit Sharma’s half-century and Axar Patel’s 44(44) runs could not lead India to win this match. While top Indian batters like Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer and Rohit Sharma failed to contribute. Only Shubman Gill got a good start of 35(44) but remained unable to capitalized to make India win the match.
India stuck into Spin once again
Sri Lankan spinners has proven history of performing best against India and Today it was Jeffrey Vandersay (6/33 in 10 overs) made set-back for India. Indian batter does struggle against Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka tour in the history as well as because of the spinning tracks and the quality and variety of Sri Lankan spinners. In the history, Muralidharan, Ajanta Mendis, Dunith Wellalage and today, Jeffrey Vandersay stopped Indian batters.
India all-out on 208 in 42.2 overs and could not cross the target of 241 runs set from Sri-Lanka while betting first. Another batting failure made India loss 2nd ODI after first ODI tied in the 3-match series against Sri Lanka. Stay tune for more updates!
Key takeaway and findings of this reading
Rohit Sharma has accumulated 10,895 runs in 265 ODIs with an average exceeding 49, including 31 centuries and 58 half-centuries. His highest ODI score is 264 runs. In the second ODI of the series against Sri Lanka, despite Sharma’s half-century and Axar Patel’s 44 runs, India fell short by 32 runs. Outstanding performances by Sri Lankan spinners Jeffrey Vandersay (6/33) and Charith Asalanka (3/20) hindered India’s chase of 241 runs.
Notably, Vandersay’s six-wicket haul was pivotal in India’s collapse to 208 runs in 42.2 overs. Historically, Indian batters have struggled against Sri Lankan spinners, a trend highlighted in this match. India now trails 0-1 in the three-match series after the first ODI ended in a tie.
Key findings
- Rohit Sharma’s impressive career stats with 10,895 runs and 31 centuries in ODIs as Rohit Sharma overtook Rahul Dravid today.
- India’s loss to Sri Lanka in the second ODI due to strong performances by Vandersay and Asalanka.
- India’s continued struggle against Sri Lankan spinners, leading to a series deficit.
