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India's charismatic captain Rohit Sharma marked a significant milestone in the Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Sunday, September 17. The moment Rohit took the field at the iconic R. Premadasa Stadium, he made his 250th One-Day International appearance for the Men in Blue.
Achieving this landmark, Rohit Sharma has ascended into an elite league of Indian cricket legends. This coveted list of cricketers to have played 250 ODIs for India is graced by iconic names such as Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, Rahul Dravid, Mohammed Azharuddin, Sourav Ganguly, Yuvraj Singh, Virat Kohli, and Anil Kumble.
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Diving into Rohit's illustrious stats, his ODI journey is nothing short of spectacular. Over the course of 249 ODI matches, Sharma has amassed an impressive 10,037 runs, boasting an average of 48.69. His exceptional prowess with the bat was globally recognised when he etched his name into the record books with a staggering score of 264 against Sri Lanka, setting the benchmark for the highest individual score in a 50-over match. This monumental inning was orchestrated at the Eden Gardens on November 13, 2014. Furthermore, showcasing his consistent dominance in the format, Rohit stands as the sole cricketer to have three double centuries in ODI cricket to his credit.
His accolades don't stop there. With a penchant for smashing boundaries, Rohit leads the tally for the maximum sixes by an Indian in ODIs with 286, positioning himself third globally. His batting resume also boasts 30 ODI centuries and 51 fifties.
The ongoing Asia Cup 2023 has been another feather in his cap. During one of the intense encounters against Sri Lanka, Rohit achieved another feat, surpassing the 10,000 ODI runs milestone. This noteworthy achievement saw him becoming the second-fastest cricketer to reach this mark in just 248 innings, trailing behind the dynamo, Virat Kohli, who accomplished it in 205 innings.
With his eyes set on the coveted trophy, Rohit Sharma aims to steer the Indian squad to secure their record-extending eighth Asia Cup title. The team's journey in the tournament has been commendable, sealing a top spot in the Super-4 table, showcasing their might against arch-rivals Pakistan, and holding their nerve against the hosts. However, a surprising twist saw them face defeat against Bangladesh, marking their first Asia Cup loss to the team since 2012. The finale promises to be a riveting encounter.
Talking about the India versus Sri Lanka's Asia Cup final match, Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat first.
Here are the playing XI of both the teams.
India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul(w), Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj.
Sri Lanka (Playing XI): Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis(w), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka(c), Dunith Wellalage, Dushan Hemantha, Pramod Madushan, Matheesha Pathirana.
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