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India's batting juggernaut Rohit Sharma has solidified his place in the record books by becoming just the seventh Indian cricketer to surpass the milestone of 6,000 runs in One Day International (ODI) matches played in Asia. The Indian captain, who is currently in action at the ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023, accomplished this impressive feat during the match against Bangladesh in Pune on October 19, Thursday.
Before the clash with Bangladesh, Rohit Sharma needed just 16 runs to reach the coveted 6,000-run mark in ODIs played in Asia. The Indian skipper seized the opportunity during the ongoing fixture, adding another remarkable achievement to his illustrious career.
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At the top of the list for the most ODI runs amassed in Asia by Indian cricketers sits none other than India's batting legend, Sachin Tendulkar. Tendulkar's exceptional career saw him accumulate a staggering 12,067 ODI runs in Asia, setting a monumental benchmark.
Following Tendulkar, Virat Kohli occupies the second position on the list with a notable 7,784 runs, while the former India skipper MS Dhoni holds the third spot with 6,929 runs in ODIs played in Asia. Sourav Ganguly, another former Indian captain, is in fourth place with 6,302 runs to his name.
The fifth and sixth spots on the list are claimed by Mohammad Azharuddin and Rahul Dravid. Azharuddin accumulated 6,267 ODI runs in Asia, while Dravid accumulated an impressive tally of 6,127 ODI runs in the continent.
Indian players with most runs in ODIs in Asia
12067 - Sachin Tendulkar
7784 - Virat Kohli
6929 - MS Dhoni
6302 - Sourav Ganguly
6267 - M Azharuddin
6127 - Rahul Dravid
6032 - Rohit Sharma*
Rohit Sharma's remarkable achievement adds yet another feather to his cap, as he continues to excel in the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023. Despite getting off to a patchy start to the World Cup where he was dismissed for a duck against Australia in the tournament opener, Rohit showcased his exceptional batting prowess in the match against Afghanistan, where he cracked a sensational 131 off 84 decorated with 16 fours and five sixes in Delhi. This remarkable display made him the first cricketer to achieve the milestone of seven centuries in the ODI World Cups, a truly extraordinary record.
Rohit Sharma continued his stellar form in the subsequent match against Pakistan in Ahmedabad, contributing an impeccable 86 runs from 63 deliveries, featuring 6 fours and 6 sixes.
Rohit didn't stop there as he followed it up with an impressive 48 off 40 in the match against Bangladesh while chasing a lowly total of 256/8.
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