Rohit Sharma roared back to form in the second ODI against England, dismantling their bowling attack with a breathtaking 90-ball 119. His explosive knock, studded with 12 fours and seven towering sixes, propelled India to a comfortable four-wicket victory, sealing the series in style. This marked Rohit’s 32nd century in ODI cricket, and in the process, he achieved several remarkable milestones.
Key Milestones Achieved by Rohit Sharma
✅ 32 ODI Centuries – Rohit Sharma became the second-fastest player to reach 32 ODI centuries, achieving the feat in just 259 innings. He surpassed the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, who took 283 innings, while Virat Kohli remains the fastest, reaching the landmark in just 194 innings.
Fastest to 32 ODI Centuries by Innings
| Player | Fastest to 32 ODI Centuries (Innings) |
|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | 194 |
| Rohit Sharma | 259 |
| Sachin Tendulkar | 283 |
✅ 50 ODIs as Captain & 250 International Sixes – Leading India in his 50th ODI as captain, Rohit also reached a historic milestone of 250 international sixes, becoming the first skipper to achieve this feat.
Most International Sixes as Captain
| Player | Most International Sixes as Captain |
|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma | 250 |
| Eoin Morgan | 213 |
✅ 25 Centuries in ODI Wins – Rohit equaled Ricky Ponting’s tally of 25 centuries in ODI wins. Only Virat Kohli (42) and Sachin Tendulkar (33) have more hundreds in winning causes.
Most ODI Hundreds in Wins
| Player | Most ODI Hundreds in Wins |
|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | 42 |
| Sachin Tendulkar | 33 |
| Ricky Ponting | 25 |
| Rohit Sharma | 25 |
✅ 14 Home ODI Centuries – Rohit now shares the record for 14 centuries in ODIs at home, tying with Hashim Amla. Kohli (24) and Tendulkar (20) lead this category.
✅ 338 ODI Sixes – Rohit surpassed Chris Gayle to claim the second spot on the list of most sixes in ODI history. He is now just 13 sixes behind Shahid Afridi (351) for the all-time record.
Most Sixes in ODIs
| Player | Most Sixes in ODIs |
|---|---|
| Shahid Afridi | 351 |
| Rohit Sharma | 338 |
| Chris Gayle | 331 |
✅ 10,987 ODI Runs – With this knock, Rohit overtook Rahul Dravid to become India’s fourth-highest run-getter in ODIs. He now trails only Tendulkar (18,426), Kohli (13,911), and Ganguly (11,363). He is just 13 runs away from reaching the 11,000-run milestone.
A Statement Knock Ahead of Bigger Challenges
Rohit’s authoritative innings not only helped India secure the series but also reaffirmed his status as one of the greatest white-ball batters of all time. With more milestones within reach, the Indian captain looks set to continue his dominance on the global stage.
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