Rohit Sharma Surpasses Ganguly as India’s 3rd Highest ODI Run-Scorer
On October 23, 2025, Rohit Sharma achieved a historic milestone in One Day Internationals (ODIs) by surpassing Sourav Ganguly to become India’s third-highest run-scorer. This achievement took place during the second ODI of the series against Australia at the Adelaide Oval. To break Ganguly’s record of 11,221 runs, Sharma needed just 46 runs.
Rohit Sharma’s Milestone
During the match, Rohit crossed the milestone by hitting a four off Adam Zampa on the fifth ball of the 21st over. With this performance, he now stands with a total of 11,225 runs in ODIs after 275 matches. Only legends Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli have more runs than him in this format.
ODI Run-Scoring Leaders for India
| Player | Matches | Runs | Best Score | 100s/50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sachin Tendulkar | 463 | 18,426 | 200* | 49/96 |
| Virat Kohli | 304 | 14,181 | 183 | 51/74 |
| Rohit Sharma | 275 | 11,225 | 264* | 32/59 |
| Sourav Ganguly | 308 | 11,221 | 183 | 22/71 |
| Rahul Dravid | 340 | 10,768 | 153 | 12/82 |
Rohit as an Opener
In addition to becoming the third-highest run-scorer, Rohit also holds the record for the most runs by an Indian opener in ODIs. He surpassed Ganguly’s tally of 9,146 runs in this role earlier in the match.
Most ODI Runs as an Opener
| Player | Matches | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| Sachin Tendulkar | 344 | 15,310 |
| Sanath Jayasuriya | 388 | 12,740 |
| Chris Gayle | 280 | 10,179 |
| Rohit Sharma | 188 | 9,195 |
| Sourav Ganguly | 242 | 9,146 |
Performance Against Australia
This 21st ODI against Australia also marks another achievement for Rohit. He became the first player to score 1,000 runs in ODIs between India and Australia held in Australia.
Top Run Scorers in India-Australia ODIs (in Australia)
| Player | Matches | Runs | Best Score | 100s/50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma | 21 | 1,047 | 171 | 1/5 |
| Virat Kohli | 20 | 802 | 117 | 3/4 |
| Sachin Tendulkar | 25 | 740 | 117 | 1/4 |
| MS Dhoni | 21 | 684 | 87* | 2/12 |
| Steve Smith | 11 | 683 | 149 | 4/6 |
Rohit Sharma’s recent feats in ODIs further cement his legacy as one of India’s premier batsmen. His consistent performance continues to inspire future generations of cricket enthusiasts in the country.
