AUS vs IND: Rohit Sharma Surpasses Sourav Ganguly To Become India’s Third-Highest ODI Run-Scorer. Rohit Sharma has written yet another golden chapter in his career, as he surpassed Sourav Ganguly to become India’s third-highest run-getter in One Day Internationals during his calm knock of 73 off 97 balls against Australia in the 2nd ODI. Sharma now stands at 11,249 runs, having surpassed Ganguly’s total of 11,221 runs.
Rohit’s innings in the second ODI not only steadied India’s top order but also showcased his incredible consistency and longevity in the 50-over format of the game. With his fluent stroke play and propensity to turn up in big matches, the 37-year-old Sharma has now joined the elite company of Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli – two of the greatest batters in Indian cricket history.
To date, Tendulkar is the all-time leading run-getter with 18,426 runs, and Kohli is second with 14,181 runs. Rohit’s steady rise up the list illustrates his journey from a middle-order talent to one of the most successful openers in modern-day cricket. His last innings against the first-class Australian attack serves as further validation of his reputation as one of the best ODI batters of this generation.
Second-Highest Run Getter in ODIs vs Australia
Rohit, too, is doing phenomenal work in the India–Australia ODI rivalry. He now has 2,488 runs against the Australians, which is second all-time after Tendulkar’s 3,077, and Kohli has 2,451 runs against the Australians.
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For Ganguly, having once anchored India’s batting rebirth in the early 2000s, the torch has officially been passed. His 11,221 runs over 311 ODIs are a testament to both consistency and leadership and have paved the way for modern greats to follow.
With several important series ahead, the rise of Rohit Sharma is a culmination of study in the history of Indian batting—from Tendulkar to Kohli to now, firmly, Rohit.
