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Potential Milestones Rohit Sharma Can Achieve in the ODI Series Against Sri Lanka
Rohit Sharma is set to make a highly anticipated return to the 50-over format as India faces Sri Lanka in a three-match series, beginning on August 2.
Known as the ‘Hitman,’ Rohit has a special affinity for playing against the Lankan Lions, particularly in ODIs. Remarkably, two of his three double centuries in this format have been scored against Sri Lanka, including his record-breaking 264, the highest individual score in ODI history.
After leading India to victory in the T20 World Cup, Rohit took a well-deserved break and is now ready to don the Blue Jersey once again. As the series is about to start, we explore some of the records that the Indian captain could potentially break during this series.
Potential Milestones for Rohit Sharma in the Upcoming ODI Series Against Sri Lanka
Rohit Sharma has the opportunity to surpass some significant records during the upcoming ODI series against Sri Lanka. One of the key milestones within his reach is surpassing MS Dhoni’s impressive ODI run tally. Dhoni, widely regarded as one of India’s greatest white-ball cricketers, amassed 10,773 runs in ODIs before retiring in 2019. Rohit Sharma, currently at 10,709 runs with 31 centuries to his name, needs just a few more runs to surpass Dhoni’s record. With a three-match series ahead, Sharma has a great chance to achieve this milestone.
Another notable milestone Rohit could surpass is Chris Gayle’s six-hitting record in ODIs. Both Rohit and Gayle are known for their powerful hitting abilities. Rohit has hit the third-most sixes in ODI cricket, with 324 sixes to his name. Gayle currently holds the second spot with 331 sixes, while Shahid Afridi leads the chart with 351 sixes. Given Rohit’s knack for clearing the boundary, he could very well surpass Gayle’s tally during this series.
