Rohit Sharma has broken Sachin Tendulkar’s record to become the second-fastest batter to reach 12,000 ODI runs. The India opener reached the landmark during the ongoing second ODI against West Indies in Guwahati, getting there in 282 innings, with only Virat Kohli having done it quicker.
Rohit came into the match 73 runs short of the milestone after making 32 off 35 balls in the first ODI at Thiruvananthapuram. He put that disappointment behind him in Guwahati, producing a far more authoritative knock and reaching 80 off 56 balls while building a huge opening partnership with India captain Shubman Gill, as India chase 406 after West Indies posted 405/7.
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The landmark moved Rohit past Tendulkar’s previous mark of 300 innings. Kohli remains comfortably the fastest, reaching 12,000 ODI runs in 242 innings, while Rohit has now taken 282. Ricky Ponting and Kumar Sangakkara complete the top five on the list of batters to reach the landmark in the fewest innings.
FASTEST TO 12,000 ODI RUNS
- 242 innings – Virat Kohli
- 282 innings – Rohit Sharma
- 300 innings – Sachin Tendulkar
- 314 innings – Ricky Ponting
- 336 innings – Kumar Sangakkara
Rohit is now only the third Indian batter to reach 12,000 ODI runs, joining Tendulkar and Kohli in an exclusive club. Kohli had himself reached another landmark in the first ODI of this series, becoming only the second batter after Tendulkar to cross 15,000 ODI runs, while scoring an unbeaten 139 against West Indies.
ROHIT’S SECOND ODI RESPONSE
The Guwahati innings has also provided a sharp response to Rohit’s modest start in the series opener. He was dismissed for 32 in Thiruvananthapuram, but returned to the Barsapara Stadium with a more aggressive approach, reaching his fifty from 38 balls before pushing towards a substantial score.
That is significant for Rohit given the wider context of his ODI form in 2026. He had made 411 runs in 10 ODIs before this match at an average of 41.10, including his memorable 138 against England at Lord’s. The 2027 ODI World Cup is now the larger backdrop to India’s ODI campaign, with Rohit continuing to contribute in the format after his Test and T20I retirements.
ROHIT STILL AMONG ODI ELITE
Rohit’s latest milestone comes while he remains fourth in the ICC ODI batting rankings. The latest update has Shubman Gill at No.1 with 816 points, Virat Kohli second on 796, Daryl Mitchell third on 794 and Rohit fourth on 753.
For India, Rohit’s contribution is about more than another record. With the team needing 406 to complete the highest successful ODI chase in their history, his partnership with Gill has provided the foundation for a daunting pursuit, while another substantial innings would further underline his importance as India build towards the 2027 World Cup.
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