Dubai, February 20, 2025 – India's captain Rohit Sharma has etched his name in cricket history by becoming the second-fastest batter to reach 11,000 runs in One Day Internationals (ODIs). The milestone came during India's opening match of the Champions Trophy 2025 against Bangladesh at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
This achievement places Rohit in an elite group of cricketers who have crossed the 11,000-run mark in ODIs, reaffirming his dominance in the limited-overs format.
Rohit Sharma's Record-Breaking Journey to 11,000 ODI Runs
Rohit Sharma reached the coveted milestone in just 261 innings, surpassing cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar's record of 276 innings. However, he remains second on the list, as Virat Kohli holds the record for being the fastest to this milestone, achieving it in just 222 innings back in 2019.
Fastest Batters to Reach 11,000 ODI Runs
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Virat Kohli – 222 innings
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Rohit Sharma – 261 innings
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Sachin Tendulkar – 276 innings
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Ricky Ponting – 286 innings
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Sourav Ganguly – 288 innings
With this achievement, Rohit Sharma also becomes the fourth Indian batter to cross 11,000 runs in ODIs, joining an elite club featuring some of India's greatest cricketing legends.
Indian Batters with 11,000+ ODI Runs
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Sachin Tendulkar – 18,426 runs (452 innings)
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Virat Kohli – 13,963 runs (285 innings)
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Sourav Ganguly – 11,363 runs (311 innings)
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Rohit Sharma – 11,000* runs (261 innings)
(*Stats as of February 20, 2025)
1⃣1⃣,0⃣0⃣0⃣ ODI runs and counting for Rohit Sharma! 🙌🙌
He becomes the fourth Indian batter to achieve this feat! 👏👏
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Match Overview: India vs. Bangladesh, Champions Trophy 2025 Opener
India, led by Rohit Sharma, faced Bangladesh in their first match of the Champions Trophy 2025 campaign. Bangladesh, after electing to bat first, posted a total of 228 runs. Their innings was primarily built on Towhid Hridoy's century and a crucial 154-run partnership between Hridoy and Jaker Ali for the sixth wicket. The partnership was instrumental in stabilizing the innings after Bangladesh found themselves in deep trouble, losing five wickets during the powerplay.
In response, India's batting lineup, featuring stalwarts like Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, and Shubman Gill, is chasing a target of 229 runs to secure victory in their tournament opener.
Playing XIs for the Match
India’s Playing XI
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Rohit Sharma (c)
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Shubman Gill
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Virat Kohli
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Shreyas Iyer
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KL Rahul (w)
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Hardik Pandya
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Axar Patel
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Ravindra Jadeja
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Harshit Rana
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Mohammed Shami
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Kuldeep Yadav
Bangladesh’s Playing XI
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Tanzid Hasan
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Soumya Sarkar
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Najmul Hossain Shanto (c)
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Towhid Hridoy
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Mushfiqur Rahim (w)
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Mehidy Hasan Miraz
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Jaker Ali
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Rishad Hossain
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Tanzim Hasan Sakib
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Taskin Ahmed
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Mustafizur Rahman
Rohit Sharma’s ODI Legacy
Rohit Sharma's feat adds yet another significant milestone to his already illustrious career. Known for his three double centuries in ODIs and his record-breaking 264-run knock against Sri Lanka, Rohit continues to be a cornerstone of India’s batting lineup.
His ability to accelerate innings, dominate powerplays, and build substantial partnerships has made him one of the most reliable openers in international cricket. As India progresses in the Champions Trophy 2025, Rohit’s form will be crucial in determining the team’s chances of lifting the coveted trophy.
Rohit Sharma’s record-breaking journey to 11,000 ODI runs underscores his status as one of the finest batters in modern-day cricket. Surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s record and becoming the second-fastest player to reach this milestone is a testament to his consistency and brilliance in the format.
As India aims for Champions Trophy glory, cricket fans will eagerly watch Rohit continue his stellar performance on the world stage. Will he lead India to another ICC trophy? Only time will tell.
With inputs from agencies
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