Rohit Sharma, the right-handed batsman and vice-captain of the Indian men’s cricket team in limited-overs formats, has an impressive list of achievements. Here’s an overview of his major records and accomplishments:
Most Double Centuries in ODIs:
Three Double Centuries: Rohit Sharma holds the record for the most double centuries in One Day Internationals (ODIs), having scored three double centuries.
209 runs vs Australia (2013)
264 runs vs Sri Lanka (2014) – The highest individual score in an ODI.
208 runs* vs Sri Lanka (2017).
Most Centuries in a Single World Cup:
Five Centuries in the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup. He broke the previous record of four centuries held by Kumar Sangakkara.
Most Centuries in World Cup History:
Six Centuries in World Cups, equalling Sachin Tendulkar’s record. Rohit achieved this in 16 innings, while Tendulkar took 44 innings.
Highest Individual Score in ODIs:
264 runs against Sri Lanka on 13 November 2014 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. This is the highest individual score in an ODI, a record he still holds.
Most Sixes in an ODI Innings:
16 Sixes in his 209-run innings against Australia on 2 November 2013 in Bengaluru. This record was later surpassed by Eoin Morgan in the 2019 World Cup, who hit 17 sixes.
Fastest Indian to Score 1,000 Runs as an Opener:
Rohit achieved 1,000 runs as an opener in just 22 innings, making him the fastest Indian opener to reach the milestone.
Most Man of the Match Awards in a Single World Cup:
Four Man of the Match awards in the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup, a record he shares with players like Aravinda de Silva, Lance Klusener, and Yuvraj Singh.
India’s Most Successful IPL Captain:
As the captain of the Mumbai Indians (MI), Rohit has led the team to five IPL titles (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020), making him the most successful captain in IPL history.
Fastest to 12,000 Runs in ODIs:
Rohit became the fastest to 12,000 ODI runs in 242 innings, breaking Sachin Tendulkar’s previous record of 300 innings.
Most Runs as an Indian Captain in T20 Internationals:
As India’s vice-captain and captain in limited-overs formats, Rohit Sharma has been instrumental in India’s success, especially in T20 Internationals, where he has consistently been one of the top run-scorers.
First Player to Score 4 T20I Centuries:
Rohit Sharma is the first player to score four T20I centuries, showcasing his versatility in the shortest format of the game.
Record for the Highest Total in T20Is as an Indian Captain:
Rohit also holds the record for the highest total in T20 Internationals for an Indian captain, setting a benchmark for future captains.
As the vice-captain of the Indian limited-overs team, Rohit Sharma has played a crucial leadership role. His calm and strategic approach has made him a key figure in both ODIs and T20s.
Rohit has also stepped in as captain on several occasions, leading India to victories in various formats.
Rohit Sharma’s career has been nothing short of remarkable. From breaking records in ODIs and World Cups to his consistent performances in the IPL, Rohit has established himself as one of the modern greats in cricket. His leadership, combined with his natural flair for scoring big runs, especially in the limited-overs formats, has made him an irreplaceable asset to the Indian cricket team.
