Last Updated: September 30, 2026 08:28 PM
Rohit Sharma reached a major milestone in cricket history recently. The legendary Indian batter achieved a very special record in his name.
Rohit Sharma scored 12000 ODI runs during the 2nd ODI against West Indies. The match happened in Guwahati on September 30. The milestone came when Rohit reached 73 runs there.
Rohit Sharma Scored 12000 ODI Runs Milestone
Rohit Sharma crossed the 12000-run milestone in cricket. The achievement came during India’s second ODI match. The match was against the West Indies team.
He reached the landmark in 282 innings overall. This made him the second-fastest batter to achieve it. Virat Kohli remains the fastest to reach the milestone. Kohli reached 12,000 runs in just 242 innings.
Sachin Tendulkar reached 12,000 ODI runs in 300 innings. Rohit surpassed Tendulkar’s innings-based record for the milestone. The article identifies Rohit as India’s third-highest run-scorer.
Rohit Sharma’s Performance and Pace Comparison with Legends
Rohit Sharma initially scored at a cautious pace there. He accelerated after settling at the crease completely. His 50 came from just 32 balls there. This showed a significant increase in scoring tempo.
The West Indies bowlers were unable to restrict him. Rohit scored 12000 ODI runs during the match. His scoring pattern demonstrated his maturity as a batter. He played with both caution and aggression smartly.
Rohit Sharma’s Career Status and Legacy Achievement
Rohit Sharma’s achievement adds another major milestone there. He places himself in the elite group completely. Only seven batters have reached 12,000 ODI runs. Tendulkar’s overall ODI tally is 18,426 runs.
Virat Kohli has more runs than Rohit. But Rohit reached the 12000 milestone faster overall. His career demonstrates incredible consistency at a high level. He remains one of the greatest batters.
The milestone reflects his dedication to the game. Rohit Sharma continues to make cricket history there.
