Rohit Sharma records second fastest 11000 ODI runs

Indian captain Rohit Sharma started the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 tournament with his powerful batting, and the right-handed batter comfortably reached the 11000 ODI runs mark. He became the second fastest batter to complete 11000 ODI runs. 

After Bangladesh scored 228 runs after incredibly recovering from 35/5, it was important for India to make a good start in the tricky chase on a tougher batting pitch. Indian openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill once again provided a good start for the Men in Blue. They set up a crucial 69-run partnership for the opening wicket, where the Indian skipper Rohit Sharma scored 41 off 36 balls before Taskin Ahmed dismissed him in the final over of the first powerplay. He hit seven fours in that impactful innings. 

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Rohit Sharma completed 11000 ODI runs in 261 innings

Rohit Sharma was playing his 269th ODI match, as the right-handed batter was only 12 runs away to complete his 11000 ODI runs. While it was his 261st ODI innings, the right-handed batter comfortably completed 11000 ODI runs. By reaching 11000 ODI runs in 261 innings, Rohit recorded the second fastest 11000 ODI runs. While his teammate Virat Kohli holds the fastest record for 11000 ODI runs with only 222 innings, Rohit surpassed legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, who took 276 ODI innings to reach this milestone. Now, three Indians hold the top three records for the fastest 11000 ODI runs.   

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