3 major records Rohit Sharma can achieve in NZ vs IND ODI Series 2026

The three-match ODI series between India and New Zealand begins on November 4, with former India captain Rohit Sharma among the players to watch. The first ODI will be played at Eden Park in Auckland, where Rohit will have a chance to achieve several major milestones.

Rohit heads into the series in good form after scoring 225 runs in India's recent ODI series against the West Indies. He will look to continue his strong performances against New Zealand and add more achievements to his impressive international career.

Rohit has scored 437 runs in 14 ODI matches in New Zealand, at an average of 36.41, including four half-centuries. As he prepares for the upcoming series, he will have the opportunity to reach three major milestones. In this article, we look at the three records Rohit Sharma could achieve in the India vs New Zealand ODI series in 2026.

3. First batter to hit 400 ODI sixes

Rohit Sharma is already the leading six-hitter in ODI cricket, with 381 sixes to his name. He needs 19 more sixes to become the first batter in history to hit 400 sixes in the format. He will have a chance to achieve this historic milestone during the upcoming India vs New Zealand ODI series.

Rohit is also close to another major milestone in international cricket. He needs just seven more sixes to reach 700 sixes across all formats. Despite questions about his form and place in the team ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup, he has continued to perform well. He has scored 12,120 runs in 291 ODIs, including 35 centuries and 63 half-centuries, with a highest score of 264.

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Rohit has enjoyed a strong run in ODI cricket this year, scoring 604 runs in 12 innings at an average of 50.33, including two centuries and two half-centuries. In the recent series against the West Indies, he scored 225 runs in three innings at an average of 75, including a century and a half-century. He will look to continue this form against New Zealand and reach the historic 400-six mark in ODIs.

2. First Indian opener to score 5,000 international runs across SENA countries

Rohit Sharma is closing in on another major milestone in international cricket. He has scored 4,964 runs across SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia) and needs just 36 more runs to reach the 5,000-run mark. He could achieve this milestone in the opening ODI against New Zealand.

Rohit is on the verge of becoming the first Indian opening batter to score 5,000 international runs across these four countries. He has reached 4,964 runs in 114 matches and 123 innings at an average of 44.32. His record includes 17 centuries and 23 half-centuries, with a highest score of 171 not out.

No other Indian opener has reached this milestone across all three international formats in SENA countries. For comparison, Sunil Gavaskar holds the record for the most Test runs by an Indian opener in these countries, with 2,464 runs. Rohit will now have a chance to create history during the upcoming New Zealand series.

1. 21,000 Runs in International Cricket

Rohit Sharma is closing in on another major milestone in his international career. He has scored 20,652 runs across all three formats and needs just 348 more runs to reach the 21,000-run mark. He will have an opportunity to achieve this milestone during the upcoming India vs New Zealand ODI series.

The fomer indian skipper has scored 20,652 runs in 517 international matches and 550 innings at an average of 42.66. His impressive record includes 52 centuries and 113 half-centuries, with a highest score of 264. He will look to add more runs to his tally against New Zealand.

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Only three Indian batters have crossed the 21,000-run mark in international cricket so far: Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli and Rahul Dravid. If Rohit reaches this milestone, he will become the fourth Indian batter to join this elite list.

Notable mentions 

Fourth Indian to score ODI centuries in all SENA countries

Rohit Sharma needs just one century in New Zealand to join an elite group of Indian batters who have scored ODI centuries in all four SENA countries: South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia. Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan have already achieved this feat. A century in the upcoming series would make Rohit the fourth Indian batter to join this list.

Fourth batter to score 15,000 international runs in winning causes

Rohit has scored 14,817 international runs in winning causes across 327 matches and 340 innings at an average of 51.62. His tally includes 42 centuries and 79 half-centuries. He needs another 183 runs to reach 15,000 international runs in matches won by his team.

Only three batters have reached this milestone so far: Ricky Ponting (20,140 runs), Virat Kohli (18,589 runs) and Sachin Tendulkar (17,113 runs). Rohit could become the fourth batter to join this elite list if he reaches the 15,000-run mark.

100 scores of 50 or more in ODIs

Rohit Sharma has registered 98 scores of 50 or more in ODI cricket. He needs just two more such scores to reach the 100-mark. Achieving this milestone would make him only the sixth batter in the history of ODI cricket to record 100 or more scores of at least 50. He will have an opportunity to reach this landmark during the upcoming India vs New Zealand ODI series.