WTC Final 2023: Rohit Sharma Crosses 13,000 Run Milestone as an Opener

By Swapneel Deshpande June 10, 2023

WTC Final 2023: Rohit Sharma Crosses 13,000 Run Milestone as an Opener

In a thrilling showdown between India and Australia during the World Test Championship Final at the Oval in London, Rohit Sharma, the captain of the Indian cricket team, etched his name in the annals of cricket history. The 36-year-old dynamic batsman completed 13,000 runs as an international opener, joining an elite club of prolific run-scorers. This remarkable feat places him as the third-quickest opener to reach this milestone, behind the legendary Matthew Hayden and the iconic Sachin Tendulkar.

Rohit Sharma’s journey as a Test opener began in 2019, and since then, he has proven to be an indispensable asset to the Indian team. His incredible consistency and ability to convert starts into big scores have propelled him to become one of the leading openers in the World Test Championship era. With six centuries and four fifties, he amassed over 1800 runs, exhibiting his sublime skills and penchant for dominating bowlers across formats.

Impressive Career Statistics:

Rohit Sharma‘s accomplishments as an opener extend beyond the Test format. In One Day Internationals (ODIs), he has amassed a staggering 7807 runs at an average of 55.76, including 28 centuries and 35 fifties. His highest score of 264 against Sri Lanka remains the highest individual score in ODIs. In the shortest format of the game, Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is), he has contributed significantly, scoring 3372 runs at a strike rate of 141.32.

By crossing the 13,000-run mark as an opener, Rohit Sharma became only the 11th opening batsman in the history of cricket to achieve this milestone. He joins the esteemed company of legendary Indian openers Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar. With a penchant for playing big innings and a hunger for runs, Rohit’s inclusion in this elite club underscores his stature as one of the finest cricketers in the modern era.

Rohit Sharma’s journey from a talented youngster to a seasoned campaigner has been nothing short of exceptional. With 38 international centuries to his name, including six in Test cricket, Rohit continues to leave an indelible mark on the game. His ability to adapt to different formats and excel as an opener across all three forms of the game speaks volumes about his versatility and skill set.