Indian cricket sensation Rohit Sharma is on the cusp of achieving a monumental milestone in his international career, potentially during the second ODI against South Africa. Following a solid 57 in the series opener, Sharma’s career international run tally stands at an impressive 19,959 from 503 games. The dynamic opener is just 41 runs away from entering the prestigious 20,000-run club in international cricket, a club he would join as the fourth Indian and fourteenth player worldwide. This significant achievement highlights his enduring impact on the sport.
Furthermore, Sharma has an opportunity to etch his name above another cricketing great, AB de Villiers. With 20,014 runs to his name, de Villiers is within Sharma’s reach; a 56-run knock would see Sharma overtake the South African stalwart. Closer to home, Sharma is also set to celebrate domestic milestones. He has amassed 4,924 ODI runs on Indian pitches and 8,991 international runs within India. He needs 76 and 9 runs, respectively, to reach these home-ground benchmarks. Additionally, with 14 more runs, he could surpass Rahul Dravid’s record of 9,004 international runs scored in India.