Rohit Sharma achieved another major milestone in his career by completing 14,000 List A runs during the second ODI of the three-match series against Afghanistan. The right-handed batsman further cemented his reputation as one of the most successful opening batsmen in the history of limited overs cricket.
India take on Afghanistan in the 2nd ODI at the Ekana International Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Wednesday, June 17. India has made three changes in its playing eleven for the match. Fast bowler Prince Yadav was given a chance to debutAt the same time, Kuldeep Yadav and Yashasvi Jaiswal have returned to the team.
Rohit Sharma completes 14,000 List A runs with trademark six
Rohit Sharma reached the 14,000-run mark in List A cricket during the second ODI against Afghanistan in Lucknow. The Indian captain achieved this feat by hitting a six on the third ball of the fourth over and became the fifth Indian batsman to achieve this feat.
Mohammad Saleem Safi bowled a short ball outside the off stump at a speed of 141.3 kmph. Rohit immediately chose the length and played one of his trademark pull shots and sent the ball over mid-wicket for six runs. This six also brought a big personal milestone.
Rohi is one of an elite group of Indian batsmen in List A cricket. Earlier, Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Sourav Ganguly and Rahul Dravid had completed 14000 runs in List A cricket.
Rohit Sharma becomes second fastest Indian to reach 14,000 List A runs
Rohit Sharma reached 14,000 List A runs in his 345th innings, making him the second fastest Indian to achieve the feat. Among Indian batsmen, only Virat Kohli was the fastest to reach this milestone, achieving the feat in 290 innings. It took 348 innings for Sachin Tendulkar to cross this figure.
Fewest innings by Indians to reach 14,000 List A runs
| player | Turn |
|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | 290 |
| Rohit Sharma* | 345 |
| Sachin Tendulkar | 348 |
Rohit has now joined an elite group of great Indian batsmen in List A cricket. Only Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Sourav Ganguly and Rahul Dravid have scored more List A runs than the India captain.
Most runs by Indians in List A cricket
| player | it goes |
|---|---|
| Sachin Tendulkar | 21,999 |
| Virat Kohli | 16,447 |
| Sourav Ganguly | 15,622 |
| Rahul Dravid | 15,271 |
| Rohit Sharma* | 14,007 |
Mohammad Saleem Safi took his first ODI wicket with the dismissal of Yashasvi Jaiswal.
Afghanistan suffered an early blow when Mohammad Salim Safi dismissed Yashasvi Jaiswal. The left-handed opening batsman attempted a cut shot against a short and wide delivery but failed to keep it away from the fielder.
Nangeyalia Kharote, deployed at backward point, reacted immediately and completed the catch in his second attempt after a brief bounce of the ball inside the 30-yard circle. Salim Safi took his first ODI wicket for Afghanistan and provided early success for the visiting team.
However, Afghanistan could not build on the early success as India’s batsmen quickly gained control of the innings. At the end of the powerplay, India reached 80/1, while Afghanistan struggled to maintain a consistent line and length.
While Salim Safi dismissed Jaiswal in the second over, the visitors found little success after that as India’s batting pair stitched an unbeaten 71-run stand in 48 balls, giving the hosts a stranglehold.
