Team India captain Rohit Sharma made a strong return to ODI cricket with an explosive fifty in the first match of the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka.
The seasoned opener set several significant records with his blazing half-century. Here's a look at the achievements of the "Hitman."
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Most fifties scored within first 10 overs of an ODI
Rohit Sharma reached his fifty in just 33 balls in IND vs SL 1st ODI, achieving the milestone before the end of power play. This makes him second in the list for the most fifties scored within the first 10 overs of an ODI. Virender Sehwag leads with seven such fifties, while Rohit Sharma has now achieved this feat three times.
Most sixes hit by a captain in international cricket
In IND vs SL 1st ODI, Rohit Sharma scored his 58 off 47 balls, including 7 fours and 3 sixes. This innings helped Rohit hit most sixes hit by a captain in international cricket, surpassing former England captain Eoin Morgan, who previously held the record with 233 sixes, while Rohit Sharma now has 234.
Most innings of 50 or more runs as an opener
In IND vs SL 1st ODI, Rohit Sharma scored his 57th half-century, matching the record for the most innings of 50 or more runs as an opener, previously set by Sachin Tendulkar. This half-century marked Rohit's 120th innings of 50 or more runs in ODIs. Australia's David Warner holds the top spot in this category with 146 such innings.
15,000 runs as an opener in international cricket
Rohit Sharma, one of the most destructive opening batsmen in the world, has now reached a significant milestone in international cricket by amassing 15,000 runs as an opener. Virender Sehwag holds the top spot with 16,119 runs in this category, while Sachin Tendulkar has scored 15,335 runs as an opener.