Rohit Sharma Joins 20,000 International Runs Club: Becomes 4th Indian After Tendulkar, Kohli, and Dravid

On December 6, 2025, in the 3rd ODI against South Africa in Visakhapatnam, Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma achieved the significant milestone of surpassing 20,000 international runs.

Rohit Sharma Joins 20,000 International Runs Club: Becomes 4th Indian After Tendulkar, Kohli, and Dravid

Elite Club Membership

Rohit Sharma is now the 4th Indian and the 14th player globally to reach the 20,000-run mark in men’s international cricket. The other three Indians in this elite club are:

1. Sachin Tendulkar (34,357 runs)
2. Virat Kohli (27,910 runs)
3. Rahul Dravid (24,064 runs)

Rohit’s current run tally stands at 20,048 runs (as of the match).

Career Statistics Snapshot

• Total Matches: Over 500 international caps (538 innings).
• Centuries: 50 international centuries.
• Fifty-plus Scores: 111.
• ODI Performance: Approximately 11,500 runs have come in the ODI format, where he is India’s third-highest run-scorer.
• Key Achievements: Known for holding the record for three ODI double hundreds.

Legacy and Significance

Since being promoted to open the innings in 2013, Rohit Sharma has been defined by his elegant strokeplay and ability to produce record-breaking centuries. This milestone, achieved in a high-stakes series-deciding ODI, underscores his consistency and longevity in an international career spanning nearly two decades (debuted in 2007).

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Question & Answer

Q1. Rohit Sharma became the what-numbered Indian player to surpass the 20,000 international runs milestone?
A) Second
B) Third
C) Fourth
D) Fifth
Answer: C) Fourth

Q2. Rohit Sharma achieved the 20,000 international runs milestone during the 3rd ODI against which team?
A) Australia
B) England
C) South Africa
D) West Indies
Answer: C) South Africa

Q3. Which of the following Indian cricketers is NOT part of the 20,000+ international runs club alongside Rohit Sharma?
A) Sachin Tendulkar
B) Virat Kohli
C) MS Dhoni
D) Rahul Dravid
Answer: C) MS Dhoni

Q4. Approximately how many international matches (caps) has Rohit Sharma played in his career?
A) Over 250
B) Over 350
C) Over 500
D) Over 600
Answer: C) Over 500

Q5. In which year did Rohit Sharma debut for India in international cricket?
A) 2004
B) 2007
C) 2010
D) 2013
Answer: B) 2007

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