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India captain Rohit Sharma is on the verge of achieving another historic feat in ODI cricket. The star opener is just 68 runs away from surpassing the legendary Sachin Tendulkar in the list of most runs scored by an Indian captain in ODIs.
Rohit will have the opportunity to achieve this milestone when India face New Zealand in their Champions Trophy 2025 group-stage clash at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, March 2.
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Most Runs by Indian Captains in ODIs
| Indian Captains | Matches | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| MS Dhoni | 200 | 6641 |
| Virat Kohli | 95 | 5449 |
| Mohammad Azharuddin | 174 | 5239 |
| Sourav Ganguly | 146 | 5082 |
| Rahul Dravid | 79 | 2658 |
| Sachin Tendulkar | 73 | 2454 |
| Rohit Sharma | 53 | 2387 |
If Rohit Sharma scores at least 68 runs against New Zealand, he will overtake Tendulkar (2454 runs) and move one step higher among India’s most successful ODI captains.
At the top of this elite list is MS Dhoni, who amassed 6,641 runs in 200 ODIs as captain.
Rohit Sharma’s Performance in Champions Trophy 2025
Although Rohit hasn’t registered a big score in the ongoing tournament, he has been instrumental in India’s attacking starts. In the first two matches, he has scored 61 runs at an average of 30.50 and a strike rate of 119.60.
- Vs Bangladesh: Scored 41 (27), giving India a solid start in their chase.
- Vs Pakistan: Looked dangerous but was dismissed after scoring 20 (15).
With India aiming to top Group A, Rohit will be eager to contribute a match-winning knock against New Zealand.
Is Rohit Sharma Fully Fit?
There were some concerns regarding Rohit’s fitness after he appeared to struggle with a hamstring issue in the last game. Reports suggested that India might rest him against New Zealand to avoid aggravating the injury.
However, it has now been confirmed that Rohit is fit and available for selection in this crucial match.
With history beckoning, will Rohit Sharma rise to the occasion and surpass Tendulkar? Fans will be eagerly watching on March 2!
