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 batter further strengthened his reputation as one of the most successful opening batters in the history of limited-overs cricket.
India are taking on Afghanistan in the second ODI at the Ekana International Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Wednesday, June 17. India made three changes to their playing XI for the match. Fast bowler Prince Yadav was handed his debut, while Kuldeep Yadav and Yashasvi Jaiswal returned to the side.
Rohit Sharma Completes 14,000 List A Runs With Trademark Six
Rohit Sharma reached the 14,000-run mark in List A cricket in style during the second ODI against Afghanistan in Lucknow. The India captain brought up the milestone with a six off the third ball of the 4th over, becoming only the fifth Indian batter to achieve the feat.
Mohammad Saleem Safi bowled a short delivery outside off stump at 141.3 kph. Rohit quickly picked the length and played one of his trademark pull shots, sending the ball over mid-wicket for a six. The six also brought up a major personal milestone.
Rohi is among an elite group of Indian batters in List A cricket. Earlier, Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Sourav Ganguly, and Rahul Dravid 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 milestone. Only Virat Kohli, who got there in 290 innings, reached the landmark quicker among Indian batters. Sachin Tendulkar took 348 innings to cross the mark.
Fewest Innings by Indians to Reach 14,000 List A Runs
| Player | Innings |
|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | 290 |
| Rohit Sharma* | 345 |
| Sachin Tendulkar | 348 |
Rohit has now joined an elite group of Indian batting greats 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 | Runs |
|---|---|
| Sachin Tendulkar | 21,999 |
| Virat Kohli | 16,447 |
| Sourav Ganguly | 15,622 |
| Rahul Dravid | 15,271 |
| Rohit Sharma* | 14,007 |
Mohammad Saleem Safi Claims Maiden ODI Wicket With Yashasvi Jaiswal Dismissal
Afghanistan struck early when Mohammad Saleem Safi dismissed Yashasvi Jaiswal. The left-handed opener attempted a cut shot against a short and wide delivery but failed to place it away from the fielder.
Nangeyalia Kharote, stationed at backward point, reacted quickly and completed the catch on his second attempt after briefly juggling the ball inside the 30-yard circle. Saleem Safi secured his maiden ODI wicket for Afghanistan and gave the visitors an early breakthrough.
However, Afghanistan could not build on the early success as India's batters quickly regained control of the innings. At the end of the Powerplay, India raced to 80/1, with Afghanistan struggling to maintain consistent lines and lengths.
While Saleem Safi removed Jaiswal in the second over, the visitors found little success afterward as India's batting pair added an unbeaten 71-run partnership from 48 balls, keeping the hosts firmly in command.
