Rohit Sharma just 2 runs away from Rahul Dravid in elite list of Indian batsmen before 2nd ODI vs SL

India Test and ODI skipper Rohit Sharma is likely to achieve a significant milestone with the bat during the upcoming second ODI of the three-match series against Sri Lanka. Rohit Sharma could surpass former India head coach Rahul Dravid in the elite list of leading run-scorers for India in the 50-over format.

Rohit Sharma made a strong return to competitive cricket during the first ODI match against Sri Lanka after a month-long break. The right-handed batter scored 58 runs off 47 balls at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Friday, August 2. Sharma smashed seven fours and three sixes during his knock.

The Indian team couldn't secure a victory despite Rohit Sharma's impressive batting performance. The Men in Blue were bowled out for 230 in 47.5 overs while chasing a target of 231. The series opener between India and Sri Lanka ended in a tie. The teams will meet again on Sunday, August 4, at the same venue.

Rohit Sharma To Break Rahul Dravid's Record In Second ODI

In the second ODI, Rohit Sharma has the chance to surpass Rahul Dravid and become the fourth-highest run scorer for India in ODIs. Rohit needs just two runs to reach fourth position in the elite list. Rohit has scored 10,767 runs in 263 matches at an average of 49.16, including 31 centuries and 56 fifties.

Sachin Tendulkar leads the list with 18,426 runs in 463 matches at an average of 44.83, including 49 centuries and 96 fifties. Virat Kohli is in second place with 13,872 runs, followed by Sourav Ganguly, who amassed 11,221 runs. Rahul Dravid is in fourth place on the list, scoring 10,768 runs for India in ODIs.

Most Runs For India In ODIs

If Rohit scores seven runs in the second ODI, he will also surpass legendary wicketkeeper batter MS Dhoni’s total of 10,773 ODI runs. Dhoni scored 10,599 runs in 347 ODIs for India and 174 runs in three matches for the Asia XI in 2007.

In the first ODI, the Mumbai cricketer surpassed Eoin Morgan’s record for the most sixes in international cricket as captain. The 37-year-old batter became the third Indian opener, after Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag, to reach 15,000 international runs.

Rohit Sharma Needs 6 Sixes To Break Chris Gayle's Record

Rohit Sharma holds the record holder for most sixes in international cricket and T20Is. He needs six more sixes in the second ODI against Sri Lanka to surpass Chris Gayle's record and become the second-highest six-hitter in ODIs. Rohit has currently hit 326 sixes in ODIs, while Gayle ended his career with 331.

Most Sixes In ODIs

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