Rohit Sharma Smashes 50th Century, Kohli Breaks ODI Record in Sydney
In a thrilling Sydney ODI, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli rewrote cricket history. Rohit cracked his 50th international century, while Kohli surged past Kumar Sangakkara to become the second-highest run-getter in ODI history. India chased down 237 against Australia, with both legends delivering masterclass performances.
This match wasn’t just about numbers—it was a statement. Rohit returned to the national side after eight months and silenced critics with a composed 105-ball century. Kohli, recovering from twin ducks in Perth and Adelaide, anchored the chase with finesse.
Rohit Sharma’s 50th Century: A Historic Milestone
Rohit Sharma became only the 10th cricketer in history to score 50 international centuries. His tally now includes:
- 33 ODI centuries
- 12 Test centuries
- 5 T20I centuries
He’s also the only batter with five or more centuries in each format. This Sydney ton was his sixth on Australian soil, surpassing Kohli and Sangakkara’s record of five each
Rohit Sharma’s Record-Breaking Stats in IND vs AUS ODI
Here’s a breakdown of the records Rohit shattered:
- Most runs as India opener: Surpassed Virender Sehwag’s 15,758 runs in 11 fewer innings
- Most hundreds as India opener: Equalled Sachin Tendulkar’s 45 centuries as an opener.
- Most ODI hundreds vs Australia: 9 centuries in 49 innings, matching Tendulkar’s record
- Second-oldest Indian to score ODI hundred: At 38 years and 178 days, only behind Tendulkar (38 years, 327 days).
- Most centuries in SENA countries: 14 tons, highest among visiting ODI batters.
Kohli-Rohit Partnership: RoKo Magic Continues
The duo brought up their 19th ODI century partnership, placing them third in the all-time list:
- Tendulkar-Ganguly: 26
- Dilshan-Sangakkara: 20
- Rohit-Kohli: 19
Their chemistry on the field continues to be India’s backbone in high-pressure chases.
Virat Kohli: Second-Highest ODI Run-Getter
Kohli crossed 14,234 ODI runs, overtaking Sangakkara in 87 fewer innings. Only Sachin Tendulkar remains ahead. Kohli’s consistency and hunger for runs make him a modern-day legend.
His performance in Sydney was a redemption arc, proving once again why he’s India’s most dependable batter in white-ball cricket
🔗 External Links for Reference
- Rohit Sharma’s 50th Century – Mint
- Kohli ODI Record – India TV
- Rohit Sharma Stats – Indian Express
- News18 Coverage – Rohit Sharma
