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Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma reach ODI milestones

Overview

During a One Day International match against the West Indies in Thiruvananthapuram, Virat Kohli achieved several milestones while demonstrating a more aggressive batting style. Kohli scored an unbeaten 139 runs off 88 balls, marking his 55th ODI century and 86th international century. This performance led India to an eight-wicket victory, giving them a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. In the process, Kohli became only the second player in men’s ODI history to reach 15,000 runs, joining Sachin Tendulkar. Ahead of the second ODI in Guwahati, Rohit Sharma and Kohli highlighted their enduring camaraderie, noting that despite different batting methods, they maintain a strong bond and regularly exchange advice. Spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule added that the presence of both veterans provides “invaluable experience and inspiration” for younger players, specifically praising Kohli’s continuous drive for fitness and improvement. During the second ODI at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, Rohit Sharma reached the milestone of 12,000 ODI runs. Scoring 80 runs off 56 deliveries, Sharma became the third Indian batter to join the 12,000-run club, following Tendulkar and Kohli. In the same match, Sharma also recorded his 35th ODI century, scoring 101 runs off 75 balls. India successfully chased a target of 406 to win by eight wickets, securing a 2-0 series lead. In the third ODI against West Indies in New Chandigarh, Rohit Sharma became the fastest player to reach 10,000 ODI runs as an opening batter, achieving the feat in 202 innings and surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s 22-year-old record. During this match, he also became the first player to hit 100 sixes against the West Indies in international cricket, a milestone reached during his 92-run innings.

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India national cricket team · Shubman Gill · Rohit Sharma · West Indies national cricket team · West Indies

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Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Rohit Sharma hits 100 international sixes against West Indies

    Rohit Sharma became the first batter to hit 100 international sixes against the West Indies, scoring 92 runs in India's third ODI on October 3, 2026.

  2. [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Rohit Sharma breaks Sachin Tendulkar's ODI opening record

    Rohit Sharma became the fastest ODI opener to reach 10,000 runs, breaking Sachin Tendulkar’s 22-year record. However, West Indies chased down India's 351 to win the final ODI by five wickets.

  3. [SPORTS] 11 sources
    Rohit Sharma reaches 12,000 ODI runs and scores century

    Rohit Sharma became the third Indian to reach 12,000 ODI runs and scored his 35th ODI century during India's victory over West Indies in Guwahati.

  4. [SPORTS] 11 sources
    Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli discuss bond amid India-West Indies ODI series

    Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli discuss their long-standing camaraderie and mutual support as India faces the West Indies in an ODI series, following Kohli's milestone 15,000th ODI run.

  5. [SPORTS] 48 sources
    Virat Kohli reaches 15,000 ODI runs in record-breaking win

    Virat Kohli became the fastest player to reach 15,000 ODI runs, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's record during India's eight-wicket win against the West Indies in Thiruvananthapuram.

  6. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Virat Kohli adopts aggressive batting style in India victory

    Virat Kohli scored 139 runs off 88 balls, including 9 sixes, as India defeated the West Indies by 8 wickets in a One Day International match.

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