Rohit Sharma reaches 16,000 international runs during ODI against Afghanistan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 8:35 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Rohit Sharma became only the second Indian opener to score 16,000 international runs on June 13 during the first ODI against Afghanistan in Dharamsala. The milestone was achieved in his 384th innings, placing him among the elite group of openers which includes Sanath Jayasuriya and Chris Gayle. This achievement also saw him surpass Jacques Kallis' ODI run tally of 11,579 runs. As he continues to break records, Sharma solidifies his status as one of the game's greats, even after retiring from Tests and T20Is.
- •Sharma reached the milestone in his 384th innings.
- •He joined Virender Sehwag as the second Indian opener to achieve this feat.
- •Rohit surpassed Kallis' ODI run total during the match.
- •He has scored over 11,577 runs in ODIs before this game.
- •The match is currently in progress.
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"Rohit Sharma achieved a significant milestone, becoming the second Indian opener to score 16,000 international runs. This landmark was reached during the first ODI against Afghanistan. Sharma joins an elite group of opening batsmen in cricket history. He also surpassed Jacques Kallis' ODI run tally. The Indian captain continues to set new records.
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