Delhi: Indian cricket team's veteran batsman Rohit Sharma is once again ready to rock the field with his bat. In the 5-match ODI series against New Zealand to be held from November 4, Rohit will not only have a chance to score runs but also make many big records in his name. Keeping in view the ODI World Cup to be held next year, this series is considered very important for many senior players of the Indian team.
After the T20 series between India and New Zealand, Shubman Gill will take over the captaincy of the team in the ODI matches. At the same time, Rohit Sharma will have an eye on some such records, which can add another big achievement to his illustrious career. Let us know about those 5 big records, which Rohit Sharma can make in the New Zealand ODI series.
1.Bassmen who score more than 50 runs 100 times can become
Rohit Sharma is India's third highest run scorer in ODI cricket. So far he has scored 12,120 runs in 291 ODI matches at an average of 49.26. During this period, 35 centuries and 63 half-centuries have come from his bat. That means Rohit has played innings of 50 or more runs 98 times so far.
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Rohit will have a chance to take this figure to 100 in the series against New Zealand. For this he will have to play innings of 50 or more runs two more times. If he is successful in doing this, he will join the list of select batsmen to achieve this feat in ODI cricket. This list includes legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Kumar Sangakkara, Ricky Ponting and Jacques Kallis.
2. Chance to complete 400 sixes in ODI
How can this happen when we talk about Rohit Sharma's batting and not mention his sixes? On the basis of his special ability to hit long sixes, Rohit has already made a big record in his name in ODI cricket.
Rohit has hit 381 sixes in ODIs so far and is the world's top batsman in this regard. In the five-match series against New Zealand, he will have a chance to touch the historic figure of 400 sixes. For this he will have to hit 19 more sixes.
Although, achieving this target will not be easy, but seeing the style in which Rohit bats, the fans will keep an eye on his every innings.
3. Opportunity to complete 50 sixes against New Zealand
Rohit's record against New Zealand has also been good. He has scored 1,134 runs in 34 ODI matches against the Kiwi team. During this period, he has scored 2 centuries and 6 half-centuries.
Rohit has hit 49 sixes so far in ODIs against New Zealand. That means as soon as he hits one more six in this series, he will complete 50 sixes against this team. In this matter, Virat Kohli is far behind him, who has hit 28 sixes in the ODI against New Zealand.
4. Close to touching the figure of 700 sixes in international cricket
Rohit Sharma's magic is not limited to just ODI cricket. He has made a distinct identity with his aggressive batting in all three formats. Now he has another big record of sixes in international cricket on his target.
Rohit has so far scored 20,652 runs in 517 international matches. He has 674 sixes in his name including all three formats. He needs 26 more sixes to complete 700 international sixes.
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5. On the threshold of completing 200 sixes on foreign soil
Rohit Sharma has a chance to achieve a special achievement on foreign soil also. He has hit 190 sixes so far in international cricket outside India. To take this figure to 200, he will have to hit 10 more sixes.
Rohit can come close to this record in the ODI series against New Zealand. However, for this he will have to maintain his rhythm and aggressive style in all five matches.
FAQ
What big records can Rohit Sharma make in the ODI series against New Zealand?
Rohit Sharma can achieve the achievements of scoring 50+ scores 100 times, 400 ODI sixes, 50 ODI sixes against New Zealand, 700 international sixes and completing 200 international sixes on foreign grounds.
How many sixes does Rohit Sharma need to complete 700 sixes in international cricket?
Rohit Sharma has 674 international sixes in his name. To reach the mark of 700 sixes, he will have to hit 26 more sixes.