Rohit Sharma New ODI Record: Rohit Sharma made a unique record, joined the list of oldest players to score a half-century.

Friends, Rohit Sharma, popularly known as Mr. Hitman, is one of the successful captains of India who has won ICC trophy in his name, apart from this he has many records in his name and even at this age, he is making records in his name. Recently, after playing an important role in India’s clean sweep victory in the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan, Rohit has added another big achievement in his illustrious career. He has made the record of being the oldest cricketer to score a half-century in ODI, let’s know who is included in this list.

Rohit’s match winning innings against Afghanistan

In the third and final ODI against Afghanistan, Rohit Sharma played a brilliant innings as captain and scored 79 runs in just 69 balls. His aggressive innings included:

9 fours

3 sixes

Strike rate more than 114

Although he narrowly missed out on a century, his innings played a vital role in India’s victory and gave them the much-needed confidence ahead of the next ODI series against England.

record breaking achievement

During his innings of 79 runs, Rohit Sharma etched his name in the record books by becoming the oldest Indian player to score a half-century in ODI cricket.

Rohit Sharma: 39 years, 51 days

Previous record holder Mohinder Amarnath: 39 years, 22 days

With this achievement, Rohit left former Indian all-rounder Mohinder Amarnath at the top of the list.

Important partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal

Rohit and Yashasvi Jaiswal laid the foundation of India’s victory by making a brilliant opening partnership of 170 runs. Their partnership put pressure on Afghanistan and paved the way for India’s easy victory in the last ODI.

Oldest Indian player to score a half-century in ODI

Rohit Sharma – 39 years, 51 days

Mohinder Amarnath – 39 years, 22 days

Sachin Tendulkar – 38 years, 329 days

Rahul Dravid – 38 years, 248 days

Sunil Gavaskar – 38 years, 13 days

MS Dhoni – 38 years, 2 days

A positive sign before the England series

Rohit Sharma’s form will be very beneficial for Team India as they prepare for the next ODI series against England.