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Rohit Sharma Hits 14,000 List A Runs, Creates New Milestone in Cricket
Rohit Sharma added another shining moment to his long career on June 17. The Indian captain completed 14,000 runs in List A cricket during the second ODI against Afghanistan in Lucknow, becoming only the fifth Indian batsman to achieve the feat. Cricbites We look at how Rohit got there, what happens around him in the match and where this new record places him among India’s greatest batsmen.
What Is List A Cricket?
List A cricket is not just international ODIs, but all the top-flight One-Day Internationals played around the world. It includes matches like the Ranji Trophy ODI, county cricket in England and other major domestic ODI tournaments, as well as every ODI a player plays for his country. Since List A is calculated from both international and top-level domestic cricket, the total score in this format is much higher than the pure ODI figures. This is the reason why only a few Indian batsmen cross the 14,000-run mark, as it takes years of consistent scoring in many leagues and tournaments to get there.
How Rohit Sharma Smashes His Way to the Landmark
Rohit Sharma completed his 14,000th List A run at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Afghanistan pacer Mohammad Saleem Safi bowled a short ball at over 141 kmph outside the off-stump and Rohit read the length early on. He stepped back and pulled the ball to mid-wicket for a clean six, completing his journey to the 14,000-run mark in the single-shot format. The moment comes in the fourth over of India’s innings, showing how quickly Rohit settles into his rhythm at the crease. India bat first on the day, and Rohit comes in to open with Yashasvi Jaiswal, looking to build on the momentum of the first match. With this six, Rohit Sharma creates new records and joins a very small group of Indian batsmen to reach this milestone in List A cricket. Fans and commentators inside the stadium quickly recognise the shot that he represents, as Rohit Sharma’s pull shot has become one of the most familiar sights in Indian cricket over the years.
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The Bigger Picture Around the Milestone
Rohit takes six wickets in crucial match for Team India. India lead the three-match series 1-0 after winning the rain-affected opening match by seven wickets in Dharamsala. For the second ODI in Lucknow, Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bowl first on a mixed-clay pitch. India also made changes to their playing XI, with fast bowler Prince Yadav earning his maiden international cap for the match, caught by vice-captain Shreyas Iyer before play began. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Kuldeep Yadav also returned to the team for the match. So Rohit’s personal milestone comes at a time when India are already working hard to wrap up the series early, adding extra luster to their achievement on the day.
Rohit’s Place Among India’s List A Legends
Rohit Sharma has completed 14,000 runs in his 345th List A innings, becoming the second fastest Indian batsman to achieve the feat. Only Virat Kohli has achieved the milestone in the fastest time, taking 290 innings, while Sachin Tendulkar needs 348 innings to cross the same mark.
| Player | Innings Taken to Reach 14,000 List A Runs |
|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | 290 |
| Rohit Sharma* | 345 |
| Sachin Tendulkar | 348 |
Rohit Sharma also creates a new milestone on the all-time run charts for India in List A cricket. He now sits fifth on the list of the highest run-scorers, behind four legends who built their tallies across long careers.
| Player | Total List A Runs |
|---|---|
| Sachin Tendulkar | 21,999 |
| Virat Kohli | 16,447 |
| Sourav Ganguly | 15,622 |
| Rahul Dravid | 15,271 |
| Rohit Sharma* | 14,007 |
Rohit Sharma’s figures during this landmark period are current and continue to grow with every innings he plays.
This table shows how special Rohit’s achievement is. He is one of only five Indian batsmen to cross the 14,000-run mark in the long history of the format, and at his current pace, he continues to close the gap on the names above him. Cricbites This Afghanistan series and the subsequent Rohit Sharma’s remarkable career continues to keep an eye on his new records as he progresses.
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