In a significant cricketing achievement, Rohit Sharma has etched his name in the record books by becoming the very first Indian to score more than 1000 runs against Australia within Australia in the ODI format. The celebrated batter reached this landmark during the second ODI encounter in Adelaide.
The veteran Indian opener required only a couple of runs to hit the 1000-run milestone prior to the Adelaide match. He effortlessly achieved this target shortly after commencing his innings, solidifying his reputation as one of India’s most consistent performers against the strong Australian side away from home.
The Indian batting lineup experienced a shaky start in the second ODI, with key players like Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli getting dismissed early. This created pressure on the rest of the team, though Sharma’s individual success provided a glimmer of positivity.
Australia won the toss and elected to bowl, a decision Shubman Gill indicated India might have made too. Gill stressed the importance of a clean game without rain interruptions, which had plagued the first ODI. The Indian squad remained unchanged for this crucial fixture, as they aimed to bounce back and equalize the series.