The achievement occurred while India faced a formidable 406-run target set by the visitors. Rohit reached the landmark in the 16th over of the innings, securing a single off the bowling of Roston Chase. With this feat, he becomes only the third Indian player to join the 12,000-run club, following in the footsteps of Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli.
A rapid ascent to elite company
In terms of efficiency, Rohit’s journey to this milestone has been remarkably swift. He reached the 12,000-run mark in 282 innings, making him the second-fastest player to achieve the feat, trailing only Virat Kohli, who reached the milestone in 242 innings. Rohit’s pace surpassed that of several legendary figures, including Sachin Tendulkar, who took 300 innings, Ricky Ponting at 314, and Kumar Sangakkara, who reached the mark in 336 innings.
Furthermore, Rohit stands as the second-fastest to the milestone in terms of balls faced, having reached the tally after 12,973 deliveries, placing him just behind Kohli’s record of 12,853 balls. Since his international debut in 2007, the opener has accumulated his runs across 290 matches, boasting a record that includes 35 centuries and 62 half-centuries. His career is also highlighted by his world-record individual score of 264 against Sri Lanka in 2014, and he remains the only player to have struck three double-centuries in the format.
West Indies post record total
The match itself saw a historic batting display from the West Indies, who posted their first-ever 400-plus total in an ODI. After being sent in to bat, the visitors finished on 405 for seven, eclipsing their previous record of 389 against England set in 2019. The innings was defined by a rare feat, as it marked the first time the West Indies have seen three different players score centuries in a single ODI innings.
John Campbell provided the initial momentum, smashing 101 off just 68 balls. Shai Hope, who was dropped on 27, capitalized on the opportunity to score 104 from 94 deliveries. Amir Jangoo completed the trio of centurions, contributing a rapid 114 off 83 balls. The combined efforts of the three batters ensured the scoring rate remained consistently high throughout the innings, setting a daunting challenge for the Indian side.
