Rohit Sharma reached the 12,000‑run milestone with a single off Roston Chase in the 16th over, as India chased a daunting 406‑run target against West Indies in Guwahati.
The opener is now the seventh batter on the planet to breach the 12,000‑run mark, joining the likes of Tendulkar, Kohli, Ponting, Sangakkara, Jayasuriya and Jayawardena. In terms of innings, he is the second‑fastest, reaching the milestone in 282 games after Kohli's 242. He faced 12,973 balls, just 120 more than the Indian record set by Kohli.
West Indies, meanwhile, posted 405 for seven, the first time the side had three centurions in a single ODI. John Campbell blasted 101 off 68, Shai Hope added 104 off 94, and Amir Jangoo finished with a gritty 114 off 83, pushing the total past the 400‑run threshold for the first time.
The achievement not only cements Rohit’s legacy but also narrows the gap between him and the legendary figures of Indian cricket. With the milestone came a flurry of cheers from the crowd, and the electric atmosphere left a lasting impression on the players.
India’s next challenge will be the final ODI of the four‑match series against West Indies, where the team hopes to close the gap and secure a series win.