Rohit Sharma is marching toward another major milestone in his illustrious ODI career, and the second ODI against South Africa in Raipur could bring him a step closer to overtaking one of cricket’s greatest all-rounders — Jacques Kallis.
Rohit Sharma set to overtake Kallis in all-time ODI run charts
Rohit currently stands just 153 runs short of surpassing Kallis to become the eighth-highest run-scorer in ODI history. This puts him in elite company, rubbing shoulders with some of the most prolific batters the game has ever seen.
Kallis, regarded as one of the finest all-rounders of all time, amassed 11,579 ODI runs during his career. Rohit, already past 11,400 ODI runs, is expected to climb the list very soon given his current form and consistency.
Once he crosses this landmark, Rohit will also strengthen his position as:
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The third-highest run-scorer for India in ODIs, behind only Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli
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One of only a handful of modern-era batters to dominate across formats for over a decade
Rohit’s form makes the milestone achievable soon
With scores of 121* (vs Australia) and 57 (vs South Africa) in his last two ODIs, Rohit has returned to his elegant, free-flowing best. His recent partnership with Virat Kohli has produced back-to-back century stands, further underlining his rich touch.
If he carries this momentum into the Raipur ODI and the remaining matches of the series, Rohit could surpass Kallis sooner rather than later.
What makes this milestone special?
Jacques Kallis is not just another name on the list — he is widely celebrated as:
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One of the greatest all-rounders in cricket history
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A batter with remarkable technique and longevity
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A player whose ODI records have stood tall for years
For Rohit Sharma to surpass him is a testament to his longevity, adaptability in all conditions, and dominance as an opener in modern-day cricket.
India vs South Africa — What’s next for Rohit?
If Rohit plays a big knock today in Raipur, he could significantly close the gap. Even if not in the 2nd ODI, the milestone is almost certain to fall within this series.
Fans will keenly watch as India’s captain continues his climb up the ladder of cricket’s greatest ODI run-scorers.
