Rohit Sharma Reaches 9000 Runs Despite Low Score vs South Africa
Rohit Sharma, Kohli, Gill Lead ICC ODI Rankings Post Triumph
Rohit Sharma scored 14 runs in the 2nd ODI vs South Africa but reached 9000 career runs, becoming the third-highest run-scorer for India in international cricket.
Rohit Sharma played in the second ODI against South Africa on December 3 in Raipur.
He scored only 14 runs. He was caught by de Kock off Burger’s bowling.
India lost its first wicket at 40 runs.
Rohit Reaches 9000 Runs
Even with a low score, Rohit reached a big milestone.
He became the fourth Indian player to score 9000 runs in international cricket.
He passed Rahul Dravid and is now third on the list.
Rohit has 9005 runs. Dravid has 9004 runs.
Top 5 run-scorers for India:
Sachin Tendulkar – 14,192 runs
Virat Kohli – 12,373 runs
Rohit Sharma – 9,005 runs
Rahul Dravid – 9,004 runs
Virender Sehwag – 7,796 runs
Match Update
India lost the toss and is batting first.
The team scored 158 runs for 2 wickets in 25 overs.
Kohli (51) and Gaikwad (51) are at the crease.
Opener Jaiswal scored 22 runs and was out.
Rohit scored 14 runs.
South African bowlers Marco Janssen and Burger took one wicket each.
