Rohit Sharma fastest to 10,000 ODI runs as an opener

The West Indies series has already been a memorable one for Rohit Sharma. After scoring a century in the second ODI and completing 12,000 ODI runs, the Indian opener added another milestone to his name in the third and final ODI at Mullanpur. With India already holding an unassailable 2-0 lead, captain Shubman Gill opted to bat first after winning the toss. Rohit quickly reached another landmark, becoming only the fourth batter in ODI history to score 10,000 runs as an opener. Rohit reached the milestone in just 202 innings, making him the fastest batter to 10,000 ODI runs as an opener. He joined an elite list featuring Sachin Tendulkar (15,310), Sanath Jayasuriya (12,740) and Chris Gayle (10,179).

India, however, endured a difficult start after losing two quick wickets. Gill was dismissed for just one before Virat Kohli followed him back to the pavilion for a golden duck. Jayden Seales struck twice in quick succession. Gill was caught by Shai Hope down the leg side in the third over, before Kohli was bowled through the gate by Seales on the very next delivery. Ruturaj Gaikwad then joined Rohit in the middle as India looked to rebuild after losing two quick wickets.

Playing Xis For India vs West Indies 3rd ODI

India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill(c), Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul(w), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Gurnoor Brar

West Indies (Playing XI): John Campbell, Jewel Andrew, Shai Hope(w/c), Amir Jangoo, Sherfane Rutherford, Keemo Paul, Matthew Forde, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Jayden Seales, Vitel Lawes