Rohit Sharma Breaks Sachin Tendulkar's Record, Second-Fastest to 12,000 ODI Runs

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Indian opening batter Rohit Sharma broke Sachin Tendulkar's long-standing record to become the second-fastest batter in ODI history to complete 12,000 runs, achieving the milestone in 282 innings during the second ODI against West Indies in Guwahati.

Key Features / Major Points:

282 Innings Milestone: Rohit reached 12,000 ODI runs in 282 innings, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar, who took 300 innings.

Virat Kohli Tops the List: Virat Kohli holds the world record for being the fastest to 12,000 ODI runs, reaching the mark in just 242 innings.

Fastest to 12,000 ODI Runs (Top 5):

Virat Kohli: 242 innings

Rohit Sharma: 282 innings

Sachin Tendulkar: 300 innings

Ricky Ponting: 314 innings

Kumar Sangakkara: 336 innings

Exclusive Elite Club: Rohit is now only the third Indian batter to reach 12,000 ODI runs, joining Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli.

Match Performance: Chasing West Indies' massive total of 405/7, Rohit scored an aggressive 80 off 56 balls, forming a massive opening partnership with skipper Shubman Gill.

Static GK Facts:

International Cricket Council (ICC) Headquarters: Dubai, UAE.

Highest Run-Scorer in ODI History: Sachin Tendulkar (18,426 runs).

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Established: 1928 (Headquarters: Mumbai).

One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):

Q: Who became the second-fastest batter in ODI history to reach 12,000 runs in 282 innings?

A: Rohit Sharma (vs West Indies)

Q: Who holds the record for being the fastest batter to reach 12,000 runs in men's ODIs?

A: Virat Kohli (242 innings)

Q: How many Indian batters have crossed the 12,000-run milestone in One Day International cricket?

A: Three (Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma)

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