Milestones Rohit Sharma Can Surpass During ODI Series Vs Sri Lanka

Rohit can break multiple records Vs SL [X] Rohit can break multiple records Vs SL [X]

Rohit Sharma will make his much awaited return in the 50-over format when the Indian team takes on Sri Lanka in. 3-match series, starting from August 2.

The 'Hitman' as they call him loves to play against the Lankan Lions, especially in the ODIs. Out of his 3 double tons in thi format, two have come against Sri Lanka, with 264 being the highest individual score in the history of ODI cricket.

Rohit captained India to glory in the T20 World Cup, and after a month-long break, will come back to don the Blue Jersey. As the series gets underway in a couple of days, we take a look at some of the records the India skipper can break in this series.


Records Rohit Sharma Can Surpass During ODI Series Vs Sri Lanka

Surpassing MSD's ODI run tally

MS Dhoni, arguably one of the best white-ball cricketer from India has accomplished numerous records in this format. Having played ODIs till 2019, Dhoni has accumulated 10,773 runs, and that could be surpassed by Rohit, who is currently at 10,709 runs, which includes 31 tons. The 3-match series provides ample chance for the skipper to surpass the record.

Likely to surpass Gayle's six-hitting tally

Chris Gayle and Rohit are two of the most power-packed players in white-ball cricket. Rohit, known for hitting sixes at will has smashed the third-most sixes in the 50-over format (324), and could surpass Gayle's six-hitting tally (331). Shahid Afridi sits at the top of the charts with 351 sixes.