IND vs NZ: Rohit Sharma surpasses Adam Gilchrist in a batting milestone

Rohit Sharma in action [Source: AP]

In a significant development, veteran Indian batter Rohit Sharma has surpassed Adam Gilchrist in the list of highest run-getters in ODI cricket. 

Rohit ensured a stupendous start for India in the first ODI against New ̉Zealand, overtaking the Australian stalwart in this process. Currently, the Indian skipper is placed sixteenth in the list. 

Most runs in ODIs

13. Brian Lara - 10405 runs in 289 innings

14. TM Dilshan - 10290 runs in 303 innings

15. Mohammad Yousuf - 9720 runs in 273 innings

16. Rohit Sharma - 9630 runs in 232 innings

17. Adam Gilchrist - 9619 runs in 279 innings

Opening the batting alongside Shubman Gill, Rohit took on all New Zealand bowlers to the cleaners, ensuring a brisk start for India. However, he couldn't capitalise on the start, being dismissed by Blair Tickner for a 38-ball 34. 

As of writing, India are 63 for one in 13 overs. While Shubman Gill is batting on 23*, Virat Kohli is unbeaten on 1. 

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