Rohit Sharma scripts historical past in third ODI, turns into quickest batter to succeed in 10000 runs as opener

The West Indies sequence has already been a memorable one for Rohit Sharma. After scoring a century within the second ODI and finishing 12,000 ODI runs, the Indian opener added one other milestone to his title within the third and remaining ODI at Mullanpur.With India already holding an unassailable 2-0 lead, captain Shubman Gill opted to bat first after profitable the toss. Rohit rapidly reached one other landmark, changing into solely the fourth batter in ODI historical past to attain 10,000 runs as an opener.Rohit reached the milestone in simply 202 innings, making him the quickest batter to 10,000 ODI runs as an opener. He joined an elite listing that includes Sachin Tendulkar (15,310), Sanath Jayasuriya (12,740) and Chris Gayle (10,179).

Seales strikes twice as Gill, Kohli depart cheaply

India, nonetheless, endured a tough begin after dropping two fast wickets. Gill was dismissed for only one earlier than Virat Kohli adopted him again to the pavilion for a golden duck.Jayden Seales struck twice in fast succession. Gill was caught by Shai Hope down the leg facet within the third over, earlier than Kohli was bowled by way of the gate by Seales on the very subsequent supply. Ruturaj Gaikwad then joined Rohit within the center as India appeared to rebuild after dropping two fast wickets.

Playing Xis For India vs West Indies third 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 BrarWest 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