Rohit Sharma surpassed 4,000 runs in T20Is during India’s T20 World Cup 2024 match against Ireland in New York on Wednesday.
The Indian captain reached this milestone in his 144th innings and is only the third batter, after Virat Kohli (4038), to achieve this feat. Babar Azam (4023) is the only other batter apart from the two Indians, to have crossed the 4,000-run barrier.
Throughout his career, Rohit has scored five centuries, and 30 half-centuries, and boasts a career-best of an unbeaten 121.
Most Runs in T20Is
Virat Kohli: 4038
Rohit Sharma: 4026
Babar Azam: 4023
Meanwhile, India defeated Ireland by eight wickets in second Group A match.
Rohit starred with 52 off 37 with the help of seven boundaries. Rishabh Pant scored 36* off 26 balls as the Men in Blue chased down 97-run target in 12.2 overs
Earlier, India bowlers rattled Ireland for 96. Paul Stirling and his men failed to put up a show with the bat as Indian bowlers delivered exceptional performance collectively.
Gareth Delany was the best batter for Ireland, scoring crucial 26 runs.
Meanwhile, Josh Little (14), Lorcan Tucker (10), Curtis Campher (12) were the only Irish batters reaching in the double figures.
Hardik Pandya starred with figures of 3/27 while Jasprit Bumrah took 2/6. Arshdeep Singh also contributed with 2/35. Axar Patel and Mohammed Siraj shared a wicket each.
- Rohit Sharma
