Hitman Joins The Elite: Rohit Sharma Completes 14,000 List-A Runs in 2nd ODI vs Afghanistan

The talismanic Indian opener Rohit Sharma has added yet another glorious feather to his heavily decorated cap. During the ongoing second ODI between India and Afghanistan at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, the "Hitman" officially crossed the 14,000-run mark in List-A cricket, joining a highly exclusive club of Indian batting royalty.

After a quiet outing in the series opener in Dharamsala, Rohit bounced back with trademark aggression, providing the hosts with a rapid start and etching his name alongside the likes of Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli in the history books.

The 14,000-Run Club: India's Fab Five

Since being promoted to the top of the order over a decade ago, Rohit Sharma has been the undisputed heartbeat of India's white-ball setup. By breaching the 14,000-run milestone in List-A cricket—a format that encompasses all domestic and international 50-over matches—he becomes only the fifth Indian player to achieve this staggering feat.

Here is a look at the elite Indian batters with the most runs in List-A cricket:

• Sachin Tendulkar: 21,999 runs (60 centuries, 114 fifties)

• Virat Kohli: 16,447 runs

• Sourav Ganguly: 15,622 runs

• Rahul Dravid: 15,271 runs

• Rohit Sharma: 14,038+ runs

Note: The global list is still led by England legend Graham Gooch, who finished his 16-year career with an astronomical 22,211 List-A runs. However, Rohit’s century conversion rate is remarkable—he has already smashed 37 centuries in 344 outings.

The Milestone Knock in Lucknow

The second ODI in Lucknow demanded a spirited start after Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bowl first.

Things looked slightly shaky when India lost young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal early in the innings. However, Rohit Sharma took the attack straight to the Afghan bowlers. Showcasing his vintage pull shots and effortless timing, he forged a crucial 87-run partnership for the second wicket with captain Shubman Gill.

It was during this aggressive stint that Rohit achieved the 14,000-run landmark. He battered the Afghan attack for a quick-fire 48 off just 39 deliveries, smashing six boundaries and two massive sixes. Unfortunately, just as a half-century looked certain, he was castled by a brilliant delivery from premier leg-spinner Rashid Khan.

Setting the Stage for a Massive Total

While Rohit Sharma failed to convert his blistering start into a monumental score, his intent perfectly laid the foundation for the middle order.

Following Rohit's dismissal, Ishan Kishan joined captain Shubman Gill in the middle, and the duo capitalized on the momentum generated in the powerplay. Taking the baton from the veteran opener, Gill and Kishan launched an absolute assault on the Afghan spinners, steering India toward a colossal total at the Ekana Stadium as the team looks to seal the three-match series.

From making his List-A debut for the West Zone back in 2006 to sitting comfortably among the top five Indian run-scorers in history, Rohit Sharma's legacy as a white-ball titan is forever secured.

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