Rohit Sharma completes 12,000 international runs as India chase 406 against West Indies
Rohit Sharma reached the 12,000-run mark in international cricket as India made a strong start in chasing West Indies' target of 406 in the second ODI in Guwahati.
The second ODI between India and West Indies is under way in Guwahati. India won the toss and chose to bowl first. West Indies then batted superbly and set India a target of 406 runs to win.
India have also made a very strong start in the chase. Captain Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma opened the innings. Both batted cautiously at first, but in an aggressive manner. The two have added 121 runs for the opening wicket in 14 overs.
During this stand, Rohit Sharma set a new record. Known as the "Hitman" of Indian cricket, Rohit completed 12,000 runs in international cricket. With this, he joins Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli in that club.
A BCCI post said Rohit has completed his half-century. It is his 63rd fifty in ODI cricket. The post said Rohit is looking in good touch tonight.
India's playing XI: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (captain), Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Naman Dhir, Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Gurnoor Brar, Kuldeep Yadav and Prasidh Krishna.
West Indies are fielding John Campbell, Justin Greaves, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (captain and wicketkeeper), Amir Jangoo, Jewel Andrew, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph and Jayden Seales.
The match is still in progress and the result is awaited.
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