Rohit Sharma becomes fastest opener to 10,000 ODI runs

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Rohit Sharma became the fastest batter to reach 10,000 ODI runs as an opener in India’s third and final ODI against West Indies at Mullanpur. He reached the milestone in 202 innings, becoming the fourth batter in ODI history to score 10,000 runs while opening the innings.

The source report listed Sachin Tendulkar with 15,310 ODI runs as an opener, Sanath Jayasuriya with 12,740 and Chris Gayle with 10,179. Rohit’s landmark came after his century and completion of 12,000 career ODI runs in the second match of the series.

India lose Gill and Kohli in quick succession

After captain Gill won the toss and chose to bat, India lost Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli to consecutive deliveries from Jayden Seales. Gill made one before Shai Hope caught him down the leg side in the third over.

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Seales bowled Kohli through the gate for a golden duck with his next delivery. Ruturaj Gaikwad joined Rohit at the crease as India tried to rebuild after the two early wickets.

India entered the final ODI with an unassailable 2-0 series lead over West Indies.

Playing XIs for the third ODI

India and West Indies named the following teams for the match at Mullanpur.

  • India: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (captain), Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Gurnoor Brar.
  • West Indies: John Campbell, Jewel Andrew, Shai Hope (captain and wicketkeeper), Amir Jangoo, Sherfane Rutherford, Keemo Paul, Matthew Forde, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Jayden Seales, Vitel Lawes.

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