IND vs AFG: The second ODI match of the 3-match ODI series between India and Afghanistan will be played on June 17. Both the teams will face each other at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. When Rohit Sharma enters this match, he will have a chance to create history. Actually, Rohit Sharma will have a chance to achieve that feat, which no Indian player has been able to do till now. Let us know which record Rohit Sharma can register in his name.

Rohit Sharma has a chance to make a big record

Rohit Sharma had completed his 16000 runs as an opener in international cricket by scoring just 6 runs in the first ODI against Afghanistan. Rohit has achieved this feat in 384 innings of 359 matches. Rohit became only the second batsman for India to score 16000 runs as an opener in international cricket. Before him, Shikhar Dhawan had done this feat. The record of scoring most runs as an opener in international cricket is held in the name of Rohit Sharma. Now Rohit Sharma has a chance to leave Dhawan behind.

Rohit Sharma can become number-1 leaving behind Virender Sehwag

Rohit Sharma has scored a total of 16119 runs in international cricket as an opener. Whereas Rohit Sharma has scored a total of 16010 runs in 384 innings of 359 matches. Now Rohit Sharma needs only 109 runs to leave Sehwag behind. If Rohit’s bat works in the second ODI against Afghanistan, he can leave Sehwag behind. If Rohit does not score a century in the second ODI match, then he can make this record in his name in the third ODI match also.

Rohit Sharma has a chance to reach number six

So far, only 7 players in the world have crossed the figure of 16000 runs as an opener in international cricket. Rohit is currently at number 7 in terms of scoring the most runs as an opener in international cricket. As soon as Rohit scores 109 runs, he will leave Virender Sehwag behind and reach sixth position.

Sanath Jayasuriya has scored the most runs as an opener in international cricket.

Let us tell you that the record of scoring the most runs as an opener in international cricket is held in the name of former Sri Lankan legend Sanath Jayasuriya, who has scored a total of 19298 runs while opening in international cricket. Former West Indies batsman Chris Gayle is at second position in this list. Gayle has scored a total of 18867 runs in international cricket as an opener.

South African legend Graeme Smith is at fourth place in this matter. He has scored a total of 16950 runs. Desmond Haynes of West Indies is at number five. He has 16120 runs in his name. Whereas former Indian opener Virender Sehwag is at number 6. Sehwag has scored 16119 runs. While Rohit Sharma is at number 7. In such a situation, if Rohit’s bat works in the second ODI against Afghanistan, he will leave Sehwag behind. In this case, Rohit will become the first Indian and sixth batsman in the world.

Player who scored most runs as an opener in ODI

Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka) – 19298 runs
Chris Gayle (West Indies) – 18867 runs
David Warner (Australia) – 18744 runs
Graeme Smith (South Africa) – 16950 runs
Desmond Haynes (West Indies) – 16120 runs
Virender Sehwag (India) – 16119 runs
Rohit Sharma (India) – 16010 runs