In the upcoming Asia Cup 2023 match against Bangladesh, India captain Rohit Sharma is on the brink of achieving a remarkable milestone. Currently the 36-year-old boasts an impressive record of eight wins in nine matches under his leadership in the Asia Cup (ODI). If he secures another win on Friday, he will equal the record set by the former Indian captain, MS Dhoni, who had notched up nine wins in fourteen games during his captaincy back in his time.
Most wins as India captain in Asia Cup (ODI)
- MS Dhoni – 9 wins in 14 matches
- Rohit Sharma – 8 wins in 9 matches
- Mohammad Azharuddin – 5 wins in 7 matches
Should Rohit Sharma successfully guide India to yet another Asia Cup title on Sunday, he will surpass MS Dhoni and become the Indian captain with the highest number of wins in Asia Cup matches in ODIs. Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin stands as a noteworthy figure, trailing behind Rohit in the tally of Asia Cup wins with five wins in seven games.
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Rohit Sharma’s scorching form in the Asia Cup 2023 has been nothing short of spectacular. In his recent match against Sri Lanka, he reached a monumental milestone by crossing the 10,000-run mark in One Day Internationals (ODIs). True to his ‘Hitman’ nickname, Rohit sealed this historic achievement in signature style, launching a scorching six.
Among the illustrious group of 15 batters, Rohit stands as the second-fastest to attain this remarkable feat. It took him 241 innings to reach 10,000 runs, with only Virat Kohli achieving it faster in 205 innings. Notably, Rohit surpassed even the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, who accomplished this milestone in 259 innings, making him 18 innings quicker in joining the exclusive club of cricket legends.
Looking ahead to continental tournament, India is scheduled to face Bangladesh in their final Super 4 encounter on Friday, September 15. The Men In Blue have already secured their place in the Asia Cup 2023 Final, and they will face the winner of the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka clash, slated for Thursday, September 14.
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