3 ODI milestones Rohit Sharma could break in 2026

Rohit Sharma‘s ODI Milestones in 2026

Rohit Sharma may be close to the end of his ODI journey, but he still looks hungry for runs and records. Even now, whenever he walks out to open for India, fans expect entertainment. One good innings from Rohit can completely change the mood of a match.

Rohit Sharma. (Credits: X.com)Over the years, he has produced some unbelievable moments in ODI cricket. The three double centuries alone tell the story of his greatness. Very few batters dominated ODI bowling attacks the way Rohit did in his prime.

ODI Runs Chart

India will play 11 more ODIs in 2026, and that gives Rohit enough opportunities to climb higher in the record books. A few good knocks could help him cross multiple milestones this year. The nearest one is the ODI runs chart. Rohit currently has 11,593 runs and needs only 147 more to go past former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq’s tally of 11,739. Considering Rohit’s experience and quality, he should reach this mark without much trouble.

Unbeaten Innings

Another interesting milestone involves unbeaten innings. Rohit has remained not out 37 times in ODI cricket. Ricky Ponting, Allan Border, and Mahela Jayawardene each finished with 39 unbeaten innings. So Rohit needs only three more not outs to move ahead of all of them.

People usually talk about centuries and strike rates, but unbeaten innings also matter a lot. They show how well a batter controls a chase or guides the team till the end. Rohit has done that many times for India while still playing attacking cricket.

ODI Fifties

He also stands close to another achievement in ODI fifties. Rohit has scored 61 half-centuries so far. Brian Lara ended his career with 63 ODI fifties, while Mohammad Yousuf and Aravinda de Silva scored 64 each. Rohit needs only four more fifties to move past all three legends.

The biggest reason these milestones feel special is the uncertainty around Rohit’s future in ODI cricket. At 39, he may not continue for too long. That is why every ODI innings now feels important for Indian fans.

Rohit may not play as much cricket as before, but he still carries the ability to produce match-winning knocks. And if he finds rhythm in 2026, fans could witness a few more historic moments from one of India’s greatest ODI batters.