India Defeats England to Seal ODI Series, Rohit Sharma Breaks Multiple Records
India secured a four-wicket victory over England on Sunday (February 9) in the second ODI at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. After bowling England out for 304 runs in 49.5 overs, India successfully chased down the 305-run target in just 44.3 overs, losing six wickets along the way.
Rohit Sharma’s Match-Winning Knock
Captain Rohit Sharma led from the front, smashing 119 runs off 90 balls, while Shubman Gill contributed 60 runs. The duo’s 136-run opening stand provided India with the perfect foundation to clinch the game.
Rohit Sharma’s Captaincy Milestone
This victory, in what was Rohit’s 50th ODI as India’s captain, also saw him surpass Sourav Ganguly to claim the fourth spot on the list of Indian captains with the most international wins.
Most Wins as India Captain (All Formats)
Rohit has now led India to victory in 36 ODIs, 50 T20Is, and 12 Test matches, with an impressive 98 wins in 136 matches across formats.
One of the Most Successful ODI Captains
With 36 wins in 50 ODIs, Rohit boasts an outstanding win percentage of 72.00%, making him the second-most successful ODI captain (minimum 50 matches), behind West Indies legend Clive Lloyd (76.19%).
Highest ODI Win Percentage (Minimum 50 Matches)
Breaking Records Beyond Captaincy
Rohit’s knock also saw him surpass Sachin Tendulkar’s record for most international centuries by an Indian after turning 30. Additionally, he entered the elite list of the top 10 run-scorers in ODI history.
Rohit Sharma’s Match-Winning Knock
Captain Rohit Sharma led from the front, smashing 119 runs off 90 balls, while Shubman Gill contributed 60 runs. The duo’s 136-run opening stand provided India with the perfect foundation to clinch the game.
Rohit Sharma’s Captaincy Milestone
This victory, in what was Rohit’s 50th ODI as India’s captain, also saw him surpass Sourav Ganguly to claim the fourth spot on the list of Indian captains with the most international wins.
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Most Wins as India Captain (All Formats)
- MS Dhoni – 179
- Virat Kohli – 137
- Mohammad Azharuddin – 104
- Rohit Sharma – 98
- Sourav Ganguly – 97
Rohit has now led India to victory in 36 ODIs, 50 T20Is, and 12 Test matches, with an impressive 98 wins in 136 matches across formats.
One of the Most Successful ODI Captains
With 36 wins in 50 ODIs, Rohit boasts an outstanding win percentage of 72.00%, making him the second-most successful ODI captain (minimum 50 matches), behind West Indies legend Clive Lloyd (76.19%).
Highest ODI Win Percentage (Minimum 50 Matches)
- Clive Lloyd (West Indies) – 76.19%
- Rohit Sharma (India) – 72.00%
- Ricky Ponting (Australia) – 71.73%
- Hansie Cronje (South Africa) – 71.73%
- Virat Kohli (India) – 68.42%
Breaking Records Beyond Captaincy
Rohit’s knock also saw him surpass Sachin Tendulkar’s record for most international centuries by an Indian after turning 30. Additionally, he entered the elite list of the top 10 run-scorers in ODI history.
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