Indian captain Rohit Sharma has etched his name in T20 International history by becoming the first male cricketer to reach the remarkable milestone of playing 150 matches in the format. This historic achievement took place during ongoing India vs Afghanistan second T20I at the Holkar Stadium in Indore, where Rohit not only marked his 150th T20I but also captained the team in this special game.
Since his debut in 2007, Rohit has played a vital role in propelling Indian cricket to new heights in T20Is. His consistent performances have not only made him one of the top players in T20Is but also across other formats.
Over the years, Rohit has evolved into a formidable power hitter, serving as the linchpin of the team. His numerous memorable innings have been instrumental in guiding the team to remarkable victories.
Rohit Sharma Makes History With 150 T20I Appearances
Adding another feather to his cap, Rohit Sharma achieved the milestone of being the first player ever to be a part of 100 wins in T20Is. This historic feat came after the team’s impressive 6-wicket triumph over Afghanistan in the first game held at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali.
Rohit Sharma stands as one of the top run-scorers in T20 Internationals, accumulating a total of 3853 runs from 149 matches at an impressive strike rate of approximately 140. Notably, he has notched up four centuries in the format, sharing the record for the most centuries in T20Is with Glenn Maxwell and Suryakumar Yadav.
Rohit Sharma holds the record for the most T20I appearances among men, having played 150 matches. Paul Stirling and George Dockrell follow closely with 134 and 128 T20Is, respectively.
In the broader context, Rohit Sharma becomes the fourth cricketer overall to achieve the landmark of 150 T20I games. He joins the esteemed company of Harmanpreet Kaur (161), Suzie Bates (152), Danni Wyatt (151), and Alyssa Healy (150) in reaching this significant milestone.
Most matches by men’s players in T20Is:
Rohit Sharma — India – 149 matches — 3853 runs
Paul Stirling — Ireland — 134 matches — 3438 runs
George Dockrell — Ireland — 128 matches — 969 runs
Shoaib Malik — Pakistan — 124 matches — 2435 runs
Martin Guptill — New Zealand — 122 matches — 3531 runs
Mahmudullah Bangladesh — Bangladesh — 121 matches — 2122 runs
Mohammad Hafeez — Pakistan — 119 matches — 2514 runs
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