Rohit Sharma completed yet another milestone in the third ODI against West Indies after completing 50 half-centuries as an ODI opener. That puts him in rare company among Indian batters, trailing only
Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly in this specific record. The Indian opener now has 50 fifties and 33 hundreds in just over 200 innings at the top of the order. Those numbers sit alongside more than 10,000 runs as an opener, an average of more than 50. From the moment he was permanently shifted up the order in 2013, he has owned the position. Critics have questioned how long he should continue in the format, especially with the 2027 World Cup on the horizon, yet he keeps answering with performances that silence the noise.
ROHIT SHARMA COMPLETED 50 FIFTIES AS ODI OPENER 🤯
– He has 50 Fifties & 33 Hundreds in just 202 Innings. https://t.co/am9A0E6wZH
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 4, 2026
Rohit scored 92 against West Indies in the final match of the series. He sits among the all-time great openers in the format with Tendulkar, Sanath Jayasuriya and Chris Gayle in the 10,000-run club. Few players have matched his ability to convert starts into substantial scores while still scoring at a healthy rate. As the conversation around India’s future ODI side continues, this milestone shows why Rohit remains central to the conversation. He has redefined what an opener can do in the modern game, and 50 fifties is a new milestone in his remarkable ODI career.
West Indies beat India in the 3rd ODI
West Indies produced a memorable chase to beat India by five wickets in the third and final ODI at New Chandigarh. India had already sealed the series 2-0, so the match was a dead rubber, yet the visitors refused to go quietly. After being asked to bat, India posted 351 for 7. Rohit Sharma made a solid 92, Ruturaj Gaikwad contributed 57, and KL Rahul finished unbeaten on a sparkling 129 off 87 balls. The total looked above par at the halfway mark of the match. West Indies lost John Campbell early but Shai Hope held the innings together with an outstanding unbeaten 162 off 143 balls.
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He received great support from Amir Jangoo (67) and Keemo Paul (44). Hope, who had kept wicket for the full 50 overs, showed remarkable stamina and composure, especially as he battled cramps in the later stages. The target of 352 was chased down with 10 balls to spare, marking West Indies’ highest successful ODI chase. It was their first win against India in ODIs since 2023 and provided a positive note to end a series they lost 2-1. Shai Hope was named Player of the Match for his match-winning knock.
