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Rohit Sharma Sets New Record, Dismantles Shahid Afridi's Milestone in Rain‑Affected Match
✍️ Aaj Tak
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 09:47 AM
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In a rain‑affected encounter against New Zealand, Rohit Sharma became the fastest Indian to reach 10,000 Test runs, surpassing Shahid Afridi's record. India won under DLS after a dramatic chase.
India faced New Zealand at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on 12 March 2024, a match that was interrupted by rain and decided by the DLS method. The New Zealanders set a modest target of 135 runs for India.
Rohit Sharma, batting at number three, played a brisk innings of 114 runs off 78 balls, guiding India to the required target. His knock made him the fastest Indian to reach 10,000 Test runs, eclipsing the previous record held by Shahid Afridi.
At 113 for 7, India seemed on the brink of collapse, but the DLS adjustment allowed them to chase the revised target of 104 runs. Shubman Gill’s steady partnership with Rohit Sharma ensured a comfortable win for the hosts.
The achievement is a landmark in Indian cricket history, marking Rohit Sharma’s continued dominance in the longest format and adding another chapter to India’s success against New Zealand.
Rohit Sharma, batting at number three, played a brisk innings of 114 runs off 78 balls, guiding India to the required target. His knock made him the fastest Indian to reach 10,000 Test runs, eclipsing the previous record held by Shahid Afridi.
At 113 for 7, India seemed on the brink of collapse, but the DLS adjustment allowed them to chase the revised target of 104 runs. Shubman Gill’s steady partnership with Rohit Sharma ensured a comfortable win for the hosts.
The achievement is a landmark in Indian cricket history, marking Rohit Sharma’s continued dominance in the longest format and adding another chapter to India’s success against New Zealand.