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Former India captain and one of the most destructive batters in modern cricket, Rohit Sharma, celebrates his 39th birthday today (April 30, 1987). Known worldwide as the “Hitman,” Rohit has built a legendary career filled with unmatched consistency, explosive batting, and record-breaking milestones. On his birthday, here is a structured look at his most iconic and nearly unbreakable records.
1. World Record ODI Score - 264 Runs
Rohit Sharma holds the record for the highest individual score in ODI cricket history.
- Opponent: Sri Lanka
- Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Year: 2014
- Score: 264 runs off 173 balls
- Includes: 33 fours and 9 sixes
This innings remains one of the greatest ever played in ODI cricket history.
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2. Only Player with 3 ODI Double Centuries
Rohit Sharma is the only cricketer in the world to score three double centuries in ODIs.
- 209 vs Australia (Bengaluru)
- 264 vs Sri Lanka (Kolkata)
- 208* vs Sri Lanka (Mohali)
This record places him in a completely unique category in ODI history.
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3. Most Centuries in a Single World Cup Edition
In the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, Rohit Sharma delivered a historic performance.
- Matches: 9
- Centuries: 5 (highest in a single edition)
- Total World Cup centuries: 7
His consistency made him one of the standout performers of the tournament.
4. ICC Success as Captain
Rohit Sharma has also achieved remarkable success as a leader.
- ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 - Winner
- ICC Champions Trophy 2025 - Winner
Winning two major ICC trophies within a year highlights his outstanding captaincy.
5⃣0⃣8⃣ int'l matches 🙌
— BCCI (@BCCI) April 30, 2026
More than 2⃣0⃣,0⃣0⃣0⃣ int'l runs 👏
ICC Men's T20 WC 2007 winner 🏆
Winning Captain of ICC Men's T20 WC 2024 and ICC Champions Trophy 2025 🏆
Here's wishing #TeamIndia great Rohit Sharma @ImRo45 a very happy birthday 🎂🥳 pic.twitter.com/WxLCkunLPq
5. Most Sixes in International Cricket
Rohit Sharma is the leading six-hitter in international cricket history.
- Total international sixes: 637+
- Ahead of players like Chris Gayle
- Over 4,000 T20I runs
His ability to hit long sixes effortlessly makes him one of the most dangerous batters in world cricket.
Rohit Sharma Birthday Special Conclusion
The Rohit Sharma Birthday Special is not just a celebration of age, but a celebration of dominance, consistency, and cricketing greatness. His records across formats, especially in ODIs and ICC tournaments, are so high that they may remain untouched for years.
On his 39th birthday, fans across the world celebrate not just a cricketer, but a true modern-day legend of the game.
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