It initially looked that Virat Kohli would end 2019 as the highest run-scorer in ODIs. But Rohit Sharma's 159 in the 2nd ODI vs West Indies ensured he went past his skipper. Now with the year coming to an end, it is ensured that Rohit is ending as the top run-getter in the format.
1490 runs in 27 innings along with 7 hundreds proves that as far ODIs are concerned, 2019 belongs to Rohit. Out of his 7 centuries, 5 came in the World Cup alone. He had topped the charts with most runs in the tournament as well and was the first player to hit 5 centuries in a single edition.?
All in all, it's not just the big scores but also how he has got those big scores. The man has made his runs quickly and consistently. In fact, his average and run tally have both gone up considerably over the last 12 months.?
Rohit's style has been to settle in and just change gears. But when needed, he can go hammer and tongs from ball one too. In the context of the games ahead, if 2019 is anything to go by, Rohit will be even more deadly in 2020.?
The thing with Rohit is he does not just stop after going to a century. In fact he goes on to make bigger scores. The fact that 8 times he has made it to 150 and 3 times out of those he has scored 200 proves he loves the big scores. 2019 has once again been evidence of that. In fact when he falls for anything less 200, the fans feel really let down.?
He does it with an almost lazy elegance and that is what makes him special. Rohit is entertaining to watch and runs really flow from his bat when the man is in full flow. Over the last 12 months he has been in awesome form and no wonder he is finishing as the top run-getter in the year. Bowlers fail to set a field when he is on song and the fact that when he gets a start he usually converts it is what makes him lethal with the willow in hand.?
Well move over 2019, 2020 is almost upon us and Rohit is all set to pick up where he left off. The Aussies are coming and he is ready to do battle. ??