Sports · 9 December 2025

Rohit Sharma becomes 4th Indian to 20,000 international runs

Exam-focused facts from the 9 December 2025 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • Rohit Sharma became the fourth Indian cricketer to complete 20,000 runs in International cricket.
  • He reached the landmark during the third ODI against South Africa at Visakhapatnam.
  • India won the toss and put South Africa into bat first; South Africa were all out for 270 in 47.5 overs.
  • Quinton de Kock top-scored for South Africa with 106 off 89 balls.