Rohit Sharma, the world’s No. 1 ODI batter, will open the innings for India in the first ODI of the three-match series against South Africa on Sunday, November 30, at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi. Rohit comes into this ODI series having had a great show against Australia last month, scoring one half-century and one unbeaten century. He will look to give India a big start with that form as the team aims to take a 1-0 lead against the side led by Temba Bavuma. Rohit will also get an opportunity to break a number of major batting records in this game, from completing 20,000 runs in international cricket to breaking the record for the most sixes in ODIs. Ranchi could become a special venue for Rohit if he manages to cross these marks. Also Read | IND vs SA ODIs: Dates, Timings, Venues, Where to Watch & Ticket Info Records Rohit Sharma Can Break in IND vs SA 1st ODI Chance to Break the Record for Most ODI Sixes Rohit has so far hit 349 sixes in 276 ODIs. If he smashes at least three sixes in the first ODI, he will break Shahid Afridi's record, which has stood for years, of 351 sixes. Afridi played 398 ODI matches for Asia XI, Pakistan and ICC between 1996 and 2015 and hit 351 sixes in his long career. Coming in a close second in that list is Rohit, followed by Chris Gayle, Sanath Jayasuriya and MS Dhoni. If Rohit does hit those three sixes, he will become the batter with the most sixes in ODI history, which will be a huge moment for Indian cricket. Rohit Closes in on 20,000 international Runs Rohit needs 98 runs in the Ranchi ODI to complete 20,000 runs in international cricket. Currently, he has 19,902 runs from 502 matches. Only 13 batters in world cricket have crossed the 20,000-run mark. If Rohit gets the required 98 runs, he will be the fourth Indian after Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, and Virat Kohli to achieve this landmark. If he scores 113 runs or more, then he will also move past former South Africa star AB de Villiers in the list of batters with most runs in international cricket. AB de Villiers has 20,014 runs from 420 matches. This means Rohit has a chance to jump one more position on the overall list. Also Read | KL Rahul ODI Captaincy Record: Total Matches, Wins, Losses & Key Stats Record for Most Sixes Against South Africa Rohit has so far hit 58 sixes in 55 international matches played against South Africa. He will need to hit at least seven sixes in Sunday's match to break the record of David Warner, who tops the list with 64 sixes, followed by Buttler with 63 and Gayle with 61. Rohit is next with 58. Rohit already has the record for hitting most sixes in international cricket against Australia, Sri Lanka, and West Indies. If he leads this list too, he would be the only batter to do so against four strong teams. Most Centuries as an Opener Record Rohit is tied with Sachin Tendulkar for the most centuries as an opener for India in international cricket. Both have 45 centuries as openers. If Rohit scores a hundred in the first ODI, he will move ahead of Sachin and become the Indian opener with the most international centuries. Only David Warner, with 49 centuries, has more hundreds as an opener in the world. A hundred in Ranchi will bring Rohit closer to Warner's world record. Also Read | 5 Selection Questions After India Announce ODI Squad vs South Africa Closing in on 5000 ODI Runs in India Rohit also has the opportunity to become the third batsman to score 5000 ODI runs in India. He has 4867 runs from 94 ODIs played in India. If he manages at least 133 runs on Sunday, he will join Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli in this elite list. Tendulkar has 6976 ODI runs in India, while Kohli has 6325. The third Indian to reach this special mark will be Rohit if he reaches a score of 5000. Chance to Reach 2000 Runs Against South Africa Rohit will also get a chance to complete 2000 international runs against South Africa. Along with it, he can also continue to extend his count of sixes as an opener in ODIs. Such small but strong progressions show how dominant Rohit has been over the years. A Big Day Ahead in Ranchi The first ODI in Ranchi gives Rohit Sharma a rare chance to break several big records in one game. With his current form and confidence, Rohit will aim to score big and help India begin the series with a win. If he reaches these marks, it will not only be a big moment for him but also add further strength to India's campaign in the series. Rohit is already one of the greatest ODI batters of this generation, and these milestones will add more value to his brilliant journey and also boost his chances for 2027 Cricket World Cup.