Former Indian skipper and veteran opener Rohit Sharma has picked up yet another special record in his name in the second ODI vs Australia at the Adelaide Oval on October 23. The 'Hitman' became the first Indian batter ever to have crossed 1000 runs in One Day Internationals vs Australia in Australia. Rohit needed two runs before the beginning of the game for reaching the milestone, and he surpassed it early into his innings in a fine historical manner. This success again reflects Rohit's domination of the Australian bowling. He now has 1049* runs from 21 Australia matches at a remarkable average of over 55. His score comprises four hundreds and three fifties, with the highest score of 171. He has also hit 79 fours and 31 sixes in these matches. Also Read | Planning for post-Rohit Sharma phase? MI looking to trade in Ishan Kishan Rohit Outshines Kohli and Tendulkar in Australia With this achievement, Rohit Sharma has surpassed legends such as Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar in the number of runs gathered against Australia at their home soil. Kohli stands at the second position with 802* runs from 20 matches at an average of 44.55, featuring three centuries and four fifties. Sachin Tendulkar is next at 740 runs from 25 matches, averaging 30.83 with one century and five fifties. In the Adelaide battle, India got off on a wobbly note as skipper Shubman Gill was out for nine runs, while Virat Kohli was dismissed for a duck again. But Rohit seemed steady at the crease, scoring a fighting half-century in 74 balls. He is accompanied by his Mumbai teammate Shreyas Iyer who is nearing his half-century. Rohit's latest achievement not only reflects his consistency but also reinforces his legacy as the greatest ODI opener India has ever produced. His pressure-resilience and performing against top teams such as Australia continues to inspire millions of cricket lovers worldwide. Despite less match time and lack of form, Rohit adjusted according to the conditions to deliver when it was needed the most.