Indian skipper and destructive opener Rohit Sharma is on the verge of surpassing Sachin Tendulkar and secure the second spot in the list of most runs as an opener by an Indian in international cricket. Currently, the record for an Indian is held by Legendary Indian opener Virender Sehwag who has scored 16119 runs as an opener in international cricket. Rohit Sharma has scored 15285 runs as an Indian opener, and he needs 51 more runs to overtake Sachin Tendulkar to secure the second spot. The 'God of Cricket', Sachin Tendulkar, currently sits at the second spot in this tally with 15335 runs. Most Runs as an Opener by an Indian in International Cricket Players Runs Virender Sehwag 16119 Sachin Tendulkar 15335 Rohit Sharma 15285 Sunil Gavaskar 12258 Shikhar Dhawan 10867 The overall record of Most runs as an opener in international cricket is held by the former Sri Lanka great and current coach of Sri Lanka, Sanath Jayasuriya who has scored 19298 runs as an opener in international cricket. He is followed by the Universe Boss, Chris Gayle, and 'The Bull' David Warner who have amassed 18867 and 18744 runs respectively. Also Read | Brydon Carse's Respectful Gesture for Rohit Amid Form Slump Most Runs as an Opener in International Cricket Player Runs Sanath Jayasuriya 19298 Chris Gayle 18867 David Warner 18744 Graeme Smith 16950 Desmond Haynes 16120 Also Read | King Kohli returns for Cuttack ODI, confirms Shubman Gill Rohit Sharma Eyes Redemption at Cuttack Rohit Sharma is going through a rough patch as he has remained out of runs since the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. He had a very dismal tour to Australia as the Indian skipper only managed 31 runs in 5 innings. He then featured for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy game prior to the IND vs ENG ODIs, but he could not do much there as well. Sharma scored 3 & 28 in two innings against Jammu & Kashmir. He was expected to get back in rhythm in the white-ball cricket, but against England in the first ODI at Nagpur, he lost his wicket for just 2 runs. However, while India secured a comprehensive victory in the 1st ODI, Rohit Sharma's form is still a concern. Team Indian and their fans would be eager to witness a big knock at Cuttack in the 2nd ODI as it is very crucial for him to get his form back ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.