![[WATCH] Rohit Sharma Turns Chaser as Kohli and Kuldeep Sprint Away at Holkar Stadium](https://cricfit.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/20250813_123706.jpg "[WATCH] Rohit Sharma Turns Chaser as Kohli and Kuldeep Sprint Away at Holkar Stadium")
A viral incident during the 3rd ODI match between India and New Zealand displayed the fun side of international cricket. The scene took place at Holkar Stadium on January 18, 2026, where the match ended with the home team losing by 41 runs, which was a disappointment. But the fans’ focus was not on the scoreboard but on the playful and surprising moment that lightened the mood of competitive cricket. During this unforgettable situation, Rohit Sharma turned into a hunter, following Virat Kohli and Kuldeep Yadav all over the field.
The captain’s animated run created a humorous event that not only entertained the spectators but also humanized professional athletes. This unplanned moment of laughter was like a breath of fresh air to the cricket fans during the intense international cricket matches.
After being posted by a Rohit Sharma fan page, the video quickly went viral on different social media sites. It got a lot of interaction very quickly, with over 20,000 views and more than 800 likes in no time. The swift popularity showed an important aspect of the audience of modern cricket.
Rohit Sharma joins Sachin and Kohli in elite list with 100th home ODI
Rohit Sharma has reached a remarkable career milestone and entered the list of Indian cricket royalty. The opening batsman, in his 100th ODI match, recorded himself in the history books when he played on Sunday at Holkar Cricket Stadium, which is a great venue for ODIs in India. This accomplishment puts him to the most experienced players to play for India in ODIs within the home grounds.
The names of the other players in the list with Sharma are like the greatest legends of Indian cricket. The record holder, Sachin Tendulkar, has 164 home ODI matches, followed by Virat Kohli with 130 ODIs, MS Dhoni and Mohammad Azharuddin both having 127 matches, and Yuvraj Singh with 108. The sixth player in this line-up now is Sharma, who thus confirms his staying power and value to the national side.
Nevertheless, the veteran opener had his personal battles coinciding with the milestone. In the third ODI, Shimmy managed just 11 runs off 13 balls, including two fours, while the Indian team was chasing New Zealand’s impressive total of 338 runs. The poor show with the bat was the reflection of the whole struggle Sharma was going through in the series against the kiwis.
The entire three-match series was challenging for the bat of Sharma. The total of three innings left him with just 61 runs at a very low average of 20.33 and no half-centuries. Unfortunately, this erratic form of the player overshadowed his otherwise momentous personal achievement during the series.
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