Cricket World Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma, Mohammed Shami Close To Breaking Massive Records, Check Complete List

08.10.2023 - 07:39 sports.ndtv.com

Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team is all set to start its ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 campaign on Sunday with a match against Australia in Chennai.

As India start their quest for a World Cup title, the hosts will aim to put their best foot forward from the very beginning.

India last won a World Cup in 2011. Since then, the side has won only one ICC title - the 2013 Champions Trophy. Before the Rohit Sharma and company start their campaign, let's have a look at the list of records the players of the side can break during the mega event - (World Cup Schedule | World Cup Points Table) 1 - Rohit is also in the run for breaking another record with the bat, as a ton more would make him the Indian with the most number of hundreds in the event's history, going past Tendulkar (6).

3 - Indian skipper-cum-opener Rohit Sharma is just three maximums away from becoming the highest six-hitter in international cricket as he looks to go past legendary West Indian opener Chris Gayle (553).

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At every edition of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, we see plenty of records getting created and re-written and the ongoing tournament in India is no exception. Beginning in 1975, the ODI World Cup has reached its 13th edition, producing plenty of runs and a lot of surprising results. Defending champions England find themselves at the bottom of the table after four matches, while Afghanistan, playing only their third ODI World Cup, have picked up two wins against former world champions so far. The Netherlands produced a major breakthrough as well, defeating the in-form South African team in Dharamshala. (Cricket World Cup 2023 Points Table)

Cricket World Cup 2023 Points Table: What Win Over New Zealand Means For Unbeaten India In Standings

The Indian cricket team remains the only unbeaten side in Cricket World Cup 2023 after a dominant victory over New Zealand in Dharamsala on Sunday. New Zealand were off to a solid start but sensational displays by Mohammed Shami and Virat Kohli meant that the Rohit Sharma-led side registered their fifth victory on the trot in the competition. India are now top of the table with 10 points and a Net Run Rate of +1.353. This was the first loss for New Zealand who are second with 8 points from 5 matches with a NRR of +1.481. South Africa are third with 6 points and they have the best NRR till now (+2.212). Australia and Pakistan are fourth and fifth respectively with four points apiece.

Mohammed Shami Strikes On His First Ball Of Cricket World Cup 2023, Surpasses Anil Kumble For Big Feat

Indian pacer Mohammed Shami has had a dream start to his Cricket World Cup 2023 campaign. The right-arm pacer, who warmed the bench during the first four matches of India, finally got a chance in the fifth game of the team - against New Zealand at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala. Shami got off to a superb start as he took the wicket of Will Young. A short of length delivery from the pacer around off stump saw Young getting an inside edge on the ball that hit the stumps eventually.

India vs New Zealand: "Had Those Catches..." - Ravi Shastri's Blunt Take On India's Fielding Mistakes During Cricket World Cup 2023 Clash

Legendary Indian cricket team star Ravi Shastri was not pleased with India's fielding display during the Cricket World Cup 2023 match against New Zealand on Sunday. The Rohit Sharma-led side dropped three catches including the important catches of Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell - two batters who scored big for the Kiwis. Shastri pointed out that a target of 274 is quite tricky on the Dharamsala pitch and had India held on to the catches, they would have restricted New Zealand to a score below 240.

Watch: Rohit Sharma And Virat Kohli's Animated Chat During Cricket World Cup 2023 Clash vs New Zealand Leaves Internet Curious

India captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were seen engaged in an animated chat during the team's fielding against New Zealand in their ODI World Cup 2023 match at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala on Sunday. In between the overs, Kohli was seen telling something to skipper Rohit before the latter also takes the discussion further. The video was shared by the International Cricket Council on Instagram, leaving the fans curious about what discussion actually took place between the two. "The two India seniors have an animated chat," the apex cricket body captioned the post.

India vs New Zealand: Ravindra Jadeja Drops Simple Catch vs NZ. Wife Rivaba's Reaction Goes Viral During Cricket World Cup 2023 - Watch

Ravindra Jadeja is considered to be one of the best fielders in world cricket right now and his brilliant catches have become a regular affair for the Indian cricket team. However, both fans and experts were left stunned as Jadeja dropped a sitter to hand Rachin Ravindra a huge lifeline during the Cricket World Cup 2023 match between India and New Zealand on Sunday. Ravindra slammed it straight to Jadeja at backward point but the all-rounder was unable to complete the catch as the ball popped out of his hands. The crowd were left disappointed and his wife Rivaba's reaction has gone viral.