Rohit's record hundred blasts India to World Cup victory over Afghanistan
Captain Rohit Sharma on Wednesday surpassed compatriot Sachin Tendulkar with a record seventh World Cup century to lead India to a crushing eight-wicket win over Afghanistan.
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India vs Afghanistan, ODI World Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma's Record Century Powers India To Eight-Wicket Win
Captain Rohit Sharma on Wednesday surpassed compatriot Sachin Tendulkar with a record seventh World Cup century to lead India to a crushing eight-wicket win over Afghanistan. Chasing 273 for victory in New Delhi, the hosts rode on Rohit's 131 to achieve their target in 35 overs for a second straight win in the 50-over showpiece event. He brought the nearly packed house to its feet with his century off 63 balls to go past Tendulkar's record of six tons in World Cups.
World Cup 2023 Points Table: Why India Are Still Not At Top Despite Huge Win Over Afghanistan
The Indian cricket team moved up to the second spot in the Cricket World Cup 2023 standings following a commanding victory over Afghanistan in New Delhi on Sunday. India have four points from two matches with an impressive Net Run Rate (NRR) of +1.500, Although they are level on points with the top-placed New Zealand, the Kiwis are just ahead on NRR (+1.958). Pakistan are third in the table with four points but an inferior NRR while South Africa are fourth with two points from one match. The loss was the second defeat for Afghanistan in the competition as they are at the bottom of the table with NRR of -1.907.
Cricket World Cup 2023: Rampaging Rohit Sharma Makes History, Surpasses West Indies Legend To Achieve World Record
Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma surpassed West Indies legend Chris Gayle to became the batter with the most number of sixes in international cricket across all formats during the Cricket World Cup 2023 match between India and Afghanistan in New Delhi on Wednesday. Rohit slammed three massive sixes to take his tally to 554 and in the process, went past the mammoth tally of Gayle (553) in Tests, ODIs and T20Is combined. Former India captain MS Dhoni is the only other Indian cricketer in the Top-10 list as he has slammed 359 sixes in his career while representing India and Asia XI.
Cricket World Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma, Mohammed Shami Close To Breaking Massive Records, Check Complete List
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 -
New Zealand Hammer England In Cricket World Cup Opener: A Look At Records Broken
New Zealand made history during the ICC Cricket World Cup opening match against England, becoming the team completing a 250-run plus chase in the fastest time in terms of overs in the history of World Cup. Chasing a total of 283 runs, the Kiwis chased it down in just 36.2 overs with a run-rate of 7.78. Centuries from both Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra helped NZ thrash the defending champions brutally and make a mockery of the target. Also, the 273-run partnership between Conway and Ravindra is the highest partnership for any wicket for New Zealand in the history of the World Cup. Overall, it is the fourth-highest partnership in World Cup history, with Chris Gayle and Marlon Samuels partnership of 372 runs for the second wicket against Zimbabwe being the highest ever in the tournament's history.
"Never In My Life...": Rohit Sharma Eyes Chris Gayle's Massive Record In International Cricket
Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma expressed his desire to break Chris Gayle's impressive record of hitting the maximum number of sixes in international cricket. Currently, Rohit has 539 sixes in international cricket - 14 behind Gayle who has 553 sixes. Rohit has 280 sixes in ODIs, 182 in T20Is and another 77 in Tests but he said in a recent interaction that he is looking forward to surpassing the explosive West Indies batter. He added that he never thought that he will be the one to break Gayle's record and although he was never a 'muscle person', he had the penchant of hitting the ball hard.
Watch: Chris Gayle's Latest Post In "Retro Outfits" Takes Internet By Storm
Former West Indies captain Chris Gayle is regarded as one of the most lethal batters in the history of cricket. Known for explosive brand of batting, Gayle has played a total of 103 Tests, 301 ODIs and 79 T20Is for West Indies scoring 7214, 10480 and 1899 runs, respectively. Apart from his heroics on the field, Gayle is very active on social media and has a massive following. The former West Indies skipper keeps on updating hilarious videos and pictures to keep his fans entertained.