Rohit Sharma, Mohammad Rizwan...: Best XI Of Cricket World Cup 2023 At Halfway Stage

The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 is past the halfway mark in the league stages. The league stage, which consists of 45 matches, has completed 23 matches as of October 24 and has seen some sparkling cricketing action across multiple venues. Hosts India are the only team without a defeat, while every other team has picked up at least one win. Defending champions England are struggling to make their mark, with one win in four matches, while Afghanistan are on the surge, with two wins against two former world champions.

The individual performances in the tournament have been a sight to behold, which are driving teams on the path to the most coveted trophy in cricket. Here's a look at the best XI of players at the ICC World Cup 2023 at the halfway stage.

1. Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma is batting with the highest strike-rate among all openers in the tournament. The Indian skipper amassed 311 runs in five matches at an average of 62.20 and a magnificent strike-rate of 133.47. His tally includes one blazing century against Afghanistan and a half-century against Pakistan. Rohit Sharma also has the most sixes in the tournament so far, with 17 of his hits going out of the park.

2. Quinton de Kock

A contender for the Player of the Tournament award, Quinton de Kock is batting like a dream at the ICC World Cup 2023. De Kock, who is set to retire from ODIs after this tournament, has already smashed three centuries and has accumulated 407 runs in five matches at an average of 81.40 and a strike-rate of 114.97. His three centuries so far have come against Sri Lanka, Australia and England.

3. Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli, often hailed as the king of run chases, is living up to that prestigious title in the ongoing tournament. With 354