In a historic moment, India’s captain, Rohit Sharma, achieved an exceptional milestone in the ICC World Cup 2023. Rohit Sharma’s remarkable cricketing career reached a new pinnacle when he surpassed the legendary Sachin Tendulkar’s record for the most centuries in the ICC World Cup history, securing his seventh century. This incredible feat unfolded during India’s gripping encounter against Afghanistan in Delhi on a memorable Wednesday.
Fastest to 1000 World Cup Runs
Rohit Sharma’s monumental century came in just 63 deliveries, embellished with 12 boundaries and 4 powerful sixes. The 36-year-old batting maestro also etched his name in the World Cup record books by becoming the fastest cricketer to reach 1000 runs in World Cup history, accomplishing this feat in a mere 19 innings.
1⃣3⃣1⃣ runs
— BCCI (@BCCI) October 11, 2023
8⃣4⃣ deliveries
1⃣6⃣ fours
5⃣ sixes
End of a spectacular knock from #TeamIndia Captain Rohit Sharma! 👏👏#CWC23 | #INDvAFG | #MeninBlue pic.twitter.com/4MdeFmd56Y
This puts Rohit Sharma in the esteemed company of Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, and Virat Kohli, making him the fourth Indian cricketer to enter the 1000-run club in the World Cup.
A Remarkable World Cup Journey
Rohit Sharma embarked on his World Cup journey during the 2015 edition, where he showcased his cricketing prowess by amassing 330 runs. His defining moment came in the quarterfinal against Bangladesh when he struck a memorable century. The Mumbaikar has been a consistent performer, but his exceptional form in the 2019 edition left an indelible mark on World Cup history. During this edition, he amassed five centuries, breaking the record for the most hundreds in a single edition and finishing as the highest run-scorer with 648 runs.
Topping The Charts! 🔝
— BCCI (@BCCI) October 11, 2023
Most Hundreds (7️⃣) in ODI World Cups 🤝 Rohit Sharma
Take a bow! 🙌 #CWC23 | #TeamIndia | #INDvAFG | #MeninBlue pic.twitter.com/VlkIlXCwvA
Rohit Sharma’s latest record-breaking century not only places him in a league of his own but also cements his legacy as one of the most prolific and accomplished batsmen in World Cup history. His ability to rise to the occasion and consistently deliver centuries in high-stakes encounters makes him a cricketing icon to be admired.
Fastest World Cup Hundred by an Indian
In this match against Afghanistan, Rohit Sharma demonstrated his exceptional batting prowess by recording the fastest World Cup century by an Indian in just 63 balls. This record-breaking feat surpassed Virender Sehwag’s 81-ball century against Bermuda in the 2007 World Cup. Rohit Sharma’s stunning display of batting prowess solidified his position as one of the all-time greats of the game.
Milestones in plenty for Captain Rohit Sharma 🫡
— BCCI (@BCCI) October 11, 2023
👉Most sixes in international cricket 🙌
👉Most sixes in ODI World Cups for India 💥#CWC23 | #TeamIndia | #INDvAFG | #MeninBlue pic.twitter.com/FEuJI0yTsW
The history of the World Cup witnessed Kapil Dev’s memorable 72-ball century against Zimbabwe in 1983. Now, Rohit Sharma’s century stands as the fastest by an Indian in the World Cup, a testament to his cricketing excellence.
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Rohit Sharma’s illustrious career continues to flourish, and he remains a key figure in the Indian cricketing landscape, setting records that will be celebrated for generations to come. As the World Cup 2023 unfolds, fans eagerly anticipate more stellar performances from this cricketing legend, who has redefined excellence on the cricket field.