Dec 5, 2023
Rohit Sharma surpassed Sachin Tendulkar's record for the most centuries in the ODI World Cup, securing his seventh century with a spectacular ton against Sri Lanka during the tournament. This achievement elevated him above his idol's previous mark of six centuries.
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Rohit Sharma made history by becoming the inaugural player in the 48-year-old tournament to achieve back-to-back feats of scoring 500 or more runs in consecutive World Cups (2019 and 2023), solidifying his status as a dominant force in international cricket.
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He surpassed Chris Gayle's ODI World Cup record for the most sixes by hitting 31 in the tournament, bringing his total to 54, five more than Gayle's previous mark. Rohit now holds the record for the highest number of sixes in World Cup history.
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Rohit Sharma surpassed Chris Gayle's international cricket record for the most sixes during the tournament's first half, achieving this milestone with a powerful 131 against Afghanistan. His current count of 579 maximums surpasses Gayle's previous record of 553 sixes.
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He made history as the first Indian cricketer to reach 300 ODI sixes, achieving this milestone with a splendid cover drive against arch-rivals Pakistan at the world's largest cricket ground. His elegant shot against Haris Rauf marked the breakthrough moment.
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Rohit set a new record for the most ODI sixes in a calendar year by smashing 31 sixes during the World Cup 2023, surpassing AB de Villiers' previous mark of 58. His current tally stands at 67 maximums, establishing him as the record holder.
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Rohit Sharma emerged as the captain with the highest run tally in a single World Cup edition, concluding the tournament with 597 runs, surpassing Kane Williamson's previous record of 578 runs in the 2019 edition.
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He joined an elite club as the fifth Indian batsman to surpass 18,000 runs in international cricket, a distinguished list that includes Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Rahul Dravid, and Sourav Ganguly.
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He concluded the mega event as the captain with the highest number of sixes in a single edition, smashing 31 sixes in 11 games. His aggressive batting prowess set a new standard for captaincy in terms of maximums in the tournament.
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Rohit established a new record for the most fours by a captain in a single edition of the ODI World Cup, amassing 66 boundaries in 11 innings. His prolific batting display showcased precision and dominance in leading the team.
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