IND vs AFG: Rohit Sharma breaks multiple record after magnificent knock. Here's complete list

Rohit Sharma became the leading six hitter in international cricket surpassing previous record of Chris Gayle.

Oct 12, 2023 - 06:56

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IND vs AFG: Rohit Sharma breaks multiple record after magnificent knock. Here's complete list

At the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, Indian captain Rohit Sharma stole the show in match nine of the ICC World Cup 2023 against Afghanistan. The inaugural batter secured a second victory of the tournament for his team with an outstanding century.

Rohit Sharma immediately pursued the bowlers and refused to allow them to relax. With his aggressive batting, the Indian captain blasted the balls throughout the park. He executed nearly every shot flawlessly, and the manner in which he batted rendered it visually stunning.

Rohit Sharma ensured that his team remained on course in the chase by smashing the quickest century of the World Cup for India. His innings concluded with 131 runs scored off 84 deliveries. In addition to a strike rate of approximately 156, he blasted five sixes and sixteen fours during his innings.

He had scored his 31st century in one-day internationals. He has now surpassed Ricky Ponting to become the third batsman in the 50-over format to amass the most centuries. At this moment, only Sachin Tendulkar (49) and Virat Kohli (47) are in front of him.

In the ICC World Cup 2023 match between IND and AFG, Rohit Sharma's impressive 131 runs knocked down multiple records.

In Delhi, Rohit shattered a number of records following his magnificent century. He tied with David Warner as the ODI World Cup batsman with the fewest innings scored in excess of one thousand runs.

Here are the complete list of records broken by Rohut Sharma after his knock against Afghanistan:

Least innings to rech 1000 World Cup runs

Rohit Sharma (IND) – 19
David Warner (AUS) – 19
AB de Villiers (SA) – 20
Sachin Tendulkar (IND) – 20

One of the significant accomplishments of Rohit was surpassing Chris Gayle to become the all-time highest six-hitter in international cricket history. To accomplish the feat, he exceeded his previous tally of 553 sixes. Indelible hit five sixes during his inning.

Most sixes in international cricket

556* – Rohit Sharma
553 – Chris Gayle
476 – Shahid Afridi
398 – Brendon McCullum
383 – Martin Guptill

Rohit also surpassed Sachin Tendulkar's World Cup record for most centuries scored. Currently, he possesses 7 tons.

Most centuries in ODI World Cup

Rohit Sharma (IND) – 7
Sachin Tendulkar (IND) – 6
Ricky Ponting (AUS) – 5
Kumar Sangakkara (SL) – 5

In addition, the Indian captain scored the nation's quickest century in World Cup history. The ton was pulverized in 63 balls. Kapil Dev set the previous record by accomplishing the same feat in 63 deliveries.

Least balls to complete World Cup century

Rohit Sharma – 63 vs AFG in 2023 (Delhi)
Kapil Dev – 72 vs ZIM in 1983 (Tunbridge)
Virender Sehwag – 81 vs BER in 2007 (Port of Spain)
Virat Kohli – 83 vs BAN in 2011 (Mirpur)
Shikhar Dhawan – 84 vs IRE in 2015 (Hamilton)
Sachin Tendulkar – 84 vs KEN in 1999 (Bristol)

Additionally, the opening batsman currently holds the record for the most centuries scored in ICC white-ball tournaments. He holds the record for the most centuries with eight.