Rohit Sharma: The Sixer King
Rohit Sharma‘s sensational performance in this game solidified his position as the ‘Sixer King’ of international cricket. His journey to this remarkable title included a thunderous fifty on just 30 balls and the smashing of four sixes in the innings. This extraordinary feat saw Rohit surpass West Indies’ Chris Gayle, who had previously held the record with 553 sixes in 453 matches. Rohit’s six-hitting prowess extended across all three formats, culminating in a total of 555 sixes.
Afghanistan Posts 273 Runs
Batting first, Afghanistan managed to post a total of 273 runs for the loss of 8 wickets at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
India Beats Afghanistan in World Cup 2023
India secured its second consecutive victory in the ODI World Cup 2023 by defeating Afghanistan with an impressive 8-wicket win. This triumph followed India’s initial win against Australia, where they triumphed by 6 wickets, propelling them to the second spot on the points table with 4 points. The team’s next challenge is against Pakistan on October 14 in Ahmedabad.
Fastest Indian to 1000 ODI World Cup Runs
Rohit Sharma reached another milestone by completing 1000 ODI World Cup runs in just 19 innings, making him the fastest Indian to achieve this feat.
Rohit Sharma’s Stellar Century
In response, the Indian team chased down the target in just 35 overs. The Indian captain, Rohit Sharma, played a remarkable inning, scoring a century on 63 balls with a total of 131 runs. He achieved this feat with a stunning display of 16 fours and 5 sixes.
Rohit Sharma Sets World Cup Record
Rohit Sharma’s century against Afghanistan was his 7th in the ODI World Cup, making him the first player in the world to achieve this remarkable feat. He surpassed the previous record held by Sachin Tendulkar, who had 6 centuries in 44 innings.
This century also marked Rohit’s 31st in his ODI career, placing him third in the list of most centuries, with Sachin Tendulkar leading with 49 centuries and Virat Kohli following with 47.
Fastest World Cup Century in Fewest Balls
Rohit Sharma not only scored a century but also broke a 40-year-old record by reaching this milestone in just 63 balls, outpacing Kapil Dev’s century off 72 balls against Zimbabwe in 1983.
Ishan Kishan’s Valuable Contribution
Opening alongside Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan made a crucial contribution with 47 runs, forming a formidable partnership of 156 runs.
Wickets Tumble in Afghanistan’s Innings
In the first innings, Afghanistan faced the fierce attack of Indian bowlers. Four Indian bowlers took wickets, with Jasprit Bumrah leading the way by claiming four crucial wickets. Hardik Pandya contributed with two wickets, while Kuldeep Yadav and Shardul Thakur secured one success each. Apart from Hashmatullah Shahidi and Azmatullah Omarzai, no Afghan batsman managed to cross the 25-run mark.
Captain Shahidi Steers Afghanistan
Hashmatullah Shahidi took charge of Afghanistan’s innings after the team lost its first three wickets early. He played a pivotal role, forging a century partnership with Azmatullah Omarzai, pushing the team’s score beyond 200 runs. Shahidi showcased his prowess with an impressive innings of 80 runs, ultimately falling victim to Kuldeep Yadav’s bowling.
Omarzai-Shahidi Century Partnership
After suffering two early setbacks with only 63 runs on the board, the duo of Hashmatullah Shahidi and all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai stepped up for Afghanistan. They displayed patience and resilience, forming a crucial partnership that contributed 121 runs from 128 balls. Unfortunately, their partnership was severed when Omarzai was dismissed by Hardik Pandya.
Afghanistan’s Early Struggles in the Powerplay
Afghanistan’s innings began with an average start as they managed to score 48 runs while losing one wicket in the first 10 overs. Ibrahim Zadran, the opener, was the first to fall, succumbing to Jasprit Bumrah after scoring 22 runs.
Conclusion
In a thrilling match between India and Afghanistan in the ODI World Cup 2023, Rohit Sharma’s record-breaking sixes and a fine display by Indian bowlers showcased the intense competition. With this remarkable victory, India solidified their standing in the tournament. Rohit Sharma’s incredible feat as the ‘Sixer King’ will be etched in the annals of international cricket history.
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