India's cricket captain Rohit Sharma has achieved a remarkable feat in the final of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, breaking the record previously held by Chris Gayle for the most sixes hit against a single opponent in ODI cricket. Sharma's tally of 86 sixes against Australia in the 50-over format has now surpassed Gayle's record of 85 against England, placing him at the top of this impressive list.
This record is just one of many that Sharma has shattered during the 2023 ODI World Cup. He set a new standard for six-hitting in ODI World Cups, reaching a total of 54 sixes. This achievement broke the record held by New Zealand's Kane Williamson, who scored 578 runs in the 2019 World Cup, leading his team to the runner-up position.
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Sharma has also become the first cricketer to score over 500 runs in consecutive ODI World Cups. In the 2023 edition, he amassed a total of 597 runs across 11 matches, consistently leading the Indian team with his dynamic performances. His contribution in the final was particularly noteworthy; he scored 47 runs off 31 balls, which included four boundaries and three sixes, helping India to a robust start.
The Indian captain's aggressive batting approach was evident in the final against Australia, with India scoring 80 runs in the first 10 overs. This strategy, coupled with Sharma's leadership and batting prowess, has been a crucial factor in India's successful campaign in the World Cup.
Interestingly, history seemed to favor India in the final, as they had never lost a World Cup final when losing the toss. Australia, choosing to field first, faced the challenge of curbing Sharma's explosive batting and the momentum of the Indian team.
Rohit Sharma's journey in the 2023 World Cup has been one of breaking records and setting new benchmarks, exemplifying his status as one of the cricketing world's most formidable batters.
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