ICC World Cup 2023 : The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 in India was not just a battleground for supremacy; it was a stage where records crumbled and new legends were born. From Australia’s historic triumph to individual brilliance, the tournament was a treasure trove of statistical wonders.
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| Record | Player/Team | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Most World Cup Titles | Australia | 6 titles (1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2015, 2023) |
| Second Centurion in WC Final Chase | Travis Head | Scored 137 runs in the final, becoming the second to achieve a century in a World Cup final chase |
| Most Runs in a Single Edition | Virat Kohli | 765 runs in 2023, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 673 runs in 2003 |
| Most Centuries in ODIs | Virat Kohli | 50 centuries, overtaking Sachin Tendulkar’s previous record |
| Highest Total in a World Cup Game | South Africa | Scored 428/5 against Sri Lanka |
| Most Centuries in a Single Edition | South Africa | Nine individual centuries in a single World Cup edition |
| Fastest to 50 Wickets in World Cup | Mohammed Shami | 17 innings to reach 50 wickets, fastest in World Cup history |
| Most Centuries at the World Cup | Rohit Sharma | Scored 7 centuries, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s record |
| Fastest Century in World Cup | Glenn Maxwell | Reached century in 40 balls, breaking previous record |
| Best ODI Bowling Figures by an Indian | Mohammed Shami | 7/57 against New Zealand, best-ever figures by an Indian bowler |
| First-Ever Double Century in ODI Chase | Glenn Maxwell | Scored a double century against Afghanistan, the first by an Australian in ODIs and the highest coming in at number six or lower |
ICC World Cup 2023 : The records that broke at the Cricket World Cup 2023
Australia Reigns Supreme – A Sixth Crown and Counting
When Australia lifted the trophy at the Narendra Modi Stadium, it marked their sixth World Cup triumph, establishing them as the most successful team in the tournament’s history. From their inaugural victory in 1987 to the latest conquest in 2023, Australia’s dominance is unparalleled. With eight appearances in 13 finals, they stand as the team with the most final appearances, leaving cricket powerhouses like India and England trailing.
Travis Head’s Magnificent Century Chase
Travis Head etched his name in the annals of World Cup history by becoming only the second centurion in a Cricket World Cup final chase. His sublime 137 in the final propelled Australia to their record-breaking sixth title, a feat reminiscent of Sri Lanka’s Aravinda de Silva in 1996.
ICC World Cup 2023 : The records that broke at the Cricket World Cup 2023
Kohli’s Run Riot – Most Runs in a Single Edition
Virat Kohli, despite India falling short in the final, emerged as the tournament’s leading run-scorer. His monumental 765 runs at an astonishing average of 95.62 set a new benchmark for the most runs in a single edition, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 673 runs in 2003.
Kohli’s Century Milestone – The ODI Centurion King
Virat Kohli’s brilliance extended beyond runs; he also secured his position as the batter with the most ODI centuries. With a total of 50 centuries, Kohli overtook his idol Sachin Tendulkar, rewriting the record books and cementing his status as one of the game’s modern greats.
ICC World Cup 2023 : The records that broke at the Cricket World Cup 2023
South Africa’s Blitzkrieg – Batting Records Galore
South Africa left an indelible mark with their explosive batting displays. They not only posted the highest total in a World Cup game, reaching an astounding 428 against Sri Lanka, but also amassed nine individual centuries, a record for a team in a single edition. Their fearless approach saw them score four 350-plus totals, a first in World Cup history.
Shami’s Lightning Fast Wickets – Record-Breaking Bowler
Mohammed Shami, seizing the opportunity in the absence of Hardik Pandya, emerged as a bowling sensation. His remarkable performance included becoming the fastest-ever bowler to reach 50 wickets in World Cup history, achieving the milestone in just 17 innings. Shami’s three five-fors in a single edition further solidified his place in the record books.
ICC World Cup 2023 : The records that broke at the Cricket World Cup 2023
Rohit Sharma’s Century Extravaganza
Rohit Sharma’s batting brilliance was on full display as he not only became the leading century-maker in Cricket World Cup history with seven centuries but also achieved the distinction of hitting the most sixes in the tournament, crossing the 50-mark.
Maxwell’s Blitz – Fastest Century and a Double Delight
Glenn Maxwell left a trail of destruction with his explosive batting. He first claimed the record for the fastest-ever century in a Cricket World Cup, reaching the milestone in just 40 balls. Not stopping there, Maxwell went on to achieve the first-ever double century in an ODI chase, an innings that will be etched in cricketing folklore.
Shami’s Heroics and Maxwell’s Double Century: The Best-Ever Figures and Chase
In the semi-final against New Zealand, Mohammed Shami’s seven-wicket haul not only secured India’s victory but also marked the best ODI bowling figures by an Indian bowler (7/57). On the other side of the spectrum, Glenn Maxwell’s double century against Afghanistan, scored under intense pressure, was not only the first-ever by an Australian in ODIs but also the highest score coming in at number six or lower position in an ODI chase.
ICC World Cup 2023 : The records that broke at the Cricket World Cup 2023
Additional Records
Beyond the individual brilliance, several other records dotted the landscape of ICC World Cup 2023:
- Virat Kohli’s ascent to the third-highest run-getter in ODI history.
- Mitchell Starc’s rise to the third-highest wicket-taker in Cricket World Cup history.
- Quinton de Kock’s achievement as the highest run-scorer by a wicketkeeper-batter in a single World Cup edition.
- Rohit Sharma and David Warner becoming the joint-fastest players to reach 1000 runs in World Cups.
- Haris Rauf’s unfortunate record of conceding the most runs in a single edition.
- Adam Zampa equalling Muttiah Muralitharan with 23 wickets, the joint-most by a spinner.
ICC World Cup 2023 : The records that broke at the Cricket World Cup 2023
The ICC World Cup 2023 was more than a cricket tournament; it was a saga of triumphs, breakthroughs, and cricketing marvels. As the cricketing world reflects on these record-breaking moments, the stage is set for future generations to chase and surpass these cricketing milestones.
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