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Rohit Sharma shatters records in CWC 2023 Final: Surpasses Williamson's captaincy milestone with 597 runs

Rohit Sharma's exceptional performance in this World Cup edition solidifies his status as one of the premier cricketing talents, etching his name in the annals of captaincy records

By Omar | Nov 19, 2023 | 2 Min Read

In the IND vs AUS encounter during the CWC 2023 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Rohit Sharma achieved a remarkable milestone by breaking the record for the most runs as a captain in a single World Cup edition. Surpassing New Zealand’s Kane Williamson, Rohit added to his impressive tally of 550 runs before the match to exceed Williamson’s 578-run record set in the 2019 edition.

This exceptional feat also propelled Rohit past Sri Lanka’s legendary Kumar Sangakkara in the overall list of most runs in ODI World Cups. The 36-year-old maestro, concluding his campaign with the bat, secured a total of 597 runs, leaving an indelible mark on the tournament.

The updated ranking for the most runs by a captain in a single World Cup edition now stands as follows:

Rohit Sharma: 597 runs in 2023
Kane Williamson: 578 runs in 2019
Mahela Jayawardene: 548 runs in 2007
Ricky Ponting: 539 runs in 2007
Aaron Finch: 507 runs in 2019

Rohit Sharma’s exceptional performance in this World Cup edition solidifies his status as one of the premier cricketing talents, etching his name in the annals of captaincy records. However, India performance was below par in the first innings of the final against Australia. Mitchell Starc emerged as the standout performer for Australia, claiming three wickets for 55 runs in his 10 overs. Cummins and Hazlewood contributed with two scalps each, while spinners Maxwell and Zampa secured one wicket each.

Despite India posting a subpar total, the challenging batting surface and the turning ball offer hope for a competitive defence. The Australian batters face the pressure of a final and the demanding task of chasing down the target. The stage is set for a gripping second innings, and the cricketing world eagerly awaits Australia’s response. Stay tuned for the unfolding drama in the Australian innings.