Rohit Sharma breaks multiple records against Afghanistan in World Cup 2023 as his ton makes India win big; Fans fighting video goes viral: All that went down during IND vs AFG match

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ICC World CUp 2023:
India vs Afghanistan

Rohit Sharma's stellar performance, marked by finesse and grace, resulted in a record-breaking century, steering India to a commanding eight-wicket victory against Afghanistan in the ICC World Cup 2023 on Wednesday. [{ "selector": ".alatw-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 422px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".fonst-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Hitman steals the show

Rohit Sharma showcased brilliance with a rapid 131 off 84 deliveries, effortlessly guiding his team beyond Afghanistan's 272, securing a victory with 90 balls remaining. [{ "selector": ".sjcrg-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 427px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".igprs-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Most Centuries in ODI
World Cup

In a historic moment on Wednesday, Team India captain Rohit Sharma achieved the highest number of centuries in World Cup history, outshining the legendary Sachin Tendulkar during the match against Afghanistan. [{ "selector": ".tzood-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 417px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".ufkur-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Rohit Sharma’s records: Most Sixes across all formats

Rohit Sharma surpassed West Indies' Chris Gayle in the tally of most international cricket sixes across formats (Tests, ODIs, and T20Is). Notably, the record-breaking six, immediately following Rohit's half-century, elevated his total to 554 sixes across these formats. [{ "selector": ".aeknz-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 409px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".ckgzz-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Fastest World Cup century by an Indian

Rohit Sharma also scored the fastest World Cup century by an Indian as he blasted a century in only 63 balls during India's World Cup clash against Afghanistan. He broke the record of Virendra Sehwag, who had completed the century in 81 balls. [{ "selector": ".doaqm-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-350.0001331676135px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".lfwzs-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Fans fighting video goes viral: IND vs AFG match

Credit : Twitter Amid Team India's resounding eight-wicket victory over Afghanistan, a fight unfolded between the fans in the stands. A viral video captured a chaotic brawl involving slaps and punches during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match. [{ "selector": ".qlzoe-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 402px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".tddok-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

World Cup points table:
India takes 2nd spot

India is at the second position after the big win against Afghanistan. Currently, New Zealand tops the list owing to a better run rate [{ "selector": ".fcurr-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-340.0001331676135px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".mtlnq-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".qbpof-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

India vs Pakistan: World
Cup 2023

India will face Pakistan on October 14 at Narendra Modi Stadium. For the third consecutive year, the two teams are set to clash in an ICC event in October. This follows their encounters in the T20 World Cup 2021 (UAE) and T20 World Cup 2022 (Australia). [{ "selector": ".najfx-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 414px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".tirpt-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Bumrah’s homecoming:
IND vs PAK

Jasprit Bumrah is eagerly anticipating a heartwarming reunion with his mother upon returning to Ahmedabad for the much-anticipated clash against Pakistan. Notably, the India vs Pakistan World Cup match will be his very first ODI match at the Narendra Modi Stadium for Bumrah. [{ "selector": ".bnqib-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-347.0001331676135px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".wucjx-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

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Rohit Sharma breaks multiple records against Afghanistan in World Cup 2023 as his ton makes India win big; Fans fighting video goes viral: All that went down during IND vs AFG match

ICC World CUp 2023: India vs Afghanistan

Hitman steals the show

Most Centuries in ODI World Cup