Rohit Sharma holds the record for the fastest century by India in the World Cup.
In the 9th match of the World Cup 2023 against Afghanistan, Rohit Sharma became the fastest batsman to score a century for India in the mega event.
At the New Delhi Stadium, Rohit Sharma scored a century off 63 balls with the help of 4 sixes and 12 fours.
Before Rohit Sharma, this record was held by former India captain Kapil Dev, who scored a 72-ball century in the 1983 World Cup.
The fastest century in World Cup history belongs to South Africa’s Eden Markram, who completed his 100 in just 49 balls.
Chasing Afghanistan’s target of 273 runs, the Indian captain scored his 31st ODI century.
With today’s innings, Rohit Sharma has become the batsman with the most centuries in the World Cup, he has scored 7 centuries in 19 matches in 3 World Cups.
India’s Sachin Tendulkar played 45 matches in 6 World Cup tournaments and scored 6 centuries, while Sri Lanka’s Kumar Sangakkara and Australia’s Ricky Ponting have 5 centuries each in the mega event.
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