Rohit Sharma led by example, inspiring India’s World Cup campaign. Under Rohit Sharma’s captaincy, India won nine out of nine matches in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup group stage.
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Rohit Sharma and the Indian team will resume their campaign on Wednesday in Mumbai, facing New Zealand in the first semi-final. This encounter is a rematch of the match, four years ago that saw the New Zealand advance to the World Cup final.
Virat Kohli leads the tournament in most run-scoring in the knockout stages. However, ranking fourth in the list of top run-scorers, Rohit made a significant impact on India’s successful journey to the semi-finals.
Establishing the tempo for India at the top order and consistently propelling his team ahead with the bat, Rohit Sharma smashed 503 runs.
Rohit Sharma hits most ODI sixes in calendar year, surpasses AB De Villiers.
Rohit Sharma led by example
Rohit Sharma’s contributions throughout the group stage:
Rohit Sharma has scored a total of 398 runs in six innings during the World Cup 2023, placing him in fourth place among the top run scorers.
Match 1 Vs. Australia: Zero (0) Rohit dismissed LBW for a duck in India’s opening match.
Match 2 Vs. Afghanistan: 131 runs, Rohit’s record-breaking century against Afghanistan was a historic moment, scoring 131 runs from just 84 balls and showcasing spectacular form.
Match 3 Vs. Pakistan: 86 runs, Rohit Sharma scored 86 runs off just 63 balls while chasing a target of just 192, playing a crucial role in maintaining his attacking approach against the Pakistan match.
Match 4 Vs. Bangladesh: 48 runs, Rohit scored 48 runs from 40 deliveries, once again played a crucial role against Bangladesh match.
Match 5 Vs. New Zealand: 46 runs, Rohit’s aggressive start to the run chase alleviated the pressure on the required run rate for the middle order. He scored 46 runs in that match.
Match 6 Vs. England: 87 runs, Rohit Sharma scored 87 runs against England, and got Player of the Match award for his efforts.
Match 7 Vs. Sri Lanka: 0 (Zero) Rohit Sharma was bowled off the second ball against Sri Lanka.
Match 8 Vs. South Africa: Rohit’s aggressive innings came against South Africa, second-placed in the group standings. He scored 40 runs off just 24 balls.
Match 9 Vs. Netherlands: Rohit Sharma scored 61 runs against the Netherlands.
Most runs in World Cup 2023
World Cup 2023 top run-scorers:
Virat Kohli (India): 594 runs in 9 matches
Quinton de Kock (South Africa): 591 runs in 9 matches
Rachin Ravindra (New Zealand): 565 runs in 9 matches
Rohit Sharma (India): 503 runs in 9 matches
Rohit said:
“I am enjoying my batting, but obviously, keeping the team’s situation in mind. It’s not like I go there and try to swing the bat always. I’m looking to play well and wield my bat properly. I need to put my team in a strong position. This is my mindset.
The scoreboard starts from zero when I am opening the match, as a batter, I have to set the tone for the game. So, I have an advantage that I’m starting things off. In the last game, we were put under pressure in the powerplay as we lost three wickets. So, I had to change the game as well. As a batter, my focus is on what is necessary at that time. What’s the requirement in the first over, the 5th over? So, I think about all these things and play according to what the situation demands,” said Rohit.
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