In the exciting ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023, India’s captain, Rohit Sharma, did exceptionally well, outshining his counterpart Kane Williamson from New Zealand. He became the highest run-scorer among captains in the tournament’s history, scoring an impressive 597 runs in 11 innings. This included three half-centuries and a standout century where he made 134 runs against Afghanistan at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.
Rohit Sharma records highest runs by a captain in ODI World Cup history
Comparing this to the 2019 edition, Williamson had a memorable run with 578 runs, featuring two centuries, guiding his team to the runner-up position against England. Mahela Jayawardene, the losing captain in the 2007 Caribbean tournament, secured the third spot on the leaderboard with 548 runs.
Rohit Sharma’s aggressive batting style was a highlight, especially in the summit clash against the five-time world champions. He hit four boundaries and three sixes, showcasing his skills. Throughout the tournament, the 36-year-old played a unique role, being an aggressor in the opening overs to make the most of the powerplay for Team India.
In the final game, Rohit Sharma maintained his aggressive style against strong bowlers like Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc. He successfully hit several boundaries, including a six against Hazlewood, and sent Starc for a maximum down the ground. Unfortunately, Starc managed to dismiss opener Shubman Gill early, limiting Gill’s time at the crease.
Australian captain Pat Cummins tactically introduced off-spinner Glenn Maxwell within the first 10 overs, anticipating that Indian batsmen would target the spinner. Rohit Sharma accepted the challenge, hitting Maxwell for a six over long-on and following it up with a boundary down cover. Unfortunately, while trying another significant shot, he mistimed it, leading to a remarkable catch by Travis Head, who sprinted backwards to secure the crucial wicket.
