IND vs SA: Rohit Sharma’s blast against South Africa, broke the record of Ricky Ponting-Kumar Sangakkara
Rohit Sharma: Rohit Sharma has left behind Ricky Ponting, Kumar Sangakkara and David Warner by completing 150 fours.
Published Date: Sun, 05 Nov 2023 03:32 PM (IST)
Updated Date: Sun, 05 Nov 2023 03:32 PM (IST)
Rohit Sharma (Photo- BCCI X Handle)
Sports Desk, New Delhi. ICC World Cup Record: Rohit Sharma scored 40 runs against South Africa in the 37th match of the World Cup. The hitman hit six fours and two sixes in his innings. Rabada got Rohit’s wicket. Meanwhile, the Indian captain has made a special record in his name. Rohit Sharma has become the second batsman to hit the most number of fours in the history of ODI World Cup. Rohit has so far hit 150 fours in the World Cup. Sachin Tendulkar holds the record for hitting the most number of fours in the history of the tournament. He has hit 241 fours in the World Cup.
Ponting-Sangakkara’s record broken
Rohit Sharma has left behind Ricky Ponting, Kumar Sangakkara and David Warner by completing 150 fours. Kumar Sangakkara has hit 147 fours, Ricky Ponting has hit 145 and David Warner has hit 143 fours in the World Cup.
Batsman who hit most fours in World Cup
Sachin Tendulkar- 241
Rohit Sharma- 150
Kumar Sangakkara- 147
Ricky Ponting- 145
David Warner- 143
Brian Lara- 131
AB de Villiers- 121
Chris Gayle- 121
Sanath Jayasuriya- 120
Rabada dismissed Rohit Sharma in the match. Kagiso has taken the wicket of Rohit for the 12th time. Kagiso Rabada has now become the bowler who has dismissed the most number of hitmen in international cricket.