New Zealand humbled Sri Lanka in match number 41 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 in Bengaluru on Thursday. With this win, the Kiwis have almost guaranteed themselves a spot in the semi-finals, where they will face India. Sri Lanka posted a low score of 171 in 46.4 overs. Kusal Perera and Maheesh Theekshana scored useful runs. For the Kiwis, Trent Boult was on fire. Meanwhile, Mitchell Santner and Lockie Ferguson were superb as well.

In response, the promising Rachin Ravindra and his opening partner Devon Conway added 86 runs for the first wicket. Daryl Mitchell played a useful knock as the Kiwis chased down Sri Lanka’s score in just 23.2 overs for losing five wickets. NZ have raced to 10 points in the ongoing World Cup.

Here, we present the list of major records broken.

600 international wickets for Boult

Boult came into the contest with 598 international scalps, and with the help of a three-wicket haul, he raced past 600 international scalps. He now has 601 wickets, becoming the third New Zealand player after Tim Southee and Daniel Vettori to achieve the mark. In ODIs, the left-arm pacer has clocked 210 scalps.

250 List A wickets for Boult

Boult also went past the mark of 250 wickets in the List A format. He now has 252 wickets, playing his 142nd 50-over match.

50 wickets in ODI World Cups

Boult has also gone past 50 wickets in ODI World Cups. He owns 52 scalps now at an impressive 24.38. Boult became the sixth bowler to take 50-plus wickets in the global event. Glenn McGrath leads the way with 71 scalps. Muthiah Muralidaran claimed 68 scalps. Lasith Malinga owns 56. Mitchell Starc has 59 wickets and Wasim Akram too picked 55 victims.

3rd left-arm quick and 3rd-fastest to take 50-plus ODI World Cup scalps

Boult is now the third left-arm quick to take 50-plus scalps in ODI World Cups. He joins the likes of Akram and Starc. Meanwhile, Boult is now the third-fastest to the milestone in terms of innings. Boult (28 innings) is only behind Starc (19) and Malinga (25).

Fastest fifty of the 2023 World Cup.

Fastest half-century in 2023 World Cup

Kusal Perera slammed a fiery 51-run knock. Notably, he got to his fifty off 22 balls, slamming the fastest fifty of the 2023 World Cup edition. He broke the record of Travis Head and Kusal Mendis (25 balls each).

Joint-second-fastest half-century for SL in World Cups

Perera also became the joint-second-fastest to a fifty for a SL batter in ODI World Cups. He matched Dinesh Chandimal. Veteran all-rounder Angelo Mathews holds the record (20 balls) for SL. Meanwhile, Perera struck his 17th ODI fifty and a fifth in ODI World Cup history.

Santner equals a massive record of Daniel Vettori

Mitchell Santner was sensational for NZ with his left-arm spin. He picked up two scalps for 22 runs from his 10 overs. Santner now owns 16 wickets in the 2023 edition of the World Cup. It’s the joint-most by a New Zealand spinner in a single edition of the World Cup. Vettori claimed 16 scalps in the 2007 World Cup. 

SL clock the worst power play returns in World Cup 2023

SL became the first side in the 2023 World Cup to lose 20 or more wickets in the power play overs (1-10). Versus NZ, the Lankans lost five wickets on Thursday. SL went past Bangladesh and England (18 and 16 wickets lost). Meanwhile, SL are the only side to lose five wickets or more inside 10 overs of a match. Barring today, they lost six scalps for 14 runs versus India.

Highest 10th-wicket stand for SL in ODI World Cups

SL were placed at 128/9 when Dilshan Madushanka joined Theekshana in the middle. The duo survived over 14 overs and added 43 runs for the final wicket. The 43-run stand is now the highest 10-wicket stand for Sri Lanka in ODI WCs. They went past Vinothen John and Rumesh Ratnayake, who added 33 runs against England in 1983. 

Most balls faced by a 10th-wicket pair in ODI WCs

Theekshana and Madushanka smashed the record of facing the most deliveries by a 10th-wicket pair in a World Cup game. The pair faced 87 balls. As per Cricbuzz, they went past Netherlands Tim de Leede and Jeroen Smits’s 71-ball partnership against England in the 2003 event.

Unique records for Theekshana

Theekshana has recorded the second-highest World Cup score by a Sri Lankan batter playing at number nine or lower. He is only behind Guy de Alwis, who scored 59* against Pakistan in the 1983 event. Theekshana has now survived the second-most deliveries by a player batting at number nine or lower in ODIs (91 balls). He is only behind India’s Jai Prakash Yadav, who survived 92 balls against New Zealand in 2005.

Second-lowest World Cup score for SL versus NZ

SL’s 171/10 is their second-lowest total at the ODI World Cup against the Kiwis. SL’s lowest score versus NZ remains 136/10 achieved in the 2019 edition. 

Ravindra breaks Sachin’s record

Ravindra scored a 34-ball 42. He slammed three fours and three sixes. He is now the top scorer at the 2023 World Cup. Ravindra owns 565 runs at an average of 70.62. As per Cricbuzz, Ravindra has recorded the most runs in a single World Cup edition, breaking Sachin Tendulkar’s record. Notably, Sachin scored an impressive 523 runs in the 1996 World Cup event.

Most runs in a debut World Cup campaign

Another massive record from the blade of Ravindra’s bat is that he has become the highest scorer by any batter in his maiden World Cup. He broke the record of England’s Jonny Bairstow, who smashed 532 runs in the 2019 World Cup. 

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India thrashed high-flying South Africa in match number 37 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on Sunday at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. India rode on a sensational 49th ODI ton from Virat Kohli, who equalled the legendary Sachin Tendulkar. Meanwhile, a second successive fifty by Shreyas Iyer helped India post a challenging score of 326/5 on a tricky surface. Keshav Maharaj was the best performer for SA, picking 1/30 from 10 overs.

India were excellent with the ball and exposed SA’s vulnerability while chasing. India claimed quick wickets and wiped out SA, leaving them at 59/6. India then bowled SA out for 83 and claimed a massive win. Ravindra Jadeja took a fifer. Mohammed Shami and Kuldeep Yadav got a brace each.

India are the only side which is unbeaten in the ongoing World Cup. 

Here is the list of records broken.

1500 World Cup runs for Kohli

Kohli struck a sublime 101* from 121 balls, hitting 10 fours. His effort saw him race past 1500 ODI World Cup runs. Kohli now owns 1573 runs at an average of 58.25 with the help of four tons and 10 fifties. He is the third player with 1500-plus ODI World Cup runs after Tendulkar and Ricky Ponting.

500 runs in ODI World Cup 2023

Kohli became the third player and the first Indian to smash 500 runs in the 2023 World Cup. Kohli has piled up 543 runs at 108.60. He owns two tons and four fifties from 8 matches. Kohli is only behind Quinton de Kock (550). Meanwhile, Rachin Ravindra of New Zealand owns 523 runs at 74.71. 

6000 ODI runs at home for Kohli, equals Sachin

Kohli has raced past 6000 ODI runs at home, becoming the second player after Sachin to get to the mark. As per ESPNcricinfo, Sachin scored 6976 runs at home in ODIs. Kohli now has 6046 runs at 60.46. He owns 23 tons and 31 fifties at home.

49th ODI century for Kohli

Kohli slapped his 49th ODI hundred. It’s now the joint-most tons in ODIs (also Sachin, 49). Kohli owns 13626 runs in ODIs. He also has 70 fifties. Meanwhile, Sachin managed 49 centuries and 96 fifties.

Second-highest 50-plus scores in ODIs

Kohli has raced to 119 fifty-plus scores in ODI cricket. It’s now the second-best after Sachin (145). Notably, Kohli overtook former Sri Lankan ace Kumar Sangakkara (118) regarding 50-plus scores in ODI cricket. 

1500 ODI runs versus South Africa

Kohli achieved another milestone tonight. He has gone past 1500 ODI runs versus South Africa. Kohli has raced to 1504 runs at 65.39. He smashed his fifth ton versus SA. Kohli also owns 8 fifties. Notably, SA is the fifth nation against whom the 35-year-old has over 1500 ODI runs. Kohli owns the most runs versus Sri Lanka (2594). He also has 1500-plus runs versus the likes of Australia (2313), West Indies (2261), and New Zealand (1528).

3rd Indian to smash a ton on his birthday (ODIs)

Kohli turned 35 on November 5, and he made the most out of the special day. Interestingly, Kohli is now the third Indian batter to have scored an ODI century on their birthday.

Tendulkar smashed 134 vs Australia in 1998, and Vinod Kambli managed 100* vs England in 1993. Sachin and Kambli are the only other Indian players to hold this record.

Second-highest scorer in 2023

Kohli went past Pathum Nissanka and is now the second-highest scorer in ODIs this year. Kohli owns 1155 runs at 72.18. Nissanka has 1108 runs. Kohli also went past 100 ODI fours this year (104). He is the fourth player to achieve this record.

Rohit matches this sixes record of AB de Villiers

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma led his side with a fiery 40-run knock. He smashed two sixes and six fours. Rohit has raced to 58 sixes in ODIs this year. Notably, AB de Villiers attained 58 sixes in a calendar year in 2015. Chris Gayle, with 56 sixes in 2019, is the third player with 50-plus maximums in ODIs in a calendar year.

Ngidi gets this record against Shreyas

Shreyas played a fine 77-run knock for India. However, the middle-order batter was dismissed by Lungi Ngidi while trying to accelerate in the 37th over. Ngidi has now dismissed Iyer five times in ODIs. Sadly, Iyer averages below 8 against Ngidi. It’s the most time he has been dismissed by a bowler in Odis. Adam Zampa has dismissed Shreyas 3 times.

1000 ODI World Cup runs for Quinton de Kock

SA opener De Kock was out for a paltry 5-run knock. However, he managed to reach 1000 ODI World Cup runs. De Kock took 25 matches to reach 1000 WC runs. He is the fourth South African batter to achieve this milestone. 

Jadeja clocks this massive record

Ravindra Jadeja was the pick of the bowlers for India. He claimed 5/33 in nine overs. Jadeja is now the first bowler in ODI World Cup history to claim a fifer versus the Proteas. Stuart Broad (4/15) had held the best figure to date.

7th bowler from India to take a WC fifer

Jadeja is now the 7th Indian bowler to claim a fifer in ODI WC history. He is also just the second spinner after Yuvraj Singh to achieve the milestone. Meanwhile, Jadeja who owns 218 ODI scalps, picked his second fifer.

3rd Indian bowler with this record

Jadeja is now the third Indian bowler to take a fifer versus SA in ODIs. He joins the likes of Sunil Joshi and Yuzvendra Chahal.

2nd Indian with this record at Eden Gardens

Jadeja is now the second Indian with an ODI five-wicket haul at Eden Gardens. He joined Anil Kumble, who took 6/12 versus West Indies. SA’s Allan Donald is the only other player with a fifer at this venue.

SA post their lowest ODI World Cup score

SA have now posted their lowest-ever ODI World Cup score. Meanwhile, this is the first time SA have been bowled out below 100. SA’s previous lowest total was 149 versus Australia in 2007. 

Lowest ODI total against India for SA

SA also registered their lowest ODI total versus India. Before this, SA’s lowest ODI score was 99 in October 2002 in Delhi. Meanwhile, SA also recorded the lowest-ever score in Odis at Eden Gardens. West Indies held the previous record (123/10 versus India).

Most ODI wickets in 2023

Kuldeep Yadav claimed two scalps versus SA. With this, he is now the leading wicket-taker in ODIs in 2023. Kuldeep owns 45 scalps and surpassed Nepal’s Sandeep Lamichhane (43). 

SA post their biggest defeat in terms of runs

As per Cricbuzz, SA’s 243-run loss is now their biggest defeat in ODIs in terms of runs. SA’s previous biggest defeat was of 182 runs versus Pakistan. 

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Pakistan stunned New Zealand by 21 runs via the DLS method in one of the best ODI World Cup matches filled with runs and rain in the second half. New Zealand mustered 401/6 in 50 overs with major knocks from Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson. Pakistan bowlers were under the cosh at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Pakistan had a mountain to climb, and not many thought they could spring a surprise. 

However, Pakistan stayed ahead in terms of runs in the DLS method. Pakistan saw Fakhar Zaman go berserk as the team put up 200/1 in 25.2 overs. Pakistan’s win saw South Africa qualify for the semi-finals. Fakhar scored a majestic ton, with Babar Azam managing a fifty. 

Here are the major records broken.

New Zealand post their highest World Cup score

New Zealand’s 401/6 is their highest ODI World Cup score. NZ beat their previous total of 393/6 versus West Indies in Wellington. It was also their fifth score of 350-plus in the mega event. Meanwhile, before this, NZ’s best World Cup score versus Pakistan was 302/7 in 2011. 

Highest ODI score against Pakistan for NZ, 2nd-highest score overall

NZ posted their highest ODI score against Pakistan. NZ’s previous best score was 369/5 in 2015. Overall, NZ also posted their second-highest ODI total. NZ’s best ODI score is 402/2 versus Ireland in 2008.

Pakistan concede 400 runs for the 2nd time

Pakistan scripted an unwanted record of giving away 400-plus runs in an ODI match for the second time. NZ gave away 444 runs against England in 2016. 

Highest total at the Chinnaswamy

Another record for NZ was that of posting the highest ODI score at the Chinnaswamy. NZ went past India’s score of 383/6 versus Australia in 2013.

Unwanted records for Shaheen

Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi recorded the worst spell in terms of conceding runs in a World Cup innings for Pakistan. He gave away 90 runs. Meanwhile, for the first time in 24 matches, Shaheen went wicketless in an ODI match. Fellow pacer Haris Rauf also posted the second-costliest spell in an ODI WC match for Pakistan (1/85).

Ravindra becomes second player with 500-plus runs in WC 2023

Ravindra smashed a fluent 94-ball 108 for the Kiwis. He slammed his 3rd century in the ongoing World Cup. He is now the second player after Quinton de Kock to score 500-plus runs in World Cup 2023. Ravindra has amassed 74.71. He has two fifties as well. 

Ravindra equals Crowe and Styris

Ravindra now has five 50-plus scores in the ongoing event, the joint-most for a Kiwi batter in a WC edition (100s: 3, 50s: 2). He has joined Martin Crowe (1992) and Scott Styris (2007).

Unique records for Ravindra 

At 23 years and 351 days, Ravindra is now the youngest to smash three tons in an ODI World Cup. He is also the first player to smash three hundreds in his debut World Cup. Lastly, he is the first Kiwi to score 3 hundreds in any World Cup campaign.

Williamson goes past 1000 World Cup runs

Williamson showed his prowess with a solid 79-ball 95. He hit 10 fours and two sixes. Williamson is now the third NZ player to score 1000-plus runs in the ODI World Cup. He joined Stephen Fleming and Ross Taylor. He has five fifties and two tons.

Highest scorer for NZ in ODI World Cups

With his 95-run knock, Williamson also became the top scorer for NZ in ODI World Cups. He surpassed Fleming, who managed 1075 runs. Williamson has raced to 1084 runs at 63.76 in ODI WCs.

1000 runs in 2023 for Daryl Mitchell

NZ’s Daryl Mitchell went on to go past 1000 ODI runs in 2023. Mitchell has raced to 1027 runs from 24 matches this year. He is the first Kiwi to achieve this milestone. 

Babar goes past 1000 ODI runs in 2023

Babar Azam scored a valiant 66* from 63 balls. His effort helped Pakistan big. Babar is now the first player from Pakistan to smash 1000 ODI runs in 2023. He has raced to 1027 runs, becoming the seventh player overall this year to get to the feat.

Record stand for Babar and Fakhar

Babar and Fakhar registered an unbeaten 194-run stand for the second wicket. As per ESPNcricinfo, this is Pakistan’s joint-highest stand in World Cup history. In the 1999 event, Saeed Anwar and Wajahatullah Wasti also added as many runs against New Zealand.

Another massive partnership record for the duo

Fakhar and Babar’s stand is now the 3rd-highest for Pakistan versus New Zealand in ODI matches (any wicket). It’s also the 2nd-highest stand for the second wicket for Pakistan against New Zealand. 

Fastest ODI WC ton for Pakistan by Fakhar; most sixes in a match

Fakhar completed his century off just 63 balls, recording the fastest World Cup ton by a Pakistan batter. Fakhar hammered 11 maximums en route to his 126* versus NZ. As per Cricbuzz, no other Pakistan batter has hammered more sixes in an ODI WC match. He went past Imran Nazir, who hammered eight sixes against Zimbabwe in the 2007 WC.

Fourth player with this WC record

Fakhar is now the fourth player in ODI World Cup history to smash 10-plus sixes in a match. His 11 sixes saw him equal Martin Guptill. Eoin Morgan and Chris Gayle have smashed the most sixes (17 and 16).

Most sixes for Pakistan in a World Cup edition

Fakhar has raced to 18 sixes in the ongoing World Cup. He is the first Pakistan player with 10-plus sixes in a World Cup edition. 

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India recorded one of the biggest one-sided wins in ODI history, dismantling a poor Sri Lankan outfit in match number 33 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on Thursday at the Wankhede. India recorded a score of 357/8 in 50 overs. Sri Lanka were then folded for their 3rd-lowest ODI score ever (55/10).

India lost Rohit Sharma early before Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli scored 92 and 88, respectively, adding 189 runs. Shreyas Iyer then took over and helped India go past 350 with an 82-run effort. For Sri Lanka, Dilshan Madushanka claimed a five-wicket haul. 

Sri Lanka were pegged back early on and were 3/4, 14/6, 22/7, and 29/8 before eventually being dismissed. Jasprit Bumrah started the collapse with the very first ball before Mohammed Siraj and Mohammed Shami joined the party. Playing just his third match, Shami once again took a fifer. Siraj’s love affair with Sri Lanka gained momentum as well. 

India have now qualified for the semis for the fourth successive occasion (2011-2023). Sri Lanka have joined Bangladesh to be eliminated from the 2023 World Cup. Here are the major records broken.

4th-highest World Cup score for Team India

As per ESPNcricinfo, India’s 357/8 is now their fourth-highest team total in ODI World Cups. India, who went past 350-plus totals in World Cups for the fifth time, registered their second-highest score against Sri Lanka. Meanwhile, India also put up the fifth-highest team total in ODIs at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. This is also India’s first score of 300-plus at this venue.

SL post this unwanted team total

Sri Lanka have recorded their third-lowest score in ODI history. Sri Lanka’s lowest score is 43/10 versus South Africa in 2012. Meanwhile, they were folded for 50 versus India in the Asia Cup final in September. And now, their 55/10 is the third-lowest (19.5 overs). SL also recorded 55/10 versus West Indies in 1987 in 28-plus overs.

Second-biggest win in ODI WCs

India’s 302-run victory is now the second-best in terms of margins in ODI World Cups. Australia’s 309-run win versus the Netherlands earlier in the 2023 World Cup remains the best. This is also India’s second-best win in ODIs. Their 317-run win over SL remains the highest.

Most successful bowler for India in World Cups

Shami claimed 5/18 from five overs. He has raced to 45 ODI World Cup wickets, surpassing Indian duo Javagal Srinath and Zaheer Khan to become the most successful bowler for the nation. Notably, Srinath and Zaheer took more matches than Shami to get to 44 WC wickets each.

Joint-most number of five-wicket hauls in ODI World Cups

Shami now owns the joint-highest number of five-wicket hauls in ODI World Cups. He has gone level with Australia’s Mitchell Starc in this regard. Meanwhile, the likes of Glenn McGrath, Shaheen Afridi, Shahid Afridi, Mustafizur Rahman, and Alf de Mel have two five-wicket hauls in ODI WCs.

Shami gets past Starc with this World Cup record

Shami now has four four-wicket hauls (highest among pacers) and three fifers (joint-highest). He now has seven four-wickets-in-an-innings and over, surpassing Starc (6), who owns three four-fers and three five-wicket hauls.

Shami scripts history, joins Waqar in elusive list

As per Cricbuzz, Shami has become just the second bowler in ODI history to bag three consecutive 4-plus wicket hauls more than once. This is Shami’s second such streak after having claimed 4/40, 4/16 and 5/69 in three consecutive innings at the 2019 World Cup. Only Pakistan’s Waqar Younis has achieved this feat more often – three times (twice in 1990 and once in 1992).

Shami achieves this record at the Wankhede

Shami recorded the best figures by a pacer at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Meanwhile, he now owns the second-best figures by a bowler in ODIs here. Murali Kartik’s six-wicket haul versus Australia remains the best at this venue.

Shami owns the most fifers for India

Shami has 185 ODI scalps, claiming his fourth fifer. He has steered clear of Harbhajan Singh and Srinath (3 each) to register the most five-wicket hauls for India in ODIs.

3rd-best figures for India vs Sri Lanka

Shami has registered the third-best bowling figures by an Indian bowler versus Sri Lanka in ODI cricket history. Mohammed Siraj (6/21) and Ashish Nehra (6/59) are above Shami (5/18).

A maiden dismissal in the 90s for Gill

India’s opener, Gill, managed 92, hammering 11 fours and two sixes. For the first time in his ODI career, Gill has been out in the 90s. He owns 11 fifties and six hundreds at 62.14. Gill also became the first to get past 1400 ODI runs in 2023.

13,500 ODI runs for Kohli

Kohli scored an 88-run knock. With this, he became the fourth player to rack up 13500 ODI runs. Kohli has 13525 runs at a prolific 58.04. He slammed his 70th ODI fifty and 136th in international cricket.

1000 ODI runs this year

Kohli also went past 1000 ODI runs in 2023. He is the third Indian to do so. Kohli has 1054 runs at 65.87. His strike rate is well above 100. He has four tons and six fifties. Meanwhile, Kohli got to the 1000-plus run mark in a year for the 8th time in ODIs.

13th 50-plus score in World Cups

Playing his 33rd World Cup match, Kohli has amassed 1472 runs at 54.51. He has three tons and 10 fifties. Kohli’s tally of 13 fifty-plus World Cup scores is only second to that of former Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar (21). Kohli has 442 runs at 88.40 in the ongoing World Cup (second-highest).

World Cup: Joint-second-highest partnership for India versus SL

Gill and Kohli added an 189-run stand, which is now the joint-second-highest partnership for India versus Sri Lanka in ODI World Cups. The duo has matched Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul’s opening partnership against SL in the 2019 edition.

2000 ODI runs for Iyer

Shreyas Iyer slammed a fiery 82-run knock. He is now the 3rd-fastest Indian to clock 2000 ODI runs. Iyer got the feat in 49 innings. Gill (38 innings) and Shikhar Dhawan (48 innings) have reached the milestone faster among Indian batters.

Fifer for record-breaking Madushanka

Madushanka became the first SL bowler with a WC fifer versus India. He claimed 5/80. Notably, it’s also the most expensive fifer versus India in ODIs. Madushanka also recorded the fifth-best bowling figures for SL in ODI World Cups. He has managed to clock the second most expensive fifer in ODIs. England’s Adil Rashid (5/85 in 2019) is ahead.

Bumrah scripts this unique feat

Bumrah has become the first Indian to claim a wicket of the very first delivery at the start of a team innings in ODI WCs.

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South Africa tamed New Zealand in match number 32 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 in Pune on Wednesday. High-flying South Africa posted a record 357/4 in 50 overs. Quinton de Kock and Rassie van der Dussen smashed record-breaking tons, adding 200 runs for the second wicket. David Miller ensured SA ended well as the Proteas once again surpassed 350 runs. In fact, for the eighth successive inning, SA surpassed 300 runs while batting first in ODIs.

In response, New Zealand fell like a pack of cards and were reduced to 90/5. Marco Jansen led the way before Kagiso Rabada, Gerald Coetzee, and Keshav Maharaj joined in. Maharaj and Jansen shared eight wickets between them. For NZ, Glenn Phillips played a solid hand. He smashed a half-century, taking NZ past 160. He smashed a 50-ball 60.

SA have now raced to 12 points after 7 matches and have displaced India at the top of the standings. India have played a game less and face Sri Lanka on Thursday.

Here are the major records scripted in the match.

Highest ODI score for SA vs NZ

As per ESPNcricinfo, South Africa’s 357/4 is now their highest score in ODI cricket versus the Kiwis. For the first time, SA went past 350 runs versus NZ. SA also posted their sixth score of 300-plus versus NZ in ODIs. 

SA post these World Cup records after hammering 357/4

South Africa have now posted their ninth score of 350-plus in ODI World Cups. They have matched Australia’s tally of nine. SA also own the most 350-plus in ODI World Cup 2023 (4). SA have recorded the second-highest World Cup score versus NZ. Earlier, Australia registered the highest-ever WC score versus NZ when they hammered 388 a couple of days earlier.

Highest ODI score at the MCA Stadium

SA’s 357/4 is now the highest ODI score at the MCA Stadium in Pune. SA have gone past the previous best score of 356/7 achieved by India against England (2017). 

SA post this unique WC record

SA have now seen eight centuries by their batters in the ODI WC 2023. SA have equalled Sri Lanka for most tons by a side in a single WC edition. SL had eight tons in 2015. 

De Kock completes 8000 runs in List A cricket

De Kock mastered his way with a powerful 114-run knock versus NZ. En route to his brilliant century, the southpaw also went past 8000 runs in List-A cricket. He came into the game needing seven runs for the milestone. Besides, De Kock also slammed his 25th century in List-A cricket. 

1500 ODI runs in Asia

De Kock, who has raced to 6721 ODI runs, completed a milestone of 1500 in Asia. In 32 matches, he now has 1579 runs at an average of 49.34. He slammed his 8th century in Asia, besides also owning two fifties.

De Kock equals Sangakkara’s record

De Kock smashed his fourth ODI World Cup ton in the 2023 edition. By doing so, the Proteas opener matched former Sri Lankan legend Kumar Sangakkara with 4 tons in a World Cup. Sangakkara smashed four centuries in 2015. De Kock is now only behind Rohit Sharma, who hit five tons in 2019.

21 ODI centuries for De Kock

De Kock slammed his 21st century in ODIs. He has levelled the tally of Herschelle Gibbs (21). Among SA batters, Hashim Amla and AB de Villiers have more tons. Meanwhile, in overall ODIs, De Kock matched Ross Taylor’s 21 tons.

6th ODI ton in India

De Kock’s dream run with the bat saw him smash his 6th ODI century in Asia. Earlier, he managed two ODI tons versus India and with 4 WC tons in 2023, he has extended his tally to 6. De Kock owns the most centuries at home (11) with India next on the list. India is also the second nation where De Kock owns 900-plus runs after South Africa (3219). Notably, De Kock has equalled Chris Gayle in terms of ODI tons by a visiting player in India. Ab de Villiers owns more (7).

500 runs in the ongoing World Cup

De Kock is now the first batter in the 2023 World Cup to get past 500 runs. He owns 545 runs at an average of 77.85. He is also the only batter with 50-plus fours (54). He has the 3rd-highest number of sixes (18).

Most sixes by a wicketkeeper in ODI WCs

As per Cricbuzz, De Kock now owns the most number of sixes in ODI World Cups by a wicketkeeper (22). He steered clear of Adam Gilchrist (19). Mark Boucher and MS Dhoni managed 15 sixes each.

Another unique record for De Kock

De Kock’s 545 runs in WC 2023 are now the most by a keeper in a single edition. He surpassed Sangakkara, who smashed 541 in 2015. 

Record 200-run stand alongside Rassie

De Kock and Rassie added 200 runs for the second wicket. It’s now the third-best stand for the second wicket for SA in ODI World Cups. Notably, the duo holds the second-best record as well (204) versus Sri Lanka. This is now SA’s fifth-highest stand in the ODI World Cup for any wicket. Meanwhile, this is now South Africa’s highest ODI WC stand against the Kiwis. It’s also the best stand for SA against NZ in ODIs.

Rassie van der Dussen posts these records with a 133-run effort

Rassie scored a solid 133 from 118 balls. He managed nine fours and five sixes. Rassie managed his 6th century in ODIs and a second at the World Cup. His 133 is now the second-highest individual score for a South African player against New Zealand in ODI World Cups. This is also the third-highest score among all teams against NZ in ODI WCs. Meanwhile, It’s also the third-best score by a batter for SA versus NZ in ODIs.

Highest individual score at the MCA

Rassie clocked a unique record. His 133 is now the highest ODI score by a batter at the MCA Stadium in Pune. He broke the 124-run tally of Jonny Bairstow (vs India). 

Maharaj attains this massive feat against NZ

South African spinner Maharaj turned out to be the match-winner with the ball. Maharaj managed 4/31 from 8 overs. This is now the best figures for a South African against NZ in ODI World Cups. He is also the first SA player to take a four-fer versus NZ.

1000 ODI runs for Will Young

NZ opener Will Young smashed 33 runs against SA. During his knock, the talented batter went past 1000 ODI runs. He now has 1024 runs at 40.96. He is the 4th-fastest to 1000 ODI runs for the Kiwis. 

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In a low-scoring affair, India humbled champions England in match number 29 of the ICC World Cup 2023 at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. Having been asked to bat, India were restricted to a paltry score of 229/9 in 50 overs. Rohit Sharma was the top scorer with an 87-run effort. Suryakumar Yadav and KL Rahul played crucial knocks worth 49 and 39, respectively. England bowled well as a unit. Chris Woakes and Adil Rashid were superb.

In response, India saw England start on a decent note before the floodgates opened. From 30/0, England were reeling at 39/4 and then 51/5. India got the key wickets at key moments to pick up their sixth win of the tournament and get back to the top of the table. Mohammed Shami was sensational for India and continued his brilliant run in ODI World Cups. Jasprit Bumrah was solid as well.

England were bowled out for 129 and lost by 100 runs. 

Here is the list of records broken.

18000 international runs for Rohit Sharma

Indian skipper Rohit scored a gutsy knock of 87 from 103 balls. By doing so, the veteran cricketer surpassed the 18000-run mark in international cricket. In 457 matches, Rohit has raced to 18040 runs at 43.46. He owns 45 tons and 99 fifties. He is the 20th player in world cricket to amass 18000-plus international runs. Rohit, who got past 10500 ODI runs, owns 3853 runs in the twenty-twenty format for India and another 3677 runs in the longest format.

10500 ODI runs for Rohit

Rohit has also gone past 10500 ODI runs. He owns 10510 runs at 49.34. Rohit struck his 54th ODI fifty, besides also having 31 tons under his belt. He is now the sixth Indian to surpass 10500 ODI runs and the 12th overall. He went past Chris Gayle’s tally of 10480 runs in ODIs.

12th score of 50-plus in ODI Cricket World Cup

With the help of his 87-run effort, Rohit has got to 12 scores of 50-plus in the ODI World Cups. Rohit registered his fifth fifty and has already smacked seven centuries. With 12 fifty-plus scores, he has levelled the show with Virat Kohli, Kumar Sangakkara, and Shakib Al Hasan. Only Sachin Tendulkar owns more (21). Rohit has 1376 runs in ODI World Cups at 65.52.

1000 ODI runs in 2023

Rohit has become the 3rd player to get past 1000 ODI runs in 2023. He has raced to 1056 runs this year, averaging 55.57. He joined the likes of Shubman Gill and Sri Lanka’s Pathum Nissanka in terms of 1000-plus runs in ODIs this year.

Maiden ODI WC duck for Kohli

Virat Kohli, who has been in a solid run of form with the bat in the ongoing World Cup, suffered a rare failure. He was dismissed for a nine-ball duck versus England, with David Willey managing to send him back. Kohli has now registered his maiden ODI World Cup duck in what was his 32nd inning across four editions (2011-2023).

Most ducks for Kohli in ODIs is against England

Kohli now has four ODI ducks versus England. It’s the most he owns versus a nation in the 50-over format. Kohli was tied in terms of ducks with West Indies (also 3), but now it’s England who have steered clear. Meanwhile, Kohli now owns 11 international ducks against England across formats. His next worst tally is 6 versus Australia.

2500 ODI runs for KL Rahul

KL Rahul smashed a vital 39-run knock from 58 balls. He shared a 91-run stand alongside Rohit. Rahul has now raced past 2500 ODI runs. He has 2507 runs in 67 games at 50.14. He also went past Vinod Kambli’s tally of 2477 runs. 

1500 runs in Asia for Rahul

Besides getting to 2500 ODI runs, Rahul saw himself surpassing 1500 ODI runs in Asia. In 41 matches, he has 1537 runs at an average of 51.23. He has three tons and 10 fifties in the sub-continent.

4500 List A runs for Rahul

Rahul also went past another landmark. He now owns 4500-plus runs in the 50-over format overall. Rahul needed 22 runs to reach the milestone of 4500, and he now has 4015 runs at over 46.

India remain only side with this special record

India, who played their sixth match in the ongoing World Cup 2023 at home, is yet to be bowled out by an opposition team. India lost nine wickets versus England on Sunday. India had lost six scalps versus NZ, three versus Bangladesh, three versus Pakistan, two versus Afghanistan, and four against the Aussies in the opener. Notably, every other team in the World Cup has been bowled out. 

Adil Rashid races past 350 international wickets

Adil Rashid claimed two wickets for 35 runs in 10 overs. He is the ninth English bowler now to accomplish 350 international wickets. Among active players, only James Anderson and Moeen Ali are ahead of him. Rashid owns 192 ODI scalps. Meanwhile, Graeme Swann is England’s most successful spinner, with 410 international wickets.

England’s lowest ODI World Cup score versus India

England posted their lowest World Cup score versus India. Before this, their previous lowest total versus India was 168 in 2003. Meanwhile, England also recorded their fifth-lowest ODI World Cup score.

Shami becomes third Indian to join this list

Mohammed Shami finished with an exceptional spell of 4/22 from seven overs. He bowled two maidens. Shami has now raced to 40 ODI World Cup scalps, becoming the third Indian after Javagal Srinath and Zaheer Khan (44) to do so. 

More World Cup feats for Shami

Shami picked up his fourth four-for in ODI World Cups. He is the fourth overall to do so and the first pacer as well. He joined spinners Shane Warner, Muralidaran, and Imran Tahir with four four-wicket hauls in the ODI World Cup. Meanwhile, Shami holds the best strike rate among bowlers in WC history. His tally reads 16.97.

Unwanted records for England

As per Cricbuzz, England joined Australia as the second defending champion team to lose four matches in the next World Cup. Australia, who won the 1987 edition, scripted this unwanted record in 1992.

England have now lost four ODI World Cup matches in a row for the first time ever.

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Australia and New Zealand played out the best game in ODIs for a while now. Australia posted a record 388/10 versus New Zealand in 49.2 overs, riding on Travis Head’s century and David Warner’s 81. Glenn Maxwell did well with his cameo.

In response, New Zealand stayed alive in the game until the final ball. NZ posted 383 and went on to lose by five runs in the end. Rachin Ravindra smashed a majestic century as Daryl Mitchell and Jimmy Neesham produced the fireworks with clutch fifties. However, Neesham’s run-out was the final nail in the coffin.

Both sides now have four wins and two defeats from six matches in the ongoing World Cup. Australia are on the run, having sealed four straight wins. Credit goes to Ravindra, who showed a lot of composure at a young age on the biggest platform. 

Here, we present the list of records broken.

Warner breaks Ponting’s sixes record for Australia in ODI World Cups

David Warner smashed a sensational 81-run score from 65 balls. He registered 5 fours and 6 sixes. As per ESPNcricinfo, Warner now holds the most number of sixes for Australia in ODI World Cup history. Warner, who has raced to 36 sixes, broke the record of Ricky Ponting, who managed 31 in his career. Meanwhile, Glenn Maxwell also steered clear of Ponting and owns 33 World Cup maximums. Warner now has the fourth-most sixes in ODI World Cups.

Australia register their 3rd-highest score in ODI World Cups

Australia’s 388/10 is now their 3rd-highest score in ODI World Cup history. Australia’s best score was 417/6 versus Afghanistan in 2015. Earlier in World Cup 2023, Australia smashed 399/8 versus the Netherlands. Australia also hammered their ninth score of 350-plus in ODI WCs.

Highest WC score versus New Zealand

Australia posted the highest World Cup score by any side against New Zealand. Notably, Australia broke their own record of 348/6 versus the Kiwis, registered in 2007. Meanwhile, Australia also posted their best ODI total against New Zealand, breaking the previous-best tally of 378/5. Overall, Australia have recorded the 3rd-highest team total in ODIs versus NZ. England hold the record (408/9), with India next on the line (392/4).

Highest WC score versus Australia

New Zealand’s 383 is now the best ODI World Cup score versus Australia. NZ broke the tally of India, who managed 352/5 in the 2019 World Cup. NZ also posted their highest ODI score versus the Aussies.

Highest ODI score in Dharamsala

Australia broke the record of England for the highest ODI total in Dharamsala (HPCA Stadium). England has managed 364/9 versus Bangladesh in the ODI World Cup 2023. NZ responded with the 2nd-highest team total here.

Fourth-fastest century in ODIs for Australia

Aussie opener Head smacked a solid 67-ball 109 upon return from injury. He got to his ton off 59 deliveries. Head has now recorded the fourth-fastest century for Australia. Glenn Maxwell holds the record (40 and 51 balls) versus the Netherlands and Sri Lanka, respectively. James Faulkner’s 57-ball ton versus India is third. 

3rd-fastest ODI century versus NZ

Head has also recorded the 3rd-fastest ODI century against NZ in ODIs. Thisara Perera of Sri Lanka holds the record (57 balls) ahead of Jonny Bairstow of England (58 balls). Head went above Virender Sehwag, who scored a 60-ball ton versus NZ.

5th Aussie to smash a World Cup hundred versus NZ

Head has also become the fifth Australian player to smash an ODI World Cup ton versus NZ. He joins the likes of David Boon, Geoff Marsh, Mark Waugh, and Matthew Hayden.

Highest PP score in ODI World Cup

Warner and Head added 118 runs in the first 10 overs (Powerplay). It’s now the highest powerplay score, surpassing the 116 run-effort registered by New Zealand against England in the 2015 edition of the World Cup. Meanwhile, this is also the joint-highest powerplay score in ODIs, equalling New Zealand’s 118 runs versus Sri Lanka in 2015.

Ravindra slams these records with a solid hundred

New Zealand’s Ravindra smashed his second century in the ongoing World Cup, besides a fourth fifty-plus score. He is now just the third Kiwi batter to smoke a World Cup ton against the Aussies. Ravindra has joined the likes of Chris Harris (130 in 1996) and Martin Crowe (100* in 1992). Meanwhile, Ravindra is now the fourth NZ player to slam two tons in a WC edition. He has joined Glenn Turner, Martin Guptill, and Kane Williamson in terms of two tons in a WC edition. 

Fastest WC ton by a New Zealander

Ravindra got to his ton from 77 balls versus Australia. He broke his own record of 82 balls for the fastest World Cup century by a New Zealander. Ravindra had set the previous record in the 2023 World Cup opener against England.

Ravindra equals Sachin’s record

Ravindra scripted a unique record. He now has two WC tons in a single edition of a World Cup, being aged less than 24. He equalled Sachin Tendulkar, who achieved the mark in 1996. He is also the fifth player to score two or more tons while chasing in a World Cup edition.

3rd-highest scorer in ODIs this year

Daryl Mitchell continued with his fiery fireworks. He scored 54 from 51 balls. Notably, Mitchell, who scored 130 versus India before this, has become the 3rd-highest scorer in Odis this year. He owns 974 runs at 51.26. Only Shubman Gill and Pathum Nissanka own more runs.

Highest match aggregate in World Cup history

Australia posted 388, and New Zealand managed 383 as the two teams put on an exhibition, adding 771 runs in total in terms of aggregate score. It’s now the highest match aggregate in World Cup history, beating the 754 runs between SA and SL in October 2023.

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Pakistan suffered a thrilling defeat at the hands of South Africa at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai in match number 26 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Babar Azam’s men suffered a one-wicket defeat after pulling things back. Batting first, Pakistan posted a 270-run score, being unable to bat out 50 overs. Babar Azam and Saud Shakeel posted fifties as Tabraiz Shamsi claimed a solid four-wicket haul. 

In response, Aiden Markram scored a superb 91 from 93 balls and formed some crucial partnerships along the way. However, they were reduced to 260/9 and battled past the nervy stage to force a win. Pakistan have now suffered four successive defeats after winning their first two games. Meanwhile, for the first time, South Africa have beaten Pakistan in a World Cup match (ODI/T20I) in seven attempts since 1999.

Here, we present the major list of records broken in this match.

3000 powerplay runs for De Kock

Quinton de Kock is the top scorer in the 2023 ODI World Cup, having hammered three centuries already, including a 174-run knock versus Bangladesh. De Kock, who has over 400 runs, scored 24 versus Pakistan. As per ESPNcricinfo, De Kock owned 2982 runs in the power play overs and was 18 shy of the 3000-run mark in power play overs (1-10). He has raced to 3006 runs, becoming the third batter in ODI cricket to hammer 3000-plus runs in the first 10 overs after Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan. Notably, the power play change of overs 1-10 came into effect in 2005.

Mohammad Rizwan and Aidan Markram surpass 2000 ODI runs

Mohammad Rizwan scored a quick-fire 31-run knock against the Proteas. Rizwan came into this contest with 1995 runs in ODIs and has now gone past the 2000-run mark. He has amassed 2026 runs at an average of 39.72

Another player who surpassed the 2000-run record in ODI cricket is South Africa’s Aiden Markram. Notably, Markram needed 70 runs to get to the milestone. He now has 2021 runs at 38.23. Markram slammed his 10th ODI fifty.

First SA batter to smash 900-plus runs in 2023

Courtesy of this 91-run knock, Markram is now the first Proteas batter to amass 900 ODI runs (933) in 2023 at an average of 62.20. Playing his 17th ODI in 2023, Markram has slammed eight 50-plus scores. He is currently the 8th-highest scorer in ODIs this year. He has 3 ODI centuries and five fifties this year.

Highest individual score by a SA batter in WC history against Pakistan

Markram’s 91 saw him become the highest individual run-scorer for SA versus Pakistan in ODI World Cup history. He broke the previous record of 77 runs scored by legend AB de Villiers in the 2015 edition.

Shaheen gets to 99 scalps in his 50th ODI

Pakistan left-arm pacer Shaheen Afridi claimed 3/45 from his 10 overs. Playing his 50th ODI match for the Men in Green. Shaheen now has 99 ODI scalps. Meanwhile, in 11 ODI World Cup games, Shaheen has 29 scalps at an impressive 18.27. He has equaled Hasan Ali in terms of ODI scalps for Pakistan (99).

50th score of 50-plus for Babar in ODIs

Babar (50) has gone past 5600 runs in ODI cricket. He has slammed 31 fifties and 19 centuries to date. With his fifty, Babar has now hammered 50 50-plus scores in ODIs. Babar became the eighth batter to accomplish 50 ODI scores of 50-plus for Pakistan. He joined the likes of Inzaman-ul-Haq (93), Mohammad Yousuf (77), Saeed Anwar (63), Javed Miandad (58), Younis Khan (55), Shoaib Malik (53), and Saleem Malik (52) in the elite list.

Babar has equalled Misbah’s World Cup record

Babar has smashed seven fifty-plus scores in ODI World Cups, including one century and six fifties. He has now equalled Misbah-ul-Haq (7) to become the joint-second-highest in terms of 50-plus scores for the Men in Green. Only Javed Miandad (9) owns more such scores.

Babar becomes the 5th-highest scorer for PAK in ODI World Cups

In 14 ICC World Cup matches, Babar has smashed 681 runs at an average of 52.38. He has become the fifth-highest scorer for Pakistan in ODI World Cups, surpassing former skipper Imran Khan (666 runs). Babar is now only behind Miandad (1,083), Anwar (915), Inzamam-ul-Haq (717), and Ramiz Raja (700). In the ongoing World Cup, Babar has racked up three fifties.

Shamsi joins Hogg in a unique club 

As per Cricbuzz, Shami has now registered the third-best bowling figures among left-arm wrist-spinners in ODI World Cup history. He also became just the second bowler to pick a four-fer. Former Aussie spinner Brad Hogg holds the best figures in World Cup history among left-arm wrist-spinners. He took 4/27 versus the Netherlands in 2007, besides 4/29 versus New Zealand, also in 2007.

Shamsi claims a massive record versus PAK 

As per ESPNcricinfo, Shamsi is now the first South African bowler to claim a four-wicket haul against Pakistan in the ICC Cricket World Cup. He broke the previous record of 3/30 registered by Dale Steyn in 2015. Shamsi is also just the third spinner overall to take a WC four-fer versus Pakistan after Australian duo Shane Warne and Adam Zampa.

2nd-highest successful chase in World Cups for SA

SA have posted their second-highest successful chase in World Cup history. SA’s best chase is 297 vs India in Nagpur, 2011. Meanwhile, this is also the highest successful chase by South Africa against Pakistan in all ODIs, surpassing the 251-run mark in East London in 1998.

SA clock this WC record

South Africa are now the first side in World Cup history to clock a one-wicket win on two counts. Earlier, they beat Sri Lanka by one wicket in the 2007 World Cup.

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Pakistan will look to resurrect their ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 campaign when they take on South Africa in match number 26 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. After starting well, Babar Azam’s Pakistan have faltered since, losing against India, Australia, and Afghanistan. Babar’s men need to win their remaining games to stand a chance of qualification. Meanwhile, South Africa have been flying high, breaking several records one after the other. One expects a stern contest with plenty of fire on offer. 

In terms of the ODI head-to-head records, out of 82 meetings, SA have locked in 51 wins to Pakistan’s 30 (NR: 1). In the ICC ODI World Cup history, in five meetings, Pakistan have amassed two wins to South Africa’s three. Notably, Pakistan have beaten SA in both the 2019 and 2015 ODI World Cups.

SA are placed second in the ongoing World Cup with eight points, whereas Pakistan are 5th with a tally of four points. An in-form Quinton de Kock remains the main focus for SA alongside Heinrich Klaasen and Aiden Markram. Pakistan need players to step up across departments.

Here, we present the records that can be broken.

3000 powerplay runs for De Kock

Quinton de Kock has been a revelation in the 2023 ODI World Cup, having hammered three centuries already, including a 178-run knock versus Bangladesh. De Kock, who goes hard in the first 10 overs, is set to clock a unique milestone in the ODI format. As per ESPNcricinfo, De Kock owns 2982 runs in the power play overs and is 18 shy of the 3000-run mark. He can become the third batter in ODI cricket to hammer 3000-plus runs in the first 10 overs after Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan. Notably, the power play change of overs 1-10 came into effect in 2005.

3rd SA batter with this milestone in ODI World Cups

De Kock is known for his boundary-hitting and placements. He is an aggressor and sets the tempo. De Kock owns 94 fours in ODI World Cups and is six shy of 100. He can become the 3rd South African batter after AB de Villiers and Herschelle Gibbs to slam 100-plus fours in the tournament. Recently, De Kock surpassed 750 fours in ODIs.

8000 List A runs for De Kock

De Kock owns 6583 runs in ODIs at 46.03. And overall, in the 50-over format, the southpaw has hammered 7969 runs. He is 31 shy of the 8000-run mark in List A cricket. Notably, he can also get to 900 fours in the format (890), besides 150 sixes as well (145).

De Kock can equal ABD with this giant record

De Kock has taken the 2023 World Cup by storm, and as mentioned above, he owns three tons already. If De Kock is in his element and gets another hundred, he will become the joint-top centurion for SA in the ODI World Cups. De Villiers owns four centuries in the global event. Meanwhile, he can also equal Gibbs in terms of ODI tons for SA (21).

Mohammad Rizwan and Aidan Markram can get to 2000 ODI runs

Mohammad Rizwan will aim for a strong score against the Proteas. He is Pakistan’s best bet in the middle order. Rizwan owns 1995 runs in ODIs and is 5 short of the 2000-run mark. Rizwan averages 39.90 in ODIs. 

Another player who is targeting the 2000-run record in ODI cricket is South Africa’s Aiden Markram. Notably, Markram has enjoyed solid form in the ongoing 2023 World Cup and can be a big-match player. Markram needs 70 runs to get to the milestone. He owns 1930 runs at an average of 37.11.

Hasan Ali one shy of 100 ODI scalps

Pakistan pacer Hasan Ali is one shy of 100 ODI scalps. Hasan owns 99 ODI wickets to date at 30.32. He has played 65 ODIs. Overall, he owns 151 scalps in the 50-over format at 28.31.

Shaheen set to appear in his 50th ODI

Pakistan left-arm pacer Shaheen Afridi remains a focal point. He has a solid record in the ICC Cricket World Cup and will lead Pakistan’s bowling unit. Shaheen is set to make his 50th ODI appearance. In 49 matches, the left-arm pacer has managed 96 scalps at 23.54. He is also four shy of 100 ODI scalps.  

Babar can become the 3rd-highest WC scorer for PAK

Pakistan will look up to skipper Babar Azam for some solidity with the bat. In the previous match, Babar scored a defiant fifty (74). Babar, who has scored 631 runs at the World Cup, can become the third-highest scorer for his side by surpassing Inzamam-ul-Haq (717). Babar can also become just the fifth Pakistani player to smash 700-plus World Cup runs.

50th score of 50-plus for Babar

Babar has amassed 5566 runs in ODI cricket at a whopping 56.79. He has slammed 30 fifties and 19 centuries to date. If Babar gets to another 50-plus score, it will be his 50th for Pakistan. 

Babar can equal Misbah’s World Cup record

Babar has smashed six fifty-plus scores in ODI World Cups, including one century and five fifties. He needs one such score to equal Misbah-ul-Haq (7) and become the joint-second-highest in terms of 50-plus scores for the Men in Green. Only Javed Miandad (9) owns more such scores.

3000 ODI runs in Asia for Babar

Babar has accumulated 2913 runs on Asian soil in ODIs. He averages 59.44 with the help of 12 tons and 17 fifties. Babar is 87 shy of 3000 runs in Asia. 

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After beating England earlier in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, Afghanistan have earned another major win in the ongoing 2023 edition. The Afghans have stunned Pakistan to earn another massive victory in their World Cup history and ODI cricket in general. Pakistan managed 282/7 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, riding on a classy 74 from the blade of skipper Babar Azam. Abdullah Shafique scored a fifty as well. For the Afghans, Noor Ahmad claimed 3/49. 

In response, a sturdy effort with the bat helped Afghanistan chase down the target in style. Rahmaullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, and Rahmat Shah clocked stunning fifties. Afghanistan have now claimed their second win of the World Cup 2023 campaign, throwing themselves in the mix to end the tournament on a strong note. For Pakistan, this will be a bitter pill to swallow. This was a shocking defeat. Here, we present the list of major records broken in the contest.

Afghanistan’s top three batters script these records

Afghanistan’s top three batters slammed fifties in the match versus Pakistan, as mentioned before. Gurbaz scored 65, Zadran smoked 87, and Shah scored an unbeaten 77. For the second time in their ODI history, the Afghans have witnessed the top three batters scoring fifties. Earlier, they recorded the same against Sri Lanka in 2022.

Meanwhile, this is the first time two Afghan openers have scored fifty in an innings for the first time in ODI World Cup history.

Highest target chased down by the Afghans in ODI history

As per Cricbuzz, Afghanistan have now chased down their highest target in ODI history. Their previous best chase in ODIs was 274 versus the UAE in 2014. Afghanistan have also chased the highest total versus Pakistan in World Cup history. They broke the 274-run record held by India in the 2003 edition. Meanwhile, Pakistan have suffered their maiden defeat at the World Cup while defending a 275-plus total.

3rd win for Afghanistan in World Cup history

Playing just their 20th match in the Cricket World Cup, the Afghans picked up their 3rd win ever. Afghanistan’s two other wins at the World Cup before this were against Scotland in the 2015 edition, when they won by one wicket and against the Englishmen earlier in the 2023 edition. Notably, Afghanistan lost all of their nine games in the 2019 edition and suffered a defeat versus Pakistan in the 2019 edition.

Maiden win for Afghanistan over Pakistan

Afghanistan claimed their maiden ODI win over Pakistan. Before this, the two teams met on 7 occasions across ODI tournaments. Pakistan had won all their seven matches. 

Second-highest ODI score against Pakistan and second-best score in the WC

As per ESPNcricinfo, Afghanistan posted their second-highest team total in ODIs versus Pakistan. Their previous best score was 300/5 in Hambantota in August 2023. Meanwhile, Afghanistan also posted their second-best score in ODI World Cups. Their previous best score was 288/10 against West Indies in 2019. Afghanistan broke their 284-run score against England earlier in the 2023 World Cup.

Record World Cup and ODI stands for the Afghans

Gurbaz and Zadran added 130 runs for the first wicket against Pakistan. This is Afghanistan’s best 1st-wicket stand in ODI World Cup history. Rahmat and Hashmatullah Shahidi added 96* runs for the third wicket. This is now Afghanistan’s best effort for the third wicket. Meanwhile, Gurbaz and Zadran posted the second-best 1st wicket stand against Pakistan in ODIs.

Zadran and Gurbaz now have four 100-plus stands in ODIs, which is the joint-best tally for an Afghan pair. Meanwhile, their 130-run stand is also the second-best partnership for any wicket in the World Cup for Afghanistan.

Fastest to 1000 ODI runs for the Afghans

Zadran scored 87 from 113 balls. He slammed 10 fours. He completed 1000 ODI runs for Afghanistan. He now has 1084 runs at 49.27. He is also the fastest Afghan batter to 1000 ODI runs (24 innings). He also equalled the likes of Virat Kohli and Hashim Amla in terms of taking 24 innings to 1000 runs in ODIs. Notably, Zadran broke the previous record of Gurbaz, who took 27 innings to get to 1000 runs.

2000 List A runs for Zadran

Meanwhile, Zadran has also gone past 2000 runs in List A cricket. He needed 44 runs in the contest to achieve the milestone. He slammed his 8th fifty in the format and has raced to 200-plus fours. 

38 overs of spin for Afghanistan and 59 in the match

For the second time in World Cup history, Afghanistan bowled 38 overs of spin in a match. For the second time, they have done so against Pakistan (also in the 2019 WC). Notably, 39.0 – UAE vs NZ, Faisalabad, 1996 and 39.0 – ZIM vs AUS, Ahmedabad, 2011 have had more overs of spin by the side in a World Cup match. Also, the match saw 59 overs of spin, which is the joint second-highest in World Cup history. 

5500 ODI runs for Babar, 500 fours 

Babar slammed 74 runs today versus the Afghans. He now has 5566 runs in ODI cricket. He is the 12th Pakistani batter to slam 5500-plus runs. Babar also achieved another record in ODIs. He has gone past 500 fours. Babar now owns 30 fifties in ODIs.

Rahmat Shah clocks this record

Afghanistan’s top scorer in ODIs, Rahmat, showed his mettle with the bat. Rahmat, who owns 3419 runs in ODIs, became the first Afghan to smash 400-plus runs in ODI World Cup history. He has 404 ODI runs under his belt.

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