Rohit Sharma Breaks 'This' Williamson Record With A Blistering 47 In The WC Final vs AUS

Rohit Sharma in World Cup 2023 Final (AP Photos)

Rohit Sharma has been the most impactful batter in the World Cup 2023 as he has smashed bowlers all over the park in almost all games, India have played. In the final too, he delivered a counter-attacking punch and slammed 47 off just 31 balls, giving India another rapid start. He has ended the tournament with 597 runs, which is the most by an captain in a single edition of the 50-over World Cup.

The previous best was from Kane Williamson who had hit 578 runs in 2019 while Mahela Jayawardene is third in the list with 548 runs.

The fact that Rohit Sharma's 597 runs have come at a strike rate of 125.95, makes it even more special and he would be hoping to lift the title by beating mighty Aussies in the big final.

Rohit Sharma's highest score in the World Cup 2023 came against Afghanistan when he smashed 131 off just 84 balls but played plenty of impactful knocks throughout the tournament, making it a memorable one for Rohit Sharma and Team India. As far as the overall, leading run-getter of the World Cup 2023 is concerned, Virat Kohli leads the list with more than 700 runs in his kitty.

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