Top Records Shattered in ICC World Cup 2023 IND vs SA Clash

The most expected to be a thrilling match of IND vs SA becomes a one-sided India dominance match at the end. Let’s find out all Top Records broken in this match.

Kohli, widely regarded as one of the modern greats, etched his name in the annals of cricket history by smashing his 49th ODI century. This remarkable feat saw him equal the legendary Sachin Tendulkar’s record for the most ODI centuries, a milestone that has long been considered unattainable.  But that was not the only record that Kohli broke during this clash. He became the second batter, after Tendulkar, to score an impressive 6000 runs in ODIs in India, solidifying his dominance in home conditions. 

Kohli’s incredible run-scoring spree in this World Cup also saw him overtake Sri Lanka’s Kumar Sangakkara to become the third highest run-scorer in World Cup history. His 1573 runs in World Cup matches place him in an elite category. Notably, he became only the second Indian, after Tendulkar, and the fourth overall to score more than 1500 runs in the World Cup, underlining his extraordinary consistency.

The timing of Kohli’s century was another remarkable aspect of the match. It was his third ODI World Cup century on his birthday, making him only the third batter in the format to achieve this unique feat, joining Mitchell Marsh and Ross Taylor.

The match also witnessed other significant records being set and broken. Quinton de Kock of South Africa became the fourth South African batter to score 1000 career World Cup runs, showcasing his prowess as a consistent performer on the global stage.

On the bowling front, Marco Jansen’s performance stood out, but for all the wrong reasons. His 94 runs conceded in just 9.4 overs marked the most expensive bowling figures for a South African in a World Cup match. 

Rohit Sharma, India’s vice-captain, played a significant role as well. He equaled South Africa’s AB de Villiers for hitting the most ODI sixes in a calendar year, underlining his ability to clear the ropes with ease.

South Africa, on the other hand, had a forgettable day with the bat. They recorded their lowest World Cup total, managing just 83 runs, their joint-second lowest in the format. The 243-run defeat they suffered against India was their biggest defeat in World Cups and in the ODI format.

Ravindra Jadeja, India’s spin wizard, also made his mark by becoming only the second Indian spinner, after Yuvraj Singh, to take a five-wicket haul in the ODI World Cup. Jadeja’s all-round abilities make him an invaluable asset to the team.

For Team India, this victory also meant that they equaled their longest winning streak in a single edition of the ODI World Cup, with eight consecutive wins. The team’s exceptional form bodes well for their prospects in the tournament.

One of the most surprising statistics of the match was South Africa’s inability to hit any sixes, marking the first time they failed to do so in an ODI match. It was a testament to India’s dominance with both bat and ball.