Introduction:
The first week of the ODI World Cup 2023 has been full of surprises and upsets, with a number of top teams losing their opening matches. However, it has also been a week of record-breaking performances, with a number of players shattering old records and setting new ones.
Top Records Broken in First Week of ODI World Cup 2023
- Fastest century in an ODI World Cup match: Aiden Markram (South Africa) scored a century off just 49 balls against Sri Lanka. But breaking the previous record of 50 balls held by Kevin O’Brien (Ireland).
- Most runs in an ODI World Cup match: Rohit Sharma (India) scored 131 runs off just 84 balls against Afghanistan. Then, breaking the previous record of 128 runs held by Sachin Tendulkar (India).
- Most runs in a successful chase in an ODI World Cup match: Virat Kohli (India) scored 113 runs off just 84 balls against Afghanistan. Then, Helping India chase down a target of 213 runs with 8 wickets in hand. Also, Kohli broke his own previous record of 107 runs, which he set in 2019.
- Most wickets by a fast bowler in an ODI World Cup match: Trent Boult (New Zealand) took 7 wickets for 33 runs against England. But breaking the previous record of 6 wickets for 23 runs held by Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka).
Other Notable Records Broken in First Week
- Most sixes in an ODI World Cup match: Rohit Sharma (India) hit 9 sixes against Afghanistan. Then, Breaking the previous record of 8 sixes held by Chris Gayle (West Indies).
- Fastest half-century in an ODI World Cup match: Indeed, Jos Buttler (England) scored a half-century off just 25 balls against New Zealand. Breaking the previous record of 27 balls held by AB de Villiers (South Africa).
- Highest opening partnership in an ODI World Cup match: Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul (India) put on a partnership of 181 runs against Afghanistan. Breaking the previous record of 178 runs held by Adam Gilchrist and Matthew Hayden (Australia).
Fastest Century in ODI World Cup History
Aiden Markram of South Africa broke the record for the fastest century in ODI World Cup history. Then, scoring a hundred off just 49 balls against Sri Lanka. So, Kevin O’Brien of Ireland’s 50-ball previous record was surpassed by Markram’s century.
Most Runs in a Successful Chase in ODI World Cup History
Virat Kohli of India broke the record for the most runs in a successful chase in ODI World Cup history. Scoring 131 runs against Afghanistan. The previous mark of 127 runs, held by Indian Sachin Tendulkar, was broken by Kohli’s century.
Most Wickets by a Left-Arm Spinner in ODI World Cups
Shakib Al Hasan of Bangladesh became the left-arm spinner with the most wickets in ODI World Cup history. Taking 22 wickets in the tournament so far. So, Shakib’s record-breaking performance has helped Bangladesh reach the semi-finals of the tournament.
Conclusion:
The first week of the ODI World Cup 2023 has been a week of record-breaking performances, with a number of players shattering old records and setting new ones.