Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:06am on 15 Nov 2023,Wednesday Sports
Not only did he give India a smashing start in the first World Cup 2023 semifinals against New Zealand in Mumbai, in a stunning display of power hitting, Rohit Sharma also made history at the Wankhede Stadium. The Indian skipper broke Chris Gayle's record by becoming the first batsman to hit 50 sixes in a World Cup. Sharma, leading from the front, also surpassed 2,000 runs as captain of the Indian team. In the semi-final against New Zealand, Sharma's explosive 47 runs in 29 deliveries showcased his dominance. Opting to bat first, India seeks revenge for their 2019 World Cup defeat. With 51 sixes in this edition, Sharma sets a new benchmark for World Cup six-hitting prowess, leaving fans awestruck.
