World Cup: Rohit Sharma breaks Ricky Ponting's record

In the World Cup 2023 match, India defeated Pakistan seven wickets to the bank with Rohit Sharma scoring a match-winning 86 runs.

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On Saturday, Rohit Sharma eclipsed the World Cup record set by former Australia captain Ricky Ponting with this 86-run innings.

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Rohit Sharma became the World Cup hitter with the most runs scored in victorious chases.

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In nine successful World Cup chases, Rohit has scored 586 runs, shattering Ricky Ponting's record of 519 runs in successful World Cup chases.

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Against Pakistan, Rohit has now amassed 873 runs at an average of 51.35 in 19 games.

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In ODI cricket, Rohit also made history by being the third hitter to hit 300 sixes. Rohit's third six of the innings helped him achieve the milestone.

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At home, Rohit too quickly reached 150 ODI sixes. Recently, the dasher rose to the top of the international cricket six-hitter standings.

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