Top Records Broken during IND vs SA Clash: The India vs South Africa clash of the ODI World Cup 2023 held on November 5, 2023, was another treat to watch for the fans. Batting first India posted a huge 326 runs total on the South African plate. Rohit Sharma (40 off 24) & Shubman Gill (23 off 24) laid the foundation for India’s huge total. Later, King Kohli finally made it to his 49th ODI ton by smashing 101 runs off 121 balls. He got valuable support from Shreyas who returned with scores of 77 off 87 balls. Later Quick cameos from Suryakjumar (22) & jadeja (29) meant India posted a huge total on board.
India then accompanied its good batting show with a clinical bowling performance. This time Jadeja (5 for 33), Shami (2 for 18) & Kuldeep (2-7) did the job for India by dismantling Proteas for just 83 runs in 28 overs. They didn’t let any African batter post a score above 20. As a result, India registered a glorious 243-run win over South Africa to strengthen their spot in the top two teams. In this process, players of both sides broke several records. So let’s have a look at the top Records broken during the IND vs SA Clash.
Top Records Broken during IND vs SA Clash
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Virat Kohli equaled Tendulkar’s record for most ODI centuries
King Kohli finally did what he had been waiting for so long! The former India Captain registered his 49th ton during IND vs SA ODI World Cup 2023 fixture on November 5 by smashing 101 runs in 121 balls. In this process, he became the joint-highest batter to score the most tons in the ODI format along with Sachin Tendulkar. He will now aim to move one step ahead by surpassing Sachin & ruling the charts by becoming the batter to smash the highest number of ODI tons.
2) Virat became the third-highest run-scorer in ODI World Cup History
IND vs SA unclocked many accolades for Virat Kohli as he became the third-highest run-scorer in ODI World Cup history. Virat Kohli currently bags 1,573 runs in ODI World Cups. He surpassed Sangakkara’s tally of 1532 runs to occupy the third spot on the list of highest run-scorers in ODI World Cups. Tendulkar and Ponting are in the first and second positions racking up 2,278 and 1,743.
3) South Africa posted its lowest Score in World Cup History
Mighty South Africans who have been potent in the ongoing ODI World Cup 2203 so far succumbed in front of hosts like never before. They recorded their lowest total in the history of World Cups by scoring 83 runs. Their previous low scores came against Australia in Gros Islet in World Cup 2007 when they could muster only 149 runs.
4) Marco Jansen’s expensive spell for South Africa in the World Cup
South Africa’s pacer Marco Jansen did the unexpected against India. He registered his most expensive spell of 1-94 for proteas in World Cups. Notably, Jansen is the one who also occupies the second spot in the list of most expensive spells with figures of 2-92 against Sri Lanka in World Cup 2023.
5) Ravindra Jadeja recorded his best figures in ODI format
India’s designated all-rounder did what he is actually known for by registering his best figures of 5-33 in India’s ODI World Cup fixture against South Africa. Jadeja has time & again proven his prowess with both bat & ball. Previously he scalped five wickets for 36 against West Indies at the Oval in the Champions Trophy 2013. And bettering his own record Jadeja returned with figures of 5-53 runs against South Africa.
6) Rohit Sharma unlocks joint highest six hitter in a calendar year Record
Indian team captain who is utilizing all his experience & tactics to guide India to World Cup triumph has unlocked personal triumphs as well in the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023. Rohit Sharma is the joint highest six hitter in ODIs in a calendar year by smashing 58 sixes in 2023. He shares the record with de Villiers who owns 58 sixes in ODI format.
These are the top records that were broken during the epic IND vs SA clash held on 5th November 2023. Indian team is breathing fire as they proved their prowess with both bat & ball & are leading the ODI World Cup 2023 Points table with eight wins from eight matches. India will next play the Netherlands in their last game of the World Cup 2023 league stage on November 12 before playing the semi-finals of the marquee event. On the other hand, Proteas is the second team qualifying for the playoffs. They will just aim to learn from their last clash against India & bounce back strongly.
Coming to South Africa, Proteas has displayed great intent during the tournament. They are the second top team of the ODI World Cup 2023 & are occupying the second spot at the Points Table. South Africa is the second team to qualify for the semi-finals, courtesy of Pakistan’s win over New Zealand in their last fixture. South Africa will next face Afghanistan in their last league stage fixture, before playing the semi-finals.
Out of 4, two teams have qualified for the semi-finals while six teams are still in the containership of a place in the semi-finals. Which team will be successful in booking a place in the semi-finals & which team will be Officially out of the tournament the question will be answered once the ODI World Cup 2023 progresses.
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