Team India captain Rohit Sharma surpassed records of cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar and Kapil Dev with a century against Afghanistan in the ODI World Cup. This century marks Rohit Sharma’s seventh in the tournament, placing him at the top of the list. Previously, he was tied with Sachin Tendulkar with six centuries, but he played a remarkable innings against Afghanistan to achieve this milestone.

Furthermore, Rohit Sharma has become the fastest Indian to score a century in the ICC World Cup, achieving it in just 63 balls. This record was previously held by Kapil Dev, who scored a World Cup century in 72 balls. The crowd at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi stood up to applaud Rohit Sharma’s incredible achievement.

In terms of the most centuries in the ICC World Cup, Rohit Sharma now holds the top position with seven centuries. Sachin Tendulkar, the legendary Indian cricketer, is in second place with six centuries, followed by Sri Lanka’s former captain Kumar Sangakkara with five centuries. Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting and Australian opener David Warner are in fourth and fifth place, respectively, with five and four centuries each in the ICC World Cup.

India had a strong start against Afghanistan, chasing a target of 273 runs. The opening partnership between Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan reached 156. However, Ishan Kishan fell just short of his half-century when spinner Rashid Khan dismissed him for 47.

Currently, Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer are at the crease, and Rohit was dismissed with a score of 130. India are in a strong position and will aim to finish the match quickly to secure a superior net run rate (NRR).

Here is how Twitter reacted to Rohit’s innings:

Topping The Charts! 🔝

Most Hundreds (7️⃣) in ODI World Cups 🤝 Rohit Sharma

Take a bow! 🙌 #CWC23 | #TeamIndia | #INDvAFG | #MeninBlue pic.twitter.com/VlkIlXCwvA

— BCCI (@BCCI) October 11, 2023

Rohit Sharma becomes the batter with the most @cricketworldcup hundreds with a belligerent ton against Afghanistan 🔥@mastercardindia Milestones 🏏#CWC23 #INDvAFG pic.twitter.com/AnZL1FDg4T

— ICC (@ICC) October 11, 2023

Rohit Sharma ka 100th 7th WC shatak, record tod performance! Well played champion, asli entertainer! 🏏 #RohitSharma #WorldCupRecord pic.twitter.com/3LGFeJuPdJ

— Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan) October 11, 2023

And The Hundred for Rohit Sharma!🔥🐐💯#INDvAFG #ODIWorldCup2023 #ICCWorldCup2023 #INDvsAFG pic.twitter.com/bCcw4pFwYe

— RVCJ Media (@RVCJ_FB) October 11, 2023

That was special from Rohit Sharma!

— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) October 11, 2023

The Rohit Sharma we all love to watch #ClassAct #INDvAFG #CWC23

— S.Badrinath (@s_badrinath) October 11, 2023

Rohit day ✨

— ♡ˎˊ˗ (@ishqhainpiya) October 11, 2023

Virat Kohli celebrating Rohit Sharma’s century.

Picture of the day! pic.twitter.com/iapRowfP9R

— Aadarsh (@AadarshParab) October 11, 2023

FASTEST WORLD CUP CENTURY FOR INDIA….!!!
7th World Cup hundred by Rohit Sharma – this one came in just 63 balls. Annihilation by the Hitman in Delhi, what a treat to watch.
Hitman for reason #INDvsAFG pic.twitter.com/kZOR4DyGbw

— Jatoth Ganesh (@Jatoth18) October 11, 2023

Hit-Man Show @ImRo45! 🔥A century of outstanding shots 💯he has been a sight to behold tonight!! 💥#CWC23 #IndvAfg

— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) October 11, 2023

Keep breaking records champion!! 🙌🇮🇳🏏⭐

He is now the quickest centurion for India in the World Cup too. A magical hundred off just 63 balls!! 🔥#Hitman we call him for a reason! 🙌#INDvsAFG #RohitSharma #CWC23 pic.twitter.com/W4M8X2XFdJ

— MANOJ TIWARY (@tiwarymanoj) October 11, 2023

Take a bow, Rohit Sharma 🙇‍♂️

Fastest ton by an Indian at the World Cups.

Most tons at the ODI World Cups.

Domination with a silken touch.

Ro ‘Super’ HIT Sharma 👏👏 #CWC23 #IndvAfg

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) October 11, 2023

Wowww ROHIT SHARMAA

just WOWWWWWW

Has to be one of the most good looking right hand batters ever to have played #INDvsAFG #CricketTwitter #CWC2023

— DK (@DineshKarthik) October 11, 2023