In preparation for the highly anticipated ICC World Cup 2023 showdown against arch-rivals Pakistan at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Team India, under the astute leadership of Rohit Sharma, arrived in Ahmedabad on Thursday. This thrilling encounter has ignited a social media frenzy, with a viral video capturing the Indian team’s arrival. Rohit Sharma, in the spotlight following an impressive performance against Afghanistan, achieved remarkable milestones in the ODI World Cup, setting new records and creating history.
Rohit Sharma’s ODI World Cup Milestones
- Seven Centuries: Rohit Sharma’s extraordinary feat of scoring seven centuries in ODI World Cup matches surpasses the legendary Sachin Tendulkar’s record, making him the first batter to achieve this milestone.
- Most Centuries in a Single Edition: During this World Cup, Rohit Sharma has also established the record for the most centuries scored in a single edition of the 50-over World Cup, an impressive total of five centuries.
- 1000+ Runs in ODI World Cup: Adding to his remarkable achievements, the Mumbai Indians skipper became the fourth Indian batsman to amass over 1000 runs in the ODI World Cup.
Pakistan’s Journey to the Showdown
In contrast to their Indian counterparts, the Pakistan team arrived a day earlier, on Wednesday. Just like Team India, they have displayed commendable form, securing victories against Netherlands and Sri Lanka in back-to-back matches. The stage is set for a thrilling encounter between two formidable teams.
Shubman Gill’s Fitness in Question
Amidst the preparations, India finds itself concerned about the fitness of Shubman Gill. The young and promising batter has begun practicing in the nets, leaving fans eager to see if he will be part of the playing XI.
India’s Unbroken Dominance
Team India has maintained an unblemished record against their arch-rivals in the history of the ODI World Cup. With seven consecutive victories over Pakistan in this prestigious tournament, India has firmly held the upper hand. As they gear up for this pivotal encounter, Pakistan is determined to break the winless streak, while India is eager to extend their dominance.
World Cup Squads 2023
India World Cup Squad:
- Rohit Sharma (Captain)
- Hardik Pandya (Vice-Captain)
- Shubman Gill
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- KL Rahul
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Shardul Thakur
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Mohammed Siraj
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mohammed Shami
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- Ishan Kishan
- Suryakumar Yadav
Pakistan World Cup Squad:
- Babar Azam (Captain)
- Shadab Khan
- Fakhar Zaman
- Imam-ul-Haq
- Abdullah Shafique
- Mohammad Rizwan
- Saud Shakeel
- Iftikhar Ahmed
- Salman Ali Agha
- Mohammad Nawaz
- Usama Mir
- Haris Rauf
- Hasan Ali
- Shaheen Afridi
- Mohammad Wasim
As the cricketing world eagerly awaits the clash between these two cricketing giants, the spotlight remains firmly on Rohit Sharma and the unparalleled achievements that have etched his name in ODI World Cup history.
