The 13th edition of the ICC Men’s ODI Cricket World Cup has already proven to be a spectacle of record-breaking performances, with numerous players leaving an indelible mark on the tournament. Among these standout moments, South Africa’s Quinton de Kock has emerged as the leading centurion, setting the stage ablaze with his exceptional batting prowess.
Quinton de Kock: The Leading Centurion
De Kock, the dynamic South African opener, has notched an impressive four centuries in the ongoing World Cup, showcasing remarkable consistency and skill. His feat includes scoring two consecutive hundreds in South Africa’s initial two games, making him the frontrunner in the race for most centuries in this edition.
Here are some of Quinton de Kock’s impressive statistics in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023:
- Centuries: 4
- Innings: 8
- Runs: 591
- Highest Score: 174
De Kock’s outstanding performances have played a crucial role in South Africa’s campaign, and he currently stands as the leading centurion in the 2023 World Cup.
Other Notable Centurions
Following closely behind are players who have also left an indelible mark on the tournament:
- Rachin Ravindra (NZ): 3 centuries
- Glenn Maxwell (AUS): 2 centuries
- Virat Kohli (IND): 2 centuries
- Rassie van der Dussen (SA): 2 centuries
- Mitchell Marsh (AUS): 2 centuries
These batsmen have added to the excitement of the World Cup, contributing significantly to their respective teams’ success.
All-Time Centurions in ICC ODI World Cup
While the current edition sees Quinton de Kock leading the charts, the all-time records showcase legendary players who have etched their names in World Cup history:
- Rohit Sharma (IND): 7 centuries
- David Warner (AUS): 6 centuries
- Sachin Tendulkar (IND): 6 centuries
- Kumar Sangakkara (SL): 5 centuries
- Ricky Ponting (AUS): 5 centuries
Rohit Sharma, with seven centuries, holds the record for the most hundreds in ICC World Cup history, surpassing the iconic Sachin Tendulkar.
Most Double Centuries in ICC World Cup History
- Martin Guptill (NZ): 237* runs, 163 balls, vs. West Indies, 21 Mar 2015
- Chris Gayle (WI): 215 runs, 147 balls, vs. Zimbabwe, 24 Feb 2015
- Glenn Maxwell (AUS): 201* runs, 128 balls, vs. Afghanistan, 07 Nov 2023
Fastest Century in ICC Cricket World Cup
Another major World Cup record that was broken in 2023 was for the fastest century. The record was surpassed twice:
- Glenn Maxwell (AUS): 106 runs, 40 balls, vs. Netherlands, 25 Oct 2023
- Aiden Markram (SA): 106 runs, 49 balls, vs. Sri Lanka, 7 Oct 2023
Glenn Maxwell’s remarkable century in just 40 balls against Netherlands set a new standard for quick centuries in the ICC World Cup, breaking the previous record held by Aiden Markram.
Virat Kohli’s Milestone on His Birthday:
In a moment of personal glory, India’s Virat Kohli celebrated his 35th birthday by notching his 49th ODI century. This century not only marked a significant personal milestone for Kohli but also saw him equal the iconic record held by Sachin Tendulkar.
Centurions’ Statistics:
- Quinton de Kock (SA): 4 centuries, 8 innings, 591 runs, Highest Score: 174
- Rachin Ravindra (NZ): 3 centuries, 8 innings, 565 runs, Highest Score: 123*
- Glenn Maxwell (AUS): 2 centuries, 7 innings, 397 runs, Highest Score: 201*
- Virat Kohli (IND): 2 centuries, 8 innings, 543 runs, Highest Score: 103*
- Rassie van der Dussen (SA): 2 centuries, 8 innings, 366 runs, Highest Score: 133
ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Highest Wicket-Takers
Following England vs Pakistan ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match on Saturday, Dilshan Madushanka of Sri Lanka remains the highest wicket-taker in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Australian spinner Adam Zampa remains at the second position in the list of highest wicket-takers.
Top 5 highest wicket-takers in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023
- Dilshan Madushanka (Sri Lanka) – 21 Wickets from 9 matches
- Adam Zampa (Australia) – 20 Wickets from 8 matches
- Gerald Coetzee (South Africa) – 18 Wickets from 7 matches
- Shaheen Afridi (Pakistan) – 18 wickets from 9 matches
- Marco Jansen (South Africa) – 17 Wickets from 8 matches
The competition continues to provide cricket enthusiasts with thrilling moments, and more records are likely to be shattered as the tournament progresses. Stay tuned for the latest updates on this gripping cricket extravaganza.
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