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The year 2023 will forever be etched in the annals of cricket history as a year of spectacular performances, jaw-dropping feats, and records tumbling like a house of cards. From breathtaking centuries to thrilling victories, cricket fans got to witness new legends rising and the established ones shining even brighter during the year.
On that note, let’s take a closer look at the top 10 records shattered during this unforgettable year, solidifying 2023’s place as an epochal period in the tapestry of cricketing excellence.
1. Most sixes in Test cricket: Ben Stokes rewrites history
In a display of pure power and aggression, Ben Stokes rewrote the record books by hitting the most sixes in Test cricket history. Surpassing Brendon McCullum‘s record of 107, Stokes now leads the tally with an impressive 124 sixes. The England skipper smashed the record-breaking 108th six during a match against New Zealand on February 8, 2023.
2. Fastest ODI World Cup hundred: Glenn Maxwell’s blitzkrieg
During the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2023, Australia’s Glenn Maxwell left the cricketing world in awe with a breathtaking display of batting prowess. He smashed the record for the fastest World Cup hundred, reaching three figures in just 40 deliveries during a clash against Netherlands.
3. Highest ODI World Cup total: South Africa’s run riot
South Africa left a lasting impression in the ODI World Cup 2023 by achieving a staggering total of 428/5 against Sri Lanka. This monumental score now stands as the highest World Cup total in the history of international cricket.
4. Highest chase in T20Is: South Africa’s thrilling pursuit
In a T20I match against West Indies on March 26, 2023, South Africa scripted history by successfully chasing down 259 runs. Quinton de Kock’s blazing ton played a pivotal role in this remarkable feat.
5. Most Sixes in International cricket: Rohit Sharma’s six-hitting spectacle
Rohit Sharma, the Hitman of Indian cricket, became the player with the most sixes across formats, surpassing the legendary Chris Gayle’s tally of 556 international maximums in the year 2023.
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6. Most ODI centuries: Virat Kohli’s pinnacle performance
Virat Kohli achieved a historic milestone by notching up his 50th ODI century during a World Cup 2023 match against New Zealand, thereby surpassing Sachin Tendulkar‘s previous record of 49 centuries in the 50-over format. This accomplishment solidified Kohli’s position as the cricketer with the highest number of ODI centuries in the history of the game.
7. Largest margin of victory in Men’s ODIs: India’s dominance
India showcased their supremacy by securing the largest margin of victory in Men’s ODIs. They demolished Sri Lanka with a staggering 317-run win, eclipsing the previous record held by New Zealand.
8. Best bowling figures in Men’s T20Is: Syazrul Idrus’s historic 7-fer
Malaysia’s Syazrul Idrus etched his name in history during the T20 World Cup Asia B Qualifier, becoming the first male cricketer to pick seven wickets in a T20 International, finishing with exceptional figures of 7/8.
9. Fastest fifty and century in T20 history: Nepal’s dynamic duo
Dipendra Singh Airee created history by scoring the fastest half-century in T20I cricket, achieving the feat in just nine balls during the Asian Games 2023. Meanwhile, Nepal’s Kushal Malla set a new benchmark for the fastest T20I century, reaching the milestone in 34 balls.
10. Most runs in a single edition of 50-Over World Cup: Kohli’s dominance continues
Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli showcased his unparalleled brilliance with the bat, finishing as the highest run-scorer in the ODI World Cup 2023. Kohli’s remarkable 765 runs at an average of 95.62 surpassed Sachin Tendulkar’s 2003 record of 673 runs.