These incredible records belong to Rohit Sharma from his performances in ICC World Cups. Here’s a breakdown of the achievements you’ve mentioned:
Most Centuries in a Single World Cup:
Five Centuries: Rohit Sharma holds the record for the most centuries in a single World Cup with five centuries in the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup.
This broke the previous record of four centuries held by Kumar Sangakkara of Sri Lanka, who achieved the milestone in the 2015 World Cup.
Most Centuries in World Cups (All-time):
Six Centuries: Rohit Sharma has scored six centuries in World Cups, which equals Sachin Tendulkar’s record.
Rohit’s six centuries came from just 16 innings, while Sachin Tendulkar scored his six from 44 innings.
This makes Rohit Sharma’s record of six World Cup centuries even more impressive, as he achieved it in significantly fewer innings than the legendary Sachin Tendulkar.
Most Man of the Match Awards in a Single World Cup:
Four Man of the Match Awards: Rohit Sharma also holds the record for the most Man of the Match awards in a single World Cup with four.
This record is shared with players like Aravinda de Silva (Sri Lanka), Lance Klusener (South Africa), and Yuvraj Singh (India).
Rohit Sharma’s 2019 World Cup was an absolute breakout performance, where he not only set the record for most centuries in a single World Cup but also played a key role in India’s journey to the semi-finals.
His unbeaten 264 against Sri Lanka in the 2014 World Cup is another monumental World Cup record, further highlighting his ability to perform in crucial tournaments.
Five centuries in a single World Cup (2019) – breaking Kumar Sangakkara’s record.
Six centuries in World Cups, equalling Sachin Tendulkar’s record, but in just 16 innings.
Four Man of the Match awards in a single World Cup (2019), sharing the record with other legends of the game.
These feats underscore Rohit Sharma’s consistency and dominance on the world stage, making him one of the most prolific players in World Cup history.
