In 2023, cricket records tumbled as players left their mark in history. The year was packed with cricketing excitement, featuring significant moments on the field. With three ICC tournaments occurring within 12 months, the year showcased abundant talent.
Many players distinguished themselves by breaking numerous records and securing their places in the history books.
Now, let’s explore the key records shattered in 2023:
#5 Quickest half-century in the history of T20 Internationals
Nepal’s Dependra Singh Airee surpassed India’s Yuvraj Singh’s 16-year-old record to achieve the fastest T20I fifty.
Airee accomplished this feat in the initial group match of the Asian Games 2023 against Mongolia, delivering a remarkable innings of 52 runs in just 10 balls, achieving his fifty in only nine balls. He hit eight sixes during his innings.
#4 Quickest hundred in the history of T20 Internationals
Nepal’s Kushal Malla made history in the Asian Games match against Mongolia by scoring the fastest century in T20 Internationals, accomplishing it in only 34 balls. He surpassed the shared record of David Miller and Rohit Sharma, both achieving the feat in 35 balls each.
#3 Top T20 International score and widest victory margin
Nepal made history in the opening match of the Asian Games 2023, setting the record for the highest team score in T20 Internationals with a massive 314/3. Thanks to outstanding performances by Kushal Malla, Rohit Paudel, and Dipendra Singh Airee, they surpassed Afghanistan’s previous record of 278/3.
#2 Highest number of centuries in the history of ODI
Star Indian batsman Virat Kohli eclipsed his idol Sachin Tendulkar’s record in the first semi-final of the ODI World Cup 2023 against New Zealand, achieving his 50th ODI century. Kohli showcased a splendid innings of 117 (113) in the match, reaching this historic milestone in just 279 innings.
#1 Top run chase in the history of T20 Internationals
In 2023, South Africa completed the highest-ever run chase in T20 Internationals by successfully pursuing a massive target of 259 against the West Indies.
West Indies posted 258/5, led by Johnson Charles’ outstanding century (118 off 46). South Africa chased down 259 in just 18.5 overs, with Quinton de Kock scoring a brilliant 44-ball century and Reeza Hendricks contributing 68 (28).
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