ICC Cricket World Cup 2023

Despite falling short by just 4 runs of the 600-run milestone, Kohli reached the feat during his 51-run performance, concluding the league stage with an impressive total of 594 runs, surpassing Quinton de Kock's 591 runs.

In the past, Sri Lanka (1996) and Australia (2003) had come close with eight wins, but India surpassed that record. Following a convincing triumph in the Asia Cup, India continued their stellar performance in the World Cup, initiating the campaign with a resounding win over Australia.

Stokes, who initially stepped away from the format to manage his workload as Test captain, expressed the need for careful consideration regarding his ODI involvement. Despite the premature end to England's title defence, Stokes highlighted the upcoming responsibilities as Test captain, indicating a potential factor in his decision-making process.

Expressing optimism, Rohit Sharma emphasized the importance of checking all the boxes and viewed the game as another opportunity for the team to showcase their prowess. Commending the players who have risen to the occasion, he praised their ability to shoulder responsibility in crucial moments.

The confirmation of the four semifinalists came after England's commanding 93-run victory over Pakistan at Eden Gardens on Saturday, sealing their place in the knockout stage of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023.

Bangladesh set a challenging target of 306/8 in 50 overs, powered by a patient 74 from Towhid Hridoy. Despite their commendable efforts, Australia showcased their top-order prowess, with David Warner's half-century and valuable support from Steve Smith contributing to a comfortable chase.

Dravid emphasized that Rohit has not only been fantastic in terms of performance but has also set a commendable example with his conduct both on and off the cricket ground.

This triumph not only marked England's exit from the tournament on a winning note but also dashed Pakistan's slimmest hopes of advancing to the semifinals, effectively concluding both teams' journey at the group stage.

Having scored his 49th century after a big gap and equalled Sachin Tendulkar's record for most hundreds in One-day International cricket, Virat Kohli will be keen to score his 50th century and make the record his own.

In the match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on November 6, Mathews became the first cricketer to be dismissed 'timed out' in international cricket.