Skipper Rohit Sharma on Wednesday slammed a record seventh World Cup century as India hammered Afghanistan by eight wickets in New Delhi.

India's Rohit Sharma hit his 554th career six during the World Cup match against Afghanistan on Wednesday, surpassing the mark of West Indies star Chris Gayle.

Fifties from skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi and Azmatullah Omarzai helped Afghanistan hit back after losing three early wickets against India in their World Cup clash on Wednesday.

Hosts India will be eyeing a near-perfect game to maintain their impressive form today against a sprightly Afghanistan in their second match of the ICC World Cup.