Ind vs Afg Highlights:
India maintained their winning streak with a convincing eight-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the World Cup clash held here on Wednesday. In pursuit of 273 runs to win, Rohit Sharma led the charge with a spectacular 84-ball 131, marking his place in history with the most centuries in World Cup tournaments. Alongside him, Ishan Kishan (47), Virat Kohli (55 not out), and Shreyas Iyer (25 not out) contributed significantly, guiding the hosts to victory in just 35 overs.
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Rohit and Ishan built a formidable 156-run partnership for the opening wicket, laying a strong foundation for the chase. During the match, Rohit Sharma smashed his 554th career six, overtaking West Indies’ star Chris Gayle. This remarkable achievement came when he hit fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq for his third six of the game. Rohit also crossed the 1,000-run mark in World Cup matches and reached his half-century in just 30 balls, leaving fans at the packed stadium in awe.
India’s bowlers put up an impressive performance, limiting Afghanistan to 272/8 in 50 overs. Jasprit Bumrah led the attack with 4 wickets, while Hardik Pandya claimed 2 wickets, and Kuldeep Yadav and Shardul Thakur took 1 wicket each. Afghanistan’s skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi (80) and Azmatullah Omarzai showcased resilience, contributing significantly to their team’s total. However, all-rounder Hardik Pandya’s crucial breakthrough disrupted their partnership, swinging the game in India’s favor.
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India vs Afghanistan Hardik Pandya and Shardul Thakur picked up key wickets, dominating Afghanistan’s batting lineup. Although Afghanistan’s openers Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran made a stable start, India’s Jasprit Bumrah shattered their confidence by dismissing Ibrahim Zadran early on.
The highly anticipated match between Afghanistan and India took place at the Arun Jaitley International Stadium in Delhi during the ICC ODI Cricket World Cup 2023. Live action commenced at 2:00 PM, with the toss scheduled at 1:30 PM, captivating cricket enthusiasts worldwide.
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