India Vs Netherlands: India Enters Semi-Finals, Wins By 160 Runs
The unbeatable warriors finished the group stage as the toppers of the tournament. The Men in Blue won the match against Netherlands for 160 runs, adding one more to their total wins. It”s Diwali night for India today.
Rohit Sharma and his boys have been on a rampage, playing a brand of cricket ever since the beginning of the World Cup tournament. They kept their fine form throughout the matches. Indeed, after facing hurdles, nothing could stop the incoming storm.
Tons by Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul powered India to 410/4 choosing to bat first. While Netherland was only able to manage 250 in 47.5 overs. Though Mohammad Siraj gave India a breakthrough, Netherlands was able to hold India in 411.
Rohit Sharma kicked off a power play in first 10 overs. Both batters fell after scoring fifties. Later it was carried on by Virat who gave an explosive fifty to the match. Shreyas Iyer made his maiden century in his first World cup. Making the match more special on Diwali, first time in World Cup history that the top five batters of a team having all scored 50 or more.
In reply, the Netherlands, gave a better display against fancied Indian attack compared to some of the earlier opposition teams.
Virat Kohli removed Scott Edwards to get his first ODI wicket in nine years. While Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja removed Ackermann and ODowd. Bumrah and Siraj then compounded Netherlands woes as they were reduced to 172/6 in the 38th over.
India finish the #CWC23 group stage without a loss 🎇#INDvNED 📝: https://t.co/i4XroN43Ss pic.twitter.com/vp3KyuwGS6
— ICC Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) November 12, 2023
In the semi-final round, India will face New Zealand on Thursday, November 23 at Wankhede stadium, Mumbai.
