BENGALURU: In a high-scoring showdown, India set an imposing target of 411 runs for the Netherlands in the final group match of the ICC World Cup held in Bengaluru on Sunday. Opting to bat first, India’s top-order batters delivered a commanding performance, led by a splendid century from Shreyas Iyer.
Openers Rohit Sharma (61) and Shubman Gill (51) laid the groundwork with a robust 100-run partnership, setting the stage for a formidable total. Virat Kohli added to the scoreboard with a valuable 51 runs, contributing to India’s steady progress.
However, it was the dynamic partnership between Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul that stole the spotlight. Iyer’s exceptional knock of 128, coupled with Rahul’s brilliant century (102), propelled India beyond the 400-run mark. Their commanding 208-run partnership showcased the batting prowess of the Indian team.
India concluded their innings at an imposing 410/4 in the allotted 50 overs, setting a challenging target for the Netherlands. The Dutch bowlers faced a formidable Indian lineup, with Bas de Leede securing two wickets, while Roelof van der Merwe and Paul van Meekeren claimed one wicket each.
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With India having already qualified for the semi-finals, the team fielded an unchanged playing XI, aiming to maintain their winning streak against the Netherlands.
India Playing XI
Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul †, Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj
Netherlands Playing XI
Wesley Barresi, Max O’Dowd, Colin Ackermann, Sybrand Engelbrecht, Scott Edwards (c)†, Bas de Leede, Teja Nidamanuru, Logan van Beek, Roelof van der Merwe, Aryan Dutt, Paul van Meekeren
