India vs Afghanistan World Cup 2023: The cricket world was buzzing with anticipation as India faced Afghanistan in the 2023 World Cup. The expectations were high, especially with cricket sensation Virat Kohli on the field. Rohit Sharma scored a record-breaking century, guiding India to an impressive 8-wicket victory over Afghanistan. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the thrilling match, discussing key moments, standout performances, and the final score.
Record-Breaking Moments in India vs Afghanistan World Cup 2023
Match Summary
| Teams | Afghanistan vs India |
|---|---|
| Date | Wednesday |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium |
| Final Score | Afghanistan 272/8, India 273/2 |
| Result | India won by 8 wickets |
Rohit Sharma’s Century
Rohit Sharma, India’s captain played a key role in the match. He achieved a remarkable milestone, slamming a century. Rohit Sharma made 131 runs in 84 balls with 16 fours and 5 fours.
Afghanistan’s First Innings: A Promising Start:
- Afghanistan won the toss and chose to bat first, setting the stage for an exciting contest.
- The Arun Jaitley Stadium had already seen a World Cup record of 754 runs in the previous match when South Africa triumphed over Sri Lanka.
- Afghanistan’s initial performance was not without challenges as they slipped to 63-3.
- Skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi and Azmatullah Omarzai took charge and stitched together a century partnership of 121 runs, helping Afghanistan regain their footing.
Jasprit Bumrah’s Superb Bowling Display:
- India’s pace spearhead, Jasprit Bumrah, was the standout bowler of the day.
- Bumrah delivered his best World Cup performance, taking 4 wickets for just 39 runs.
- His incredible spells of bowling included the dismissal of Ibrahim Zadran, who was caught behind for 22.
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Rahmat Shah fell in quick succession, thanks to the combined efforts of Hardik Pandya and Shardul Thakur.
Shahidi and Omarzai’s Partnership:
- Shahidi (80) and Omarzai (62) displayed exceptional resilience, rebuilding Afghanistan’s innings with a century partnership.
- Azmatullah Omarzai reached his second ODI half-century in style.
- Shahidi also joined the half-century club, smashing Pandya for four and following it up with a six.
- Omarzai’s aggressive approach included two fours and four sixes, making his 69-ball knock a good one.
- His innings came to an end as he was bowled by Pandya.
Conclusion
The 2023 World Cup match between India and Afghanistan was held in Arun Jaitley Stadium. Afghani team made 272 for 8. India made India 273 for the loss of 2 wickets. India won the match by 8 wickets. Rohit Sharma made a century and King Kohli made a half-century.
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