World Cup: India outplay Netherlands to end league stage undefeated
India handed Netherlands a 160-run hammering in Bengaluru to end the league stage of the ICC World Cup with nine wins in as many outings
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Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul played a key role in India’s massive victory over Netherlands with a 208-run fourth-wicket stand. AP
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Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill got India off to a flying start, stitching a 100-run opening stand in just 71 deliveries. AP
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Virat Kohli went past the 50-mark for the seventh time in nine outings in this World Cup, but missed out on the magical 50th ODI ton that everyone at Chinnaswamy was so eager for. AP
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Shreyas Iyer remained unbeaten on 128, bringing up his maiden World Cup hundred and was later adjudged the Player of the Match for his stellar knock. AP
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KL Rahul started slowly but would quickly catch up with Shreyas Iyer and would bring up his century in just 62 balls, the quickest by an Indian in World Cups. AP
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Mohammed Siraj drew first blood for India by getting Wesley Barresi caught-behind on 4 in the second over of the chase. AP
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Among the standout moments of the day was Virat Kohli getting Netherlands captain Scott Edwards caught-behind to collect his ninth international wicket. AP
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India ended up bowling Netherlands out for 250 to register a 160-run victory. AP
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Rohit Sharma has now led India in nine victories in as many matches in the ongoing ICC World Cup. AP
