In a jubilant Indian camp, celebrations were in full swing as players exchanged congratulations, symbolizing their triumphant performance against Afghanistan. Virat Kohli delighted his home crowd with a fifty, while Rohit Sharma treated the audience to an explosive innings, securing the fastest hundred ever by an Indian in World Cup history.
On a pitch tailor-made for batting, Afghanistan chose to bat first, aiming to set a challenging target. However, Rohit Sharma’s decision to bowl capitalized on the dew factor. India’s formidable trio – Bumrah, Hardik, and Shardul – provided a strong start, disrupting Afghanistan’s early momentum. Despite a valiant century partnership between Afghanistan’s captain Hashmatullah and Azmatullah, Hardik Pandya’s well-executed slower ball shattered their stand, marking a turning point in the match.
Following this breakthrough, Afghanistan struggled to maintain momentum, falling short of the expected 300-run mark. Jasprit Bumrah’s exceptional bowling skills further stifled their efforts, restricting them to a below-par total. The pitch, originally primed for a 350-plus score, proved to be a challenge for Afghanistan’s batsmen.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated team India for their continuous excellence. He tweeted –
After a memorable win in their opening match against Australia, our cricket team continues their excellent performance with an impressive win against Afghanistan in the World Cup. Congratulations to the team.
After a memorable win in their opening match against Australia, our cricket team continues their excellent performance with an impressive win against Afghanistan in the World Cup. Congratulations to the team. #INDvsAFG
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 11, 2023
