On a batting beauty, Afghanistan could only manage 272, thanks to the impressive fifties of Omarzai and Shahidi. Jasprit Bumrah is impressive in the bowling department for India as he picked up four wickets. Siraj struggled on this pitch by going over 8 economy. Kuldeep was once again impressive with 1 wicket and giving away 40 runs.
Chasing a total of 273, Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan who both got out for ducks in the match against Australia, started positively. Rohit Sharma in particular batted beautifully and has taken the attack to the opposition. He scored a century in just 63 balls which is the fastest by an Indian in the World Cup.
Also, he is now the leading six-hitter across formats crossing Chris Gayle. With this century, Rohit Sharma is also the leading century scorer crossing Sachin Tendulkar. Rohit department after making 131. Virat Kohli who is in fine form has continued the good work and scored another fifty.
With two wins in two matches, India is currently placed second in the points table.
