With a potent batting lineup and a robust bowling attack, India has charged into their first World Cup final in a dozen years, securing their 10th consecutive victory. The latest triumph came in a convincing 70-run win over New Zealand on Wednesday.
In this feat, Virat Kohli notched up an astonishing 50th ODI century in the presence of his wife and in front of the cricket legend he surpassed, Sachin Tendulkar. This historic moment unfolded at a venue where, 12 years ago, Kohli symbolically carried Tendulkar on his shoulders. Meanwhile, Shreyas Iyer marked his second consecutive century, achieving it in just 67 balls, making it the third-fastest by an Indian in a World Cup, all three occurring in this edition.
The dedicated Rohit Sharma once again provided India with a blistering start of 47 runs off 29 deliveries. This marks the ninth instance this year that he has been dismissed in the 40s, 80s, or 90s, tying the record for the most such dismissals in a calendar year.
It is no surprise that India achieved the highest total in a World Cup knockout match, a score that proved substantial at a venue displaying the most significant fluctuations in bowling conditions from afternoon to evening throughout the tournament. As anticipated, the pitch transitioned from offering little swing or seam in the afternoon to exhibiting noticeable movement through the air and off the surface. Later, it delivered an unexpected and substantial turn, with no dew. Despite Daryl Mitchell's remarkable innings of 134 off 119, Mohammed Shami's exceptional performance of 7 for 57 thwarted their efforts.
(With Input from Agencies)
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