Rohit Sharma hit a record-breaking century as India beat Afghanistan by eight wickets at the Cricket World Cup in New Delhi on Wednesday.
The fastest century by an Indian batsman in a World Cup game was Sharma’s 131 off just 84 balls, and he received strong backing from Ishan Kishan (47) and Virat Kohli (55 not out) as India successfully chased down Afghanistan’s goal of 273 with 15 overs remaining.
Earlier, Hashmatullah Shahidi (80) and Azmatullah Omarzai (62) had put on a 121-run partnership for Afghanistan, but they were eventually bowled out for 272-8 in 50 overs.
Sharma’s record-breaking century
Sharma was in imperious form from the start of his innings. He played some beautiful shots, and he was able to time the ball perfectly.
He reached his century off just 84 balls, and he was unbeaten on 131 as India chased down the target in just 35 overs.
Sharma has the second-fastest century in World Cup history and the fastest score by an Indian batsman in a game.
Sharma’s innings puts India on track
Sharma’s innings put India on track for victory. He and Ishan Kishan scored 156 runs together for the first wicket, giving India a strong foundation to build upon.
Kishan was eventually dismissed for 47, but Sharma continued to bat brilliantly. He added 49 runs for the second wicket with Virat Kohli, and he then finished the match in style, hitting a boundary to bring up India’s victory.
Sharma’s century is a testament to his skill and ability
Sharma’s century is a testament to his skill and ability. He is one of the best batsmen in the world, and he is capable of scoring runs at a rapid pace.
His century in the World Cup match against Afghanistan was one of the best we have seen in recent years, and it is a sign that India are in good form heading into the knockout stages of the tournament.
Afghanistan’s batting performance
Afghanistan’s batting performance was commendable. They lost their opening two wickets early on, but Hashmatullah Shahidi and Azmatullah Omarzai steadied the ship with a century partnership.
Shahidi was eventually dismissed for 80, but Omarzai continued to bat well. He was eventually dismissed for 62, but he had helped Afghanistan to post a competitive total of 272-8.
Shahidi and Omarzai put on a century partnership
Shahidi and Omarzai put on a 121-run partnership for Afghanistan. They played some excellent shots, and they were able to rotate the strike well.
Shahidi was eventually dismissed for 80, but Omarzai continued to bat well. He was eventually dismissed for 62, but he had helped Afghanistan to post a competitive total of 272-8.
Afghanistan’s batsmen show promise
Afghanistan’s batsmen showed promise in the World Cup match against India. They were able to post a competitive total, and they showed that they are capable of batting against some of the best bowlers in the world.
Conclusion:
India’s victory over Afghanistan was a comprehensive one. Rohit Sharma’s record-breaking century was the key factor in India’s win.
India are now in a strong position to qualify for the knockout stages of the World Cup. They will be looking to continue their good form in their next match against England.
Additional thoughts:
- India are one of the favorites to win the Cricket World Cup. They have a strong batting line-up, and their bowling attack is also very good.
- Afghanistan are a young and improving team. They have a number of talented players, and they are capable of upsetting some of the bigger teams in the tournament.
- The Cricket World Cup is a very competitive tournament, and there are no easy games. Every team is capable of beating each other on any given day.