India’s World Cup 2023 journey continued on a triumphant note as they clinched their fourth consecutive victory, defeating Bangladesh by seven wickets at Pune’s MCA ground. The match was characterized by record-breaking moments and exceptional displays of skill.
Virat Kohli’s unbeaten century, his 48th in ODIs, was the focal point of the match. Notably, he achieved the impressive milestone of 26,000 international runs in just 567 innings, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 600 innings. Batting first after winning the toss, Bangladesh posted 256 runs for the loss of eight wickets during their 50 overs. Despite some bright moments, India’s bowlers effectively contained them.
Chasing 257 runs, the Indian batsmen demonstrated their mettle, securing victory with seven wickets in hand and 8.3 overs to spare. Alongside Kohli, Shubman Gill contributed a half-century (53 runs), while captain Rohit Sharma added 48 runs to the tally.
This match marked a historical note as it was the first ODI between India and Bangladesh on Indian soil in almost 25 years. Notably, the last time these two teams met in India was in May 1998, a match that featured current chief coach Rahul Dravid and bowling coach Paras Mhambrey in the Team India XI.
The match was not short of records and milestones:
– Bangladesh became the first team to score 200 or more twice against India in a multi-team tournament in 2023.
– Rohit Sharma advanced to the top of the list for most runs in World Cup history, tallying 1,243 runs.
– Virat Kohli’s remarkable feat in breaking Mahila Jayawardene’s record for the most runs in international cricket, reaching over 26,000 runs.
– Kohli’s first six of the World Cup came after 192 balls, coinciding with his 48th ODI century. – Mushfiqur Rahim of Bangladesh joined an exclusive group, becoming the second Bangladeshi batsman to score 1,000 runs in the World Cup.
Rohit Sharma added to the records with his six at Pune’s MCA Stadium and asserted his dominance as the player with the most runs, centuries, and fours while chasing in World Cup history. In summary, the match was a spectacular showcase of cricketing brilliance, with Kohli and Sharma’s performances serving as the highlights of the day.
As Team India continues its impressive streak in the World Cup 2023, cricket enthusiasts worldwide eagerly anticipate the upcoming matches.
