World Cup 2023 Match 2: India vs Afghanistan - A Detailed Recap
In the second match of the World Cup 2023, India faced off against Afghanistan. This match was a testament to India’s supreme run in the ongoing World Cup.
The Teams
The teams for this match were as follows1:
India: Rohit Sharma ©, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah.
Afghanistan: Mohammad Shahzad (wk), Hazratullah Zazai, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Asghar Afghan ©, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, Hamid Hassan.
The Match
India won the toss and chose to bowl first1. The decision to bowl first was influenced by the conditions at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi1. It was a sunny day with lower humidity and there was no possibility of rain1.
India’s star all-rounder Hardik Pandya had picked up an ankle injury during the previous match against Australia and was missing from this match. Despite this setback, India put up a strong performance.
The Result
India defeated Afghanistan by eight wickets in Delhi on Wednesday2. Rohit Sharma was the wrecker-in-chief with his 131 runs off 84 balls while Virat Kohli hit a solid 55 not out as India beat Afghanistan by 8 wickets2. India chased down the target of 273 runs in 35 overs without breaking a sweat2. During his 131-run knock, Rohit Sharma broke several records2. Earlier, Jasprit Bumrah claimed a four-wicket haul (4 for 39) as India restricted Afghanistan to 272 for 8 after getting an invitation to bowl2.
This outcome helped the hosts climb to the pole3. The victory was a testament to India’s strong team performance and their ability to perform under pressure.
Stay tuned for more detailed blogs on each of the upcoming matches of India in the World Cup 2023. For more highlights and updates, you can check out Hotstar1 and ICC Cricket.