The Aussies outclass Rohit-led India

India made no changes to their playing eleven.

Australia made a couple of changes to the eleven that last played the Indians – Alex Carey and Cameron Green made way for Travis Head, the player of the match, and Josh Inglis.

On winning the toss, Pat Cummins, Australia’s skipper, chose to field.

The first Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 80, and lost a couple of wickets.

Shubman Gill had no reason to be in seventh heaven – he scored four. Twenty-six balls into the match, he was caught by Adam Zampa. Mitchell Starc broke the 30-run stand.

India scored 50 off 6.3 overs (39 balls). Australia had conceded an extra at that point.

Rohit Sharma, India’s skipper, scored 47 off 31 balls, which included four boundaries and three sixes. Thirty-two balls after Gill’s dismissal, he was caught by Head. Glenn Maxwell broke the 46-run stand.

The second Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 117, and lost three wickets.

Shreyas Iyer, who faced three balls, scored four. His runs came by way of a boundary. Four balls after Rohit’s dismissal, he was caught by Inglis. Cummins broke the five-run stand.

India scored 100 off 15.4 overs (94 balls). Australia had conceded a couple of extras at that point.

Sixteen overs into the match, the drinks break was taken. India had scored 101 for the loss of three wickets at that point. While Virat Kohli, the player of the series, was batting on 34, Lokesh Rahul was unbea‘ten’.

The fourth-wicket pair put on 50 off 88 balls. While the contributions of Kohli and Rahul to the partnership were 25 apiece, extras didn’t contribute to it.

Kohli’s half-century – which included four boundaries – came off 56 balls.

He eventually scored 54 off 63 balls. A hundred and nine balls after Shreyas’ dismissal, Cummins broke the 67-run partnership.

India scored 150 off 29.1 overs (175 balls). Australia had conceded three extras at that point.

Thirty-two overs into the match, the drinks break was taken. India had scored 162 for the loss of four wickets at that point. While Rahul was batting on 45, Ravindra Jadeja had scored five.

Rahul’s half-century – which included a boundary – came off 86 balls.

Two hundred and fourteen balls (35.4 overs) into the match, Australia sought a bowling review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Jadeja was the batsman. It was struck down by English umpire Richard Illingworth.

Jadeja, who faced 22 balls, eventually scored nine. The next ball, he was caught by Inglis. His namesake, Josh Hazlewood, broke the 30-run stand.

The third Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 41^st and the 50^th over. They scored 43, and lost five wickets.

India scored 200 off 40.5 overs (245 balls). The number of extras they had conceded at that point gave Australia no reason to be in seventh heaven.

Rahul eventually scored 66 off 107 balls. Thirty-four balls after Jadeja’s dismissal, he was caught by Inglis. Starc broke the 25-run stand.

Mohammed Shami, whose 10-ball innings included a boundary, scored half-a-dozen. Thirteen balls later, he was caught by Inglis. Starc broke the eight-run stand.

Jasprit Bumrah, who faced three balls, scored a run. Zampa had a reason to be in seventh heaven – he trapped him leg before wicket, breaking the three-run stand.

Suryakumar Yadav, whose 28-ball innings included a boundary, scored 18. Sixteen balls later, he was caught by Inglis. Hazlewood broke the 12-run stand.

The last-wicket pair put on 14. Kuldeep Yadav, wo faced 28 balls, scored 10. Fifteen balls later, Marnus Labuschagne and Cummins ran him out.

Mohammed Siraj, whose eight-ball innings included a boundary, scored nine. He was unbeaten.

Australia eventually conceded a dozen extras. India were dismissed for 240 off 50 overs.

Mitchell Marsh and Head bowled two wicketless overs apiece. While the former conceded five, the latter conceded four.

Maxwell bowled half-a-dozen overs, conceding 35. He picked up a wicket, as did Zampa, who bowled 10 overs, conceding 44.

Hazlewood and Cummins bowled 10 overs each, picking up a couple of wickets apiece. While the former conceded 60, the latter conceded 34.

Starc bowled 10 overs, conceding 55. He picked up three scalps.

The first Powerplay of Australia’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 60, and lost three wickets.

Although his three-ball innings included a boundary, David Warner had no reason to be in seventh heaven – seven balls into the chase, he was caught by Kohli. Shami broke the 16-run stand.

Marsh, whose run-a-ball innings included a boundary and a six, scored 15. Twenty balls later, he was caught by Rahul. Bumrah broke the 25-run stand.

Steven Smith, who faced nine balls, scored a boundary. Fifteen balls later, he was trapped leg be‘four’ wicket by Bumrah, who broke the six-run stand.

Australia scored 50 off 8.5 overs (53 balls). India had conceded 15 extras at that point.

The second Powerplay of Australia’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 165, without the loss of a wicket.

Seventeen overs into the chase, the drinks break was taken. Australia had scored 93 for the loss of three wickets at that point. While Head was batting on 40, Labuschagne was unbea‘ten’.

The fourth-wicket pair put on 50 off 70 balls. While Head’s contribution to the partnership was 32, Labuschagne’s contribution to it was a dozen. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was half-a-dozen.

Australia scored 100 off 19.5 overs (119 balls). India had conceded 17 extras at that point.

Head’s half-century – which included half-a-dozen boundaries and a six – came off 58 balls.

The fourth-wicket pair put on 100 off 119 balls. While Head’s contribution to the partnership was 60, Labuschagne’s contribution to it was 34. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was half-a-dozen.

Australia scored 150 off 27.1 overs (163 balls). India had conceded 17 extras at that point.

A hundred and sixty-seven balls (35.4 overs) into the match, India sought a bowling review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Labuschagne was the batsman. Using the umpires’ call, it was struck down by English umpire Richard Kettleborough.

Head’s ton – which included 14 boundaries and a six – came off 95 balls.

Thirty-five overs into the chase, the drinks break was taken. Australia had scored 192 for the loss of three wickets at that point. While Head was batting on 107, Labuschagne was batting on 41.

The fourth-wicket pair put on 150 off 176 balls. While Head’s contribution to the partnership was 100, Labuschagne’s contribution to it was 43. Extras’ contribution to the partnership gave India no reason to be in seventh heaven.

Australia scored 200 off 36.3 overs (219 balls). India had conceded 18 extras at that point. That was, incidentally, the number of extras they eventually conceded.

Labuschagne’s half-century – which included three boundaries – came off 99 balls.

The third Powerplay of Australia’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 41^st and the 50^th over. They scored 16, and lost a wicket.

Head, whose 120-ball innings included 15 boundaries and four sixes, eventually scored 137. Two hundred and twenty-one balls after Smith’s dismissal, he was caught by Gill. Siraj broke the 192-run partnership.

Labuschagne eventually scored 58 off 110 balls, which included four boundaries. He was unbeaten, as was Maxwell, who faced a ball, scoring a couple.

Kuldeep and Jadeja bowled 10 wicketless overs apiece. While the former conceded 56, the latter conceded 43.

Shami and Siraj bowled seven overs each, picking up a wicket apiece. While the former whose spell included a maiden, conceded 47, the latter conceded 45.

Bumrah bowled nine overs, including a couple of maidens. He conceded 43, picking up a couple of scalps.

Australia, who scored 241 for the loss of four wickets off 43 overs, had a reason to be in seventh heaven – they won the 2023/24 ICC World Cup by half-a-dozen wickets.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rohit-led India (Ki)win the semi-final

India made no changes to their playing eleven.

New Zealand made a couple of changes to the eleven that last played the Indians – Will Young and Matt Henry made way for Kane Williamson (who was leading the team) and Tim Southee.

On winning the toss, Rohit Sharma, India’s skipper, chose to bat.

The first Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 84, and lost a wicket.

India’s openers put on 50 off 5.2 overs (32 balls). New Zealand had conceded a couple of extras at that point. While Rohit’s contribution to the partnership was 38, Shubman Gill’s contribution to it was 11.

Rohit, whose 29-ball innings included four boundaries and as many sixes, eventually scored 47. Fifty balls into the match, he was caught by Williamson. Southee broke the 71-run partnership.

Fifty-two balls (8.4 overs) into the match, New Zealand sought a bowling review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Virat Kohli was the batsman. It was struck down by English umpire Richard Illingworth.

The second Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 203, without the loss of a wicket.

India scored 100 off 12.2 overs (74 balls). New Zealand had conceded three extras at that point.

Gill’s half-century – which included seven boundaries and a six – came off 59 balls.

Fifteen overs into the match, the drinks break was taken. India had scored 118 for the loss of a wicket at that point. While Gill was batting on 52, Kohli was batting on 16.

The second-wicket pair put on 50 off 46 balls. While Gill’s contribution to the partnership was 32, Kohli’s contribution to it was 18. Extras didn’t contribute to the partnership.

India scored 150 off 19.4 overs (118 balls). New Zealand had conceded three extras at that point.

Kohli’s half-century – which included four boundaries – came off 41 balls.

India scored 200 off 28.1 overs (169 balls). New Zealand had conceded four extras at that point.

The second-wicket pair put on 50 off 44 balls. While Kohli’s contribution to the partnership was 30, Shreyas Iyer’s contribution to it was 19. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a run.

Thirty-one overs into the match, the drinks break was taken. India had scored 221 for the loss of a wicket at that point. While Kohli was batting on 70, Shreyas was batting on 21. 

India scored 250 off 35.1 overs (211 balls). New Zealand had conceded four extras at that point.

The second-wicket pair put on 100 off 79 balls. While Kohli’s contribution to the partnership was 50, Shreyas’ contribution to it was 49. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a run.

Shreyas’ half-century – which included a couple of boundaries and four sixes – came off 35 balls.

The third Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 41^st and the 50^th over. They scored 110, and lost three wickets.

Two hundred and forty-five balls (40.5 overs) into the match, New Zealand sought a bowling review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Shreyas was the batsman. It was struck down by Illingworth.

Kohli’s ton – which included eight boundaries and a six – came off 106 balls.

India scored 300 off 42 overs (252 balls). New Zealand had conceded five extras at that point.

The second-wicket pair put on 150 off 122 balls. While Kohli’s contribution to the partnership was 72, Shreyas’ contribution to it was 74. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was four.

Kohli, whose 113-ball innings included nine boundaries and a couple of sixes, eventually scored 117. Two hundred and fourteen balls after Rohit’s dismissal, he was caught by Devon Conway. Southee broke the 256-run partnership.

India scored 350 off 46.2 overs (278 balls). The number of extras that had conceded at that point gave New Zealand no reason to be in seventh heaven.

Shreyas’ ton – which included three boundaries and eight sixes – came off 67 balls.

The third-wicket pair put on 50 off 27 balls. While Shreyas’ contribution to the partnership was 24, Lokesh Rahul’s contribution to it was 25. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a run.

Shreyas, whose 70-ball innings included four boundaries, in addition to the aforementioned number of sixes, eventually scored 105. Twenty-nine balls after Kohli’s dismissal, he was caught by Daryl Mitchell. Trent Boult broke the 54-run partnership.

Gill, who was batting on 79, retired hurt between 164 for the loss of a wicket and 382 for the loss of four wickets.

He eventually scored 80 off 66 balls, which included eight boundaries and three sixes. He was unbeaten.

Rahul, whose 20-ball innings included five boundaries and a couple of sixes, eventually scored 39. He was unbeaten.

Suryakumar Yadav, who faced a couple of balls, scored a run. He was unbeaten.

New Zealand eventually conceded eight extras. India scored 397 for the loss of four wickets off 50 overs.

Phillips bowled five wicketless overs, conceding 33.

Rachin Ravindra had no reason to be in seventh heaven – he conceded 60, and was wicketless.

Lockie Ferguson bowled eight wicketless overs, conceding 65.

Mitchell Santner bowled 10 wicketless overs, including a maiden, He conceded 51.

Boult bowled 10 overs, conceding 86. He picked up a wicket.

Southee bowled 10 overs, conceding 100. He picked up three scalps.

The first Powerplay of New Zealand’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 46, and lost a couple of wickets.

Conway, whose 15-ball innings included three boundaries, scored 13. Thirty-one balls into the chase, he was caught by Rahul. Mohammed Shami, the player of the match, broke the 30-run stand.

Ravindra, whose 22-ball innings included three boundaries, scored 13. Fifteen balls into the chase, he was caught by Rahul. Shami broke the nine-run stand.

The second Powerplay of New Zealand’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 220, and lost a couple of wickets.

New Zealand scored 50 off 10.2 overs (62 balls). India had conceded 15 extras at that point.

Fifteen overs into the chase, the drinks break was taken. New Zealand had scored 87 for the loss of a couple of wickets at that point. While Williamson was batting on 23, Daryl Mitchell was batting on 17.

The third-wicket pair put on 50 off 48 balls. While Williamson’s contribution to the partnership was 20, Daryl Mitchell’s contribution to it was 18. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a dozen.

New Zealand scored 100 off 16.4 overs (101 balls). India had conceded 21 extras at that point.

A hundred and six balls (17.3 overs) into the chase, India sought a bowling review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Williamson was the batsman. Using the umpires’ call, it was struck down by Australian umpire Rod Tucker.

The third-wicket pair put on 100 off 87 balls. While Williamson’s contribution to the partnership was 37, Daryl Mitchell’s contribution to it was 49. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was 16.

Daryl Mitchell’s half-century – which included five boundaries and a couple of sixes – came off 49 balls.

New Zealand scored 150 off 23.2 overs (141 balls). India had conceded 25 extras at that point.

Williamson’s half-century – which included five boundaries and a six – came off 58 balls.

The third-wicket pair put on 150 off 130 balls. While Williamson’s contribution to the partnership was 49, Daryl Mitchell’s contribution to it was 85. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was 16.

New Zealand scored 200 off 30.1 overs (182 balls). India had conceded 15 extras at that point.

Thirty-one overs into the chase, the drinks break was taken. New Zealand had scored 213 for the loss of a couple of wickets at that point. While Williamson was batting on 64, Daryl Mitchell was batting on 98.

Williamson, whose 73-ball innings included eight boundaries, in addition to the six, eventually scored 69. A hundred and forty-nine balls after Ravindra’s dismissal, he was caught by Suryakumar. Shami broke the 181-run partnership.

The fourth-wicket pair didn’t get off the mark. Tom Latham, who faced a couple of balls, didn’t open his account. A couple of balls later, he was trapped leg before wicket by Shami.

Daryl Mitchell’s ton – which included eight boundaries and five sixes – came off 85 balls.

New Zealand scored 250 off 38.3 overs (232 balls). India had conceded 25 extras at that point.

The third Powerplay of New Zealand’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 41^st and the 50^th over. They scored 61, and lost half-a-dozen wickets.

The fifth-wicket pair put on 50 off 46 balls. While Daryl Mitchell’s contribution to the partnership was 27, Phillips’ contribution to it was 25. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a couple.

Phillips, whose 33-ball innings included four boundaries and a couple of sixes, eventually scored 41. Forty-nine balls after Latham’s dismissal, he was caught by Ravindra Jadeja. Jasprit Bumrah broke the 75-run partnership.

Mark Chapman, who faced five balls, scored a couple. Half-a-dozen balls later, he was caught by Jadeja. Kuldeep Yadav broke the three-run stand.

New Zealand scored 300 off 44.1 overs (266 balls). India had conceded 28 extras at that point.

Daryl Mitchell, whose 119-ball innings included nine boundaries and seven sixes, scored 134. Nine balls after Chapman’s dismissal, he was caught by Jadeja. Shami broke the eight-run stand.

Santner, who faced 10 balls, scored nine. Fifteen balls later. He was caught by Rohit. Mohammed Siraj broke the 13-run stand.

Southee, whose 10-ball innings included a boundary, scored nine. Three balls later, he was caught by Rahul. Shami broke the two-run stand.

Boult, who faced a couple of balls, scored as many. He was unbeaten.

Ferguson, who faced three balls, scored half-a-dozen. His runs came by way of a six. Three balls after Southee’s dismissal, he was caught by Rahul. Shami broke the six-run stand.

India eventually conceded 29 extras. New Zealand, who scored 327 for the loss of 48.5 overs, lost by 70 runs.

Jadeja bowled 10 wicketless overs, conceding 63.

Siraj bowled nine overs, conceding 78. He picked up a wicket, as did Bumrah and Kuldeep, who bowled 10 overs apiece. While the former, whose spell included a maiden, conceded 64, the latter conceded 56.

Shami bowled 9.5 overs, conceding 57. He picked up seven scalps.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rohit-led India trounce Netherlands, advance

India made no changes to their playing eleven.

Netherlands made 10 changes to the eleven that last played the Indians – Eric Szwarczynski, Tom Cooper, Ryan ten Doeschate, Alexei Kervezee, Bas Zuiderent, Tom de Grooth, Peter Borren, Bradley Kruger, Mudassar Bukhari, and Pieter Seelaar made way for Max O’Dowd, Colin Ackermann, Sybrand Engelbrecht, Scott Edwards (who was leading the team), Bas de Leede, Teja Nidamanuru, Logan van Beek, Roelof van der Merwe, Aryan Dutt, and Paul van Meekeren.

On winning the toss, Rohit Sharma, India’s skipper, chose to bat.

The first Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 91, without the loss of a wicket.

India’s openers scored 50 off half-a-dozen overs (36 balls). Netherlands had conceded a couple of extras at that point. While Rohit’s contribution to the partnership was 25, Shubman Gill’s contribution to it was 26.

The second Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 193, and lost three wickets.

Gill’s half-century – which included three boundaries and four sixes – came off 30 balls.

India’s openers scored 100 off 11,4 overs (70 balls). Netherlands had conceded three extras at that point. While Rohit’s contribution to the partnership was 46, Gill’s contribution to it was 51.

Gill eventually scored 51 off 32 balls. Seventy-one balls into the match, he was caught by Nidamanuru. Van Meekeren broke the 100-run partnership.

Rohit’s half-century – which included eight boundaries and a six – came off 44 balls.

Seventeen overs into the match, the drinks break was taken. India had scored 123 for the loss of a wicket at that point. While Rohit was batting on 61, Virat Kohli was in seventh heaven.

Rohit, whose 54-ball innings included the aforementioned number of boundaries, in addition to a couple of sixes, didn’t add to the aforementioned score. Thirty-five balls after Gill’s dismissal, he was caught by Wesley Barresi, the only survivor of Netherlands’ previous match against India (at the 2011 World Cup). De Leede broke the 29-run stand.

India scored 150 off 21.3 overs (129 balls). Netherlands had conceded half-a-dozen extras at that point.

The third-wicket pair put on 50 off 47 balls. While Kohli’s contribution to the partnership was 33, the contribution of Shreyas Iyer, the player of the match, to it was 16. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a run.

Kohli’s half-century – which included five boundaries and a six – came off 53 balls.

India scored 200 off 28.3 overs (171 balls). Netherlands had conceded half-a-dozen extras at that point.

Kohli eventually scored 51 off 56 balls. Sixty-six balls after Rohit’s dismissal, van der Merwe broke the 71-run partnership.

Thirty-three overs into the match, the drinks break was taken. India had scored 224 for the loss of three wickets at that point. While Shreyas was batting on 44, Lokesh Rahul had scored nine.

Shreyas’ half-century – which included half-a-dozen boundaries – came off 48 balls.

India scored 250 off 35.4 overs (214 balls). Netherlands had conceded 10 extras at that point.

The fourth-wicket pair put on 50 off 42 balls. While Shreyas’ contribution to the partnership was 29, Rahul’s contribution to it was 17. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was four.

The third Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 41^st and the 50^th over. They scored 126, and lost a wicket.

India scored 300 off 41.4 overs (250 balls). Netherlands had conceded a dozen extras at that point.

The fourth-wicket pair put on 100 off 78 balls. While the contributions of Shreyas and Rahul to the partnership were 48 apiece, extras’ contribution to the partnership was half-a-dozen.

Rahul’s half-century – which included seven boundaries – came off 40 balls.

Shreyas’ ton – which included nine boundaries and a couple of sixes – came off 84 balls.

India scored 350 off 46.4 overs (281 balls). Netherlands had conceded 13 extras at that point.

The fourth-wicket pair put on 150 off 109 balls. While Shreyas’ contribution to the partnership was 71, Rahul’s contribution to it was 75. Extras’ contribution to the partnership gave Netherlands no reason to be in seventh heaven.

India scored 400 off 49.2 overs (297 balls). Netherlands had conceded 14 extras at that point.

Rahul’s ton – which included 11 boundaries and four sixes – came off 62 balls.

The fourth-wicket pair put on 200 off 125 balls. While Shreyas’ contribution to the partnership was 96, Rahul’s contribution to it was 101. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was eight.

Shreyas, whose 94-ball innings included 10 boundaries and five sixes, eventually scored 128. He was unbeaten.

Rahul eventually scored 102 off 64 balls. A hundred and twenty-eight balls after Kohli’s dismissal, he was caught by Engelbrecht. De Leede broke the208-run partnership.

Suryakumar Yadav, who faced a ball, scored a couple. He was unbeaten.

Netherlands eventually conceded 15 extras. India scored 410 for the loss of four wickets of 50 overs.

Ackermann, who bowled three wicketless overs, conceded 25.

Dutt wasn’t in seventh heaven, because he conceded 52, and was wicketless.

Van Beek, who bowled 10 wicketless overs, conceded 107.

Van Meekeren and van der Merwe bowled 10 overs each, picking up a wicket apiece. While the former conceded 90, the latter conceded 53.

De Leede, who bowled 10 overs, conceded 82. He picked up a couple of scalps.

The first Powerplay of Netherlands’ innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 62, and lost a wicket.

Barresi, who faced five balls, scored four. Nine balls into the chase, he was caught by Rahul. Mohammed Siraj broke the five-run stand.

Netherlands scored 50 off 8.1 overs (49 balls). India hadn’t conceded any extras at that point.

The second-wicket pair put on 50 off 46 balls. While O’Dowd’s contribution to the partnership was 19, Ackermann’s contribution to it was 32. Extras didn’t contribute to the partnership.

The second Powerplay of Netherlands’ innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 128, and lost five wickets.

Seventy-three balls (12.1 overs) into the chase, Netherlands sought a batting review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Ackermann, whose 32-ball innings included half-a-dozen boundaries, eventually scored 35. He was trapped leg before wicket by Kuldeep Yadav, who broke the 61-run partnership.

O’Dowd, whose 42-ball innings included three boundaries and a six, eventually scored 30. Eighteen balls after Ackermann’s dismissal, Ravindra Jadeja broke the six-run stand.

It was at that point that the drinks break was taken. Engelbrecht had scored three at that point.

Netherlands scored 100 off 23.2 overs (140 balls). India had conceded four extras at that point.

Edwards, whose 30-ball innings included a boundary, scored 17. Fifty-six balls after O’Dowd’s dismissal, he was caught by Rahul. Kohli broke the 39-run stand.

De Leede, whose 21-ball innings included a boundary, scored a dozen. Forty-five balls later, Jasprit Bumrah broke the 33-run stand.

Netherlands scored 150 off 34.1 overs (205 balls). India had conceded half-a-dozen extras at that point.

Thirty-seven overs into the chase, the drinks break was taken. India had scored 169 for the loss of five wickets at that point. While Engelbrecht was batting on 44, Nidamanuru was batting on 16.

Engelbrecht, whose 80-ball innings included four boundaries, eventually scored 45. Thirty-three balls after de Leede’s dismissal, Siraj broke the 28-run stand.

The third Powerplay of Netherlands’ innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 41^st and the 50^th over. They scored.

Netherlands scored 200 off 41 overs (246 balls). India had conceded a dozen extras at that point.

Van Beek, whose 15-ball innings included a couple of boundaries, scored 16. Twenty-eight balls after Engelbrecht’s dismissal, Kuldeep broke the 36-run stand.

Van der Merwe, whose eight-ball innings included a boundary and a couple of sixes, scored 16. Nine balls later, he was caught by Mohammed Shami. Jadeja broke the 17-run stand.

Dutt, who faced 11 balls, scored just five. Fifteen balls later, Bumrah broke the 11-run stand.

Netherlands, who were dismissed for 250 off 47.5 overs (287 balls), lost by 160 runs. India eventually conceded 13 extras.

Nidamanuru’s half-century – which included a boundary and half-a-dozen sixes – came off 38 balls. He eventually scored 54. Ten balls after Dutt’s dismissal, he was caught by Shami. Rohit broke the 14-run stand.

Van Meekeren, who faced three balls, scored four. He was unbeaten.

Suryakumar and Gill bowled a couple of overs apiece. While the former conceded 17, the latter conceded 11. They were wicketless, as was Shami, who bowled half-a-dozen overs, conceding 41.

Rohit, who bowled five balls, had a reason to be in seventh heaven – he picked up a wicket, as did Kohli, who bowled three overs, conceding 13.

Siraj bowled half-a-dozen overs, including a maiden. He conceded 29, picking up a couple of wickets.

Jadeja and Bumrah bowled nine overs each, picking up a couple of wickets apiece. While the former conceded 49, the latter, whose spell included a maiden, conceded 33.

Kuldeep bowled 10 overs, including a maiden. He conceded 41, picking up a couple of scalps.

India advanced to the semi-finals.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rohit-led India trounce the Proteas

India made no changes to their playing eleven.

South Africa (Bavu)made five (Anri)changes to the eleven that last played the Indians – Janneman Malan, Reeza Hendricks, Andile Phehlukwayo, Bjorn Fortuin, and Nortje made way for Temba (who was leading the team), Rassie van der Dussen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, and Tabraiz Shamsi.

On winning the toss, Rohit Sharma, India’s skipper, chose to bat.

The first Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 91, and lost a wicket.

India’s openers put on 50 off 4.3 overs (27 balls). South Africa had conceded nine extras at that point. While Rohit’s contribution to the partnership was 34, Shubman Gill’s contribution to it was a dozen.

Rohit, whose 24-ball innings included half-a-dozen boundaries and a couple of sixes, eventually scored 62. Thirty-six balls into the match, he was caught by Bavuma. Rabada broke the 62-run partnership.

The second Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 148, and lost a couple of wickets.

Gill, whose 24-ball innings included four boundaries and a six, eventually scored 23. Twenty-eight balls after Rohit’s dismissal, Maharaj broke the 31-run stand.

India scored 100 off 13.1 overs (79 balls). South Africa had conceded 11 extras at that point.

Sixteen overs into the match, the drinks break was taken. India had scored 107 for the loss of a couple of wickets at that point. While Virat Kohli, who was celebrating his 35^th birthday, was batting on 25, Shreyas Iyer had scored eight.

A hundred and twenty-one balls (20.1 overs) into the match, South Africa sought a bowling review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Kohli, the player of the match, was the batsman. It was struck down by Sri Lankan umpire Kumar Dharmasena.

The third-wicket pair put on 50 off 86 balls. While Kohli’s contribution to the partnership was 23, Shreyas’ contribution to it was 24. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was three.

India scored 150 off 26 overs (156 balls). South Africa had conceded 15 extras at that point.

Kohli’s half-century – which included five boundaries – came off 67 balls.

Shreyas’ half-century – which included four boundaries and a six – came off 64 balls.

The third-wicket pair put on 100 off 123 balls. While Kohli’s contribution to the partnership was 35, Shreyas’ contribution to it was 59. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was half-a-dozen.

India scored 200 off 33.1 overs (199 balls). South Africa had conceded 18 extras at that point.

 

Thirty-two overs into the match, the drinks break was taken. India had scored 196 for the loss of a couple of wickets at that point. While Kohli was batting on 55, Shreyas was batting on 60.

Shreyas, whose 87-ball innings included seven boundaries and a couple of sixes, eventually scored 77. A hundred and fifty-eight balls after Gill’s dismissal, he was caught by Aiden Markram. Lungi Ngidi broke the 134-run partnership.

The third Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 41^st and the 50^th over. They scored 87, and lost a couple of wickets.

Lokesh Rahul, who faced 17 balls, scored eight. Thirty-two balls after Shreyas’ dismissal, he was caught by van der Dussen. Marco Jansen broke the 22-run stand.

India scored 250 off 43 overs (259 balls). South Africa had conceded 23 extras at that point.

Suryakumar Yadav, whose 14-ball innings included five boundaries, scored 22. Twenty-four balls after Rahul’s dismissal, he was caught by Quinton de Kock. Shamsi broke the 36-run stand.

India scored 300 off 48 overs (290 balls). South Africa had conceded 25 extras at that point.

Kohli’s ton – which included 10 boundaries – came off 119 balls.

He eventually scored 101 off 121 balls, and was unbeaten, as was Ravindra Jadeja, who scored 29 off 15 balls, which included three boundaries and a six.

South Africa eventually conceded extras. India scored 326 for the loss of five wickets off 50 overs.

Markram bowled two wicketless overs, conceding 17.

Ngidi bowled 8.2 overs, conceding 63. He picked up a wicket.

Jansen bowled 9.4 overs, conceding 94. He picked up a wicket.

Shamsi, Rabada (whose spell included a maiden), and Maharaj bowled 10 overs each, picking up a scalp apiece. They conceded 72, 48, and 30, respectively.

The first Powerplay of South Africa’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 35, and lost three wickets.

De Kock, whose 10-ball innings included a boundary, scored five. Ten balls into the chase, Mohammed Siraj broke the six-run stand.

Bavuma, whose 19-ball innings included a boundary, scored 11. Forty-one balls later, Jadeja broke the 16-run stand.

Markram, whose six-ball innings included a couple of boundaries, scored nine. Eight balls later, he was caught by Rahul. Mohammed Shami broke the 13-run stand.

The second Powerplay of South Africa’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored.

Seventy-seven balls (12.5 overs) into the chase, India sought a bowling review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Heinrich Klaasen, the batsman, faced 11 balls, scoring just a run. It was upheld by Dharmasena. Eighteen balls after Markram’s dismissal, he was trapped leg before wicket by Jadeja, who broke the five-run stand.

The fifth-wicket pair didn’t get off the mark. Seventy-nine balls (13.1 overs) into the match, India sought a bowling review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Van der Dussen, the batsman, scored 13. His 32-ball innings included a boundary. It was upheld by Australian umpire Paul Reiffel. He was trapped leg before wicket by Shami.

South Africa scored 50 off 15 overs (90 balls). India had conceded an extra at that point.

It was at that point that the drinks break was taken. South Africa scored 52 for the loss of five wickets at that point. While David Miller was unbea‘ten’, Jansen had scored a couple.

Miller, whose run-a-ball innings included a couple of boundaries, eventually scored 11. Twenty balls after van der Dussen’s dismissal, Jadeja broke the 19-run stand.

Although his 11-ball innings included a boundary, Maharaj had no reason to be in seventh heaven – 13 balls later, Jadeja broke the 15-run stand.

Jansen, whose 30-ball innings included a boundary, eventually scored just 14. Forty-two balls later, he was caught by Jadeja. Kuldeep Yadav broke the 12-run stand.

The ninth-wicket didn’t get off the mark. Rabada, who faced 26 balls, scored just half-a-dozen. Four balls later, he was caught by Jadeja off his own bowling.

Ngidi, who faced three balls, didn’t get off the mark. Five balls later, Kuldeep broke the four-run stand.

Shamsi, who faced four balls, scored as many. His runs came by way of a boundary. He was unbeaten.

India eventually conceded a couple of extras. South Africa were bundled out for 83 off 27.1 overs.

Jasprit Bumrah, who bowled five wicketless overs, conceded 14.

Siraj bowled four overs, including a maiden. He conceded 11, picking up a wicket.

Shami, wo bowled four overs, conceded 18. He picked up a couple of wickets, as did Kuldeep, who had a reason to be in seventh heaven – his 5.1-over spell included a maiden.

Jadeja bowled nine overs, including a maiden. He conceded 33, picking up five scalps.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rohit-led India trounce Sri Lanka

India made no changes to their playing eleven.

Sri Lanka made half-a-dozen Cha(meera)nges to the eleven that last played the Indians – Kusal Perera, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka, Dunith Wellalage, Pramod Madushan, and Matheesha Pathirana made way for Dimuth Karunaratne, Angelo Mathews, Dushmantha, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, and Dilshan Madushanka.

On winning the toss, Kusal Mendis, Sri Lanka’s skipper, chose to field.

The first Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 60, and lost a wicket.

Rohit, who faced a couple of balls, scored four. His runs came by way of a boundary. A couple of balls into the (Shar)match, Madushanka broke the four-run stand.

India scored 50 off 8.1 overs (49 balls). Sri Lanka had conceded half-a-dozen extras at that point.

The second-wicket pair put on 50 off 49 balls. While Shubman Gill’s contribution to the partnership was 40, Kohli’s contribution to it was 51. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was nine.

The second Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 204, and lost three wickets.

Fourteen overs into the match, the drinks break was taken. India had scored 85 for the loss of a wicket at that point. While Gill was batting on 34, Kohli was batting on 39.

India scored 100 off 16 overs (97 balls). Sri Lanka had conceded nine extras at that point.

Kohli’s run-a-ball half-century – which included eight boundaries.

The second-wicket pair put on 100 off 98 balls. While Gill’s contribution to the partnership was 19, Virat Kohli’s contribution to it was 26. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was half-a-dozen.

Gill’s half-century – which included eight boundaries – came off 55 balls.

India scored 150 off 24.5 overs (150 balls). Sri Lanka had conceded nine extras at that point.

The second-wicket pair put on 150 off as many balls. While Gill’s contribution to the partnership was 65, Kohli’s contribution to it was 77. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was nine.

Gill, whose run-a-ball innings included 11 boundaries and a couple of sixes, eventually scored 92. A hundred and seventy-nine balls after Rohit’s dismissal, he was caught by Kusal Mendis. Madushanka broke the 189-run partnership.

It was at that point that the drinks break was taken. Kohli was batting on 87.

Kohli, whose 94-ball innings included 11 boundaries, eventually scored 88. Nine balls after Gill’s dismissal, he was caught by Pathum Nissanka. Madushanka broke the three-run stand.

India scored 200 off 32.5 overs (198 balls). Sri Lanka had conceded 11 extras at that point.

The fourth-wicket pair put on 50 off 36 balls. While Shreyas Iyer’s contribution to the partnership was 30, Lokesh Rahul’s contribution to it was 18. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a couple.

India scored 250 off 38.2 overs (231 balls). Sri Lanka had conceded a dozen extras at that point.

Rahul, whose 19-ball innings included a couple of boundaries, eventually scored 21. Forty-seven balls after Kohli’s dismissal, he was caught by Dushan Hemantha. Chameera broke the 70-run partnership.

Two hundred and forty balls (39.5 overs) into the match, Sri Lanka sought a bowling review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Suryakumar Yadav was the batsman. It was struck down by Australian umpire Paul Reiffel.

The third Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 41^st and the 50^th over. They scored 93, and lost four wickets.

Two hundred and fifty balls (41.3 overs) into the match, Sri Lanka sought a bowling review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Suryakumar, the batsman, eventually scored a dozen. His nine-ball innings included a couple of boundaries. It was struck down by Reiffel. Thirteen balls into the match, he was caught by Kusal Mendis. Madushanka broke the 20-run stand.

Shreyas’ half-century – which included a couple of boundaries and four sixes – came off 36 balls.

India scored 300 off 44.5 overs (270 balls). Sri Lanka had conceded 18 extras at that point.

The sixth-wicket pair put on 50 off 34 balls. While Shreyas’ contribution to the partnership was 30, Ravindra Jadeja’s contribution to it was 14. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was nine.

Shreyas, whose 56-ball innings included three boundaries and half-a-dozen sixes, eventually scored 82. Thirty-six balls after Suryakumar’s dismissal, he was caught by Theekshana. Madushanka broke the 57-run partnership.

India scored 350 off 48.4 overs (293 balls). Sri Lanka had conceded 20 extras at that point. That was, incidentally, the number of extras they eventually conceded.

The seventh-wicket pair put on 22. Jadeja, whose 24-ball innings included a boundary and a six, eventually scored 35. A dozen balls after Shreyas’ dismissal, Sadeera Samarawickrama and Kusal Mendis ran him out.

The eighth-wicket pair put on a couple. Mohammed Shami, the player of the match, faced four balls, scoring a couple. Three balls later, Kusal Mendis ran him out.

Jasprit Bumrah, who faced a ball, scored a run. He was unbeaten.

India eventually scored 357 for the loss of eight wickets off 50 overs.

Mathews bowled three wicketless overs, conceding 11.

Hemantha bowled eight wicketless overs, conceding 52.

Rajitha bowled nine wicketless overs, conceding 65.

Theekshana bowled 10 wicketless overs, conceding 67.

Chameera bowled 10 overs, including a couple of maidens. He conceded 71, picking up a wicket.

Madhushanka bowled 10 overs, conceding 80. He picked up five scalps.

The first Powerplay of Sri Lanka’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 14, and lost half-a-dozen wickets.

A ball into the chase, Sri Lanka, who hadn’t got off the mark, sought a batting review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Nissanka, the batsman, faced a ball, failing to open his account. Using the umpires’ call, it was struck down by Reiffel. He was trapped leg before wicket by Bumrah.

Seven balls (1.1 overs) into the chase, Sri Lanka sought a batting review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Karunaratne, the batter, faced a ball, failing to get off the mark. It was struck down by New Zealand umpire Chris Brown. He was trapped leg before wicket by Mohammed Siraj, who broke the two-run stand.

The next ball, Sri Lanka sought a batting review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Samarawickrama was the batter. It was upheld by Brown.

The third-wicket pair eventually didn’t get off the mark. Samarawickrama, who faced four balls, didn’t open his account. Four balls later, he was caught by Shreyas off the bowling of Siraj.

Fifteen balls (2.3 overs) into the chase, India sought a bowling review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Kusal Mendis was the batter. It was struck down by Reiffel.

Kusal Mendis, who faced 10 balls, scored just a run. Eight balls later, Siraj broke the one-run stand.

Asalanka, who faced 24 balls, scored just a run. (Chari)Thirty-eight balls later, he was caught by Jadeja. Shami broke the 11-run stand.

The sixth-wicket pair didn’t get off the mark. Hemantha, who faced a ball, didn’t open his account. The next ball, he was caught by Rahul off the bowling of Shami.

The second Powerplay of Sri Lanka’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 41, and lost four wickets.

Eleven overs into the chase, the drinks break was taken. Sri Lanka had scored 21 for the loss of half-a-dozen wickets at that point. While Gill was batting on 34, Kohli was batting on 39.

Sixty-nine balls (11.3 overs) into the chase, India sought a bowling review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Chameera, the batter, faced half-a-dozen balls, failing to get off the mark. It was upheld by Brown. He was caught by Rahul. Shami broke the eight-run stand.

Mathews, whose 25-ball innings included a boundary, scored just a dozen. Ten balls later, Shami had a reason to be in seventh heaven.

Theekshana, who faced 23-ball innings included a couple of boundaries, scored just a dozen. He was unbeaten.

Rajitha, who faced 17-ball innings included a couple of boundaries, scored 14. Twenty-nine balls after Mathews’ dismissal, he was caught by Gill. Shami broke the 20-run stand.

Sri Lanka scored 50 off 18.3 overs (111 balls). India had conceded 10 extras at that point. That was, incidentally, the number of extras they eventually conceded.

Madushanka, whose six-ball innings included a boundary, scored five. Ten balls after Rajitha’s dismissal, he was caught by Shreyas. Jadeja broke the six-run stand.

Sri Lanka, who eventually were bundled out for 55 off 19.4 overs, lost by 302 runs.

Kuldeep Yadav, who bowled a couple of wicketless overs, conceded three.

Jadeja, who bowled four balls, scored four. He picked up a wicket, as did Bumrah, who bowled five overs, including a maiden. He conceded eight.

Siraj bowled seven overs, including a couple of maidens. He conceded 16, picking up three wickets.

Shami bowled five overs, including a maiden. He conceded 18, picking up five scalps.