Team India on October 14 (Saturday) further stretched their unblemished record against arch-rivals Pakistan in the ODI World Cup. On the back of a solid bowling performance and a sensational batting display from captain Rohit Sharma, the Men in Blue defeated the Men in Green by seven wickets with 19.3 overs to spare. As a result, India leaped to the top of the points table after winning their third consecutive match of the ongoing quadrennial competition.
The atmosphere at the Narendra Modi Stadium, both inside and on the streets outside, was a sight to behold. Over one lakh people inside the stadium rooted for Team India and the players delivered in grand style. After the game, several people waited outside the stadium to catch a closer glimpse of their superstars when players made their way to the team bus. Fans chanted 'Rohit-Rohit' and the Hitman was seen absorbing the applause while sitting next to Ravindra Jadeja in the team bus.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared a video on October 15 (Sunday) morning that showcased the raw emotions on display and the celebrations inside the Indian dressing room.
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Meanwhile, Pakistan posted a lowly total of 191 on the board despite Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan's impressive knock. While Babar scored 50 off 58 balls, Rizwan chipped in with a 49-run knock as the duo stitched together a 72-run partnership. The crucial wicket of Azam, taken by Siraj (2/50), shifted the momentum in India's favor. A well-executed slow off-cutter by Bumrah (2/19 in 7 overs) sneaked through Rizwan's bat and pad, marking the conclusion of Pakistan's resistance.
In reply, Rohit Sharma yet again blistering knock of 86 off 63 balls made sure India won the match without breaking a sweat. With this win India became the ODI World Cup 2023's table toppers with three consecutive victories. With this India topped the points table with three back-to-back victories and also extended their 31-year-long dominance against the arch-rivals in the the ODI World Cup. Notably, India have emerged victorious in all the eight ODI World Cup encounters against Pakistan.
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