Virat Kohli, the Indian cricket maestro, took his maiden World Cup wicket in a spectacular manner, dismissing Netherlands’ captain Scott Edwards during the crucial final league match of the ICC World Cup 2023.
Under the leadership of captain Rohit Sharma, Kohli was brought into the attack. In his second over, Kohli’s delivery tempted Edwards into an edge, skillfully caught by KL Rahul. The moment the umpire’s finger went up, Kohli turned to the stands to share his joy with his wife Anushka Sharma, whose reaction quickly became a viral sensation.
India extended their unbeaten streak, beating the Netherlands by a massive 160-run margin at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. This victory capped off India’s perfect group-stage run, securing the top spot on the World Cup points table with 18 points from nine wins.
Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul scored aggressive centuries, leading India to a total of 410-4. Batting first, India’s top-five batsmen all surpassed fifty on the friendly pitch.
Iyer scored an unbeaten 128 off 94 balls, marking his first World Cup century. He partnered with Rahul, who contributed 102 runs, forming a remarkable 208-run partnership. Rahul achieved the fastest Indian hundred in World Cups in just 62 balls.
Captain Rohit Sharma (61) and Shubman Gill (51) set the stage with a century opening stand. Gill left at 51, and Rohit was dismissed after reaching his fourth 50-plus score, including a century, in the tournament.
