On the pitch on Sunday (October 29), Team India veterans Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were in high spirits as the Men in Blue resumed their unbeaten run in the 2023 World Cup with a brilliant win against England. The hosts defeated the English team by 100 runs and reclaimed first place in the points standings, displacing South Africa.
Rohit Sharma was the standout performer for the Men in Blue in the batting department against England, scoring 87 (101) on a challenging wicket to enable India reach 229/9 after being asked to bat first.
Virat Kohli had a rare bad day after two match-winning innings, getting out for a nine-ball duck. It was the first time he left a World Cup game without scoring a run.
Rohit then marshaled his men deftly while protecting a low-profile objective. Jasprit Bumrah (3/32), Mohammed Shami (4/22), and Kuldeep Yadav (2/24) bowled brilliantly to restrict England to 129 in the second innings.
India’s undefeated record in the World Cup extended on Sunday, with another easy victory. They were also overjoyed to see Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s ‘bromance’ on the pitch during the match’s second innings.
The experienced players hugged warmly following the fall of a wicket on many occasions, as well as after India sealed the victory. Fans were moved by the duo’s friendship and turned to X to share their feelings. Here are some of the most common responses:
Rohit Sharma Lauds Experienced Players for Their Role in India’s Win Over England
Indian captain Rohit Sharma commented on the victory during the post-match presentation on Sunday, saying:
“This was a game of a lot of character in the squad. When the times were tough, all our experienced players stood up at the right time and got the game for us. We knew the pitch had something in it. We just wanted to get to a total we could play with. I thought we were not great with the bat today.”
Rohit Sharma
On Thursday, November 2, India will play Sri Lanka in Mumbai.
