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After India’s thumping six-wicket win over Pakistan within the Champions Trophy, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia lauded the workforce for his or her effort and suggested them to not be complacent and concentrate on the massive matches forward. Virat Kohli’s beautiful unbeaten century guided India over the road in 42.3 overs within the chase of 242. His knock was laced with seven boundaries, together with his picture-perfect cowl drives, reminding his critics of his classic days. In the course of the match, Kohli grew to become the quickest batter to finish 14,000 ODI runs and likewise surpassed Mohammad Azharuddin’s feat for many catches for India as a fielder in ODIs. He was named Participant of the Match for his twin heroics.
In bowling, Kuldeep Yadav bagged three wickets whereas all-rounder Hardik Pandya returned with the figures of 2-31 in his eight overs.
“We don’t need to be complacent… should focus on the big matches ahead (semi-final and final). The entire team is performing well, Rohit (Sharma) is scoring, Virat (Kohli) smashed a brilliant ton and Hardik Pandya bowled really well. So, we’re very happy with the win over Pakistan. 70 per cent of the crowd present in the stadium (in Dubai) was supporting Team India and the atmosphere was electrifying. Everybody is so proud of the team,” Saikia advised IANS.
After registering consecutive wins in opposition to Bangladesh and Pakistan in Group A, the Rohit Sharma-led facet will subsequent tackle New Zealand of their closing group fixture on March 2.
Each India and New Zealand have certified for the semi-finals from Group A with hosts Pakistan and Bangladesh set to make early exits after consecutive defeats within the event.
India and New Zealand final confronted one another in an ODI within the 2023 World Cup semi-final, the place Males in Blue sealed the tie by 70 runs at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai to qualify for the summit conflict.
Then again, South Africa, Australia, England and Afghanistan are within the fray for 2 semis spots from Group B. South Africa and Australia began their marketing campaign with a win in opposition to Afghanistan and England, respectively.
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