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Rohit Sharma cheer (Source: Twitter)
In the 2023 ODI Cricket World Cup, India and England squared off in Match 29, held on Sunday, October 29, at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. To the surprise of many, the Men in Blue were asked to bat first for the very first time in the tournament. In the opening over, Captain Rohit Sharma faced England's David Willey, and it turned out to be a maiden over.
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However, in the second over, Rohit Sharma chose to take on the left-arm seamer, accumulating an impressive 18 runs. He showcased his aggressive intent by hitting a boundary and launching two deliveries for sixes, leaving the spectators and commentator Nasser Hussain in awe. The crowd in Lucknow passionately cheered their skipper during this remarkable display.
Rohit's performance in this match against England was a departure from his previous outings in the tournament. He crafted a well-compiled innings of 87 runs from 101 balls, featuring 10 fours and three magnificent sixes.
Watch how the stadium was seen cheering for the legendary batter:
Captain Rohit Sharma Roar at Ekana Stadium Lucknow!! pic.twitter.com/PuuaOqPWY7
— MOHIT SHUKLA (@MohitShukla1030) October 29, 2023
Indian team scored 229 runs against England
India's innings got off to a rocky start after they were asked to bat first. England managed to make crucial breakthroughs, dismissing Shubman Gill (9 runs off 13 balls), Virat Kohli (0 runs off 9 balls), and Shreyas Iyer (4 runs off 16 balls) early on. This left India struggling at 40/3 after 11.5 overs. Captain Rohit Sharma found a reliable partner in KL Rahul, who contributed 39 runs off 58 balls, and the pair built a valuable 91-run partnership for the fourth wicket, stabilizing India's innings.
Subsequently, after Rahul and Rohit were dismissed, Suryakumar Yadav played an outstanding innings, scoring 49 runs off 47 balls, which helped India surpass the 200-run mark. Despite being involved in an unfortunate run-out incident against New Zealand, Suryakumar Yadav displayed his batting prowess, hitting four boundaries and a six to maintain the momentum.