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India vs Netherlands, World Cup 2023 Highlights: Shreyas (128*), Rahul (102) shine as IND seal 160-run victory Team India extended their unbeaten run in the tournament to nine games as they beat Netherlands by 160 runs in their final league outing at the ICC ODI World Cup 2023. Check out the highlights from match 45 of the tournament played at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.
Dustin Yarde
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India's KL Rahul celebrates after taking a catch to dismiss Netherlands' Scott Edwards off the bowling of Virat Kohli at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. 

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Hello and welcome to our live blog! 

Firstly, a very Happy Diwali to you all as we look forward to Team India's final league outing at the ICC ODI World Cup 2023. The Men in Blue are looking to finish the league stage unbeaten as they take on the Netherlands at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.

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Dress rehearsal for the Semi-Finals!

Team India were the first team to seal their spot in the semifinals of the tournament and their opponents were confirmed yesterday after Pakistan's defeat to England.

India will take on New Zealand in a rematch of the 2019 World Cup semifinals at the Wankhede Stadium on November 15.

Back then, India fell short by 18 runs and they'll be eager to avenge that loss and put that behind them when the two sides meet. For now, Rohit Sharma will want to see his team continue in the rich vein of form they've been in, that has seen them win eight out of their eight matches on the trot.

A tribute to Virat Kohli at the Chinnaswamy!

'King Kohli' returns to his IPL home ground, that he's called home since 2008. To celebrate his return, Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium is adorned by cut-outs of all Kohli's 49 ODI hundreds.

Will he get No. 50 to take him past Sachin Tendulkar's record today?

Indian cricketer Virat Kohli's cut-outs outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium before the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 match between India and Netherlands, in Bengaluru.

Image: PTI

A glimpse into Team India's Diwali celebrations in Bengaluru!

Interesting warm-up from captain Rohit Sharma, will we see the 'Hitman' bowl a few overs today? 

India eye dominant finish to dream league campaign!

Sidney Kiran says, "India have checked all the boxes and checking off Netherlands, languishing at the bottom of the table, shouldn’t pose much of a problem"

Read the full match preview here.

India's captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Rahul Dravid during a practice session ahead of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup match between India and Netherlands, at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, in Bengaluru.

Credit: PTI Photo

Toss: India win the toss, opt to bat! 

For the fourth game in a row at the tournament, India will bat first! 

We are gonna have a bat. No particular reason. Whether we have batted first or bowled first, we have done extremely well. Another opportunity to play well today and tick all the boxes. Extremely happy with how we have played in this tournament. Hats off to the guys who have stood up at different times and taken the responsibility. Same team.
Rohit Sharma (India Captain)

Scott Edwards says his team is looking forward to playing in front of the 'biggest crowd' they've had at the tournament so far

We would have batted as well. Looks like a pretty good wicket, but good ground for chasing. We have been pretty good overall, there's games we've been blown out. We've had two wins. Looking to give a good performance today, give ourselves a chance. This is going to be the biggest crowd we've had for the tournament, looking forward to the atmosphere that's going to be here. India have been flawless, we have to be at our best. A WC in India is as big as it gets. To win those games, it's been big for us. Same side for us.
Scott Edwards (Netherlands Captain)

India vs Netherlands: Playing XIs

India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav and Mohammed Siraj.

Netherlands (Playing XI): Wesley Barresi, Max ODowd, Colin Ackermann, Sybrand Engelbrecht, Scott Edwards (c & wk), Bas de Leede, Teja Nidamanuru, Logan van Beek, Roelof van der Merwe, Aryan Dutt and Paul van Meekeren.

Other news from World Cup 2023!

India will have to wait for another three World Cups if they don't win it this time, says former India head coach Ravi Shastri - Here's what he had to say.

Meanwhile, current head coach Rahul Dravid said, Our middle-order played critical role, don't judge them by numbers - Check out the full story here.

Making a case for greatness - Roshan Thyagarajan says, "This bowing unit is the greatest ever to have played at a World Cup. We probably should add an ‘arguably’ to the end of it so it seems fair, but in actuality, it wouldn’t be because this unit inspires fear, the likes of which world cricket hasn’t seen in a long, long time." - Read the full story here.

Sessions with Paddy Upton helped: Virat Kohli opens up on mental health issues - The former India captain acknowledged that sessions with national team's ex-mental conditioning coach Paddy Upton helped him in regaining the perspective during the T20 World Cup in Australia last year. - Read the full story here.

Some news from the Pakistan camp after they bowed out of the tournament yesterday as vice-captain Shadab Khan backed skipper Babar Azam, calling for change in cultural mindset - Read the full story here.

Also, New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra is relishing 'dream' World Cup clash with India - Read the full story here.

All set for the start! 

We're done with the national anthems as Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill walk out to open the batting for India. They'll be looking for a quick start at a venue that's known to favour batters.

Netherlands will open with spin as Aryan Dutt takes the new ball.

Over 1: India 11/0

0.6 - No run, quicker full delivery and Rohit leans forward to defend.

0.5 - 2 runs, Rohit skips down the track and chips it over midwicket for an easy two.

0.4 - No run, Rohit tucks to square leg and sends Gill back saying it's too "risky".

0.3 - FOUR! Good turn again from Dutt but Rohit goes low and connects with the sweep to send it over backward square leg for another boundary.

0.2 - No run, quicker delivery onto the stumps and Rohit defends.

0.1 - FOUR! Rohit comes racing out of the blocks again as he gets down to sweep it over backward square leg and get off the mark.

0.1 - Wide! Dutt gets some turn right away but he spills it down leg.

Over 2: India 15/0

1.6 - 1 run, full again from van Beek and Rohit drives it through cover to retain strike.

1.5 - No run, full outside off from van Beek and Rohit drives it straight to mid-off.

1.4 - 1 run, Gill drives hard but it's too straight and deflects off the stumps at the non-striker's end. van Beek doesn't get his hand onto it but Rohit still does well to get his bat back in time.

1.3 - No run, back of a length delivery and Gill cuts it to point.

1.2 - 2 runs, Gill hangs back and guides it to third man to get off the mark with an easy two.

1.1 - No run, full outside off with a hint of away movement from van Beek as Gill drives to cover.

Logan van Beek, right-arm fast medium, takes the other new ball.

Over 3: India 26/0

2.6 - SIX! Gill has watched his captain from the other end and says 'I'll have some of that' as he charges out connects beautifully to launch the ball onto the roof of the Chinnaswamy over cow corner.

2.5 - No run, Dutt pitches it short into the body to Gill who tucks to square leg.

2.4 - 1 run, back of a length from Dutt and Rohit gets onto the back foot and punches to long-on.

2.3 - No run, full onto the stumps now and Rohit flicks straight to mid-on.

2.2 - No run, Dutt fires in a quicker delivery outside off and Rohit leaves for the keeper.

2.1 - FOUR! Rohit is enjoying himself against the spinner as Dutt lands it too short and Rohit cuts it powerfully past point.

Over 4: India 29/0

3.6 - 1 run, fuller length from van Beek and Rohit clips it to deep square leg.

3.5 - No run, painful! Rohit looks to respond with a big heave but it's smart bowling from van Beek as he sends down a slower ball that beats the bat and hits Rohit on his inner thigh.

The Dutch pacer is faring well against the Indian captain so far.

3.4 - No run, appeals for LBW again as Rohit is beaten with the ball nipping back off the surface.

3.3 - 1 run, full from van Beek and Gill drives to mid-on.

3.2 - 1 run, appeals for LBW as van Beek gets the ball to nip in sharply and hits Rohit high on the pad as they grab a leg bye. van Beek doesn't want to review though and it's a good decision as that looked high.

3.1 - No run, back of a length from van Beek and Rohit flicks to square leg.

Images from the national anthems! 

India players line up during the national anthems before the match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.

Netherlands players line up during the national anthems before the match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. 

Indian and Netherlands' players stand for the national anthem before the start of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 match between India and Netherlands, at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

Over 5: India 37/0

4.6 - FOUR! Dutt lands it short again but this time Rohit is inside the crease and he cuts it nicely through the gap at covers. That's the fifth boundary from Rohit.

4.5 - No run, Rohit skips down the track but doesn't get to the pitch of the ball and defends.

4.4 - No run, an uncharacteristic reverse-sweep from Rohit but he mistimes the shot and it lands just short of the man at backward point.

4.3 - FOUR! Too full from Dutt and Rohit immediately punishes the bowler with a booming drive through mid-off.

4.2 - No run, quicker short delivery this time and Rohit flicks to midwicket.

4.1 - No run, tossed up full from Dutt and Rohit defends.

Over 6: India 53/0

5.6 - FOUR! Full onto the stumps and Gill flicks it high over midwicket as it lands just inside the ropes for a one-bounce four to bring up 50 for India.

5.5 - 2 runs, again van Beek goes to a back of a length delivery and Gill pulls it through the gap at midwicket.

5.4 - No run, good response from van Beek as Gill looks to heave but gets a thick inside edge onto the pads.

5.3 - SIX! Short again from van Beek and Gill nails the pull to send it flying over the ropes this time at deep backward square leg.

5.2 - No run, fuller this time and Gill drives to mid-on but picks out the man.

5.1 - FOUR! Back of a length delivery from van Beek and Gill pulls it powerfully through the gap at square leg.

Over 7: India 64/0

6.6 - 1 run, lands short again as Rohit punches to long-on.

6.5 - No run, Ackermann pitches it shorter as Rohit flicks to midwicket.

6.4 - SIX! Rohit gets down on one knee and connects beautifully with the slog sweep to send the ball flying into the stands over long-on. The 'Hitman' in on the charge in Bengaluru.

6.3 - No run, tighter line this time from Ackermann as Rohit defends.

6.2 - FOUR! Pitched up outside off this time and Rohit drives it powerfully through the gap at cover.

6.1 - No run, back of a length from Ackermann and Rohit looks to cut but gets a thick inside edge back into the pitch.

Early bowling change for the Dutch as Colin Ackermann, right-arm off break, comes into the attack.

Over 8: India 73/0

7.6 - SIX! Short and wide from van Meekeren and Gill pulls it over midwicket for a flat six! Superb display of power from the youngster.

7.5 - No run, back of a length from van Meekeren and Gill chops it to point.

7.4 - 2 runs, Gill charges out but van Meekeren bangs it short forcing him to swat it over cover where it lands safely.

7.3 - No run, driven too straight again by Gill as he hits the stumps at the non-striker's end, sending Rohit scampering back to safety again.

7.2 - No run, onto the pads again and Gill looks to glance it down leg but the man at short fine leg cuts it off.

7.1 - 1 run, length delivery from van Meekeren and Rohit tucks it off the pads to square leg.

New bowlers from both ends as Paul van Meekeren, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack.

Over 9: India 79/0

8.6 - 1 run, full onto the stumps and Gill drives to long-off.

8.5 - No run, tossed up full and Gill leans forward to defend.

8.4 - 1 run, Rohit skips out and just flicks to midwicket this time.

8.3 - No run, Rohit makes room but cuts it straight to cover.

8.2 - FOUR! Rohit skips down the track and doesn't middle the shot but gets enough onto it to send the ball looping over the man mid-on.

8.1 - No run, tossed up full from van der Merwe and Rohit defends.

Another quick bowling change as Roelof van der Merwe, Left arm orthodox, comes into the attack.

Over 10: India 91/0

9.6 - No run, length delivery to end the over as Gill chops it to point. India race to 91/0 in the first powerplay.

9.5 - 2 runs, short into the body and Gill gets a thick top-edge on the pull but it lands safely at deep square leg.

9.4 - FOUR! Short from van Meekeren and Gill doesn't hesitate as he pulls it into the gap at deep midwicket.

9.3 - No run, sharp yorker from van Meekeren and Gill does well to get his bat down in time to block.

9.2 - No run, length delivery this time and Gill tucks it to square leg.

9.1 - SIX! Too full from van Meekeren and Gill smokes it high over long-on for a maximum. Effortless hitting from the young Indian opener.

Over 11: India 95/0

10.6 - 1 run, Gill punches it to deep cover to move to 49*.

10.5 - No run, tossed up to Gill who leans forward to defend.

10.4 - 1 run, full down the middle again and this time Rohit sweeps to deep square leg.

10.3 - No run, tossed up full to Rohit who defends.

10.2 - 1 run, pitched full outside off to Gill who drives to cover.

10.1 - 1 run, low full toss from van der Merwe and Rohit flicks it to long-on.

Over 12: India 100/1 - FIFTY up for Gill! 50* (30)

11.6 - No run, full onto the stump and Kohli meets it with a firm block.

Virat Kohli, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

11.5 - WICKET! Shubman Gill c Nidamanuru b van Meekeren 51 (32)

The short ball does the trick for the Dutch. van Meekeren sends down a high bouncer and Gill goes for the pull but doesn't get enough as Nidamanuru takes a really sharp catch with an excellent jump right at the edge of the ropes.

11.4 - 1 run, Rohit dabs the length delivery to third man to bring up the century partnership between the two batters.

11.3 - 1 run, full from van Meekeren and Gill drives to long-on.

11.2 - 1 run, low full toss to Rohit who flicks to deep square leg.

11.1 - 1 run, FIFTY up for Gill! 50* (30)

Gill drives to long-on to bring up a 30-ball fifty. The 24-year-old has been in rich form in the tournament, bringing up his third half-century.

11.1 - Wide! van Meekeren bangs it short but it's too high and Edwards does well to collect it.

Over 13: India 104/1

12.6 - 1 run, full down leg and Kohli flicks to long-on to retain strike.

12.5 - No run, slower from van der Merwe and Kohli leans forward to block.

12.4 - 1 run, low full toss and Rohit only drives it through covers.

12.3 - No run, full onto the stumps and Rohit defends.

12.2 - 1 run, too short from van der Merwe as Kohli gets off the mark with a cut to deep cover.

Slip comes in for Kohli.

12.1 - 1 run, tossed up outside off by van der Merwe and Rohit drives to cover.

Yet another record sealed for the 'Hitman' today! 

Over 14: India 109/1 - FIFTY up for Rohit! 52* (44)

13.6 - FOUR! FIFTY up for Rohit! 52* (44)

Too full this time and Rohit drives it superbly through the gap at extra cover to bring up his 35th ODI fifty!

13.5 - No run, full outside off and Rohit defends back to van Meekeren.

13.4 - 1 run, banged short and Kohli looks to pull but doesn't connect cleanly as he picks out the man at deep backward square leg.

13.3 - No run, beaten! Kohli looks to flick across the line but misses as the ball hits him high on the thigh pad.

13.2 - No run, shorter and a tighter line and again Kohli blocks.

13.1 - No run, back of a length outside off from van Meekeren and Kohli defends.

Over 15: India 119/1

14.6 - 1 run, tossed up outside off and Rohit drives to deep cover.

14.5 - 1 run, Kohli looks to drive but gets a thick inside edge that sends the ball rolling towards square leg.

14.4 - 1 run, Rohit skips down the track and punches to deep cover.

14.3 - No run, full onto leg-stump now as Rohit defends.

14.2 - SIX! Rohit spots the tossed up delivery and goes for the slog sweep as it lands right on the ropes at deep midwicket.

14.1 - 1 run, tossed up full by van der Merwe and Kohli flicks it to long-on.

Over 16: India 122/1

15.6 - No run, full outside off and Rohit defends.

15.5 - 1 run, Kohli tucks it off the pads to square leg.

15.4 - No run, back of a length outside off and this time Kohli blocks.

15.3 - No run, chance! Kohli charges out and slashes wildly at the length delivery but it hits him high on the bat and lands just short of the fielder who was diving forward at mid-off.

15.2 - 1 run, Rohit pushes it down the ground to long-on to rotate strike.

15.1 - No run, beaten! Rohit looks to flick the fuller delivery but gets hit on the pads. It's sliding down leg though so not too many appeals.

15.1 - Wide! de Leede spills it down leg and has to reload.

Bas de Leede, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack.

Over 17: India 123/1

16.6 - No run, beaten! Rohit looks to cut but can't make any connection with the ball. It's been an excellent spell from van der Merwe so far as he's conceded just 25 runs in 5 overs.

16.5 - No run, low full toss from van der Merwe and Rohit pushes it back to the bowler.

16.4 - 1 run, Kohli makes room and cuts it past point to rotate strike.

16.3 - No run, muted appeals for LBW as Kohli looks to flick but gets hit on the pads. It's sliding down leg and they don't challenge the decision.

16.2 - No run, tossed up outside off again and Kohli pushes it back to the bowler.

16.1 - No run, tossed up outside off from van der Merwe and Kohli drives hard towards cover but it's expertly cut off by the fielder.

Over 18: India 130/2 

17.6 - 1 run, full outside off and Iyer gets off the mark with a drive to deep cover.

17.5 - No run, full onto the stumps from de Leede and Iyer defends.

Shreyas Iyer, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

17.4 - WICKET! Rohit c Barresi b Bas de Leede 61 (54)

Rohit heaves at the cross-seamed delivery as he looks to go over long-on but doesn't get enough power behind the shot as Barresi comes running in from the boundary and takes a good safe catch. Both openers back in the hut for India.

17.3 - 1 run, Kohli pulls uppishly again but this time picks out the man at deep square leg.

17.3 - Wide! Kohli charges out now but de Leede pitches it down leg.

17.2 - FOUR! Back of a length from de Leede and Kohli pulls it over backward square leg to beat the fielder.

17.1 - No run, length delivery from de Leede and Kohli muscles it to cover but finds the man. He's hasn't really gotten into his groove yet.

Over 19: India 133/2

18.6 - No run, beaten! Kohli looks to dab the shorter delivery but lets out a roar of frustration as he misses. He seems in a hurry to get going today and can't find the right timing.

18.5 - 1 run, back of a length delivery and Iyer punches to long-on.

18.4 - No run, beaten! Iyer leans forward to drive but is beaten by the turn.

18.3 - No run, Iyer flicks to midwicket but finds the fielder.

18.2 - 1 run, short onto the pads and Kohli tucks it towards midwicket.

18.1 - 1 run, short from Dutt and Iyer gets onto the back foot to punch to long-on.

Aryan Dutt [3.0-0-30-0] comes back into the attack.

Over 20: India 140/2

19.6 - No run, Iyer drives to cover and wants a risky single but is rightly sent back.

19.5 - No run, Iyer drives through the off-side this time but it's cut off at mid-off.

19.4 - FOUR! Iyer mistimes the drive as he sends it uppishly towards mid-on but it's just past the fielder and finds the ropes.

19.3 - No run, full onto the pads and Iyer flicks straight to midwicket.

19.3 - Wide! de Leede bangs it short but it's too high.

19.2 - 1 run, back of a length onto the stumps and Kohli tucks to square leg.

19.1 - 1 run, de Leede bangs it short and Iyer pulls to deep square leg.

Over 21: India 147/2

20.6 - 1 run, tossed up by Dutt and Kohli drives it nicely to long-off to retain strike. He's looking a bit more comfortable now.

20.5 - 1 run, Iyer gets across and punches the back of a length delivery to long-on.

20.4 - 1 run, good timing again from Kohli as he drives to long-off for a single.

20.3 - FOUR! Too full from Dutt and this time Kohli connects cleanly with the sweep to send it racing through square leg.

20.2 - No run, Kohli gets low to sweep but it's cut off at short fine leg.

20.1 - No run, short outside off from Dutt and Kohli dabs it straight to backward point.

Over 22: India 158/2

21.6 - 1 run, Kohli tucks it to square leg to retain strike.

21.5 - No run, Kohli looks to advance again but van Beek bangs it short as Kohli dabs to point.

21.4 - FOUR! Kohli now skips down the track and flicks it through the gap at midwicket to put the pressure onto van Beek.

21.3 - SIX! Slower full delivery from van Beek and Kohli launches it over deep midwicket for a flat six!

21.2 - No run, full outside off and this time Kohli drives to mid-off.

21.1 - No run, full onto the stumps from van Beek and Kohli drives it towards mid-on.

Logan van Beek [3.0-0-22-0] is back into the attack.

Over 23: India 165/2

22.6 - 1 run, Kohli punches the shorter delivery to long-on.

22.5 - No run, Kohli flicks the full delivery but finds midwicket.

22.4 - No run, tossed up by Dutt and Kohli defends back to the bowler.

22.3 - 1 run, flatter onto the stumps and Iyer punches it to long-on.

22.2 - 1 run, shorter delivery again and Kohli tucks towards square leg.

22.1 - FOUR! Excellent from Kohli! Dutt lands it short and Kohli makes room and punches it powerfully through the gap at cover.

Over 24: India 173/2

23.6 - No run, Kohli mistimes the slap to mid-off on the last ball and again lets out a roar of frustration. He seems really intent on making a mark here.

23.5 - 2 run, Kohli now flicks it through the gap at midwicket and pushes hard for two.

23.4 - FOUR! Kohli has all of a sudden found his groove now as he nails the pull to send the short ball racing through the gap at backward square leg.

23.3 - 1 run, banged short by van Beek and Iyer pulls to deep square leg.

23.2 - No run, back of a length to Iyer who defends.

23.1 - 1 run, full from van Beek and Kohli advances to drive it towards long-on.

Over 25: India 178/2

24.6 - No run, Kohli flicks but finds the fielder at midwicket.

24.5 - No run, fuller this time and Kohli defends.

24.4 - 1 run, back of a length from Dutt and Iyer punches to long-on.

24.3 - 1 run, Kohli gets on the back foot and flicks through midwicket.

24.2 - 1 run, quicker onto the pads and Iyer flicks to deep midwicket.

24.1 - 2 runs, short from Dutt and Iyer punches it through point and pushes hard to make it two. He drops his bat on the way back but still makes it safely.

Over 26: India 184/2

25.6 - No run, length delivery onto the stumps and Iyer defends.

25.5 - FOUR! Too full from van Meekeren and Iyer launches it over mid-off to find the gap in the deep.

25.4 - 1 run, back of a length to Kohli who pulls to deep square leg.

25.3 - 1 run, Iyer dabs towards third man to bring up the 50-run partnership between the two.

25.2 - No run, good bounce from van Meekeren as he bangs it short to beat Iyer who looks to pull but misses.

25.1 - No run, fuller delivery from van Meekeren and Iyer drives it to mid-off.

Paul van Meekeren [4.0-0-31-1] comes back into the attack.

Over 27: India 190/2

26.6 - No run, tossed up full by van der Merwe and Kohli drives it straight back to the bowler.

26.5 - 3 runs, quicker short delivery and Iyer cuts it past short third man who does well to chase it down and save one run.

26.4 - 1 run, Kohli drives the fuller delivery past mid-off to move to 48*.

26.3 - 1 run, tossed up outside off and Iyer pushes it towards cover.

26.2 - 1 run, shorter from van der Merwe and Kohli punches to long-on.

26.1 - No run, van der Merwe angles it into Kohli who defends.

Roelof van der Merwe [5.0-0-25-0] is back into the attack.

Over 28: India 198/2 - FIFTY up for Kohli! 50* (53)

27.6 - 1 run, FIFTY up for Kohli! 50* (53)

van Meekeren bangs it short and Kohli pulls it to deep midwicket to bring up his half-century. He's halfway through to getting that 50th ODI century, that everyone is waiting for today.

27.5 - 1 run, high full toss from van Meekeren and Iyer only guides it to third man.

27.4 - No run, back of a length to Iyer who dabs it to backward point.

27.3 - 1 run, back of a length to Kohli who pull to deep square leg to move to 49*.

27.2 - 1 run, short down leg and Iyer just glances it to fine leg where the fielder does well.

27.1 - FOUR! Short from van Meekeren and Iyer nails the pull shot to send it flying over midwicket.

Over 29: India 200/3

28.6 - No run, Rahul pushes to cover and wants a single but it's well fielded.

28.5 - No run, quicker from van der Merwe to Rahul who defends.

KL Rahul, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

28.4 - WICKET! Kohli b van der Merwe 51 (56)

BOWLED HIM! A hush descends at the Chinnaswamy Stadium as Kohli rocks back to cut but is beaten past the inside edge as the ball spins in and hits the off-stump. There'll be no 50th ODI hundred today as van der Merwe gets a big wicket for Netherlands.

28.3 - 1 run, Iyer gets on the back foot and punches to deep cover.

28.2 - 1 run, angled onto the pads and Kohli flicks to deep midwicket.

28.1 - No run, tossed up by van der Merwe and Kohli defends.

Over 30: India 211/3

29.6 - No run, length delivery onto the stumps and Rahul blocks.

29.5 - FOUR! Short from de Leede and Rahul pulls it nicely to beat the diving fielder at fine leg.

29.4 - 1 run, full onto the stumps and Iyer drives to long-on.

29.3 - 2 runs, Iyer pulls the length delivery to deep midwicket and the fielder does well to cut off the boundary.

29.2 - 1 run, Rahul tucks the length delivery to square leg to get off the mark.

29.1 - 1 run, pitched full onto leg-stump this time as Iyer flicks to long-on.

29.1 - Wide! Full down leg again.

29.1 - Wide! de Leede spills it down leg and has to reload.

Bas de Leede [3.0-0-17-1] is back into the attack.

Over 31: india 217/3

30.6 - No run, tossed up onto the stumps and Iyer blocks.

30.5 - No run, tossed up down leg and Iyer defends.

30.4 - FOUR! Iyer opens his stance to pull it over the man at midwicket to find the gap.

30.3 - No run, slower loopy delivery and Iyer slaps it to cover.

30.2 - 1 run, Rahul makes room and cuts it past point.

30.1 - 1 run, tossed up full by van der Merwe and Iyer drives to deep cover.

Over 32: India 219/3

31.6 - 1 run, Iyer punches it to deep cover to retain strike.

31.5 - No run, slower length delivery and Iyer pushes it back to de Leede.

31.4 - No run, length delivery outside off and Iyer dabs it to backward point.

31.3 - 1 run, banged short now and Rahul cuts it to deep cover.

31.2 - No run, full onto the stumps and Rahul drives straight but de Leede cuts it off.

31.1 - No run, back of a length by de Leede and Rahul punches to cover.

Over 33: India 224/3

32.6 - 1 run, Iyer cuts it past point to retain strike.

32.5 - 1 run, Rahul goes deep in the crease and punches past cover.

32.4 - No run, back of a length now and Rahul defends.

32.3 - 1 run, Iyer makes room and punches to deep cover.

32.2 - 1 run, full again and Rahul flicks it to deep square leg.

32.1 - 1 run, tossed up full by Ackermann and Iyer flicks to long-on.

Colin Ackermann [1.0-0-11-0] comes back into the attack.

Over 34: India 235/3 - FIFTY up for Shreyas! 53* (48)

33.6 - 1 run, full onto the pads and Iyer drives to long-on.

33.5 - FOUR! FIFTY up for Shreyas! 53* (48)

Pitched full outside off and Iyer brings up his fifty with a superb drive through extra cover. That's his third consecutive fifty in the tournament!

It's also the first time all the top 4 batters scored a half-century in the same World Cup innings.

33.4 - 1 run, full outside off and Rahul drives to deep cover.

33.3 - 1 run, Iyer taps towards point to move onto 49*.

33.2 - FOUR! Back of a length from de Leede and Iyer pulls it expertly into the gap at deep square leg.

33.1 - No run, full onto the stumps by de Leede and Iyer defends.

de Leede continues after the drinks break.

Over 35: India 244/3

34.6 - 1 run, Rahul tucks to square leg to keep strike.

34.5 - 1 run, full outside off and Iyer drives through cover.

34.4 - No run, full onto the stumps and Iyer defends.

34.3 - 1 run, length ball onto the pads and Rahul clips to square leg.

34.3 - Wide! Ackermann pitches it down leg.

34.2 - FOUR! Full outside off and Rahul plays a late deft cut to guide it to third man.

34.1 - 1 run, quicker from Ackermann and Iyer taps it past point.

Over 36: India 251/3

35.6 - 1 run, full onto the pads and Iyer clips to square leg.

35.5 - No run, Iyer makes room again but this time de Leede follows him with the ball as he drives to mid-on.

35.4 - FOUR! Iyer makes room and launches the full delivery over mid-off to find the gap in the deep.

35.3 - No run, sharp yorker from de Leede that Iyer digs out.

35.3 - Wide! de Leede sprays it down leg.

35.2 - 1 run, full onto the pads and Rahul gets a big leading edge when looking to flick.

35.1 - No run, full from de Leede and this time it's Rahul who drives it straight into the stumps at the non-striker's end.

Over 37: India 257/3

36.6 - 1 run, short this time and Rahul chops it past point.

36.5 - FOUR! Low full toss and this time it's punished as Rahul sweeps past deep square leg.

36.4 - No run, tossed up to Rahul who looks to drive but doesn't connect cleanly.

36.3 - 1 run, Iyer drives it through extra cover to rotate strike.

36.2 - No run, full onto the stumps and Iyer pushes to mid-off.

36.1 - No run, tossed up nicely by van der Merwe and Iyer drives to cover.

Roelof van der Merwe [8.0-0-39-1] is back into the attack.

Over 38: India 266/3

37.6 - 1 run, onto the hips again as Rahul tucks to square leg.

37.5 - 1 run, short to Iyer who pulls it towards midwicket.

37.4 - 1 run, back of a length delivery and Rahul tucks to square leg.

37.3 - FOUR! Banged short by van Meekeren and Rahul nails the pull through the gap at square leg.

37.2 - 1 run, length delivery and Iyer drives through cover.

37.1 - 1 run, full outside off from van Meekeren and Rahul drives it straight but the bowler cuts it off with the boot.

Paul van Meekeren [6.0-0-45-1] is back into the attack.

Over 39: India 274/3

van der Merwe bowls out with 10-0-53-1.

38.6 - No run, tossed up by van der Merwe and Rahul defends.

38.5 - 1 run, full onto the stumps and Iyer drives to long-off.

38.4 - 1 run, Rahul skips out and flicks to long-on.

38.3 - No run, short again and Rahul chops it to backward point.

38.2 - 2 runs, Rahul lofts it over extra cover for an easy two.

38.1 - FOUR! Short from van der Merwe and Rahul looks to cut but gets lucky as a thick edge flies through the gap between slip and keeper.

Over 40: India 284/3

39.6 - 1 run, good yorker from van Meekeren and Iyer digs it out towards mid-off.

39.5 - 1 run, slower short delivery and Rahul pulls through midwicket.

39.5 - Wide! van Meekeren fires it down leg.

39.4 - 1 run, short onto the hips and Iyer pulls to deep square leg where Bas de Leede does excellently to cut off the boundary.

39.3 - No run, back of a length delivery outside off and this time Iyer mistimes the drive towards point.

Iyer seems to be struggling with a bit of cramps after that shot and the physio comes out to treat him.

39.2 - SIX! Excellent hit from Iyer as he just slaps the length delivery outside off to send it flying over covers for a flat six.

39.1 - No run, short from van Meekeren and Iyer dabs it towards point.

Over 41: India 296/3

40.6 - 1 run, now Rahul mistimes the pull as he moves to 47*. Can he be the fifth Indian batter to get their half-century?

40.5 - 1 run, slower short delivery and Iyer mistimes the pull to midwicket.

40.4 - 1 run, Rahul drives the full delivery to long-on.

40.3 - FOUR! Superb from Rahul as this time he flicks the full delivery past the man at short fine leg.

40.2 - FOUR! Excellent from Rahul as he waits for the ball and plays a late dab to beat short third man.

40.1 - 1 run, slower length delivery from van Beek and Iyer flicks through midwicket.

Logan van Beek [5.0-0-41-0] is back into the attack.

Over 42: India 304/3

41.6 - 1 run, full from de Leede and Rahul drives to long-on.

41.5 - 1 run, Iyer flicks it through midwicket to rotate strike.

41.4 - FOUR! The short delivery sits up nicely and Iyer pulls it towards cow corner. The fielder races across from long-on and puts in a dive but it's just beyond him. That brings up the 100-run partnership between the two.

41.4 - Wide! de Leede fires it well outside off.

41.3 - 1 run, Rahul gets a thick top-edge on the pull but it lands short of the man at deep square leg.

41.2 - No run, excellent slower short ball and Rahul goes for the pull but doesn't make any connection.

41.1 - No run, full from de Leede and Rahul drives it back to the bowler.

Bas de Leede [7.0-0-48-1] is back into the attack.

Over 43: India: 312/3

42.6 - 1 run, Iyer pulls the short delivery to deep midwicket.

42.5 - FOUR! Slower short delivery from van Beek and Iyer clips it expertly past the man at short fine leg.

42.4 - No run, Iyer hammers it straight but it crashes into the stumps at the non-striker's end. Rahul was well out of his crease but the bowler doesn't get anything on it.

42.3 - 1 run, Rahul drives to deep cover for an easy single.

42.2 - 1 run, full onto the pads again and Iyer tucks to midwicket.

42.1 - 1 run, FIFTY up for Rahul! 50* (40)

Full onto the pads from van Beek and Rahul tucks it to square leg to bring up his fifty! All the top five batters have gone past fifty today for India.

Iyer is having some trouble with his left forearm near the elbow region and again the Physio comes out to administer some treatment.

Over 44: India 330/3

43.6 - 1 run, van Meekeren bangs the free-hit delivery short and Iyer pulls but finds the man at deep midwicket.

43.6 - 1 run, good yorker from van Meekeren and Rahul whips it to long-on. He oversteps though as the siren goes signalling a no-ball and free-hit.

43.5 - SIX! Full onto the pads and Rahul just whips it superbly to send it high into the stands over deep midwicket. Excellent shot from the stylish batter.

43.4 - 1 run, Iyer flicks to midwicket to rotate strike. He moves on to 94* now.

43.3 - SIX! Too full from van Meekeren and Iyer gets under it to launch it straight back over the bowler's head for a maximum.

43.2 - 1 run, slower short delivery and Rahul pulls it to deep midwicket.

43.1 - 1 run, full onto the pads from van Meekeren and Iyer mistimes the shot to midwicket. The ball is just sticking in the surface a little.

Paul van Meekeren [8.0-0-64-1] is back into the attack.

Over 45: India 337/3

44.6 - 1 run, slower onto the stumps and Iyer flicks it to long-on to move to 97*.

44.5 - 1 run, slower bouncer now as Rahul swats it to deep midwicket.

44.4 - FOUR! This time Rahul connects with the cut as he sends the slower length delivery racing through backward point.

44.3 - No run, beaten! Another clever slower ball outside off as Rahul swings hard but can't connect.

44.2 - No run, smart bowling from van Beek as he sends down a slower length delivery outside off and Rahul goes for the paddle shot but can't connect.

44.1 - 1 run, short from van Beek and Iyer pulls it to deep midwicket.

Over 46: India 346/3 - HUNDRED up for Shreyas! 100* (84)

45.6 - 1 run, HUNDRED up for Shreyas! 100* (84)

Iyer brings up his maiden World Cup hundred as he pulls the short delivery to deep midwicket. This bodes really well for India with their top-five batters all in a rich vein of form.

45.5 - 1 run, slower short delivery and Rahul hooks it to deep square leg.

45.4 - 1 run, full onto the stumps and Iyer flicks to midwicket to move to 99*.

45.3 - 1 run, Rahul reaches out and cuts it to deep cover.

45.2 - FOUR! Another excellent late cut from Rahul to send it racing past backward point.

45.1 - 1 run, slower short delivery from de Leede and Iyer pulls to midwicket to move to 98*.

Bas de Leede [8.0-0-56-1] is back into the attack.

Over 47: India 360/3

46.6 - 1 run, slower short delivery and Rahul pulls to deep midwicket.

46.5 - SIX! Massive hit from Rahul as he slashes at the full wide delivery to send it flying into the stands over deep backward point.

46.4 - FOUR! Beautiful from Rahul as he lifts the slower length delivery straight back over the bowler's head for a one-bounce four.

46.3 - 1 run, slower full delivery and Iyer mistimes the slog as he chops the ball back into the pitch.

46.2 - 1 run, Rahul heaves at the full delivery but gets a thick inside edge to square leg.

46.1 - 1 run, length delivery outside off from van Beek and Iyer guides it to third man.

Over 48: India 368/3

47.6 - No run, full toss onto the pads and Rahul looks to flick but it's cut off at short fine leg.

47.5 - 1 run, bouncer from van Meekeren and Iyer pulls to deep square leg.

47.4 - 1 run, wide yorker outside off and this time Rahul jams it out to deep cover.

47.3 - FOUR! High-quality batting from Rahul as he just flicks the yorker length delivery past the man at short fine leg.

47.2 - 1 run, Iyer heaves at the full delivery but mistimes it to deep square leg.

47.1 - 1 run, short from van Meekeren and Rahul pulls fiercely but finds the man at deep midwicket.

Paul van Meekeren [9.0-0-82-1] is back into the attack.

Over 49: India 393/3

48.6 - FOUR! Excellent from Iyer as he lifts the full delivery over extra cover to find the gap. 25 runs come off the over.

48.5 - SIX! Iyer is dealing in sixes now as he clubs the slower length delivery over deep midwicket for a flat six.

48.5 - Wide! Banged short by van Beek but it's too high.

48.4 - 1 run, Rahul takes a step to the off-side and slices it over cover.

48.3 - 1 run, full toss now from van Beek and Iyer slaps it straight down the ground again but this time the fielder does well to cut off the boundary.

48.2 - SIX! And Iyer does it again! This time he muscles it high over long-on for back-to-back maximums. He's anticipating the slower deliveries now and just clubbing them over the ropes.

48.1 - SIX! Slower length delivery from van Beek and Iyer reaches out to launch it straight back over the bowler's head.

Over 50: India 410/4

49.6 - 2 runs, Suryakumar has just the one delivery to face and he slices it over point for an easy two.

Suryakumar Yadav, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

49.5 - WICKET! Rahul c Sybrand Engelbrecht b Bas de Leede 102 (64)

Slower short delivery from de Leede and Rahul goes for the pull but doesn't get enough on it as the fielder at deep midwicket takes a good catch right at the edge of the boundary.

49.4 - 1 run, Iyer swings but it comes off the inside-half to midwicket.

49.4 - Wide! de Leede bangs it short down leg.

49.3 - 1 run, Rahul heaves again but this time doesn't connect cleanly as it goes to deep midwicket.

49.2 - SIX! HUNDRED up for Rahul! 101* (62)

Gets to his century in style! Full onto the pads by de Leede and Rahul just flicks it high into the stands over deep midwicket. Excellent wristwork from the local boy to get to his hundred!

49.1 - SIX! Length delivery onto the stumps and Rahul just launches it high over long-on to move to 95*.

Bas de Leede [9.0-0-65-1] is back into the attack.

KL Rahul is batting on 89* and is on strike for the final over. Can he get to his hundred?

Netherlands need 411 runs to win! 

A power-packed performance from the Indian batters to light up Bengaluru and add to the Diwali celebrations. Rohit Sharma (61) and Shubman Gill (51) ensured India came flying out of the blocks with a 100-run opening stand off just 71 balls.

Virat Kohli (51) couldn't convert his fifty into a hundred but Shreyas Iyer (128*) and KL Rahul (102) make full use of their starts. Shreyas was dealing in sixes at the end but Rahul deserves praise for hitting the ground running and bringing up his hundred off just 62 balls.

It's India's highest score in the tournament and the Dutch will have to play the game of their lives if they hope to chase this down against a supremely talented bowling attack. Run chase coming up in 20 mins.

KL Rahul says he's enjoying his role in this team!

Not gotten a lot of time (in the middle) in the last two games, so it was nice to get some time today. Batting at 5, it's important to get that confidence, it was a good knock. Getting that confidence to hit sixes towards the end was important. It's not rocket science, got to go hard in the last 10 overs. Tried to get as many runs as possible, that was the plan, the ball gets softer, so hitting sixes at the back end becomes difficult. It's just not this game, everyone has a clear game plan, we have been executing it (our plans) pretty well. Need to win this game and look forward to the semis. It (keeping) gets difficult sometimes, but I enjoy being involved in the game, the bowlers have challenged me during DRS calls, but they don't give me enough credit (on DRS calls).
KL Rahul (102 off 64 balls)

All set for the run chase! 

Wesley Barresi and Max O'Dowd walk out to open the batting for Netherlands. It's not going to be easy for the two against this Indian pace attack.

Jasprit Bumrah has the new ball in hand to open the attack for India.

Over 1: Netherlands 5/0

0.6 - No run, length delivery outside off and O'Dowd shoulders arms.

0.5 - 3 runs, Barresi punches it through the gap at cover and Suryakumar does really well to chase it down and claw it back with a dive at the boundary.

0.4 - 1 run, full outside off and O'Dowd gets a thick edge to third man to get off the mark.

0.3 - No run, appeals for LBW as Bumrah gets it to swing in sharply and hit O'Dowd on the pads but it's sliding down leg.

0.2 - No run, Bumrah sends down an inswinger to O'Dowd who defends.

0.1 - 1 run, Bumrah starts with a full delivery down leg and Barresi gets off the mark with a glance to fine leg.

Over 2: Netherlands 5/1

1.6 - No run, wicket-maiden from Siraj to start his spell as Ackermann defends.

1.5 - No run, full and swinging away from Ackermann who leaves.

1.4 - No run, full outside off to Ackermann who blocks.

Colin Ackermann, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

1.3 - WICKET! Barresi c Rahul b Siraj 4 (5)

Siraj strikes early! He gets the ball to swing away from the batter as Barrei goes for the drive but only gets a healthy edge onto the ball. KL Rahul does really well behind the wickets as he takes a sharp low catch when tumbling to his right.

1.2 - No run, full onto the pads again and Barresi blocks.

1.1 - No run, there are two slips in place as Siraj bowls full and Barresi defends.

Mohammed Siraj, right-arm fast medium, will take the other new ball.

Over 3: Netherlands 5/1

2.6 - No run, beaten! Back of a length from Bumrah and it seams away from the batter to beat the outside edge. Back-to-back maiden overs for India.

2.5 - No run, sharp inswinger from Bumrah and O'Dowd flicks to midwicket.

2.4 - No run, full onto the pads and this time O'Dowd gets his bat behind the ball to defend.

2.3 - No run, Bumrah sends down an outswinger this time as O'Dowd looks to drive but is beaten again.

2.2 - No run, beaten! Fuller outside off and O'Dowd goes for the drive but can't connect.

2.1 - No run, length delivery outside off from Bumrah and O'Dowd shoulders arms.

Over 4: Netherlands 11/1

3.6 - 1 run, O'Dowd dabs the length delivery to third man to retain strike.

3.5 - No run, full outside off again and O'Dowd drives straight to mid-off.

3.4 - No run, Siraj drags his length back now as O'Dowd defends.

3.3 - FOUR! Full outside off from Siraj and O'Dowd drives it superbly through the gap at cover.

3.2 - No run, back of a length to O'Dowd who punches to cover.

3.1 - 1 run, full onto the stumps from Siraj and Ackermann flicks to midwicket to get off the mark.

Over 5: Netherlands 17/1

4.6 - FOUR! Excellent shot this time from O'Dowd as he drives the full delivery through the gap at point.

4.5 - 2 runs, Bumrah drags his length back and O'Dowd pulls it past mid-on and they run hard for two.

4.4 - No run, length delivery outside off now and O'Dowd defends.

4.3 - No run, low full toss onto the pads and O'Dowd flicks it straight to midwicket.

4.2 - No run, full onto the stumps now as O'Dowd defends.

4.1 - No run, beaten! Length delivery outside off from Bumrah and O'Dowd reaches out to drive but can't connect.

Over 6: Netherlands 29/1 

5.6 - No run, full onto the stumps and Ackermann tucks it to midwicket.

5.5 - No run, Siraj bangs it short now and Ackermann ducks under it.

5.4 - FOUR! Too full outside off and Ackermann drives it through the gap at cover for the third boundary of the over.

5.3 - FOUR! Siraj strays onto the pads again and Ackermann gets an inside edge onto the pads to send it down to fine leg.

5.2 - No run, full onto the stumps now and Ackermann looks to drive but it comes off the toe-end of the bat.

5.1 - FOUR! Full onto the pads from Siraj and Ackermann flicks it nicely into the gap at midwicket as it races to the boundary.

Over 7: Netherlands 37/1

6.6 - 1 run, Ackermann flicks to midwicket to retain strike.

6.5 - FOUR! Full outside off from Bumrah and Ackermann extends his front foot and drives beautifully through cover.

6.4 - 1 run, shorter from Bumrah and O'Dowd just dabs it to third man.

6.3 - 1 run, length delivery outside off and Ackermann guides it to third man.

6.2 - 1 run, O'Dowd gets a thick outside edge as the ball escapes to third man.

6.1 - No run, Bumrah gets it to swing away from O'Dowd who hangs it bat out but is beaten.

Over 8: Netherlands 46/1

7.6 - 3 runs, Ackermann drives on the up to find the gap at cover and again Suryakumar does brilliantly to chase it down and flick it back right at the edge of the ropes.

7.5 - No run, full onto the stumps and Ackermann drives to mid-off.

7.4 - 1 run, full outside off and O'Dowd looks to drive but mistimes the shot to mid-on.

7.3 - 1 run, full onto the stumps and Ackermann flicks to deep square leg.

7.2 - FOUR! Too full down leg from Shami and Ackermann glances it to fine leg. The Indian pacers have been off their mark so far.

7.1 - No run, full from Shami as he looks for swing and Ackermann defends.

Early bowling change for India as Mohammed Shami, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack.

Over 9: Netherlands 52/1

8.6 - 1 run, Siraj bangs it short and O'Dowd goes for the pull but doesn't time it well as it lands safely at midwicket.

8.5 - No run, beaten! O'Dowd looks to flick across the line but can't connect as it hits him on the thigh pad.

8.4 - No run, full onto the stumps and O'Dowd defends.

8.3 - 1 run, Ackermann drives towards mid-off where the fielder does well to cut off the boundary.

8.2 - No run, full down leg and Ackermann looks to flick but this time is beaten as it hits him pads.

8.1 - FOUR! Too full from Siraj and Ackermann drives it straight past the bowler to find the boundary.

Change of ends for Mohammed Siraj [3.0-1-18-1] as he comes back into the attack.

Over 10: Netherlands 62/1

9.6 - No run, back of a length from Shami and O'Dowd chops it into the on-side.

9.5 - SIX! This time O'Dowd connects superbly with the pull to send it flying into the stands over square leg for a flat six.

9.4 - No run, Shami bangs it short and O'Dowd goes for the pull but doesn't connect.

9.3 - No run, full outside off and O'Dowd dabs it towards point.

9.2 - No run, Shami isn't getting any movement in the air as he bowls full to O'Dowd who defends.

9.1 - FOUR! O'Dowd gives Shami the charge on the first delivery and launches it straight down the ground for a one-bounce four.

Over 11: Netherlands 63/1

10.6 - 1 run, Ackermann cuts it to point and pushes for a quick single.

10.5 - No run, this time Ackermann gets his bat down to bunt it to the on-side.

10.4 - No run, beaten! Ackermann leans forward to block but is spins past the edge and hits him on the back foot.

10.3 - No run, tossed up full to Ackermann who defends.

10.2 - No run, Kuldeep sends down a googly now as Ackermann looks to sweep but is beaten.

10.1 - No run, tossed up from Kuldeep and there's some turn on offer as Ackermann defends.

Immediate switch to spin post the first powerplay as Kuldeep Yadav, left-arm chinaman, comes into the attack.

Over 12: Netherlands 66/1

11.6 - No run, slower full delivery and O'Dowd gets his bat down to defend.

11.5 - 1 run, slower back of a length delivery outside off and Ackermann slaps it to deep cover.

11.4 - No run, length delivery at the stumps and Ackermann defends back to Shami.

11.3 - No run, sharp inswinger from Shami and Ackermann digs it out.

11.2 - 1 run, O'Dowd blocks the shorter delivery with soft hands for a quick single.

11.1 - 1 run, full outside off from Shami and Ackermann goes hard on the drive but only gets a thick edge to deep cover.

Over 13: Netherlands 66/2

12.6 - No run, wicket-maiden for Kuldeep now as Sybrand defends.

12.5 - No run, tossed up again by Kuldeep and Sybrand leans forward to defend.

12.4 - No run, tossed up full from Kuldeep and Sybrand defends.

12.3 - No run, Sybrand goes for the reverse-sweep now but doesn't connect.

12.2 - No run, Kuldeep welcomes the new batter with the googly that beats the edge and hits him on the back pad.

Sybrand Engelbrecht, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

12.1 - WICKET! Ackermann lbw b Kuldeep Yadav 35 (32)

Kuldeep gets the breakthrough! He tosses it up slower and Ackermann goes for the sweep but plays over the ball as it bounces past the inside-edge and hits him flush on the pads. Ackermann reviews but there's not bat involved and 'three reds' mean Netherlands also lose one review.

Over 14: India 70/2

13.6 - 1 run, length delivery onto the stumps and Stybrand tucks to square leg.

13.5 - No run, full outside off from Shami and Sybrand pushes to point.

13.4 - No run, better length from Shami as Sybrand defends.

13.3 - 1 run, Shami drags his length back and O'Dowd tucks it through square leg.

13.2 - 1 run, the ball nips in slightly as Svrand flicks to deep backward square leg.

13.1 - 1 run, length delivery from Shami and O'Dowd flicks to deep square leg to get off the mark.

Over 15: Netherlands 72/2

14.6 - No run, googly from Kuldeep and Sybrand punches to cover.

14.5 - No run, length delivery from Kuldeep and Sybrand flicks to midwicket.

14.4 - 1 run, DROPPED! O'Dowd charges out and looks to go big but only slices it high down the ground. Siraj comes across from long-on and waits underneath with the reverse cup action but it slips right through and hits him on the throat. That should've been taken.

14.3 - No run, beaten! This time O'Dowd looks to sweep but again can't connect with the ball but the impact is outside off.

14.2 - No run, O'Dowd leans forward to defend but is beaten as it hits him on the back foot.

14.1 - 1 run, tossed up full from Kuldeep and Sybrand flicks through square leg.

Over 16: Netherlands 75/3

15.6 - No run, angled in onto the stumps and Sybrand blocks it out.

15.5 - No run, quicker delivery to Sybrand who defends.

15.4 - 1 run, Edwards tucks it to square leg to rotate strike.

15.3 - 2 runs, Edwards gets onto the back foot and flicks through midwicket to get off the mark.

15.2 - No run, fired in outside off from Jadeja and Edwards looks to defend but gets a thick edge to the off-side.

Netherlands captain Scott Edwards, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

15.1 - WICKET! Max O'Dowd b Jadeja 30 (42)

Immediate impact from Jadeja! He gets the ball to grip and spin away from the outside edge as O'Dowd shapes up to defend but sees the ball hit the top of the off-stump. It's an excellent delivery and O'Dowd hangs his head as there's not much he could've done.

Spin from both ends now as Ravindra Jadeja, Left arm orthodox, comes into the attack.

Over 17: Netherlands 80/3

16.6 - FOUR! Flatter onto the stumps and this time Sybrand pulls it over midwicket to find the boundary.

16.5 - No run, Chance! Beautiful from Kuldeep as Sybrand goes for the big shot but only gets a thick edge that hits Rahul on the elbow!

16.4 - No run, tossed up down the middle and Sybrand pushes it back to Kuldeep.

16.3 - No run, tossed up full outside off and Sybrand defends.

16.2 - 1 run, Edwards flicks the fuller delivery to midwicket for a quick single.

16.1 - No run, tossed up full from Kuldeep and Edwards drills it straight back to the bowler who gets a hand to it.

Over 18: Netherlands 81/3

17.6 - 1 run, tossed up down the middle and Edwards drives to long-off.

17.5 - No run, slower delivery from Jadeja and Edwards flicks to mid-on.

17.4 - No run, full onto the stumps now as Edwards defends to the on-side.

17.3 - No run, pitched full onto leg-stump by Jadeja and Edwards blocks.

17.2 - No run, Edwards flicks to mid-on and sets off for the single but is sent back.

17.1 - No run, quicker delivery from Jadeja and Edwards pushes it back to the bowler.

Over 19: Netherlands 83/3

18.6 - No run, flatter onto the stumps and Edwards guides it to backward point.

18.5 - 1 run, tossed up onto the stumps and Sybrand pushes it towards point.

18.4 - No run, tossed up again by Kuldeep as Sybrand blocks.

18.3 - No run, slower loopy delivery and Sybrand defends.

18.2 - No run, shorter length from Kuldeep and Sybrand cuts it to point.

18.1 - 1 run, tossed up by Kuldeep and Sybrand brings out the paddle-sweep to send it looping towards fine leg.

Over 20: Netherlands 86/3

19.6 - 1 run, Sybrand looks to drive but gets a thick inside edge that escapes to backward square leg.

19.5 - 1 run, Edwards gets low and sweeps to fine leg but the finds the fielder.

19.4 - No run, Jadeja fires it onto the stumps and Edwards defends.

19.3 - 1 run, quicker onto the stumps and Sybrand dabs it past point.

19.2 - No run, tossed up full and Sybrand pushes it back to Jadeja.

19.1 - No run, flatter onto the stumps from Jadeja and Sybrand almost chops it onto the stumps.

Over 21: Netherlands 90/3

20.6 - 1 run, short and wide this time and Edwards cuts it past backward point.

20.5 - No run, tossed up to Edwards who dabs to backward point.

20.4 - 1 run, slower loopy delivery from Kuldeep and Sybrand drives to long-on.

20.3 - No run, Check for Run Out! Excellent work from Jadeja as he collects the ball at mid-off and hits the stumps with a direct-hit. Edwards was out of his crease at the non-striker's end but just gets his bat back in time.

20.2 - 1 run, Edwards gets low to sweep but sends it aerially towards fine leg where it lands short of the fielder.

20.1 - 1 run, tossed up by Kuldeep and Sybrand drives to long-on.

Over 22: Netherlands 91/3

21.6 - No run, Sybrand heaves but doesn't connect cleanly as it rolls to long-on. Just the 1 run off the over.

21.5 - No run, angled in by Jadeja and Sybrand punches to mid-off.

21.4 - No run, fuller this time as Sybrand flicks to mid-on.

21.3 - No run, tossed up full and Sybrand pushes to the off-side and wants a single but the fielder closes in quickly.

21.2 - 1 run, Edwards sweeps to fine leg to rotate strike.

21.1 - No run, fired onto the stumps by Jadeja and Edwards pushes it back to the bowler.

Over 23: Netherlands 98/3

22.6 - FOUR! Edged and four! Sybrand looks to drive but only gets a thick outside edge that escapes past the keeper.

22.5 - 1 run, low full toss from Kohli and Edwards drives to long-off.

22.4 - No run, length delivery outside off and Edwards cuts it to backward point.

22.3 - 1 run, too full from Kohli and Sybrand slices it to backward point.

22.2 - 1 run, back of a length this time as Edwards clips it to backward square leg.

22.1 - No run, full length delivery from Kohli as Edwards drives to mid-off.

There's a huge roar going around the Chinnaswamy Stadium as Virat Kohli, right-arm medium, comes into the attack.

Over 24: Netherlands 110/3

23.6 - 1 run, Sybrand pushes it to point for a quick single.

23.5 - 2 runs, tossed up to Sybrand who drives to long-off and a needless overthrow lets them grab a second.

23.4 - 1 run, full onto the pads and Edwards flicks to square leg.

23.3 - FOUR! This time Edwards gets in position and uses the sweep shot to send it to fine leg.

23.2 - FOUR leg byes! Edwards looks to flick but it deflects off the pads and escapes past the keeper.

23.1 - No run, sharp turn from Jadeja as Edwards looks to defend but it comes off the outside edge.

Over 25: Netherlands 111/4

24.6 - No run, low full toss this time and de Leede drives hard but it's straight to mid-off.

24.5 - No run, full outside off and de Leede guides it to backward point.

24.4 - No run, pitched up full from Kohli and de Leede pushes it back to the bowler.

Bas de Leede, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

24.3 - WICKET! Edwards c Rahul b Kohli 17 (30)

The Chinnaswamy Stadium erupts as Kohli gets the breakthrough! He fires it way down leg and Edwards looks to glance it to fine leg but only gets a tickle onto it as Rahul does brilliantly to get behind the ball and take a sharp catch.

24.2 - No run, tossed up to Edwards who pushes it to mid-off.

24.1 - 1 run, Kohli pitches it full outside off and Sybrand drives to long-off.

Over 26: Netherlands 119/4

24.6 - No run, quicker delivery outside off and Sybrand defends.

24.5 - FOUR! Too full from Jadeja and Sybrand punches it past mid-on where Shami comes racing across but lets it slip past under him.

24.4 - No run, tossed up down leg and Sybrand defends.

24.3 - No run, tossed up onto the stumps and Sybrand pushes it to cover.

24.2 - No run, Chance! Sybrand slashes hard but gets a thick edge that flies to slip. Rohit gets a hand behind it but it just doesn't stick. That was a tough ask.

25.1 - FOUR! Unlucky for Jadeja as he draws a thick edge from Sybrand but it escapes past the man at slip to third man.

Over 27: Netherlands 124/4

26.6 - 2 runs, Sybrand gets across and flicks to deep midwicket for two.

26.5 - No run, Sybrand flicks towards long-on but it's well cut off at short mid-on.

26.4 - No run, length delivery from Kohli and Sybrand punches it to cover.

26.3 - 2 runs, low full toss outside off and Sybrand slices it past point.

26.2 - 1 run, full again and this time de Leede nudges it to square leg.

26.1 - No run, full onto the stumps from Kohli and de Leede flicks to midwicket.

Over 28: Netherlands 128/4

27.6 - 1 run, chance! de Leede hammers it back towards Jadeja who gets a hand behind it but it doesn't stick. That again was a tough catch to take.

27.5 - No run, flat again as de Leede defends.

27.4 - No run, flatter onto the stumps and de Leede blocks.

27.3 - 1 run, Sybrand skips forward and drives it to long-off.

27.3 - Wide! Jadeja fires it down leg.

27.2 - 1 run, tossed up to de Leede who drives to cover.

27.1 - No run, flatter onto the stumps from Jadeja and de Leede defends.

Over 29: Netherlands 135/4

28.6 - 1 run, short from Gill and de Leede makes room to cut it past cover.

28.5 - No run, de Leede whips it to midwicket but doesn't connect cleanly.

28.4 - FOUR! de Leede hangs back and slaps it powerfully through the gap at mid-off.

28.3 - No run, de Leede leans forward and defends.

28.2 - 1 run, short outside off again and Sybrand cuts it to deep cover.

28.1 - 1 run, short outside off from Gill and de Leede chops it past point.

Another surprise addition to the bowling department as Shubman Gill, right-arm off break, comes into the attack.

Over 30: Netherlands 136/4

29.6 - No run, pinpoint yorker from Bumrah and Sybrand just gets his bat down in time.

29.5 - No run, Bumrah bangs it short and Sybrand is quick to sway away from it.

29.4 - No run, short outside off and Sybrand pushes it to point.

29.3 - No run, slower delivery from Bumrah and Sybrand defends.

29.2 - 1 run, length delivery outside off and de Leede punches to deep cover.

29.1 - No run, cut in half! What a start from Bumrah as he bowls it short and de Leede looks to heave but is beaten past the inside edge. Rahul does well to collect behind the stumps.

Time for some pace now as Jasprit Bumrah [4.0-1-19-0] is back into the attack.

Over 31: Netherlands 140/4

30.6 - No run, tossed up full by Gill and de Leede tucks it to midwicket.

30.5 - 1 run, Sybrand makes room and cuts it hard to cover but finds the fielder.

30.4 - 1 run, de Leede skips out and whips it to deep midwicket.

30.3 - 1 run, tossed up to Sybrand who drives to long-off.

30.2 - No run, pitched up full to Sybrand who bunts it back to the bowler.

30.1 - 1 run, Gill tosses it up to de Leede who drives to long-off.

Over 32: Netherlands 144/5

31.6 - WICKET! Bas de Leede b Bumrah 12 (21)

Pinpoint yorker from Bumrah and de Leede just can't get his bat down in time to stop it from crashing into the base of the leg-stump!

31.5 - 1 run, back of a length delivery outside off and Sybrand dabs it to third man.

31.5 - Wide! Lethal bouncer this time but it's too high.

31.4 - No run, sharp yorker from Bumrah and Sybrand just about blocks it out.

31.3 - 2 runs, DROPPED! Once again it's Siraj who's the culprit. Bumrah bangs it short and Sybrand goes for the pull but gets a thick top-edge that sends it flying high towards fine leg. Siraj sprints forward and puts in a dive but doesn't judge the flight as it only hits his fingertips.

31.2 - No run, back of a length again from Bumrah and Sybrand blocks it out.

31.1 - No run, back of a length from Bumrah and Sybrand defends.

Over 33: Netherlands 148/5

32.6 - 1 run, Teja hammers it hard back to Suryakumar who can't stop the single.

32.5 - 1 run, Sybrand gets low and sweeps to deep midwicket.

32.4 - 1 run, Teja goes deep and paddles it to fine leg to get off the mark.

32.3 - No run, tossed up by Suryakumar and Teja tucks to midwicket.

32.2 - No run, Teja gets on the back foot and flicks to midwicket.

32.1 - 1 run, Suryakumar's first delivery in International cricket is full down leg and Sybrand paddles it to fine leg.

Suryakumar Yadav, right-arm off break, now comes into the attack as Teja Nidamanuru, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

Over 34: Netherlands 149/5

33.6 - No run, full onto the stumps and Sybrand drives to mid-off.

33.5 - No run, pinpoint yorker from Bumrah and Sybrand chops it out.

33.4 - No run, Sybrand looks to pull the short delivery but can't time the shot.

33.3 - No run, length delivery to Sybrand who mistimes it to mid-on.

33.2 - 1 run, full outside off and Teja gets a thick inside edge towards midwicket.

33.1 - No run, sharp bouncer from Bumrah as Teja ducks under it.

Over 35: Netherlands 162/5

The equation for the game is that Netherlands need 249 runs in 90 balls if they are looking to win.

34.6 - No run, Sybrand again just leans forward and blocks.

34.5 - No run, Sybrand leans forward and defends.

34.4 - No run, tossed up to Sybrand who drills it back to the bowler.

34.3 - 1 run, Suryakumar drags his length back as Teja chips it just over mid-on.

34.2 - SIX! Back-to-back sixes now as Suryakumar goes too full and Teja gets onto one knee to send it flying over long-on.

34.1 - SIX! Tossed up by Suryakumar and Teja goes for the big shot and connects cleanly to send it flying over long-off.

Over 36: Netherlands 168/5

35.6 - No run, Teja looks to drive again but mistimes the shot to mid-on.

35.5 - No run, full onto the stumps and Teja looks to clip but edge it onto the pads.

35.4 - FOUR leg byes! Short down leg from Siraj and Teja looks to pull but it deflects off his arms to beat the keeper.

35.3 - 1 run, full outside off and Sybrand drives it to deep cover.

35.2 - 1 run, Siraj goes full down leg and Teja misses with the flick as it deflects off the pads for a leg bye.

35.1 - No run, length delivery from Siraj and Teja blocks it towards midwicket.

Mohammed Siraj [4.0-1-24-1] is back into the attack.

Over 37: Netherlands 169/5

The umpires signal for drinks.

36.6 - 1 run, Sybrand gets low and sweeps to deep square leg. Just the 1 run comes off the over as Netherlands aren't showing any intent other than playing out all their overs.

36.5 - No run, slower loopy delivery as Sybrand punches to mid-off.

36.4 - No run, Sybrand leans forward and blocks it back to the bowler.

36.3 - No run, beaten! Excellent from Kuldeep as Sybrand looks to drive but it spins past the outside edge.

36.2 - No run, quicker outside off and Sybrand defends.

36.1 - No run, tossed up full by Kuldeep and Sybrand drives to mid-off.

Kuldeep Yadav [6.0-1-14-1] comes back into the attack.

Over 38: Netherlands 173/6

37.6 - 1 run, low full toss outside off and van Beek guides it to third man to get off the mark.

37.5 - No run, length delivery outside off and van Beek looks to block but is beaten.

37.4 - No run, Siraj welcomes the new batter with another good yorker that van Beek jams out.

Logan van Beek, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

37.3 - WICKET! Sybrand Engelbrecht b Siraj 45 (80)

Bowled through the gate! Siraj fires in a pacy yoker that beats the defences of Sybrand who looks to flick but is beaten past the inside edge as the ball crashes into the stumps.

37.2 - 1 run, full outside off and Teja reaches out and dabs to third man.

37.2 - Wide! Siraj pitches it well outside off.

37.1 - 1 run, wide yorker from Siraj and Sybrand guides it to third man.

Over 39: Netherlands 183/6

38.6 - 1 run, Teja brings out the reverse sweep to keep strike.

38.5 - No run, Teja dabs towards backward point and denies the single.

38.4 - 2 runs, Teja slogs again but this time gets a thick edge that loops to third man.

38.3 - SIX! Teja goes low and launches it high towards long-on where the fielder tries to claw it in at the edge of the ropes but it's just beyond him.

38.2 - 1 run, tossed up outside off and van Beek drives to long-off.

38.1 - No run, back of a length from Kuldeep as van Beek defends.

Over 40: Netherlands 190/6

39.6 - 1 run, back of a length and Teja dabs to third man.

39.5 - No run, full outside off and Teja blocks to mid-off.

39.4 - 1 run, length delivery outside off and van Beek punches it to cover.

39.3 - FOUR! Length ball onto the pads and van Beek tickles it to fine leg.

39.2 - 1 run, full onto the stumps and Teja makes room to guide it to third man.

39.1 - No run, chance! Back of a length from Shami and Teja looks to pull but it comes off the top-edge and lands safely at mid-off.

Mohammed Shami [4.0-0-26-0] is back into the attack.

Over 41: Netherlands 200/6

40.6 - 1 run, tossed up to van Beek who sweeps to backward square leg.

40.5 - No run, tossed up onto the stumps and van Beek defends.

40.4 - 2 runs, tossed up down the middle and van Beek sweeps to deep backward square.

40.3 - 1 run, length delivery from Kuldeep and Teja pulls to midwicket.

40.2 - SIX! Tossed up onto the stumps and Teja backs away to launch it over long-on.

40.1 - No run, flat from Kuldeep and Teja blocks it back to the bowler.

Over 42: Netherlands 208/6

41.6 - No run, Shami bangs it short and Teja sways away from the ball.

41.5 - 1 run, yorker from Shami and van Beek flicks it to long-on.

41.4 - No run, length delivery outside off and van Beek chops it back to the keeper.

41.4 - Wide! Shami pitches it wide outside off.

41.3 - FOUR! Low full toss from Shami and van Beek drives it to mid-off where Rohit lets it slip right through his legs. The skipper just lost his focus for a moment there.

41.2 - 1 run, another wide yorker and Teja dabs to third man.

41.1 - 1 run, wide yorker from Shami and van Beek edges it to third man.

Over 43: Netherlands 214/7

42.6 - No run, quicker delivery from Kuldeep and van der Merwe defends.

42.5 - SIX! Tossed up full and this time van der Merwe launches it high over cow corner to get off the mark.

42.4 - No run, van der Merwe gets onto the back foot and punches it back to Kuldeep.

42.3 - No run, van der Merwe now goes for the reverse-sweep but again fails to connect.

42.2 - No run, van der Merwe leans forward to block but is beaten by the turn.

Roelof van der Merwe, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

42.1 - WICKET! van Beek b Kuldeep Yadav 16 (15)

Bowled Him! van Beek gets low and goes for a big slow sweep but is beaten past the inside edge as the ball spins onto the leg-stump. Kuldeep gets his second of the night as Netherlands lose their seventh wicket.

Over 44: Netherlands 226/8

43.6 - 1 run, shorter from Jadeja and Dutt cuts it past cover.

43.5 - No run, tossed up full to Dutt who defends.

Aryan Dutt, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

43.4 - WICKET! van der Merwe c Shami b Jadeja 16 (8)

van der Merwe goes for another big slog over midwicket but this time he slices it high and Shami takes a good catch right at the edge of the boundary at deep midwicket.

43.3 - FOUR! Now van der Merwe connects with the reverse sweep to send it looping over backward point as it lands safely.

43.2 - SIX! van der Merwe connects with the slog sweep to send it flying into the stands over deep midwicket.

43.1 - 1 run, tossed up full from Jadeja and Teja slices it past point.

Ravindra Jadeja [7.0-0-28-1] is back into the attack.

Over 45: Netherlands 227/8

44.6 - No run, Bumrah ends the over with a slow yorker that takes Teja by surprise as he doesn't react in time with the ball bouncing back to the keeper.

44.5 - 1 run, full onto the pads and Dutt manages to flick it to fine leg.

44.4 - No run, yorker onto the stumps now and Dutt does well to block it out.

44.3 - No run, another pinpoint yorker from Bumrah and Dutt is beaten as it just misses the stumps.

44.2 - No run, length delivery onto the stumps and Dutt defends.

44.1 - No run, pacy yorker right from the start from Bumrah and Dutt does well to dig it out.

Jasprit Bumrah [7.0-1-25-1] is back into the attack.

Over 46: Netherlands 236/8

45.6 - No run, flat outside off and Teja slaps it to point.

45.5 - No run, length delivery outside off and Teja goes for the reverse-sweep but can't connect.

45.4 - SIX! Teja makes room and connects cleanly with the big heave to send the ball flying over long-off.

45.3 - 1 run, Dutt skips down the track and drives to long-off.

45.2 - No run, sharp turn as Dutt swings hard but is beaten.

45.1 - 2 runs, flat onto the stumps from Jadeja and Dutt slices it past backward point.

Over 47: Netherlands 243/9

46.6 - No run, yorker onto the stumps and Teja pushes it out to mid-off.

46.5 - FOUR! Full onto the pads and Teja flicks it through midwicket where Kuldeep covers good ground and puts in a dive but can't keep it in.

46.4 - 1 run, full outside off and van Meekeren just dabs it to the off-side.

46.3 - 1 run, Teja dabs to third man to rotate strike.

46.2 - 1 run, yorker to welcome the new batter but van Meekeren manages to just dig it out towards third man to get off the mark.

Paul van Meekeren, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

46.1 - WICKET! Aryan Dutt b Bumrah 5 (11)

The slower ball does the trick for Bumrah as Dutt swings hard but only connects with air as the ball makes a mess of the stumps. Just the one wicket now to seal the win.

Over 47.5: Netherlands 250/all-out - FIFTY up for Nidamanuru! 54* (38)

47.5 - WICKET! Nidamanuru c Shami b Rohit 54 (39)

Teja goes for another big slog but this time doesn't connect cleanly enough as he picks out the man at long-on who makes no mistake. The Indian captain gets the final wicket to seal the victory!

47.4 - SIX! FIFTY up for Nidamanuru! 54* (38)

Teja brings up his half-century with a clean hit to send the ball flying into the stands over deep midwicket.

47.3 - No run, Teja goes for the reverse sweep but can't connect.

47.2 - 1 run, van Meekeren cuts it past backward point to rotate strike.

47.1 - No run, tossed up full by Rohit and van Meekeren defends.

The Indian skipper takes matters into his own hands now as Rohit Sharma, right-arm off break, comes into the attack.

He's given quite a few players a chance to roll their arm and now decides it's his time.

India win by 160 runs!

Team India storm into the World Cup 2023 semi-finals after finishing the group stage unbeaten with nine wins out of nine!

It was a comprehensive batting performance with three half-centurions and two centurions to get the team to a massive total of 410/4.

Rohit Sharma then used nine different bowlers with Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul the only two players to not bowl today. Rohit (1/7) and Virat (1/13) were also among the wickets with Bumrah, Siraj, Jadeja and Kuldeep taking two each as India sealed a comfortable win.

Shreyas Iyer takes the Player of the Match award for his impressive performance with the bat

I got a deja vu, this happened with Australia too, but I threw my wicket away (not today though), but I wanted to come not out this time. I took pills for the cramps. I feel the recent scores helped me in this innings. The wicket was tacky and two-paced, I just wanted to capitalize on the start and I was able to do that. I have worked a lot on that (straight) shot, I was just trying to hit it straight. It's about keeping the head straight and about the follow through of the bat once I am trying to play the slog shot.
Shreyas Iyer (128* off 94 balls)

Scott Edwards says the focus now turns to the T20 World Cup next year! 

We played two good games of cricket, gave ourselves opportunities in other games which we'd have liked to win. Little bit tricky to say where we were compared to where we wanted to be. We were pretty confident with the style we play. We knew it's going to be a tough tournament. We've got a lot to learn, lot to get better before the T20 tournament next year. They showed pure class with the bat. There were periods where we bowled well, they just soaked up the pressure. They are going to be an extremely hard side to beat in this World Cup. We are a very young side, lot of young guys in the set-up, it is about growth for us. In terms of fixtures, not sure.
Scott Edwards (Netherlands Captain)

Rohit Sharma is pleased with how clinical his team has been right from day one! 

Since we started the tournament, for us, it was all about thinking about one game at a time. We never wanted to look too far ahead because it's a long tournament. It was important to focus on one game. Different venues and we had to adapt, that's exactly what we did. Very pleased with how we have played in these nine games. Very clinical from game one till today. That's because different individuals have stepped up at different times. That's a good sign for the team. We know the conditions, but when you play different opponents, that's a different challenge. We adapted really well., We started four games in a row and then we had to bat first, seamers did the rest along with the spinners. It's important, results do matter to keep the dressing room environment lively. There's going to be a lot of expectations, we wanted to keep everything aside and focus on the job at hand. We wanted to play the game on the field with a lot of fun and that reflected on our performances. Today we had nine (bowling) options, it's important, this is the game where we could have tried. Seamers bowling those wide yorkers when not needed, but we wanted to do something different.
Rohit Sharma (India Captain)

That's it from us for today! 

The World Cup takes a short break now before the action resumes with the knockouts.

India take on New Zealand in the first semifinal at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on November 15.

Australia and South Africa then lock horns in the second semifinal at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata on November 16.

Join us right here on our page for all the updates from both those games. Till then it's goodbye and goodnight from us.

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(Published 12 November 2023, 13:11 IST)
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