IND vs NED: KL Rahul broke Rohit Sharma's world record, became the first Indian batsman to do so

IND vs NED: Rohit Sharma's team is still maintaining its unbeaten streak in the World Cup. India's top 3 batsmen scored 50 plus against the Netherlands. Whereas Shreyas Iyer (128*) and KL Rahul (102) played century innings. Both of them scored their first century in this World Cup. However, this was KL Rahul's second World Cup century.

Nov 12, 2023 - 21:58
IND vs NED: KL Rahul broke Rohit Sharma's world record, became the first Indian batsman to do so

Team India gave a strong performance in its last match of the group stage in the 2023 World Cup on Sunday. The Netherlands bowlers had no success against the Indian batsmen. Batting first, India scored a huge score of 410/4. At the same time, KL Rahul destroyed Rohit Sharma's World Cup by scoring a stormy century.

Rohit Sharma's team is still maintaining its unbeaten streak in the World Cup. India's top 3 batsmen scored 50 plus against the Netherlands. Whereas, Shreyas Iyer (128*) and KL Rahul (102) played century innings. Both of them scored their first century in this World Cup.

The pair of Iyer and Rahul together made a partnership of 208 runs for the fourth wicket. Thanks to his brilliant performance, India crossed the 400-run mark in the last over of the match. KL Rahul batted fast and scored a century on 62 balls. This is the fastest century by an Indian in the World Cup.

Earlier this record was in the name of Rohit Sharma. Rohit had scored a century on 63 balls against Afghanistan. Before Rohit, Virender Sehwag had scored a century on 81 balls in 2007. Virat Kohli scored a century against Bangladesh in 2011 off 83 balls.

India has already reached the semi-finals. India will face New Zealand at Wankhede on 15th November. The Indian team is still invincible. Out of 9 matches, he has not lost any match. All the players have performed well under the leadership of Rohit.

Muskan Kumawat Journalist & Content Writer