Team India is right on track. When it needed the most, the Men in Blue bounced back and registered two back-to-back victories that set the teamâs Net Run Rate soaring up. On Friday, the Indian team was at its best. Having restricted Scotland for just 85, India chased down the same in just 6.3 overs. As a result, India's net run rate rose to net run-rate to +1.619.
Looking at the possibilities of India entering the semi-finals, there are two equations. One Afghanistan should defeat blackcaps New Zealand and the second equation is that India should defeat Namibia. If the two happen then India can reach the semis.
Now Indian fans are eagerly waiting for the Afghanistan and New Zealand match. Indian fans are hoping that Afghanistan will take them to the semis by cruising New Zealand. Now all eyes are on Afghanistan.
Winning toss is the first win for India. On the occasion of Virat Kohli's birthday, he won the toss and opted to bowl first. Not letting him down, Indian bowlers have restricted Scotland for 85 runs. Scotland players did not finish their quota of 20 overs. In just 17.4 overs, they were all out.
Mohammed Shami and Sir Ravindra Jadeja claimed three wickets followed by Jasprit Bumrah and Ashwin Ravichandran with two and one wickets respectively. At one point, Shami was so close to a hat-trick.
To be in the semis race, India had to chase the score in 7.1 overs. India chased the same in just 6.3 overs to improve their NRR. Openers Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul gave India a flying start. Rahul shamed his fastest half-century in just 19 balls. Rohit played his part with his quick 30 runs.
Twitterati cannot keep calm after India's crucial win. Netizens have showered praises on Virat and his men for all-round performance. Joining the fans, former cricketers also bowed down for India for the big win.
"Completely dominant performance by India. Brilliant with the ball, and got the chase over and one with in quick time. to boost their net run rate. They have done what they had to, all eyes on Afghanistan-New Zealand now," VVS Laxman tweeted after India's win.
Looking at the possibilities of India entering the semi-finals, there are two equations. One Afghanistan should defeat blackcaps New Zealand and the second equation is that India should defeat Namibia. If the two happen then India can reach the semis.
Now Indian fans are eagerly waiting for the Afghanistan and New Zealand match. Indian fans are hoping that Afghanistan will take them to the semis by cruising New Zealand. Now all eyes are on Afghanistan.
Winning toss is the first win for India. On the occasion of Virat Kohli's birthday, he won the toss and opted to bowl first. Not letting him down, Indian bowlers have restricted Scotland for 85 runs. Scotland players did not finish their quota of 20 overs. In just 17.4 overs, they were all out.
Mohammed Shami and Sir Ravindra Jadeja claimed three wickets followed by Jasprit Bumrah and Ashwin Ravichandran with two and one wickets respectively. At one point, Shami was so close to a hat-trick.
To be in the semis race, India had to chase the score in 7.1 overs. India chased the same in just 6.3 overs to improve their NRR. Openers Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul gave India a flying start. Rahul shamed his fastest half-century in just 19 balls. Rohit played his part with his quick 30 runs.
Twitterati cannot keep calm after India's crucial win. Netizens have showered praises on Virat and his men for all-round performance. Joining the fans, former cricketers also bowed down for India for the big win.
"Completely dominant performance by India. Brilliant with the ball, and got the chase over and one with in quick time. to boost their net run rate. They have done what they had to, all eyes on Afghanistan-New Zealand now," VVS Laxman tweeted after India's win.