India go 9-0 as Shreyas and Rahul smash hundreds to beat Netherlands
A 160-run victory was set up by blistering hundreds from the middle-order
A 160-run victory was set up by blistering hundreds from the middle-order
The group stage of the tournament is complete with the hosts signing off in style ahead of facing New Zealand in the first semi-final
With bat and then ball, Virat Kohli treated an enthralled Bengaluru crowd to the perfect Diwali show
The India captain's high-risk batting has made sure there is no jeopardy as the chase enters the middle overs
Also, the first time five or more batters scored fifty or more in an innings at the men's ODI World Cup
"It's the work that goes in which is nice," says Netherlands batter, after spirited half-century against India
There was no need to consolidate or firefight against Netherlands - and a 62-ball hundred was the result
Rahul Dravid was pleased with the bench strength that India have built up
They've beaten bigger teams at the World Cup and picked up a few bruises too. Now, one final game awaits and it's huge
Look beyond the short-ball trouble and Shreyas Iyer possesses many qualities that make him a superb ODI batter
"I have actually had a few teams' coaches approach me and ask about our schedule and how potentially they could fit into their schedule"
India's coach praised the contributions of the middle order, and was also pleased with how the team coped with Hardik Pandya's absence
The group stage is almost complete with India looking to make it nine from nine against Netherlands
Will Rohit Sharma be tempted to tinker with his XI?