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"They Don't Give Me Enough Credit": KL Rahul's Tongue-In-Cheek DRS Remark

Wicketkeeper batter KL Rahul, who returned to form scoring the fastest century for India in a World Cup, was a relieved man on Sunday, having spent some time in the middle before the big semi-final against New Zealand. Rahul took 62 balls to smash the fastest century for India in a World Cup to better skipper Rohit Sharma's record (63 balls vs Afghanistan) as India posted a massive 410 for 4 against the Netherlands in their last group stage match. "Not gotten a lot of time (in the middle) in the last two games, so it was nice to get some time today," Rahul, who ended up with 102 off 64 balls, said in the mid-innings break. "Batting at No 5, it's important to get that confidence, it was a good knock. Getting that confidence to hit sixes towards the end was important," he said.

Watch: 'Bowler' Rohit Sharma Claims World Cup Wicket, Wife Ritika Reacts

India captain Rohit Sharma added another feather to his cap, claiming his first wicket in a Cricket World Cup match on Sunday. Rolling his arm as India needed just one wicket to win the contest against the Netherlands in Bengaluru, Rohit delivered having bowled just 5 deliveries. Wife Ritika Sajdeh, who was watching from the stands, was all smiles seeing the India captain do something unique on the 22-yard strip.

Virat Kohli Equals Sachin Tendulkar's Big World Cup Record With Fifty Against Netherlands

Talismanic batter Virat Kohli failed to score his 50th ODI century but ended up equaling Sachin Tendulkar's record with another half-century during the Cricket World Cup 2023 match between India and Netherlands in Bengaluru on Sunday. This was the 7th half-century for Kohli in this year's Cricket World Cup and he equalled Sachin Tendulkar and Shakib Al Hasan as the batter with the most number of half-centuries in one edition of the tournament. Kohli ended up scoring 51 off 5 deliveries with 5 fours and one six.

KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer smash centuries as India crush Netherlands at World Cup

KL Rahul smashed the fastest century by an Indian at a World Cup and Shreyas Iyer also hit a brilliant hundred as the hosts cruised to a 160-run victory over the Netherlands in Bangalore on Sunday.

KL Rahul Breaks Rohit Sharma's Record With Sensational Cricket World Cup 2023 Century

Middle-order batter KL Rahul made history on Sunday, smashing India's fastest century in the history of the ICC Cricket World Cup. Rahul accomplished this record during the World Cup match against the Netherlands at his home ground of M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. In the match, Rahul smashed 102 in just 64 balls, with 11 fours and four sixes. He struck runs at a strike rate of over 159. Rohit Sharma, India's skipper had the fastest WC century for India previously. It came in 63 balls against Afghanistan in this tournament only at Delhi. In nine World Cup matches so far, KL has scored 347 runs at an average of 69.40 and a strike rate of over 93. He has scored one century and a fifty, with the best score of 102. He is India's fourth-highest run-scorer in this World Cup, behind Virat Kohli (594), Rohit (503) and Shreyas Iyer (421 runs).

Watch: Virat Kohli Claims ODI Wicket After 9 Years. Anushka Sharma's Reaction Is Viral

Virat Kohli has been enjoying a brilliant run of form with the bat during the Cricket World Cup 2023 and his brilliance spilled on to his bowling as well during the league game against Netherlands in Bengaluru on Sunday. Kohli was introduced into the attack by skipper Rohit Sharma and ended up dismissing Scott Edwards. The ball drifted down the leg stump and KL Rahul pulled off a sharp catch off Edwards's outside edge. The celebrations erupted as soon as the umpire raised his finger and Kohli turned towards the stands to show his happiness. Wife Anushka Sharma was in the stands and her reaction has gone viral.

Iyer and Rahul tons get India to 410-4 against Netherlands in World Cup

BENGALURU :Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul hit hundreds while India's top-order batsmen all sparkled as the World Cup hosts, already bound for the semi-finals, posted a mammoth 410-4 from 50 overs against the Netherlands in their final group-stage game on Sunday.

India Openers Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill Achieve This Big Feat In ODI Cricket

India openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill reach the milestone of most hundred-run partnerships this year in ODIs. The landmark came at the 45th match of the World Cup 2023 against the Netherlands at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday. In 2023, Rohit and Shubman made hundred-run partnerships five times and held the top place on the list. Afghanistan's Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmanullah Gurbaz stand in second place with four 100 partnerships. Sri Lanka's Dimuth Karunaratne and Pathum Nissanka hold the third place. The fourth place is held by Kusal Mendis and S Samarawickrama.

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"They Don't Give Me Enough Credit": KL Rahul's Tongue-In-Cheek DRS Remark

Watch: 'Bowler' Rohit Sharma Claims World Cup Wicket, Wife Ritika Reacts

Virat Kohli Equals Sachin Tendulkar's Big World Cup Record With Fifty Against Netherlands

KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer smash centuries as India crush Netherlands at World Cup

KL Rahul Breaks Rohit Sharma's Record With Sensational Cricket World Cup 2023 Century

Watch: Virat Kohli Claims ODI Wicket After 9 Years. Anushka Sharma's Reaction Is Viral

Iyer and Rahul tons get India to 410-4 against Netherlands in World Cup

India Openers Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill Achieve This Big Feat In ODI Cricket