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Cricket World Cup 2023 Points Table: What Huge Win Over England Means For India's Semifinals Dream

The Indian cricket team reclaimed the top spot in the Cricket World Cup 2023 points table with a comprehensive 100-run win over defending champions England in Lucknow on Sunday. It was a brilliant show from the Indian pace duo of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami after setting a somewhat modest total thanks to gritty knocks from Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav. After the huge victory, India remain the only unbeaten side in the competition with 12 points from 6 matches. On the other hand, England continued their disappointing run as they are bottom of the table with only two points. South Africa is currently second in the points table with 10 points and the best Net Run Rate among all the teams while New Zealand and Australia are third and fourth respectively.

Cricket World Cup 2023: Virat Kohli Equals Sachin Tendulkar's Tally In This Unwanted Record List

After narrowly missing out on his century last week, which would've put him on level terms with Sachin Tendulkar as the batter with the most number of tons, India batter Virat Kohli was expected to deliver a good show against England in Lucknow on Sunday. However, the India star had a rare bad day as he was dismissed for 0. His stay at the crease was limited to just nine balls during the Cricket World Cup 2023 match against England in Lucknow. This was Kohli's 34th duck in international cricket, the same as Tendulkar, who played 664 match during his illustrious career. Meanwhile, the game against England is Kohli's 513th international match.

Watch: 2 Wickets In 2 Balls! Jasprit Bumrah Rattles England In Cricket World Cup 2023 Thriller

Indian cricket team fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah took two wickets in two balls to leave England reeling during their Cricket World Cup 2023 match in Lucknow on Sunday. Bumrah struck on the fifth ball of the fifth over as Dawid Malan ended up chopping a delivery directly on to his stumps. It was a big wicket for India who were not able to post a big total and the passion was clear from Bumrah's expressions. The fast bowler struck once again on the very next delivery as Joe Root was trapped LBW on a in-swinging ball that left the experienced batter completely perplexed.

Cricket World Cup: Adil Rashid Becomes Third England Spinner To Achieve Major Feat

England spinner Adil Rashid completed 350 wickets in international cricket, becoming only the ninth bowler and third spinner from his country to do so. Rashid reached this milestone during England's ICC Cricket World Cup match against India at Lucknow. Rashid took two wickets for 35 runs in ten overs, with an economy rate of 3.50. He took key wickets of skipper Rohit Sharma and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja.

Cricket World Cup - Rohit Sharma's Good Run On! Joins Sachin Tendulkar, Other Greats In Elite List

Skipper Rohit Sharma completed 18,000 runs in international cricket, becoming the only fifth Indian to do so. The 36-year-old veteran accomplished this milestone during India's ICC Cricket World Cup match against England at Lucknow. During the match, Rohit batted in an extremely tough situation. Withstanding a fall of wickets from the other end, he kept one end steady to score 87 in 101 balls, with 10 fours and three sixes. He scored runs at a strike rate of over 86. However, he could not complete his eighth World Cup century.

Virat Kohli Punches Sofa In Frustration After First Duck In Cricket World Cup - Watch

Virat Kohli was left disappointed as the in-form Indian cricket team batter was dismissed for a duck during the Cricket World Cup 2023 match against England in Lucknow on Sunday. It was the first duck for Kohli in his Cricket World Cup career as he ended up gifting his wicket to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) teammate David Willey. Kohli miscued a short of length delivery from Willey and Ben Stokes made no mistake in completing a simple catch at mid-off. Kohli was visibly upset with his dismissal and in a video going viral on social media, he could be seen punching the dressing room sofa in frustration.

R Ashwin Snubbed As Rohit Sharma Confirms India's Playing XI For England Clash In World Cup 2023

India captain Rohit Sharma confirmed that no change was made to the team's playing XI from the last match against New Zealand. As the Indian team geared up for the Cricket World Cup 2023 match against defending champions England, Ravichandran Ashwin remained on the bench, with the team management opting for three seamers and two spinners. There were suggestions that Ashwin could be included in the Indian team but the nature of the pitch and the conditions in Lucknow prompted Team India to go with an unchanged XI.

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Cricket World Cup 2023 Points Table: What Huge Win Over England Means For India's Semifinals Dream

Cricket World Cup 2023: Virat Kohli Equals Sachin Tendulkar's Tally In This Unwanted Record List

Watch: 2 Wickets In 2 Balls! Jasprit Bumrah Rattles England In Cricket World Cup 2023 Thriller

Cricket World Cup: Adil Rashid Becomes Third England Spinner To Achieve Major Feat

Cricket World Cup - Rohit Sharma's Good Run On! Joins Sachin Tendulkar, Other Greats In Elite List

Virat Kohli Punches Sofa In Frustration After First Duck In Cricket World Cup - Watch

R Ashwin Snubbed As Rohit Sharma Confirms India's Playing XI For England Clash In World Cup 2023

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