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Watch: Virat Kohli Falls Short Of Sachin Tendulkar's Record-Equaling Ton. His Reaction Says It All

Virat Kohli hit 95 to lead India to a four-wicket victory over New Zealand and a fifth win in five matches at the World Cup on Sunday although the superstar batsman just missed equalling Sachin Tendulkar's record of 49 one-day international centuries. Fast bowler Mohammed Shami returned figures of 5-54 to help bowl out New Zealand for 273, a total India overhauled with 12 balls to spare in Dharamsala. The Kiwis, who rode on Daryl Mitchell's 130 to post 273, suffered their first loss in five matches and are second behind leaders India in the 10-team table.

Rohit Sharma Makes World Cup History, Becomes First Indian Ever To Achieve This Rare Feat

India captain Rohit Sharma has been in sublime touch in the ongoing ODI World Cup. The veteran opening batter achieved a rare feat on Sunday during India's match against New Zealand in Dharamsala. Rohit became the first Indian player, third overall, to hit 50 or more ODI sixes in a calendar year. Prior to Rohit, only South Africa's AB de Villiers and West Indies great Chris Gayle had struck or more maximums in a calendar year. Rohit achieved the feat after hitting New Zealand pacer Matt Henry for a six in the second over of India's 274-run chase.

Kohli masterminds chase as India beat New Zealand despite Mitchell ton

DHARAMSALA, India: Virat Kohli's crafty 95 trumped Daryl Mitchell's rapid 130 as hosts India beat New Zealand by four wickets in a top-of-the-table clash in the 50-overs World Cup on Sunday (Oct 22).

Match-winner Shami had no issues warming the bench for India

DHARAMSALA, India : India's Mohammed Shami produced a match-winning display in his first appearance at the 50-overs World Cup and the seamer said he had no issues warming the bench until his recall for Sunday's clash against 2019 runners-up New Zealand.

Cricket World Cup 2023 Points Table: What Win Over New Zealand Means For Unbeaten India In Standings

The Indian cricket team remains the only unbeaten side in Cricket World Cup 2023 after a dominant victory over New Zealand in Dharamsala on Sunday. New Zealand were off to a solid start but sensational displays by Mohammed Shami and Virat Kohli meant that the Rohit Sharma-led side registered their fifth victory on the trot in the competition. India are now top of the table with 10 points and a Net Run Rate of +1.353. This was the first loss for New Zealand who are second with 8 points from 5 matches with a NRR of +1.481. South Africa are third with 6 points and they have the best NRR till now (+2.212). Australia and Pakistan are fourth and fifth respectively with four points apiece.

Mohammed Shami Strikes On His First Ball Of Cricket World Cup 2023, Surpasses Anil Kumble For Big Feat

Indian pacer Mohammed Shami has had a dream start to his Cricket World Cup 2023 campaign. The right-arm pacer, who warmed the bench during the first four matches of India, finally got a chance in the fifth game of the team - against New Zealand at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala. Shami got off to a superb start as he took the wicket of Will Young. A short of length delivery from the pacer around off stump saw Young getting an inside edge on the ball that hit the stumps eventually.

India vs New Zealand: "Had Those Catches..." - Ravi Shastri's Blunt Take On India's Fielding Mistakes During Cricket World Cup 2023 Clash

Legendary Indian cricket team star Ravi Shastri was not pleased with India's fielding display during the Cricket World Cup 2023 match against New Zealand on Sunday. The Rohit Sharma-led side dropped three catches including the important catches of Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell - two batters who scored big for the Kiwis. Shastri pointed out that a target of 274 is quite tricky on the Dharamsala pitch and had India held on to the catches, they would have restricted New Zealand to a score below 240.

Watch: Rohit Sharma And Virat Kohli's Animated Chat During Cricket World Cup 2023 Clash vs New Zealand Leaves Internet Curious

India captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were seen engaged in an animated chat during the team's fielding against New Zealand in their ODI World Cup 2023 match at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala on Sunday. In between the overs, Kohli was seen telling something to skipper Rohit before the latter also takes the discussion further. The video was shared by the International Cricket Council on Instagram, leaving the fans curious about what discussion actually took place between the two. "The two India seniors have an animated chat," the apex cricket body captioned the post.

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Watch: Virat Kohli Falls Short Of Sachin Tendulkar's Record-Equaling Ton. His Reaction Says It All

Rohit Sharma Makes World Cup History, Becomes First Indian Ever To Achieve This Rare Feat

Kohli masterminds chase as India beat New Zealand despite Mitchell ton

Match-winner Shami had no issues warming the bench for India

Cricket World Cup 2023 Points Table: What Win Over New Zealand Means For Unbeaten India In Standings

Mohammed Shami Strikes On His First Ball Of Cricket World Cup 2023, Surpasses Anil Kumble For Big Feat

India vs New Zealand: "Had Those Catches..." - Ravi Shastri's Blunt Take On India's Fielding Mistakes During Cricket World Cup 2023 Clash

Watch: Rohit Sharma And Virat Kohli's Animated Chat During Cricket World Cup 2023 Clash vs New Zealand Leaves Internet Curious