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[Saba Sports News] Team India secured their second victory in the ODI World Cup 2023 by defeating Afghanistan. Fans have been wholeheartedly supporting the team throughout the tournament, especially during India’s successful run chase.
As India pursued a target of 273 runs, captain Rohit Sharma’s outstanding century captivated the fans. In the 17th over, the Arun Jaitley Stadium lit up as spectators sang AR Rahman’s ‘Maa Tujhe Salaam’ in unison while the stadium’s floodlights were turned off.
In the match, India bowled first, limiting Afghanistan to a total of 272 runs. Jasprit Bumrah was the leading wicket-taker with four wickets, supported by Hardik Pandya, Shardul Thakur, and Kuldeep Yadav.
India’s chase began strongly, with Rohit Sharma scoring a brilliant century (131 runs in 84 balls) and Ishan Kishan contributing 47 runs. Virat Kohli also scored 55 runs, leading India to an eight-wicket victory. With two wins in as many games, India now prepares for a highly-anticipated clash against arch-rival Pakistan in Ahmedabad on October 14.