India vs Afghanistan: 9th Match Cricket Scorecard, ICC Cricket World Cup 2023-24
Match Overview
The 9th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023-24 featured a thrilling encounter between India and Afghanistan on October 11, 2023.India Dominates with Batting Prowess
India won the toss and elected to bat first. Indian captain, Virat Kohli, led the way, scoring a brilliant 63-ball century. His innings was crucial in setting up a strong total for India.The Indian batting line-up showcased its depth, with several players making significant contributions. Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya provided valuable support, ensuring a commanding score of 285 runs for the loss of 8 wickets.
Afghanistan's Spirited Bowling Effort
Despite India's strong batting display, the Afghan bowlers put up a spirited fight. Azmatullah Omarzai was the pick of the bowlers, taking two wickets and conceding only 59 runs in his 10 overs.Afghanistan continued to battle hard in the field, with Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi also chipping in with crucial wickets. However, their efforts were not enough to prevent India from posting a formidable total.
India's Clinical Bowling Performance
In response, Afghanistan's batting struggled to gain momentum. Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami bowled with pace and precision, taking three wickets each.The Indian bowling attack proved too strong for the Afghan batsmen, restricting them to a total of 178 runs. Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel also contributed with wickets, ensuring India's comfortable victory by 8 wickets.
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