India vs Afghanistan, World Cup 2023: Action in Images

Records tumbled as Rohit Sharma smashed 131 in 84 balls and led India to an eight-wicket win with 15 overs to spare against Afghanistan. 

Updated on: Oct 13, 2023 9:21 PM IST

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India captain Rohit Sharma sent records tumbling as he scored 131 in 84 balls. His century and Virat Kohli's unbeaten half century helped India chase down a target of 273 with eight wickets and a whopping 15 overs to spare.  (PTI)

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Afghanistan won the toss and batted first. They were largely buoyed by a 121-run partnership between captain Hashmatullah Shahidi and Azmatullah Omarzai. (Rahul Singh)

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Jasprit Bumrah ended with figures of 4/39, which is his best in a World Cup match (Rohit Chawla)

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Kuldeep Yadav took a wicket for India. (Rohit Chawla)

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Rohit Sharma came out swinging. He raced past his half century in 30 balls Rohit ended up racing past his century in 63 balls, which shattered the record for fastest century by an Indian in the World Cup.  (AFP)

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Rohit eventually fell for 131 off 84, his innings punctuated by 16 fours and five sixes.  (AFP)

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Virat Kohli then saw India home alongwith Shreyas Iyer. Kohli ended the match unbeaten on 55 off 56 balls at what was his domestic home ground.  (Rohit Chawla)