India moved one step closer to lifting the World Cup 2019 trophy after massively defeating West Indies by 125 runs in Manchester. With the fourth win in a row, India has now moved up to the second spot on the points chart.
While India decided to bat first after winning the toss, the team’s batting line up went for a toss after the third umpire’s decision in the first few overs of the innings made opening batsman Rohit Sharma walk back to the hut.
Captain Virat Kohli partnered with KL Rahul to earn some noteworthy runs for the team. Later on, MS Dhoni and Hardik Pandya took the charge and steadied the ship for their side. Dhoni stood strong until the end and hit some stunning shots to get India to a competitive total.
But what took India smoothly towards victory in this match was – India’s bowling attack. Mohammad Shami scalped four big wickets for his team. Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, Yuzvendra Chahal too scalped some wickets apiece.
India stands tall with only victories and no defeats on its side in the tournament. India’s unbeaten run towards winning the World Cup is making fans proud. Here’s how people are bowing in respect to the men in blue on social media:
How I sleep knowing Bumrah, Bhuvi, Shami, Kuldeep and Chahal play for my country and decimates opponents. 😁😁#INDvsWI pic.twitter.com/UbgTgKvBbe
— Sumit Agarwal (@sumit138) June 27, 2019
Dominating victory by team India… #INDvsWI
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) June 27, 2019
Congratulations India🇮🇳🇨🇦😘#INDvsWI
— Ensaf Haidar ⚜️ (@miss9afi) June 27, 2019
Dhoni : *says something to the bowler in hindi from behind*
Indian commentators : *translate it*
Le Indian : #INDvsWI pic.twitter.com/bBHG19alZO
— Piyushhh (@piyusharya99) June 27, 2019
https://twitter.com/allindiamemers/status/1144267340340768771
Doni in other overs vs Dhoni in last over #INDvsWI pic.twitter.com/MMIHqcUMG0
— Sharad Kotriwala (@ModijiKaHathHai) June 27, 2019
Bhuvneshwar after seeing spell of shami in this and previous game #INDvsWI pic.twitter.com/EbFQjQOMja
— paritosh arora (@badPunGuy) June 27, 2019
* West Indies fans searching for reliable Batsman * 😂😂#INDvsWI #cwc2019 pic.twitter.com/PpWaJ2wVjl
— Ro¢ky Edwαrd 🎩🎧 (@IAmRockyEdward) June 27, 2019
https://twitter.com/memeristic_af/status/1144281219095379968
Another highlight of the Ind Vs West Indies match was the stunning catch by MS Dhoni where he dived to grab the delivery thrown by Bumrah and dismissed Carlos Brathwaite. Netizens can’t stop hailing the former captain for his quick reflexes on the field.
Ma to superman ♥️#Dhoni #WIvIND pic.twitter.com/liV99G8b6P
— Yash Parashar 🇮🇳 (@Guy_with_humour) June 27, 2019
Whaaaaatey CATCH!💥@msdhoni in flight mood 😂#DhoniAtCWC19 #IndvWI #Dhoni pic.twitter.com/AaxnascgRM
— AHâđ Ørtøn 7🏏 (@ahad_orton) June 27, 2019
India is playing some exceptional cricket 🏏 #Dhoni is outstanding! 🙌https://t.co/FeNWXX7Hd2
— Haydn Dunn (@HaydnDunn) June 27, 2019
https://twitter.com/The_TrollerKing/status/1144276234005704704
https://twitter.com/Sarcasmm007/status/1144276051930910720
With this, India becomes the only team in the tournament with zero defeats! With three more matches down the line, we hope that India hops on to the number one position on the charts soon to bring the trophy home!