In a thrilling World Cup encounter between India and Afghanistan, Rohit Sharma’s magnificent century steered India to a comfortable win and secured their position in the top tier of the points table. India now occupies the second spot in the points table, with New Zealand holding the coveted top position. Meanwhile, Afghanistan, after suffering their second defeat, finds themselves at the bottom of the points table.
India’s Impressive Victory
India showcased a dominant performance against Afghanistan, clinching an eight-wicket victory with 15 overs to spare. Rohit Sharma’s explosive batting display, which included a remarkable century, played a pivotal role in India’s triumph. After losing the toss and being forced to field, India’s disciplined bowling effort restricted Afghanistan to a below-par total despite half-centuries from Hashmatullah Shahidi and Azmatullah Omarzai.
Chasing a target of 273, Rohit Sharma adopted an aggressive approach from the start, taking the attack to all Afghanistan bowlers. He reached his half-century in just 30 balls and continued to unleash a barrage of boundaries. Rohit Sharma’s century, achieved in 63 balls, was the fastest by an Indian in an ODI World Cup, breaking records and solidifying his reputation as one of the finest batters in the game.
New Zealand at the Helm
New Zealand is currently leading the points table, having delivered impressive performances in the tournament. Their flawless record and strong net run rate have propelled them to the top position. The Kiwis have demonstrated their prowess, making them the team to beat in the competition.
Afghanistan’s Struggles
In stark contrast, Afghanistan has experienced a challenging start to the World Cup, suffering their second consecutive defeat in two games. These losses have caused them to languish at the bottom of the points table. The Afghan team faces an uphill battle to reverse their fortunes and climb the rankings.
Here’s how the points table looks after India vs Afghanistan Match 9:
| Rank | Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | Points | NRR |
| New Zealand | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +1.958 | |
| India | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +1.500 | |
| Pakistan | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +0.927 | |
| South Africa | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +2.040 | |
| England | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | +0.553 | |
| Bangladesh | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -0.653 | |
| Australia | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -0.883 | |
| Sri Lanka | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -1.161 | |
| Netherlands | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -1.800 | |
| Afghanistan | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -1.907 |
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