India go 9-0 as Shreyas and Rahul smash hundreds to beat Netherlands
A 160-run victory was set up by blistering hundreds from the middle-order
12/11Result
45th Match (D/N), ICC Cricket World Cup at Bengaluru, Nov 12 2023
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![India]( "India")
410/4 -
![Netherlands]( "Netherlands")
250 (47.5/50 ov)
Player of the Match
12/11Result
45th Match (D/N), ICC Cricket World Cup at Bengaluru, Nov 12 2023
-
![India]( "India")
410/4 -
![Netherlands]( "Netherlands")
250 (47.5/50 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
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Rahul flicks switch to finally show the World Cup his full range
There was no need to consolidate or firefight against Netherlands - and a 62-ball hundred was the result
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Rahul Dravid was pleased with the bench strength that India have built up
Netherlands aim to burn brilliant orange in a sea of blue
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Never mind the short ball, Shreyas is superb at No. 4
Look beyond the short-ball trouble and Shreyas Iyer possesses many qualities that make him a superb ODI batter
Cook: Everyone has respect for the way Netherlands have played
"I have actually had a few teams' coaches approach me and ask about our schedule and how potentially they could fit into their schedule"
Rahul Dravid hints that India won't make many changes against Netherlands
India's coach praised the contributions of the middle order, and was also pleased with how the team coped with Hardik Pandya's absence
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The group stage is almost complete with India looking to make it nine from nine against Netherlands
Preview
India look to go 9-0 in the World Cup as they take on Netherlands
Will Rohit Sharma be tempted to tinker with his XI?
