Except for the blip against England, India has had someone delivering at critical moments throughout the tournament
Strong teams seize the tipping-point moments and always have a player who delivers a critical performance. India did that all through the World Cup, though there was a blip against England. The triumph over Sri Lanka at Headingley in Leeds on Saturday falls into the template of unerring dominance.
The cricketers from beyond the Palk Strait revived themselves through a ton from Angelo Mathews, but Virat Kohli’s men never slackened. And when it was time to chase, openers Rohit Sharma and K.L. Rahul struck centuries and sealed the contest.
Indelible imprint
The ability to leave an indelible imprint starts from the very top. While Rohit has gleaned all the attention, it is important to acknowledge Rahul’s contribution. A successful opening pair is difficult to replicate and India had a problem when Shikhar Dhawan left with a fractured left thumb.
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