Rohit And Rahul Blaze Away As India Canters To Victory
The Hindu|July 07, 2019

Mathews’ fighting century and his 124­run partnership with Thirimanne go in vain for Sri Lanka; Bumrah proves a tough customer again

K.C. Vijaya Kumar
Rohit And Rahul Blaze Away As India Canters To Victory

A few days ago, while awe lu­bricated his voice, Virat Koh­li said: “Rohit Sharma is the best one­day player.” The In­dian skipper’s words found further validation as Rohit etched his fth hundred in the current World Cup and it also proved to be a third ton on the trot.

The vice­ captain’s raptu­rous knock (103, 94b, 14x4, 2x6) and the synergy he found from fellow centurion K.L. Rahul (111, 118b, 11x4, 1x6) deflated Sri Lanka as In­dia clinically won its World Cup fixture at Headingley here by seven wickets.

Afternoon’s anthem

On a Saturday that dawned with a drizzle and subse­ quently embraced sunshine, the chants of “Rohit, Rohit” turned out to be the after­ noon’s anthem while a sea of blue with flecks of orange, exulted. Pursuing Sri Lanka’s 264 for seven that was mounted upon a splendid 113 (128b, 10x4, 2x6) by Angelo Mathews, Kohli’s men re­plied with 265 for three in 43.3 overs.

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