India posted a massive total of 336 runs after Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Virat Kohli came to the party against Pakistan in the 22nd match of the World Cup at Manchester. KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma gave a perfect start to the team as they added 136 runs for the opening stand after Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed won the toss and decided to bowl first.
Rohit Sharma was able to hit the ground running as he batted at the top of his game. The flamboyant batsman timed the ball with perfection from the get-go and the Pakistan bowlers didn’t have any answers to Sharma’s assault.
Rohit Sharma was on fire.
On the other hand, KL Rahul took his time in the initial phase of the innings. Rahul was cautious in his approach and rotated the strike with guile. However, Rohit Sharma was playing like Rohit Sharma and made the most of the loose balls. The right-hander was in the zone and took Pakistan bowlers to the cleaners.
However, Pakistan had their chances as a miss-understanding between KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma created a run-out chance. But Fakhar Zaman didn’t throw the ball to the right end and Rohit Sharma was able to make his way back into the crease when he was only 32 runs.
In fact, Pakistan fielders had one more chance of the run-out but they failed to grab it. The flamboyant batsman completed his hundred in only 85 balls and scored a fine knock of 140 runs. In fact, at one stage, it looked like that Rohit Sharma will once again breach the 200-run mark. However, it wasn’t to as he held out to short fine-leg.
On the other hand, KL Rahul scored a fine knock of 57 runs to give a great start. Furthermore, Virat Kohli was at his best as he converted the ones into twos. Kohli completed his 51st fifty for the Indian side and completed his 11000 ODI runs.
Here is how Twitter reacted to India’s innings:
Consistent. Brilliant. Mature. What a spectacular 100 by @ImRo45! It’s extra special when it’s #INDvPAK in the WC! #CWC2019
— Suresh Raina?? (@ImRaina) June 16, 2019
Virat Kohli fastest to 11000 odi runs by a margin, truly a modern day great #INDvPAK
— Deep Dasgupta (@DeepDasgupta7) June 16, 2019
A @Hublot ? for Rohit!
— Kevin Pietersen? (@KP24) June 16, 2019
Could watch @ImRo45 bat all day & I think I will … #CWC19
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) June 16, 2019
Chatting to Rohit at ipl time ! Discussion about getting starts but not getting big runs , and I was like you don’t know what lies ahead of you it’s happening for a reason ! Same words told to me by @sachin_rt before 2011 wcup , my mos of 2019 prediction from india @ImRo45
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) June 16, 2019
And that's how it's done! @imVkohli what a day to complete 11,000 glorious runs! Way to go! #INDvPAK #CWC2019
— Suresh Raina?? (@ImRaina) June 16, 2019
One helicopter gets out to make way for the Father of all Helicopters! #WhistleForIndia #Thala #INDvPAK #CWC19 ?
— Chennai Super Kings – Mask P?du Whistle P?du! (@ChennaiIPL) June 16, 2019
The only cup Pakistan deserves is "used tea cup" of Abhinandan 🙂#INDvPAK
— Kapil Mishra (@KapilMishra_IND) June 16, 2019
After rain stops match
Indian fans right now-#IndiaVsPakistan #INDvPAK #Rohit pic.twitter.com/GXy7yH1SwV— ARJ (@AkhilRjr) June 16, 2019
#IndiaVsPakistan#INDvPAK
Pakistan to Rain: pic.twitter.com/gDyHd4Jz6w— Anirudh Sharma (@anirudhsharmaa0) June 16, 2019
Sarfaraz was seen yawning! He is a wicket-keeper + sleep fielder. #INDvPAK
— Keh Ke Peheno (@coolfunnytshirt) June 16, 2019
Vijay Shankar to BCCI selectors..#INDvPAK #IndiaVsPakistan pic.twitter.com/6Ezw8Wj4zJ
— Suchit (@suchitbabbar) June 16, 2019
Pakistani team Right Now#IndiaVsPakistan #INDvPAK #INDvsPAK #PAKvIND #PakvsInd #CWC19 pic.twitter.com/p1TrkobPA0
— Xahoor Bhat ظہور احمد (@bhat_xahoor) June 16, 2019
Pakistan Right Now…#CWC19 #IndiaVsPakistan #INDvPAK India vs Pakistan pic.twitter.com/xncLk7MqKr
— Kings Of Tattiyapa (@KingsOfTatiyapa) June 16, 2019
Rohit Sharma!!!! ????
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) June 16, 2019
Only one man was fighting for Pakistan #INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/IPzgeC0X5Y
— Asad Ali (@AsadAlii28) June 16, 2019
https://twitter.com/EnggLazy/status/1140246613748637696?s=20
Brilliant. Given the situation, the intensity of the match and the fluency of his batting, this must be one of his most satisfying. Such class.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) June 16, 2019
2nd 100 already in his 3rd inning of the #Worldcup19 Hit hay boss ??#hitman #RohitSharma
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) June 16, 2019
Rohit sharma what a player ? brilliant 100 ???⭐️? 24th 100 for @ImRo45 keep going shaaaana
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) June 16, 2019
Ro ‘Superhit’ Sharma. What a century….dominance and class in equal measure. ?? #CWC19 #IndvPak
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) June 16, 2019
#IndiaVsPakistan#INDvPAK
Breaking News: Rain has stopped!Pakistanis right now: pic.twitter.com/Qdq0lew3FB
— Anirudh Sharma (@anirudhsharmaa0) June 16, 2019