'Winning 6/6 at biggest stage': Even Shahid Afridi can't help but praise India after WC brilliance

Indian cricket team continued their winning streak as they defeated Jos Buttler-led England by 100 runs in the 29th match of the ongoing ICC ODI World Cup. On what seemed like a tricky wicket at the start, India lost few wickets at the start of their innings but Rohit Sharma played a captain knock and scored 87 runs and India managed to post a respectable total of 229 runs.

3 things you need to know

• Mohammed Shami was India's top wicket-taker in this match
• Team India is at the top of the points table
• Virat Kohli was out on a duck during this match

READ: ODI World Cup: India makes it six in a row after Shami-Bumrah show, defeats England by 100 runs

ODI World Cup: Bowlers lead Indian team to 6th consecutive victory

India defeated England by 100 runs on Sunday to win the World Cup for the sixth time in a row. Rohit Sharma's valiant 87 on a difficult pitch was followed by Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami's enchanting opening spells.
Without the outstanding effort of captain Rohit (87 off 101 balls), who stood out as most Indian batters fell by the wayside on a two-paced pitch, the decisive victory would not have been possible.
In the final overs, Suryakumar Yadav (49) scored the crucial runs to take India to 229 for nine.

The unbeatable hosts, Shami (4/22) and Bumrah (3/32) stole the show with the ball as the England batters once again made a pitiful figure, collapsing to 129 all after being all out in 34.5 overs, their fifth loss in six games.

ODI World Cup: Shahid Afridi showers praise on Team India

The way India played against England on a challenging pitch in Lucknow impressed Shahid Afridi. India scored 229 runs when batting first, with Rohit Sharma contributing 87 of those runs. Mohammed Shami scored four centuries as England was thrashed for 129 in less than 35 overs.

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In his tweet, Afridi praised the Indian team and said they were favorites to win the trophy this time around because they played to their strengths against England.

After India recorded a 100-run win over the defending champions, England is virtually knocked out of the competition. India will face Sri Lanka in their next match which will take place on 2nd November 2023 and the match will be played at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.