India crush Netherlands make in 9-0 in WC 2023

India crush Netherlands make in 9-0 in WC 2023.India's unstoppable momentum continued in the Cricket World Cup as Shreyas Iyer (128) and KL Rahul (102) powered a dominant victory over the Netherlands by a massive 160 runs. The resounding win, marking India's ninth consecutive triumph, sets the stage for their semifinal clash with New Zealand.

Iyer's blazing century, his fourth in ODIs, combined with Rahul's explosive ton highlighted the Diwali match, propelling India to a colossal 410-4. The Netherlands made a spirited effort with good starts from several batsmen, but the required record chase eluded them, culminating in a 250 all-out in 47.5 overs.

India's bowlers, led by Mohammed Siraj (2-29), Kuldeep Yadav (2-41), Jasprit Bumrah (2-33), and Ravindra Jadeja (2-49), swiftly dismantled the Dutch batting lineup, securing the victory.

Notably, Iyer's century in 84 balls, adorned with 10 fours and five sixes, and Rahul's rapid ton in just 62 deliveries steered India to a monumental total. Their partnership of 208 runs marked the highest fourth-wicket stand in World Cup history, propelling India to their third 400-plus total in the tournament.

Opting to bat, India's strong start was fueled by captain Rohit Sharma (61) and Shubman Gill (51), setting a solid foundation with 91 runs in the powerplay. Despite wickets falling at intervals, contributions from Virat Kohli (51) and Iyer solidified India's commanding total.

In the Netherlands' reply, the chase never gained momentum, losing wickets consistently. Kohli, even claiming a rare ODI wicket after nine years, contributed to the Dutch struggle, ending their innings at 250 in 47.5 overs."