- The ongoing cricket world cup in India is proving to be quite an entertaining one expected from any multilateral tournament involving some of the best teams in the competition. Going by the first ten days of the event, a few of the teams appear to have hit the strap and some are finding it difficult to press ahead. As you are aware, New Zealand is one team that may not boast of internationally acclaimed superstars but has enough utility cricketers in its rank who deliver consistently when it matters most. Not for nothing, Kiwis have made it to two back-to-back finals in the 50-over world cups. It’s another matter altogether that on both occasions they failed to cross the finishing line. But nothing can be held against the team though.
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- In the ongoing tournament as well, Team New Zealand has won all three matches played so far. In the very first match of the ongoing World Cup, they defeated the defending champions England quite comprehensively. Likewise, Team India has hit the strap winning all three matches played so far. Team India’s comprehensive win over the fancied Australians in their opening match and the way the arch-rivals Pakistan were rolled over amply demonstrates that the hosts are truly on the move. Team India’s performance so far has been nothing short of exceptional covering all the three departments of the game with panache. Particularly, the bowling department led by an impressive pacer Jasprit Bumrah is quite outstanding, to say the least.
- Mohammad Siraj and Hardik Pandya have complemented Bumrah in the pace department. Likewise, the spinners led by ever-improving Kuldeep Yadav and the dependable Ravindra Jadeja are proving to be quite handy for the opposition through their control and variety. Off-spinner Ravi Ashwin played a stellar role against Australia in Chennai helping the team’s cause big time. The batting led by the Hitman Rohit sharma is simply outstanding. In particular, Captain Rohit is in an excelling hitting form as he showed against Afghanistan and Pakistan. The pleasing way with which he goes about demolishing the opposition bowlers is breathtaking to watch. Some of his towering sixes testify to the fact. What an exceptional batsman Rohit has turned out to be.
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- The talisman Virat Kohli has already scored two terrific half-centuries. KL Rahul is in sublime form apart from adroitly keeping the wickets. Shreyas Iyer too has scored a couple of pleasing knocks including a fifty-plus score against Pakistan. Team India appears to have covered all bases. Last edition champions England have suffered a shocking defeat to Afghanistan. A champion side like South Africa is emerging as a formidable outfit. The South African team appears endowed with quality players showing immense promise. It’s too early to arrive at any conclusion. However, Team India and New Zealand have marched ahead of others. Will they sustain the momentum till the end? Let’s wait and watch what’s in store for the cricket fans.
