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Explosive Start Rohit and Shubman Gill's opening partnership set the stadium ablaze with an explosive start, reaching 100 in just 11.5 overs. Gill's quick half-century in 30 balls added to the excitement, but the opening duo eventually succumbed, making way for the formidable Virat Kohli.
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Dynamic Duo Kohli, finding his rhythm alongside Shreyas Iyer, contributed to a partnership of more than 50 for the third wicket. The Bengaluru crowd roared as the duo showcased their batting prowess. Kohli marked another half-century before his departure, paving the way for Iyer and KL Rahul.
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Record-Breaking Feat The Indian batting lineup achieved a historic milestone when all batters in the top four scored fifties, a first in World Cup history. Iyer, notching up his maiden World Cup century, and Rahul, with a sensational half-century, propelled India toward a formidable score.
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Diwali Clash and Semifinal Momentum In a rare Diwali clash, Team India faced the Netherlands, maintaining an impressive 8-0 record. With the semifinals approaching, India aimed to extend their momentum. Despite discussions about testing the bench, the camaraderie within the team prevailed, and the majority of the XI took the field.
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Dutch Determination For the Netherlands, this match presented an opportunity to exit the tournament on a high note. Despite inspiring performances against South Africa and Bangladesh, they faced a formidable Indian bowling attack. The Dutch aimed to fight with determination, eyeing a place in the Champions Trophy.
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Historical Encounter India and Netherlands shared history in World Cups, with past encounters witnessing unexpected twists. The match in 2003 saw India scoring just 204, while the 2011 clash ended with a five-wicket win for India, thanks to Yuvraj Singh's all-round brilliance.
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Last Dance of the League As the last league match unfolded, cricket fans eagerly awaited the upcoming semifinals. India, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand secured spots, setting the stage for the knockout games on November 15 and 16.