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The best moments India's match vs. the nation of Netherlands: A solid showing all around leads to a huge 160-run the win for India

 

With the help of Shreyas Iyer's undefeated 128 runs and an incredible innings by Lokesh Rahul, who achieved the fastest century by an Indian in the ICC World Cup, India defeated the Netherlands on Sunday by amassing 410 runs for the loss of four wickets in a spectacular Diwali day spectacle.



Shubman Gill (51), Rohit Sharma (61), and Virat Kohli (51) all contributed half-centuries, along with Rahul's outstanding performance and Iyer's incredible innings in just 94 balls, which put the Netherlands on the defensive. India followed South Africa as the third team in this tournament.

and New Zealand, to score 400 runs in the final 10 overs, surpassing the 400-run threshold. With Rahul by his side for the fourth wicket, Iyer's remarkable century—his fourth in ODIs—reached 208 runs. Iyer's innings was a role model for aspiring cricket players because it demonstrated his ability to take calculated risks, keep up a steady run flow against spin bowlers, and be aware of the field."

In the final stretch of the game, India amassed 122 runs, propelling them to a score of 400 or more for the third occasion in the tournament. Especially notable was Iyer's demonstration of skill against van Meekeren's deliveries, where he unleashed two impressive sixes, challenging the Dutch fast bowler with a varied line.



 Iyer accepted the challenge even though the shots were not perfectly timed, particularly when facing off-spinners Aryan Dutt and Rolof van der Merwe, as well as fast bowlers Paul van Meekeren and Logan van Beek. Van Meekeren found himself in a tight spot, especially when Iyer showcased his supremacy over the bowlers. With a strike rate surpassing 90, Iyer unleashed two towering sixes, both covering a distance of 80 meters, putting the Dutch bowler under considerable pressure. Likewise, he targeted off-spinner Aryan Dutt, fast bowlers Paul van Meekeren and Logan van Beek, and removed Rolof van der Merwe for a single."

 Iyer hit two long sixes of 80 meters, putting pressure on the Dutch fast bowler with a wide line that particularly affected Van Meekeren. Although the shots were not executed flawlessly, Iyer was still demanding a hit, and he got it. "Moments later, he gracefully sent a delivery sailing over the boundary ropes, signifying the attainment of his century." Bas de Leede, a fast bowler, took just 84 balls in this match. Rahul was very impressive in the first half of his innings.

Seamlessly orchestrating his way to strike, Iyer smoothly launched a van Meekeren delivery into the skies for a six upon his arrival at the crease, leading to joyous applause from the happy viewers." With an incredible first-wicket collaboration with Gill, Rahul moved India forward of the pack early on, the score 100 runs in just 71 balls. The 28-year-old batsman, showcasing his prowess, played a pivotal role in the 208-run collaboration for the fourth wicket

. Following Gill and Rohit's outstanding initial partnership of 100 runs in 71 balls, India found itself in a favorable position as Iyer stepped onto the crease. Iyer, a 24-year-old fast bowler, is most attractive because of his ability to avoid taking chances and keep a steady flow of runs by paying attention to field placement and bowlers Iyer typically excels against spin bowlers,

 but he encounters challenges when facing left-arm spinners, evident from his strike rate against them, which consistently remains below 90. percent compared to other slow bowlers. He followed Rolof van der Merwe, reaching him for a six to get rid of him for one wicket, following this pattern. Other players he targeted included fast bowlers Paul van Meekeren and Logan van Beek, as well as off-spinner Aryan Dutt. on his radar."


"Effectively overcoming the Dutch bowlers' challenge, he promptly dispatched two sixes off Paul van Meekeren's deliveries, culminating in an impressive century sealed with another emphatic six." By doing his bowling. Rahul, meanwhile, rotated the strike with ease and played a brilliant innings in the early part of his innings.

The crowd went wild when he struck a six off van Meekeren's delivery in between the wickets. With a remarkable partnership for the first wicket with Gill—100 runs in just 71 balls—Rahul quickly put India in a strong position "In the remarkable 208-run stand for the fourth wicket, the 24-year-old fast bowler played a pivotal role."

"Rahul played a significant role in shaping his innings from the early stages." He took on the responsibility of rotating the strike well and got the crowd excited by hitting "He wasted no time at the crease, dispatching a six off van Meekeren's delivery with precision."

With an outstanding century-run partnership for the first wicket with Gill, he quickly put India in a strong position, reaching 100 runs in just 71 balls. "The 28-year-old right-handed player played a key part in the 208-run collaboration for the fourth wicket."

 Rahul participated a key role in the country's efficient opening to the beginning of his innings. He rotated the strike well and hit a six off van Meekeren's delivery. "As soon as he stepped onto the pitch, he promptly launched a six off van Meekeren's delivery, sparking cheers from the lively crowd."

Rahul made an early impression on the spectators by assuming responsibility for rotating the strike and hitting a six off van Meekeren's delivery as soon as he reached the crease. With an incredible century-run partnership for the first wicket with Gill, he quickly led India to a commanding lead, scoring 100 runs in just 71 deliveries. The right-handed batsman, who is 28 years old, had an


  

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