After a decisive win over South Africa on Sunday, Rohit Sharma's men have remained undefeated through eight matches of the 2023 ICC World Cup. This streak has placed them at the top of the group stage. To keep their perfect record intact, India will need another victory when they take on the Netherlands this coming Sunday, November 12.
Team India registered a dominating win over South Africa on Sunday. Rohit Sharma-led men extended their unbeaten record to eight matches at the ICC World Cup 2023, finishing first in the round-robin phase. With a win against the Netherlands, India can maintain its unbeaten record. India will play the Netherlands on November 12, Sunday.
As India looks toward the 50-over semi-finals, the legendary Sunil Gavaskar took a moment to praise the team's brilliant performance during the league phase. In his view, the squad led by Rohit Sharma is currently the most formidable team in the World Cup. Their path to the top included victories over heavyweights like Australia and England, as well as wins against Pakistan, New Zealand, and others. Gavaskar emphasized that to become true champions, it's not enough to just win; you have to win convincingly.
According to Gavaskar, India is successfully establishing itself as the clear favorite in the competition. He pointed out that although the upcoming game against the Netherlands may not affect their ranking since they are already number one, it serves as a vital rehearsal. The goal is to ensure the team doesn't lose its edge or stumble just as they enter the knockout phase.
Gavaskar concluded by explaining that the psychological pressure shifts completely during the knockouts. In the group stages, a bad day isn't fatal because there's always another game to make up for it, but in the semi-finals and finals, there are no second chances. That is why staying in a winning rhythm and maintaining a champion's mentality is so important, and that is exactly what India is focusing on right now.