In the final league match of the ICC Men's ODI World Cup against the Netherlands, India's captain, Rohit Sharma on Sunday won the toss and opted to bat at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Maintaining the winning combination from their previous encounter against South Africa at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, India enters the match with the same lineup.
Expressing optimism, Rohit Sharma emphasized the importance of checking all the boxes and viewed the game as another opportunity for the team to showcase their prowess. Commending the players who have risen to the occasion, he praised their ability to shoulder responsibility in crucial moments.
Netherlands captain Scott Edwards, anticipating a competitive game, mentioned that they would have chosen to bat on the same wicket. Recognizing the crowd's significance in this high-stakes match, Edwards acknowledged India's stellar performance and emphasized the need for his team to be at their best. The Netherlands confirmed an unchanged XI, aiming to deliver a strong performance and conclude their World Cup campaign on a positive note.
Playing XIs:
India: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj
Netherlands: Max O'Dowd, Wesley Barresi, Colin Ackermann, Sybrand Engelbrecht, Scott Edwards (c/wk), Bas de Leede, Teja Nidamanuru, Logan van Beek, Roelof van der Merwe, Aryan Dutt, Paul van Meekeren.
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