The overly aggressives Indian batsmen – Rohit, Gill, Virat, Iyer and KL Rahul – outthought and outwitted the wily New Zealand bowling unit.
While the bowlers have provided the ‘wow’ factor, it’s the Fab Five who have laid the foundation for most wins as India extended their spectacular run to make it 10 out of 10. (AP/Reuters)
Rohit Sharma springs to his feet. Virat Kohli brings the bat closer to his chest and gives it a twirl. Shreyas Iyer taps the bat violently on the ground. KL Rahul hangs his bat in the air. As for Shubman Gill, he remains still. The subtle motions, as the bowler runs in, are often an indicator that something special might happen on the incoming ball.
On Wednesday, as India overcame nerves and a gritty New Zealand by 70 runs to enter the World Cup final, it almost unfailingly meant Rohit lofting the ball over covers, Kohli unleashing a bottom-handed whip, Iyer walloping the ball into the stands, Rahul clearing the square boundary and Gill gloriously caressing the ball through midwicket.
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