2019 CWC: A roller coaster Journey for the Men in Blue
The Indian cricket team had a rollercoaster journey in the ICC ODI World Cup 2019. The team, led by Virat Kohli, started the tournament with high hopes and expectations as they were considered one of the top contenders for the title. However, their journey was not without its challenges and setbacks.
The Indian team started the tournament with a convincing win against South Africa, but their next match against defending champions Australia ended in a defeat. This loss was followed by a narrow win against Pakistan and a thumping victory against Afghanistan. Despite these wins, the Indian team struggled to find consistency in their performance.
The Indian team's middle order batting was a major concern throughout the tournament. The team was heavily dependent on the top order batsmen, Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Shikhar Dhawan, to score the bulk of the runs. The middle order batsmen, including Kedar Jadhav and Vijay Shankar, failed to deliver in crucial moments, leading to the team's downfall in some matches.
The Indian team's bowling attack was also not up to the mark in some matches. The fast bowlers, particularly Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah, failed to maintain their rhythm and consistency in some matches, leading to high run rates and defeats.
Despite these setbacks, the Indian team managed to qualify for the semi-final stage of the tournament. They faced off against New Zealand in the semi-final, but the match ended in a heart-breaking loss for the Indian team. The match went into a Super Over, and New Zealand emerged victorious due to a higher number of boundaries scored.
The Indian team's journey in the ICC ODI World Cup 2019 was a mixed bag of performances. While the team had some outstanding moments, such as their win against Pakistan and their dominant performance against Afghanistan, they also had some disappointing moments, such as their defeats against England and New Zealand.
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