Team India at 113/2 After 21 Overs in Champions Trophy Final
Team India is progressing towards victory in the ICC Champions Trophy final, chasing a target of 252 set by New Zealand. By the end of 21 overs, India had scored 113 runs for the loss of two wickets. Captain Rohit Sharma's fifty in this crucial title clash has been a positive development for the team.
Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill provided a solid foundation with a 105-run partnership for the first wicket. Gill was dismissed for 31 runs off Mitchell Santner's bowling. Soon after, star batter Virat Kohli departed for just one run, leading to India's second wicket loss.
Kohli, known as a "chase master," had played a pivotal role in India's previous victories in the tournament with his outstanding performances. However, fans who hoped he would continue his form in the final were left disappointed as he was dismissed LBW by Michael Bracewell after facing just two balls.
Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma remains at the crease, scoring 71 runs off 68 balls. Shreyas Iyer has joined him and is batting on 5 runs.