ICC World Cup 2023: Fans Celebrate Rohit Sharma as India Record 2nd Straight Win

#CWC23 | Indian fans heaped praises on skipper Rohit Sharma after the team's second consecutive victory.

Team India defeated Afghanistan by eight wickets to win their second match in a row of the 2023 ICC World Cup at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, in a game where the Indian captain, Rohit Sharma scored the quickest World Cup century (131 off 84 balls) by an Indian, as the hosts chased down the 272-run target in just 35 overs. The winning runs for the home team were scored by compatriot Virat Kohli, who brought up his 68th half-century in ODIs.

Earlier, Jasprit Bumrah shined with a four-fer. All-rounder Hardik Pandya claimed two wickets, while pacers Mohammed Siraj and Shardul Thakur each grabbed one. 

Social media erupted in euphoria following this victory. Here’s how people reacted on X to India’s resounding triumph:

After a memorable win in their opening match against Australia, our cricket team continues their excellent performance with an impressive win against Afghanistan in the World Cup. Congratulations to the team. #INDvsAFG

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 11, 2023

Joy to watch these 2. Virat is in ominous form , whether 2/3 or 150/1, he is always standing tall and am sure this is going to be a memorable World Cup for him. Rohit in full flow is always a delight to watch.
Rohit Virat Bumrah , 3 of the most experienced guys having a v good… pic.twitter.com/BTepihu2sV

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 11, 2023

From this in 2011, to becoming the highest ever century maker in World Cup History , scoring 7 hundreds in just 2 World Cups plus 2 matches, just proves again that “Never ever give up” and that Champions find a way to live their dream. #RohitSharma #INDvsAFG pic.twitter.com/o6gJxrhvk2

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) October 11, 2023

Rohit Sharma ka 100th 7th WC shatak, record tod performance! Well played champion, asli entertainer! 🏏 #RohitSharma #WorldCupRecord pic.twitter.com/3LGFeJuPdJ

— Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan) October 11, 2023

On his day looks sublime! What a talent what a knock ✊ well played brothaman !!! @ImRo45 good smart innings by @ishankishan51 too ! Did not go aggressive while runs were coming at the other end ! Well bowled @Jaspritbumrah93 #IndiavsAfghanistan #WorldCup2023

— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) October 11, 2023

Congratulations to #TeamIndia for their impeccable performance, securing two wins in two matches at the #CWC2023! Special appreciation to our captain @ImRo45 for his remarkable achievement - a record-breaking century, the fastest by an Indian in World Cup history! 🙌

Not only… pic.twitter.com/6i8sNXmLRE

— Jay Shah (@JayShah) October 11, 2023

Rohit 🙌🏼 💯
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— Gaurav Kapur (@gauravkapur) October 11, 2023

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- Rohit Sharma becomes the greatest six hitter in international cricket. pic.twitter.com/nKUTCohQID

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 11, 2023