In the final league-phase match of the ICC World Cup 2023, India asserted its dominance, defeating the Netherlands by 160 runs on Sunday in Bengaluru.

Batting first, India posted an imposing total of 410, losing only four wickets in 50 overs. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, India’s batting stalwarts, also showcased their bowling prowess by each securing a wicket in the match.

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This marked India's seventh instance of achieving a 400-plus total in ODIs, the second-highest after South Africa's eight. Notably, it was only the second time India surpassed the 400-run mark in a World Cup match, with the previous occurrence against Bermuda in 2007.

Shreyas Iyer and Lokesh Rahul contributed centuries for India, forging a remarkable fourth-wicket partnership of 208 runs — the highest in World Cup history for this wicket stand. Lokesh Rahul's century, achieved in just 62 balls, set a record for the fastest century in a World Cup by an Indian batter.

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In response, the Netherlands concluded their innings at 250 all out in 47.5 overs, with Teja Nidamanuru scoring the lone fifty.

India's bowling attack, led by Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, and Ravindra Jadeja, each claimed two wickets.

The Netherlands suffered their seventh defeat in nine matches, concluding their World Cup journey as the 10th team. In contrast, India secured their ninth consecutive victory.

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In the first semifinal, scheduled for November 15th in Mumbai, India will face New Zealand. The second semifinal will witness South Africa taking on Australia in Kolkata. The victorious teams from the semifinals will clash in the final in Ahmedabad on November 19.