Smashing win for India against Bermuda

Yet once again Bermuda proved that they are the minnows. While the coin toss was happening the Bermuda captain remarked that they are not under pressure even after the defeat against Srilanka. They failed miserably against the Lankans.

On the other hand, India was under terrible pressure to deliver. There was no other go for them rather than to hit back. They did that in style against the Bermuda.

Records got tumbled in the match. The highest world cup total was born, the highest Indian score was born, the highest margin of victory in World cup etc. 18 sixes where totally hit by the Indians. Now even if you are not aware of what Indian batsmen hit, yes they crossed 400 and to be exact 413 was the score. India reached the huge score of 413/5 in the stipulated 50 overs.

Bermuda could only reach 156. In fact that stands the highest score of Bermuda in ODIs.

Starting with the Indian attack, Uthappa failed to deliver. In the first ball of second over a stunning catch by Leverock made Uthappa return to pavilion. India where 3/1 at that stage. Sehwag joined Ganguly and slowly build the innings. At last Sehwag has hit one century after 2005. Ganguly was slow in his batting but steady. Sehwag started the cracking shots and soon India reached 200. At 205, after an effective partnership of 202, Sehwag departed.

Yuvaraj singh punched a high profile innings. He raised the pace of Indian innings. It was due to his knock of 83 that India could surpass 400. Tendulkar was equally in the same path of Yuvaraj. It was very enjoyable to watch the early Sachin on display. He played a good knock of 57 not out. He signed off his 50 and India's 400 with a marvelous six. Dravid signed off the Indian innings with a straight six to put India on 413.

The Bermuda batting was weak. They lost the first wicket before scoring any runs. The only resistance came for the 6th wicket and 9th wicket partnership. For 6th wicket Bermuda increased 43 runs and for 9th wicket 44 runs.

Even in this victory the indisciplined Indian bowling attack was visible with the 27 extras. Agarkar opened his bowling with a big wide. If this department was not overhauled then it is only luck that could make India win.

Bermuda then lost for the highest margin in World cup cricket, for 257 runs. Congrats India. But don't be over enthusiastic as you have to face the Lankans in next match. Good luck for that.