Kohli, Shami lead India to fifth straight victory
Hindustan TimesIt didn’t matter that India’s in-form openers fell within the space of 13 balls in a challenging run chase. India's Virat Kohli plays a shot during the World Cup match between India and New Zealand in Dharamshala It didn’t matter because Virat Kohli is a one-day colossus, racking up match-winning runs with a steely glint in his eye and stunning grace in his strokes. Kohli’s masterclass against New Zealand at the HPCA Stadium on Sunday helped India chase down 274 with four wickets in hand and two overs to spare. Mohammed Shami also played his part with a five-wicket haul as Daryl Mitchell’s century for New Zealand went in vain. After eight overs, Sharma turned to Shami – he didn’t play the first four games -- for the first time in the day, and the pacer immediately removed Will Young.