Record-breaking Rohit, Rahul guide India to comfortable win

Angelo Mathews' century went in vain as both Indian openers scored centuries to help India end the group stage with a win.
Rohit, Rahul and Bumrah helped guide India to a comprehensive win | AP
Rohit, Rahul and Bumrah helped guide India to a comprehensive win | AP
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Dhoni had a hand in the first four wickets | AP
Dhoni had a hand in the first four wickets | AP
Thirimanne and Mathews added 124 for the fifth wicket and rescued SL from 55/4 | AP
Thirimanne and Mathews added 124 for the fifth wicket and rescued SL from 55/4 | AP
ICC disappointed as plane with 'Justice for Kashmir' banner flies over Headingley during India-Sri Lanka clash | AP
ICC disappointed as plane with 'Justice for Kashmir' banner flies over Headingley during India-Sri Lanka clash | AP
Angelo Mathews' century helped Sri Lanka post 264 | AP
Angelo Mathews' century helped Sri Lanka post 264 | AP
Bumrah was the star once as he finished with figures of 10-2-37-3 | AP
Bumrah was the star once as he finished with figures of 10-2-37-3 | AP
KL Rahul finally made it count as he brought up his maiden WC ton| AP
KL Rahul finally made it count as he brought up his maiden WC ton| AP
Another day, another record for Rohit Sharma | AP
Another day, another record for Rohit Sharma | AP
KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma added 189 for the opening wicket | AP
KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma added 189 for the opening wicket | AP
KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma became only the second opening pair to score centuries in a WC match | AP
KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma became only the second opening pair to score centuries in a WC match | AP

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