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WATCH: Ahmedabad Crowd goes silent in disbelief after Virat Kohli’s dismissal in ODI World Cup final against Australia
Cricket fans numbering over 1.30 lakh are witnessing the highly-anticipated ODI World Cup 2023 final between traditional rivals India and Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, November 19. The atmosphere is electric as India, batting first, faces a formidable Australian side led by skipper Pat Cummins.
Meanwhile, the moment that sent shockwaves through the stadium and reverberated across social media occurred when former Indian captain Virat Kohli fell victim to a deceptive short-of-length delivery. The ball took an inside edge, crashing onto the stumps, leaving Kohli visibly stunned. As he walked off, the Ahmedabad crowd, which had been buzzing with excitement, fell into an eerie silence. On the other end, Cummins celebrated the crucial breakthrough fiercely.
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Massive moment in the game! Kohli's scalp in a big game, leaving alone in a World Cup final, is priceless. pic.twitter.com/FfdZ0nBzrK
— Roshan Abeysinghe (@RoshanCricket) November 19, 2023
The cricketing saga unfolded with India’s formidable duo, Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, taking the crease. Rohit, in his characteristic explosive style, played a scintillating inning, dazzling the crowd with his strokeplay. However, the jubilation was short-lived as Australia’s resilience came to the forefront, dismissing Gill in the 5th and putting pressure on the hosts.
Brilliant bowling display by Australian bowlers
Amidst the twists and turns, KL Rahul joined forces with Kohli to stabilize the Indian innings. The duo managed to stitch together a resilient 67-run partnership for the fourth wicket, providing a glimmer of hope for the home side. However, the pendulum swung again as Kohli departed after a hard-fought fifty, leaving Rahul to anchor the innings.
Ravindra Jadeja, surprisingly sent in ahead of Suryakumar Yadav, couldn’t make a significant impact and fell cheaply. With the scoreboard reading 182/5 after 38 overs, the match hangs in the balance, with the Indian team striving to set a competitive total for the Australians to chase.
As the cricketing world watches with bated breath, the ODI World Cup 2023 final promises to be a rollercoaster of emotions, showcasing the resilience, skill, and determination of both teams vying for cricketing glory on this momentous Sunday in Ahmedabad.