WATCH: Australian fan joins ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ chants during ODI World Cup match against New Zealand in Dharamsala

The 5-time champions Australia are clashing against New Zealand in the 27th match of the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on Saturday, October 28. New Zealand won the toss and asked the Australian team to put runs on the scoreboard.

Meanwhile, in the midst of the thrilling on-field action, a touching moment took place in the spectator stands, embodying the essence of sportsmanship. A video depicting an Australian cricket fan enthusiastically chanting “Bharat Mata ki Jai” gained widespread attention on social media. 

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The gesture transcended national boundaries and highlighted the universal appeal of sportsmanship in cricket. In a world where sports often bring nations together, this fan’s spirited participation demonstrated the power of sport to foster connections and mutual respect, reminding us that cricket is a sport that unites people from all corners of the globe.

Magnificent batting performance by Australian batters

Talking about the match, Australia’s batting display in their World Cup clash against New Zealand was nothing short of spectacular. David Warner, in scintillating form, delivered an explosive innings, accumulating 81 runs off just 65 balls. He was tantalizingly close to securing his third consecutive century, missing the mark by a mere 19 runs.

Travis Head, making a comeback after a 43-day absence, was equally remarkable. He blazed to a century in just 59 balls, propelling Australia to their best-ever start during the powerplay in World Cup history. Despite New Zealand‘s skipper Tom Latham trying to deploy his key bowlers, the Australian openers showed no mercy. Glenn Phillips, however, brought about a pivotal turning point in the match, dismissing the formidable trio of Warner, Head, and Steve Smith within ten overs. His performance not only provided crucial wickets but also choked the run flow with a multitude of dot balls.

Following Phillips’ impressive spell, Mitchell Santner took the stage, claiming the wickets of Mitchell Marsh and Marnus Labuschagne within a mere three overs. Thanks to a valuable cameo from skipper Pat Cummins, Australia reached 388 runs, narrowly missing out on a 450-run total. New Zealand’s fielding struggles, including approximately four dropped catches, proved to be costly for the Black Caps.