Australia batted first to give a target of 208 runs in 20 overs to India as the wicket-keeper batsman Josh Inglis scored a century with 110 runs off just 50 balls as he hit 11 fours and 8 sixes. However, the Aussie’s century went in vain as India chased the target within 19.5 overs.
The opening batsmen Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav scored 58 and 80 runs off 39 and 42 balls respectively and the mid order batter Rinku Singh gave the final touches to lead India towards the victory. Rinku Singh put 22 runs on the board off 14 balls and smashed the winning shot to make India win.
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Suryakumar Yadav after winning the first match as the captain for India
“I think bowlers did a great job, we were put under pressure, but credit to Mukesh for the way he bowled, the wicket wasn’t easy to bowl on, but to go at less then 9 rpo was outstanding, Rinku as well, playing at the early stage of his career and playing that kind of innings, it was special”, Suryakumar Yadav said in the post match ceremony after winning the man of the match award.
“We didn’t want to put too much pressure on the later batters, credit to Surya bhai, he planned his innings superbly, he can always play the big shots whenever needed. The plan was to get quick runs (on the partnership), so even if I got out, we needed the runs on the board”, added Surya.
]]>Heartfelt Moments: Shami Shares a Touching Interaction
During the interaction, witnesses reported that Modi addressed the Indian team collectively before having personal conversations with individual players. Mohammad Shami, the tournament’s top wicket-taker, shared a poignant moment with the Prime Minister, later expressing gratitude on social media. Despite Shami’s exceptional performance with 24 wickets throughout the World Cup, he managed only one wicket in the final against Australia.
An anonymous team member revealed, “The Prime Minister told us that since we all had given our 100 per cent, we shouldn’t be disappointed. He said win or loss wasn’t in one’s hand; what was important was we played well and tried hard.”
In a tweet, Shami thanked PM @narendramodi for personally coming to the dressing room and lifting their spirits, expressing confidence in the team’s ability to bounce back. All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja also acknowledged the nation’s unwavering support, stating, “We had a great tournament but we ended up short yesterday. We are all heartbroken, but the support of our people is keeping us going.”
Modi’s presence during the match, alongside Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles and Home Minister Amit Shah, provided a morale-boosting moment for the team despite the disappointing outcome in the World Cup final.
]]>India put a low score on the board as all the batters collectively put runs together. The opening batters Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill had a low partnership as they scored 47 and 4 runs each off 31 and 7 deliveries.
The middle order batters Virat Kohli and KL Rahul added to the team’s score and scored 54 and 66 off 63 and 107 balls. India gave Australia a target of 241 runs and got three early wickets in the powerplay.
However, Australia’s top order batsman Travis Head stuck to the pitch like a magnet and scored 137 runs off 120 balls. Australia chased the low target of 241 runs in just 43 overs and won the game by 6 wickets.
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“I think we saved our best for last. Couple of big match players stood up, and we’re pretty stuffed. We’ve been batting first pretty much for the whole tournament, today we thought, it’s a good night to chase down, we thought it might actually get a little bit easier. Everyone was pretty keen to get out there. It was a bit slower than I thought, didn’t particularly spin probably as much as we thought either”, said Pat Cummins.
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“Everyone adjusted pretty well and bowled some tight lines. On a slow wicket like that with variable bounce, we thought a couple of catchers on leg-side, you got to score in ODI cricket, so put a few catchers there and make them make a couple of decisions”, he added.
]]>South Africa made a difficult job for Australia to chase the low target of 213 runs by consistently taking wickets however, the low order batters helped Australia win the game by three wickets. Travis Head became the player of the match for his attacking batting in the initial overs of the second innings.
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In the postmatch ceremony, Pat Cummins said,“I think it was easier out there than sitting in the dugout. Nerve-wracking couple of hours but it was good to get the result. Wasn’t expecting Starc and Hazlewood to bowl so much early. We knew it was going to spin later on but there was a bit of cloud cover so wasn’t too disappointed about bowling first.”
“We talk a lot about our fielding, probably wasn’t up to standard at the start of the tournament but we were fantastic today. Specially Warner who’s 37. Travis Head was the man today, to take that crucial wicket in the middle overs. Inglis played that beautifully, he looked in total control out there, especially against two quality spinners”, he added.
“Few of us have played in a final before, couple of other guys in a T20 World Cup final, the stadium is going to be packed, mostly going to be one-sided but it’s about embracing it. 2015 World Cup was a career-highlight, so to be playing another final in India, we are very happy as an unit, can’t wait”, he said.
]]>India beat New Zealand by 70 runs and qualified for the final of the World Cup after 12 years. Virat Kohli scored 117 runs off 113 balls with a strike rate of 103.54. Virat expressed his gratitude to his idol Sachin Tendulkar for inspiring him throughout his career.
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“I said it in Kolkata, it feels great for me honestly,” Virat Kohli said to the host broadcaster. “It feels too good to be true, like the stuff of dreams. I never thought it would be like this in my career. Just glad everything came together so nicely and we put a great total on the board”, said Virat Kohli during the innings break.
“As I said stuff of dreams. Anushka was sitting right there, Sachin paaji was here too. Difficult to explain this. If I could paint a perfect picture I would want this to be the picture. My life partner, the person I love the most is sitting there, my hero is sitting there and I was able to get the 50th (ODI hundred) in front of all of them and all these stands in Wankhede as well, such a history venue so it was amazing,” he added.
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“The most important thing for me is to make my team win. Whatever needs to be done to do that, I’ll do it. I have to play a role and dig deep so the other batters can play their role around me. That’s the only key to consistency, playing for your team at all times,” he said.
]]>Pakistan cricket board’s chief selector Inzamam Ul Haq has resigned who was appointed before the squad selection of the World Cup 2023, PCB fired all members of the selection committee and Morne Morkel resigned from the position of the team’s bowling coach.
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As per sources, the PCB will conduct an emergency meeting to hire new coaches after firing all the foreign coaches involved in the team management. This includes Pakistan’s head coach Grant Bradburn, the team director Mickey Arthur, and batting coach Andrew Puttick.
Reportedly, PCB chief Zaka Ashraf will conduct a meeting with former captain Younis Khan to make decisions for the Pakistan team and Shahid Afridi is expected to be appointed as the head of the selection committee. While Younis Khan is expected to be appointed as the batting coach with Umar Gul as the bowling coach.
]]>Dravid believes that there is no guarantee that a team will win a match or not be it any opponent, and the victory relies on preparation the team has done along with the performance on field. Dravid talked to Star Sports after India defeated Netherlands by 160 runs in the last league match of the tournament.
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“I would be in-authentic if I say that there will be no pressure in the semi-final. You have no guarantees to win any game of cricket. What you can do is prepare the best you can and we’ve been doing that. When it’s going well it looks good. One loss and everyone says you don’t know anything,” said Rahul Dravid.
“Shreyas Iyer is the backbone of our middle order, and we all know how tough it has been for us to find a good No. 4 batter for the last 10 years. Very pleased at how we’ve played in these nine games. Very clinical from game one to today”, he added.
]]>Pakistan’s vice captain Shadab Khan talked about Pakistan’s underperformance in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 . He talked about the unfair approach of the media and the former cricketers towards Babar Azam as he is directly being targeted for the team’s poor show. Khan also believed that he did not perform perform as per his potential and lead the team towards semifinals.
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Shadab Khan on his performance in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023
“I have let myself down, I didn’t live up to my potential as a bowler which has impacted the team’s performance. You always try to win a tournament, this could not happen. We are out of the semifinals. Coaches, players, support staff, everyone is disappointed. Whenever a tournament starts, we have to improve in all three departments. As a team, we failed to adapt to modern-day cricket,” said Shadab Khan.
“This represents a cultural difference. When we emerge victorious, it is attributed solely to the captain’s triumph. But in times of defeat, the responsibility for the loss falls squarely on the captain’s shoulders. This should change,” he added.
]]>India became the only team tournament to remain unbeaten as they defeated all the eight competing nations in the World Cup 2023. India put a huge score on the board as all the top order batters collectively put runs together. The opening batters Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill had a huge partnership as they scored 61 and 51 runs each. Team’s former captain Virat Kohli also scored 51 runs off 56 balls.
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The middle order batters and centurions Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul added to the team’s score at the eighth position in the batting order and scored 128 and 102 off 94 and 64 balls after hitting 10 fours and 5 sixes and 11 fours and 4 sixes respectively to lead India towards the score of 410.
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India beat Netherlands by 160 runs ahead of the Semi-Final against New Zealand on 15 November at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Netherlands failed to defend the high target of 411 runs in 50 overs and India won the game by 160 runs in 47.5 overs.
“Since we started the tournament, for us, it was all about thinking about one game at a time and playing that game well. We never wanted to look too far ahead because it’s a long tournament. It was important for us to break it down and focus on one game and play that well. That is what everyone did”, said Rohit Sharma.
“You play in different venues and different conditions, you got to adapt and play accordingly, that’s exactly what we did. Very pleased with how we have played in these nine games. Very clinical from game one till today. That’s because different individuals have stepped up at different times” he added.
]]>Reflecting on the tough circumstances, Gambhir notes, “It was an excellent wicket, the small Kotla ground, and England’s powerful batting lineup, and despite that, they defended that total and won so convincingly.” He sees this win as a confidence booster for Afghanistan, setting the stage for a potential transformation in their cricketing prowess.
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Optimistic about Afghanistan’s future, Gambhir predicts a post-World Cup shift, positioning them as the second-strongest team in the subcontinent, surpassing regional competitors. He asserts, “You will see Afghanistan as a totally different team after this tournament. They have already become the second-most-strongest team in the subcontinent, after India.”
Despite a slow start, Afghanistan’s resurgence in the World Cup, marked by victories against cricket powerhouses like England, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, has elevated their standing. Gambhir envisions Afghanistan evolving into a formidable force on the international stage, emphasizing their potential to challenge established teams, as seen in their almost-victory against Australia.
Culminating the group stage with eight points from nine matches and a net run-rate of -0.336, Afghanistan’s statistical achievements underscore their competitiveness and resilience in the tournament. Gambhir’s applause reflects the growing recognition of Afghanistan as a rising cricketing force.
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