As Kohli and KL Rahul steer India to a resounding six-wicket victory over Australia, social media buzz with ecstatic reactions from fans and cricketers alike, celebrating their remarkable performance.
In the 2023 World Cup clash between India and Australia in Chennai on October 8, India secured a thrilling victory, chasing down Australia’s 199 with six wickets to spare. India’s spinners controlled the game, restricting Australia’s batting lineup. However, India faced a daunting task as they lost early wickets, with Ishan Kishan, Rohit Sharma, and Shreyas Iyer all departing for ducks, leaving the team at 2/3 in just 2 overs.
To turn the tide, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul played crucial roles in stabilizing the innings. They formed an impressive partnership of 165 runs for the fourth wicket. Kohli’s gritty 85 off 116 balls was a standout performance. Later, Hardik Pandya joined Rahul to swiftly guide India to victory.
The match ended in a spectacular fashion as KL Rahul unleashed a six against Pat Cummins, securing his unbeaten 97 and sealing India’s six-wicket win. Rahul’s outstanding performance earned him the Player of the Match accolade, and his partnership with Kohli played a pivotal role in India’s thrilling victory.
Take a look at the social media buzz as the cricket fraternity and fans share their reactions to India’s victory:
Last Updated on October 8, 2023
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