“No god, No Please”, fans get heart broken as Virat Kohli gets dismissed on 54 in World Cup Final.
In a hushed stadium filled with over 100,000 spectators at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, an unexpected silence gripped the air during the World Cup 2023 final. The astonishing moment occurred when Virat Kohli, in the midst of a stellar 54-run performance in 62 balls, faced an unfortunate dismissal that left the sea of blue-clad fans and countless eyeballs across the nation in disbelief.
Facing the relentless bowling of Australia’s captain, Pat Cummins, Kohli appeared near flawless on a challenging pitch. However, on the 63rd ball he faced, the right-hander attempted to guide a back-of-length delivery from Cummins to third man for a routine single. The attempt took an unexpected turn as Kohli failed to open the face of his bat enough, resulting in the ball bouncing on the pitch and dislodging the top of the stumps, with the bail sent flying
The stadium fell into stunned silence as Kohli, standing in his crease for what seemed like an eternity, absorbed the reality of his dismissal. With the Australian team erupting in cheers, Kohli acknowledged the relentless skill of Cummins. Despite his departure, the team still required his services in the middle, intensifying the impact of the moment.
The heartbreak extended beyond the stadium, resonating on social media platforms as fans grappled with the unexpected end to Kohli’s innings at 54 runs
Here some of the reactions from fans