Cricket icon Virender Sehwag took to Twitter to express his awe after India’s electrifying triumph against England in the World Cup 2023 clash. Sehwag praised the team’s extraordinary performance, emphasizing the invincibility of the Indian side against the Englishmen. He particularly lauded the stellar displays by Shami, Kuldeep, Rohit, Bumrah, and SKY, remarking that they were nothing short of spectacular on the field.
Woah ! What a win. Angrezon ka no chance against our team. We are too good. Shami, Kuldeep, Rohit, Bumrah, SKY were spectacular today. Bhagwan kahe nazar na lage but the team is giving so much joy and playing like absolute champions. #CWC2023 pic.twitter.com/UEmjOlkH2N
— Virrender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 29, 2023
In a nail-biting contest against the defending champions, India showcased their mettle in front of an enthusiastic crowd at Lucknow’s bustling stadium. Facing challenging conditions on a tricky pitch, India encountered early setbacks, losing three of their top four batters with minimal runs on the board.
However, skipper Rohit Sharma’s adaptability and finesse shone through as he elegantly crafted an innings of 87, anchoring the team. A pivotal partnership of 91 runs with KL Rahul and Suryakumar Yadav’s resilient 49 elevated India’s total to 229, instilling hope amid adversity.
At the halfway mark, England appeared confident, capitalizing on the dew-covered pitch to score 30 runs off the initial 27 balls. Yet, a remarkable twist of fate awaited them.
India’s bowling brigade, spearheaded by the exceptional Jasprit Bumrah, unleashed their might upon the English batsmen. Bumrah’s crucial back-to-back wickets set the tone for a riveting comeback, leaving England reeling under pressure.
The defining moment materialized with Bumrah’s final delivery to Mark Wood, a lightning-fast yorker that obliterated the stumps, sealing India’s victory in spectacular fashion.
