India's victory over Australia at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium has not only secured their spot in the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup semi-finals but also sparked a wave of hilarious memes and jokes online.
The Men in Blue successfully defended a total of 205, India's third-highest score in T20 World Cups. Despite a valiant 76-run effort from Australia's Travis Head, Indian bowlers, led by Arshdeep Singh with three wickets, managed to clinch the win.
Social media platforms were flooded with creative and witty memes as fans celebrated the victory. The phrase "Badla Pura Hua" ("Revenge Completed") quickly trended, capturing the joy of triumph over a familiar rival.
Some of the memes are mentioned below:
India's commanding performance in the Super 8 match secured their place in the T20 World Cup 2024 semi-finals. Rohit Sharma's explosive innings, scoring 92 off just 41 balls with eight sixes and seven boundaries, set the tone for India's impressive total. Suryakumar Yadav added a quickfire 31 off 16 balls, while Hardik Pandya contributed 27 off 17 balls.
Australia's chase, led by Travis Head's valiant 76 off 43 balls, fell short as they managed only 181 for 7 in their 20 overs. Jasprit Bumrah's crucial dismissal of Head with a slower delivery dashed Australia's hopes.
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Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel played pivotal roles in India's bowling attack, with Kuldeep breaking key partnerships and Axar's exceptional fielding adding pressure on Australia. Arshdeep Singh's early wicket of David Warner and subsequent three-wicket haul further solidified India's dominance.
India's unbeaten run in the tournament placed them at the top of Group 1. They are set to face England in the semi-finals, reviving the clash from the 2022 edition.
Australia's advancement hopes now hinge on Afghanistan losing to Bangladesh in the final Super 8 match.
Score Summary:
- India: 205/5 in 20 overs (Rohit Sharma 92, Suryakumar Yadav 31; Pat Cummins 2-44)
- Australia: 181/7 in 20 overs (Travis Head 76, Mitchell Marsh 42; Kuldeep Yadav 3-29)