The WTC 2023 Final saw a setback for Team India as star batsman Virat Kohli was dismissed by Scott Boland. Steve Smith’s amazing catch sent Kohli back to the pavilion, devastating Team India fans. With Kohli out, the chase for Team India became 100 times more difficult. The Australian pacers displayed resilience and commitment towards securing their next ICC championship.
“Steven Smith drops nothing of Virat Kohli. He takes everything, even a blinder,” commented Ravi Shastri from the commentary box.
Team India was dealt another blow following Kohli’s exit when Scott Boland dismissed Ravindra Jadeja. Now, Ajinkya Rahane is struggling from one end. The Australian team has a firm grip on the match, making it difficult for India’s batting lineup to chase such a huge target. Kohli’s high-performance record under difficult conditions had given Team India fans hope, but the top order of Indian batting failed to fulfill its responsibility in both innings. This created additional pressure on the middle order, leading to less than satisfactory performance from Team India in the WTC 2023 Final.