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‘Bowlers, we’ve done a terrific job, Australia is 15 runs short,’ Kallis said

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‘Bowlers, we’ve done a terrific job, Australia is 15 runs short,’ Kallis said

Former South Africa captain Graeme Smith reflected on the epic game against Australia, in which his team set a new record for the most successful run chase in one-day internationals. As the Proteas chased down 434 with one ball remaining in Johannesburg, Herschelle Gibbs’ 175 surpassed Ricky Ponting’s 164, and the world witnessed one of the greatest run-chases in limited-overs cricket.

Australia chose to bat first, and openers Adam Gilchrist and Simon Katich put up a 97-run partnership. After Ponting’s 105-ball 164, Michael Hussey (81 from 51 balls) and Andrew Symonds (27 off 13 deliveries) aided Australia in putting up a formidable total.

Smith was dismissed for 90 runs in 55 balls, but Gibbs scored 175 runs in 111 balls, including 21 boundaries and seven maximums. The game came down to seven runs needed off Brett Lee’s final over, thanks to cameos from AB de Villiers (14) and Jacques Kallis (20). With a lofted shot over mid-on by Mark Boucher, who scored a quick fifty, South Africa won the game and the series 3-2.

Smith recalled how Jacques Kallis joked in the dressing room to “break the ice” during the innings break during the high-octane game at the Wanderers Stadium.

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“As a captain, you can imagine how I felt walking off the field after winning the toss and electing to bowl first. We only had a short amount of time to turn around. ‘Let me pad up first because I’m going to open the batting.’ Let me finish that first.’ It’s all about getting my head ready to bat, and then we’ll get the rest of the team in the right mindset “Cricket.com quoted Smith as saying.

Herschelle Gibbs was incredible and so was Ricky Ponting’s knock, according to Smith. The momentum kept swaying for the whole 100 overs, given that the opposition had scored 434.

 

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Anushka Sharma comes out to support Virat Kohli in the Ind vs Aus Test at Perth; fans say ‘Bhabhi ji in the house’

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Anushka Sharma comes out to support Virat Kohli in the Ind vs Aus Test at Perth; fans say ‘Bhabhi ji in the house’

Anushka Sharma kept her look simple in a white T-shirt teamed with denims. Several photos from the stadium featuring the actor have surfaced on social media.

Anushka Sharma was in full cheer mode as she rooted for her husband, Virat Kohli, and Team India during the India vs Australia Test match in Perth on Saturday. The actor was spotted enthusiastically cheering him on from the stands, and fans were totally loving her vibe. Also read: Anushka Sharma wishes Virat Kohli on birthday with the cutest pic; son Akaay makes Instagram debut

Anushka supports Virat

The actor was spotted in the stands during the ongoing Test match between India and Australia at Optus Stadium, Perth. Anushka kept her look simple in a white T-shirt teamed with denims. Several photos and videos from the stadium featuring the actor have surfaced on social media.

In one clip, she is clapping for the team, while in one she is standing with a plate in her hand. She was also spotted celebrating along with Sanjana Ganesan when Harshit Rana took Virat Kohli’s advice to dismiss Mitchell Starc.

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Before the opening test got underway, Anushka and Virat along with their kids were spotted spending time in Perth. In the photo, Virat and Anushka are seen sipping coffee with their daughter, Vamika, sitting in a stroller.

Fans react

Fans were thrilled to see Anushka come out to support her husband and took to social media to express their admiration for the couple. “She is the great support of Kohli. Great couple,” wrote one user, with another sharing, “Queen supporting the king”.

“Bhabhi ji in the house,” exclaimed one user, with another mentioning, “Bhabhi ji arrived”. “Kohli’s ladyluck,” read one comment. One user wrote, “Anushka Supporting her charm”. “Queen of cricket,” gushed one user.

More about Anushka and Virat

Anushka and Virat welcomed their elder daughter, Vamika, on January 11, 2021. They once again became parents to their younger son, Akaay, on February 15, 2024. They have not shown either of their kids’ faces to the world.

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Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli divide their time between London and Mumbai as they have houses in both cities. Anushka has been away from films since her last release, Zero, in 2018. She finished Chakda Xpress, the biopic of Jhulan Goswami, in 2022. However, the film is yet to get a release date. Chakda Xpress is slated to be released on Netflix.

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