Why MS Dhoni is trending on social media on the day of World Cup 2023 finals
economictimes.indiatimes.comMS Dhoni retired from international cricket three years ago. Yet he trended on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, on the day of the World Cup final between India and Australia. Many fans pointed out Dhoni is the only Indian captain to hit a 50 in World Cup finals. Current Team India skipper Rohit Sharma came very close to match Dhoni's feat but fell short by just 3 runs. Sharma fell for 47 runs off 31 balls but helped his team to a blazing start. This is the fourth time Team India are in the finals of ODI World Cup.
1983 Cricket World Cup final
In a low-scoring affair, India was bundled out for just 183 in 54.4 overs, with Kris Srikanth (38) top-scoring among the batsman. But India struck back with a spirited bowling performance. Madan Lal and Mohinder's three-wicket hauls led the attack from the front and the West Indies folded for 140 runs, giving Team India their first World Cup.
2003 Cricket World Cup final against Australia, Johannesburg
In the final at a packed Johannesburg, Australians put up a big score of 359/2 in 50 overs, with Ricky Ponting scoring 140 runs in 121 balls. In reply, Men in Blue was bundled out for 234, losing by 125 runs with Virender Sehwag (82) and skipper Sourav Ganguly (47) among the top scorers.
2011 Cricket World Cup final against Sri Lanka, Mumbai
At the iconic Wankhede Stadium of Mumbai, the Lankan Lions chose to bat first and put 274/6 in 50 overs, thanks to a century by Mahela Jayawardene (103 in 88 balls with 13 fours). In the chase of 275, India Men in Blue were reduced to 31/2 after Tendulkar and Sehwag falling cheaply. A partnership of 83 runs between Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli (35) revived India's chances. Gambhir went on to make 97 but skipper MS
