27th March, 2016: A billion people watched, fearing India’s exit from the ICC World T20. 161 was not an easy target. Especially, against the Aussies. And once you’ve lost 4 of your top 5 batsmen, it turns into a daunting climb. You watched the match so you know what I’m talking about!
But if ever we were to be stuck in a situation like that, who better to have at the crease than the best run chaser inworld cricket and the most dependable finisher. And yet, despite having Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni at the crease, it was a nerve-racking finish for every Indian cricket fan.
And this commentary by The Guardian is the most brilliant way to describe the frenzy of the match pegged as a virtual quarter-final of the World Cup:
Commentary of the last 4 overs on The Guardian. Brilliant. #IndvsAus #WT20 pic.twitter.com/bZgY1GMxpM
— Aditya (@forwardshortleg) March 27, 2016
We have the commentary spread out for you to help relive the nail-biting encounter:
Now, let’s wind up the Windies!
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