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Fans lit-up the Arun Jaitley Stadium by singing AR Rahman’s Vande Matram in unison
Team India in its second match in the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023 defeated Afghanistan by 8 wickets on Wednesday in New Delhi.
Team India kept its winning moment intact in the ongoing ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 by defeating Afghanistan on Wednesday at Arun Jaitley Stadium. Captain Rohit Sharma smashed a scintillating hundred while local boy Virat Kohli got an unbeaten 55, taking India home with 90 balls to spare.
The level of excitement of the fans assembled in the stands was at a different level altogether. They created a solid atmosphere by singing AR Rahman’s iconic ‘Vande Mataram’ song in unison during the game.
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With thousands of voices coming together in harmony, the fans showed a wave of patriotism leading to a rollercoaster of emotions. The incredible moment was also captured and shared widely on social media.
In a video shared on the X handle, the heartwarming moment can be witnessed as the Indian fans present at the stadium in Delhi showcased a remarkable display of unity and patriotism as thousands of voices harmonized in unison. While the fans remained unwavering in their support throughout the game, their spirits soared higher with the rendition of “Vande Mataram”, creating an unforgettable moment.
Fans adorned in Indian jerseys can be seen reciting the national song with a lot of enthusiasm and their voices can be heard echoing through the stadium, evoking a profound sense of pride and unity among everyone.
India vs Afghanistan match
India took on Afghanistan in the second match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the Arun Jaitley International Stadium in Delhi. Chasing 273 to win, India came out with an 8-wicket victory against Afghanistan on Wednesday.
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Rohit Sharma who went on a six-hitting spree smashed 131 runs on 84 balls to record the most number of centuries in the history of the World Cup, while other players also chipped in with useful contributions including Virat Kohli (55), Ishan Kishan (47), and Shreyas Iyer (25), among others.
The skipper who couldn’t do much in the previous encounter let the unit from the front and gave a smashing performance, laying the solid foundation for India in the run chase.
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