The Indian spin sensation, Varun Chakravarthy, made an instant impact in the semi-final match, claiming the crucial wicket of Travis Head with his very first delivery. This breakthrough came at a pivotal moment, as Head was starting to find his groove and unleash some big shots. Chakravarthy, who made his tournament debut against New Zealand and impressed everyone with a five-wicket haul, once again rose to the occasion, providing a massive relief to Team India. The stadium erupted in joy following this wicket, and the reaction of Virat Kohli’s wife, Anushka Sharma, has been making the rounds on social media.
As seen in a viral tweet, the crowd’s emotions were running high, with one fan expressing their shock and excitement: “Travis Head gone❤️🔥😭❤️🔥”. The electric atmosphere was palpable, and the Indian team’s spirits were lifted by Chakravarthy’s sterling performance.
Earlier in the match, Australian captain Steve Smith won the toss and opted to bat first. Indian pace bowler Mohammed Shami drew first blood, dismissing Kapur Konoli, who was caught behind by the wicketkeeper. However, Shami had a nervous start, dropping a catch off Travis Head in the very first over. Head initially batted cautiously but soon shifted gears, showcasing his explosive style. He scored 39 runs off 33 balls, including 2 sixes and 5 fours, before Chakravarthy struck to send him back to the pavilion.
The tweet from Jeet (@JeetN25) captured the moment perfectly, showing Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma celebrating the wicket of Travis Head: “Virat kohli and Anushka Sharma celebrating the wicket of Travis Head. #INDvsAUS”. The Indian team’s joy was evident, and this wicket turned out to be a crucial moment in the match.