The World Test Championship (WTC) 2023 Final between Australia and India at The Oval has not only witnessed intense cricketing action but also became the backdrop for a heartwarming moment as a couple stole the spotlight.
Amidst the gripping battle on Day 4, a man decided to make the match even more memorable by proposing to his girlfriend in the stands, adding a touch of romance to the proceedings. The girlfriend happily accepted the proposal, and their joyful celebration became a special highlight of the day, drawing the attention of fans worldwide.
The touching moment was captured in a video that quickly spread across social media platforms, with users showering the newly engaged couple with congratulations and best wishes for their future together. The clip shows the power of love amidst the intensity of the cricket match, creating a beautiful and memorable memory for the couple and the spectators alike.
While the couple basked in their engagement bliss, the cricket match continued with Australia maintaining dominance. In the first innings, India’s bowlers showed great skill by taking early wickets and putting the Australian team under pressure. However, Travis Head and Steve Smith displayed remarkable batting performances, scoring centuries to guide Australia to a commanding total of 469 runs.
India faced a challenging start in their first innings, with Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli struggling to find their form. However, the team found resilience in the middle order, with Ajinkya Rahane, Ravindra Jadeja and Shardul Thakur showcasing their batting prowess. Rahane, in particular, fell just short of a century, falling on a valiant 89 runs.
In Australia’s second innings, they built crucial partnerships to extend their lead after setting a target of 44 runs for India to chase. Alex Carey, Marnus Labuschagne and Mitchell Starc made valuable contributions to guide Australia to a total of 270/8 before making the declaration.
The match remained finely poised as India prepared to chase the target, ensuring an enthralling final day of the World Test Championship.
Here’s the video:
Proposal during WTC final
credits: Star Sports pic.twitter.com/VMNoW6opWj— rajendra tikyani (@Rspt1503) June 10, 2023