Champions Trophy: Gambhir's Eager Celebration After Smith's Wicket Goes Viral
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Synopsis
Gautam Gambhir's enthusiastic reaction to Steve Smith's dismissal in the ICC Champions Trophy semifinal has gained popularity online. Smith, who scored 73 runs, was dismissed by Mohammed Shami. His partnerships with Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, and Alex Carey played a vital role in Australia’s innings, which concluded at 264 runs.
Key Takeaways
- Gautam Gambhir displayed excitement after Steve Smith's wicket.
- Smith scored 73 runs before being dismissed.
- India's bowling was led by Mohammed Shami with 3 wickets.
- Australia's total was 264 runs in 49.3 overs.
- Key partnerships were critical for Australia’s innings.
New Delhi, March 4 (NationPress) India head coach Gautam Gambhir was visibly excited after the dismissal of Australia captain Steve Smith during the ICC Champions Trophy semifinal at Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday. Smith, who was the top scorer for the reigning ODI World Champions with a score of 73, was bowled out by Mohammed Shami in the 37th over. He formed three crucial partnerships exceeding fifty runs with Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, and Alex Carey in the middle overs.
As soon as Smith headed back to the pavilion, Gambhir was captured on video clapping and expressing his enthusiasm in celebration of the wicket. This clip of Gambhir’s reaction quickly gained traction on social media, with many fans supporting his passionate demeanor off the field. Smith had built a 56-run partnership with Labuschagne, pushing the total into three figures. Ravindra Jadeja ended this partnership by dismissing Labuschagne (29), who fell victim to lbw in the 23rd over.
Smith reached his half-century off 68 balls, marking his 35th in ODIs. Shortly after reaching fifty, Smith attacked Jadeja, launching the first six of his innings over long-off. In the same over, Jadeja dismissed Josh Inglis (11), leaving Australia at 144/4 after 27 overs.
India's determined bowling effort, highlighted by Shami's figures of 3-48, led the Rohit Sharma-led team to dismiss Australia for 264/10 in 49.3 overs. Both Varun Chakaravarthy and Ravindra Jadeja took two wickets each.
For Australia, Alex Carey scored 61 runs while opener Travis Head contributed 39 runs off 33 balls, including five fours and two sixes.
During the middle overs, India effectively restricted Australia and secured the valuable wicket of Glenn Maxwell, who was bowled out by Axar Patel for just seven runs.
Australia's chances of making a strong finish were further hampered when they lost Carey in the 48th over due to a direct hit from Shreyas Iyer from the covers. Ultimately, Australia was bowled out for 264 with just three balls remaining in their innings.
