2023 is about to end, leaving behind some memories which will remain in the hearts of people for a long time. These joyous moments this year came around in the Indian cricket spectrum amid the losses in the finals of WTC and ICC World Cup 2023.
Here are the top 5 Indian cricketing moments to scroll down before saying goodbye to 2023:
Entry of Women’s IPL
With the inauguration of the Women’s Premiere League, in March 2023, the tournament lived up to the expectations of producing a riveting contest between teams where the world was seeing them showcasing their talents.
The Women’s Premiere League was concluded with Harmanpreet led Mumbai Indians beating Meg Lanning Delhi Capitals side to emerge the inaugural champions of the Women’s Indian Premiere League.
India’s Pace Bowling Trio
The year 2023 will be always remembered for Indian fast-bowling dominance. Led by Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami and Mohammad Siraj, the three-pace trio of India bamboozled every opposition with their sheer accuracy with the ball. The spell of 6 for 21 against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup final was just a testimony of the skills which Mohammed Siraj has in his Armory.
Despite missing out of action due to injury, Jasprit Bumrah didn’t take long to do his magic with the ball where he played an integral role in India’s road to finals in CWC 2023.
Talking about Mohammed Shami, he just lit up the 2023 IPL as he continued his form in the recently concluded World Cup where he bagged 24 wickets and picked 7/57 in the semi-final against New Zealand.
Indian Men’s & Women’s Cricket Teams in Asian Games 2023
It was a historic moment for the India men’s & women’s teams as they went on to clinch gold medals for India during the Asian Games 2023 which was played in Hangzhou, China. It was first started with Harmanpreet Kaur. Then it was a moment of pride for India's men’s team as they defeated Afghanistan in a rain-marred game.
CSK Lifting IPL for 5th Time after Nail-Biting Finale
The 2023 IPL season was considered one of the best IPL seasons in IPL’s 15-year journey. The mega event which is celebrated widely across India saw a fitting finale after Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings defeated Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad. With this, CSK won their 5th IPL Title.
Virat Kohli Scored a Historic 50 ODI Century
Having put his name in the illusive list of centuries, Virat Kohli showed his class with a scintillating 117 against New Zealand in front of the jam-packed Wankhede Stadium in the semi-final of World Cup 2023. He broke Tendulkar’s 49 centuries record while surpassing this humongous feat.