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11.53pm on Oct 23, 2022
Good night and thanks everyone
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Well, what a night.
It took a player of the calibre of Virat Kohli to turn a good match into an unforgettable match.
As Daniel Brettig at the MCG reported, “Clouds forecast to douse Melbourne with spoiling rain all week instead provided a grey lid to turn the MCG into a pressure cooker for what may just be the world’s biggest sporting contest this year. Unquestionably, it was the loudest.
“Under the suffocating weight of facing a local rival in front of 90,293 expectant, exultant fans, it was India’s cricketers who prevailed in channelling that force into the creation of a few diamonds – that’s if Virat Kohli didn’t shine brightly enough already.”
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Virat Kohli was outstanding but it must be remembered that Pakistan had so many extras in the final over (a no-ball, byes and a wide). And when you give up a free hit to Kohli - and they knock over his stumps - it’s clear that one team has shot itself in the foot.
One colleague has just observed the following, too: “The last eight balls included three sixes, two wickets, a no ball, two wides, three byes off the stumps and a four to win the game. Beat that!”
An extraordinary finish. I love cricket ....
11.04pm on Oct 23, 2022
Video: Get a taste of Kohli at the end
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10.56pm on Oct 23, 2022
The aftermath
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Where to begin? Personally I can’t recall a better finish to a T20 match.
I’ve seen some great finishes to 50-over clashes, but this was new level in the shorter format.
And all those in attendance (see below), may never forget it.
The crowd.AP
10.53pm on Oct 23, 2022
20th over: FINAL BALL
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It’s another WIDE.
Scores are level. Super over still possible.
New batsman Ravichandran Ashwin hits one over the in-field and INDIA WIN.
India looked dead and buried with eight balls to come in this match but ENTER VIRAT KOHLI.
10.50pm on Oct 23, 2022
Fifth ball of the final over
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And it’s Dinesh Karthik back on strike.
Can’t see India losing from here. But, gee whiz, it’s been bonkers.
.... wait, he’s .... OUT.
Stumped. No run and a wicket from that ball.
The third umpire confirms the wicket.
India 6-158, 19.5 overs
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10.48pm on Oct 23, 2022
Fourth ball (for the third time)
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It’s a FREE HIT for Kohli .... and his stumps are broken
They run and may get some runs here. Wait .... there needs to be a ruling.
Three byes are paid, and now it’s just two runs needed from two balls.