ODI World Cup 2023: Australian fan seen chanting 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' during Australia vs Pakistan clash

Australia faced Pakistan in the 18th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium. The stadium was packed with enthusiastic as fans were eager to witness the epic clash. Among them, an Australian supporter wearing an Aussie cap was seen chanting 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' which drew the focus of both the Indian spectators at the venue and those online.

Australian fan chanting "Bharat Mata Ki Jai" at Chinnaswany stadium, Bengaluru. We love and respect all those who love and respect our culture. 🙏🏽pic.twitter.com/CQOex6yCyO

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Australian spectators in the Chinnaswamy Stadium had a great time watching the high-scoring match. One of them actively interacted with the Indian fans around him, expressing his affection for the host country. He initiated the crowd by exclaiming 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai,' and this led to spirited chants from the Indian spectators, creating a lively atmosphere during the World Cup match on Friday.

Australia proved to be too much for the experimental Pakistan

In the match, Australia claimed a convincing victory over Pakistan by a margin of 62 runs. This win propelled them from the lower half of the points table to the fourth position, following a week of struggling in lower ranks. Australia was put into bat after losing the coin toss. Their opening batsmen, David Warner, who scored 163, and Mitchell Marsh, who contributed 121, both delivered splendid centuries, enabling their team to post an imposing total of 367/9.

It seemed Australia would surpass 400 runs, but Pakistan bowlers made a strong comeback in the late overs, led by Shaheen Afridi's impressive five-wicket haul. In response, Pakistan's batters displayed potential, keeping their team competitive for around 35 overs. However, their batting order crumbled in the latter part of the innings, ultimately being dismissed for 305. Leg-spinner Adam Zampa played a pivotal role with four key wickets, disrupting Pakistan's chase.