New Delhi: India has taken a strong lead over Australia in Perth in the first match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Despite being out on a paltry score of 150 runs in the first innings, the Indian team made a brilliant comeback and bowled out Australia for just 104 runs. Jasprit Bumrah’s side took a lead of 46 runs as the Australians recorded their third-lowest home score since 2000.
The high-octane match was attended by several notable spectators, including Virat Kohli’s wife and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma as well as stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah’s wife and sports presenter Sanjana Ganesan. His presence in the stands added an extra sparkle to the intense cricket activity.
On Saturday, 23 November, Australia resumed their innings at 67/7, aiming to save whatever they could. The Indian bowlers were determined to end the innings quickly by making two quick dismissals. However, Australia’s Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood disappointed Team India by making a strong partnership of 25 runs in 110 balls for the last wicket.
This partnership tested the patience of the Indian team and the fans, leaving the game hanging in the balance. When India finally managed to dismiss Mitchell Starc, the stadium erupted in celebration. Anushka Sharma and Sanjana Ganesan’s reactions came amid the cheering crowd.
Both were caught on camera celebrating the wicket with expressions of happiness and relief. His spontaneous reactions instantly went viral on social media platforms. Fans couldn’t get enough of her infectious energy and hailed the moment as “worth millions” in priceless entertainment value.
Clips of his reactions have since flooded Twitter and Instagram, receiving praise from cricket fans and general audiences alike. Take a look at the video:
Literally we all after that stark wicket
pic.twitter.com/ysJQOZOIId– Pallavi Anand (@PallaviSAnand) 23 November 2024
Anushka Sharma, who is married to cricket superstar Virat Kohli, got married in a private ceremony in Italy in 2017. The couple welcomed their first child, a daughter named Vamika, in 2021, followed by their second child, a son named Akay, in 2024. ,
On the work front, Anushka, who was last seen in Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Zero, is gearing up for her next big project, Chakda Express. In this biopic, she will play the role of great Indian cricketer Jhulan Goswami. Directed by Prosit Roy, the film is produced by his brother Karnesh Sharma under his home banner.