5 Indian cricketing moments from 2023 you would want to relive

As 2023 ends, Indian cricket fans will describe it as a year full of extreme highs and lows. Throughout the year, the Men’s and Women’s teams had some magical performances that will go into the history book. These moments came around the Indian cricketing spectrum and brought much joy to the fans amid demoralising losses in the World Test Championship and the ODI World Cup. Bringing back some of these cherished memories, SportsTiger brings you five Indian cricketing moments from 2023 that you would want to relive. Also Read: Rohit or Kohli removed from T20 WC squad?: Fans left confused over Mohammed Siraj's cryptic post 5 Indian cricketing moments from 2023 you would want to relive We have compiled this list with moments which are a few memorable firsts for Indian cricket that will have a long-lasting impact. Others include some monumental feats that will be remembered by cricketing fanatics across annals of time. Asian Games Gold medals The Indian men’s and women’s teams created history by clinching gold medals at the cricket events at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. India’s quest for gold started with the Harmanpreet Kaur-led Women’s team taking down Sri Lanka in the final by 19 runs after an undefeated run through the knockouts. Similarly, the Men’s team, under Ruturaj Gaikwad, decimated every opposition to clinch the gold over Afghanistan in a rain-affected final.#PAGE_BREAK# 1st Women’s Premier League In March 2023, the first Women’s Premier League kicked off with Harmanpreet Kaur’s Mumbai Indians taking down Gujarat Giants by 143 runs. The tournament produced incredible performances and allowed several talented Indian uncapped players to showcase their talent on a world stage. The WPL concluded with the Mumbai Indians overpowering the Meg Lanning-led Delhi Capitals to lift the trophy in the final.#PAGE_BREAK# Indian Fast bowling’s most outstanding performances Despite countless blistering batting performances, cricket fans will remember 2023 as the year for Indian fast-bowling’s dominance. Led by the Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj trio, Indian speedsters dominated every opposition. Starting with Siraj, the Hyderabad native ripped apart the Sri Lanka attack in the Asia Cup final and played a central part in the 49 all out with magnificent figures of 6 for 21. After Siraj, Bumrah returned to international cricket with a bang and continued his dominance like he never left. The Gujarat-born pacer showcased why he is considered one of India’s greatest. Last but not least, Mohammed Shami concluded 2023 as India’s most prolific speedster. The West Bengal star lit up with IPL and then continued this form in the World Cup, where he picked up 24 wickets in innings with a best of 7/57 in the semi-final against New Zealand.#PAGE_BREAK# MS Dhoni lifting IPL 2023 The 2023 season of the Indian Premier League was considered to be one of the best in the tournament’s 15-year history. This magnificent festival of Indian cricket saw a fitting inclusion as one of our country’s proudest heroes, MS Dhoni took home the trophy after Chennai Super Kings defeated Gujarat Titans in a thrilling final. With many thinking IPL 2023 to be MSD’s last, fans flooded every stadium to see off their legend, who promised to return for one more season. #PAGE_BREAK# Virat Kohli's 50th ODI century Concluding this monumental list, batting stalwart Virat Kohli breaking Sachin Tendulkar’s record of most ODI centuries will be etched in the memories of cricketing fans. Playing in a high-tension semi-final, Kohli showcased his class and scored a magical 117 in 113 balls with nine fours and two sixes in front of a jam-packed Wankhede Stadium to overtake his idol in scintillating fashion.

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5 Indian cricketing moments from 2023 you would want to relive

Virat Kohli's 50th ODI century