WTC Final: "London Won't Be Big Enough If India Wins WTC Final" - Matthew Hayden

WTC Final: “London Won’t Be Big Enough If India Wins WTC Final” – Matthew Hayden

Last Update on: June 11th, 2023 at 11:25 am

Former Australia batter Matthew Hayden said the world’s biggest city would be too small for the celebrations if India manages to win the WTC final.

Ajinkya Rahane (20 not out) and Virat Kohli (44 not out) assisted India, which was three down, in coming back in the 444-run chase on Day 4.

India finished Day 4 with a total of 164 for 3, needing 280 runs to beat Australia in the current WTC Final. Virat Kohli (44 not out) and Ajinkya Rahane (20 not out) aided India’s comeback in the 444-run chase. Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma, and Cheteshwar Pujara all returned to the dugout before Kohli and Rahane stitched an unbeaten 71-run fourth-wicket stand to keep India in contention.

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Australia had already declared their second innings at 270 for 8. The Pat Cummins-led team enjoyed a 173-run lead after the first inning. They scored 469 runs before bowling India out for 296.

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“London will not be big enough”- Matthew Hayden

Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden has remarked that if India wins the World Test Championship (WTC) final, the celebrations would be too small to fit in even the world’s largest metropolis. Matthew Hayden’s statement demonstrates the significance and enthusiasm generated by the WTC final, which will see India and Australia competing for the crown.

“London will not be big enough if this becomes a reality for Team India” Mathew Hayden on India’s run-chase.

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Day 4 ends with India on 164/3. Although Australia is clearly ahead in this game, one must agree that the undefeated partnership between Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane for the fourth wicket has given India a light of hope. India would need 280 runs to win on the last day.