Mature Marnus to Super Starc: Gautam Gambhir and Wasim Akram analyze Sar Utha Ke Jiyo Moments from the 2023 World Cup final 

Former India batter Gautam Gambhir and former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram have shared their candid views on the Sar Utha Ke Jiyo Moments, powered by hdfclife.com, from the final of the 2023 World Cup.

Australia beat India by six wickets in the 2023 World Cup final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, November 19. Batting first, the Men in Blue were restricted to 240, a total the Aussies chased in 43 overs.

Asked whom he would pick as the Jeet Ka Insurance Player from the 2023 World Cup final match, Akram named Aussie opener Travis Head, who slammed 137 off 120 balls.

“He took the game away. He played six matches and was Man of the Match in three of them. What an impact player,” Akram opined in praise of the left-handed batter.

Gambhir, on the other hand described Australian skipper Pat Cummins’ role as very important - not only as a captain, but a bowler.

“He came to bowl one change and had figures of around 1/15 in six overs. He also dismissed Virat Kohli. It’s not easy to bowl in that heat in front of 1.3 lakh people,” the former opener stated.

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Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne’s 58* off 110 occupies the top slot among Sar Utha Ke Jiyo Moments from the 2023 World Cup final. Describing Labuschagne’s innings as unbelievable and absolutely phenomenal, Gambhir stated:

“Travis Head could play like Travis Head because Marnus Labuschagne did not give any chances from one end. At 47/3, there would have been nerves, but he never looked rattled.”

After Australia lost three wickets in their chase, Labuschagne saved them from a precarious situation with a stubborn knock. The Aussie kept taking singles and rotating the strike because, in cricket, every run counts. The same goes for savings - every penny saved can make a big difference. Plan a secure future with HDFC Life’s savings plans as it helps you save for a better tomorrow.

Seasoned Australian left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc’s spell of 3/55 is second on the list of Sar Utha Ke Jiyo Moments from the 2023 World Cup final. Gambhir hailed Starc as a big match player and commented:

“Coming up with such a performance in a final and that too bowling first in the heat… Starc was not in great form in the World Cup. But big players have that psyche [to perform] in big matches like the semi-final and final. You become a big player when you perform in such big games.”

Starc always stands up and provides winning insurance to the team whenever they need him the most. The left-arm pacer proved to be the perfect bowler for Australia in the World Cup final. Just like Starc for the Aussies, HDFC Life’s term insurance plans are your perfect partner, helping you hit your financial goals out of the park.

Team India pacer Jasprit Bumrah’s figures of 2/43 in nine overs is third among Sar Utha Ke Jiyo Moments from the 2023 World Cup final. He kept India in the game by getting the big wickets of Mitchell Marsh and Steve Smith.

“As a bowler, he is a treat to watch. Bowling is all about control. He got important wickets. In the entire World Cup and the Asia Cup before that, he has bowled really well. He came back from injury, but never looked rusty or out of rhythm,” Akram said while praising Bumrah.

Despite being sidelined with injury for many months, India kept investing in Bumrah’s recovery process and were rewarded for the same during the Asia Cup as well as the World Cup.

Team India invested heavily Bumrah knowing the pacer would deliver the goods when it mattered the most. Learn from the Men in Blue and invest with HDFC Life for a secure tomorrow!