ODI World Cup 2023: Ian Smith mimicks Ravi Shastri in commentary box during IND vs NED clash

Ian Smith's mimicry left Ravi Shastri and Anjum Chopra in splits.

By Rishabh Beniwal

Updated - 12 Nov 2023, 18:03 IST

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India and Netherlands are locking horns in Match 44 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on Sunday, November 12 at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and decided to bat first. The Indian skipper vindicated the decision himself by adding 100 runs for the first wicket with Shubman Gill. Apart from the riveting cricketing action on the field, fans were in for a treat in the commentary box as well, as former New Zealand cricketer turned commentator Ian Smith was spotted mimicking Ravi Shastri’s commentary style.

The incident took place in the 30th over of the innings as Smith appreciated Shastri for reinventing the toss which otherwise used to be a boring affair with two captains and match referee. However, the former India cricketer turned commentator didn’t agree with Smith and stated that it’s still the same which forced Smith to mimick him and show him the difference.

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Watch the hilarious incident here:

Coming back to the match, openers Rohit Sharma (61 off 54) and Shubman Gill (51 off 32) added 100 runs for the first wicket off 71 balls. However, the duo failed to convert their fifties into a big score and got dismissed leaving India on 129/2 after 17.4 overs. 

KL Rahul scored fastest hundred by an Indian in WC

Following their dismissals, Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer came together at the crease and added 71 runs for the third wicket to take India to 200. However, Kohli was cleaned up by Roelof van der Merwe in the 29th over for 51 (56). 

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KL Rahul (102 off 64) came in at to bat at number five and scored the fastest hundred by an Indian batter in the World Cup history reaching the landmark in 62 balls. Shreyas Iyer also reached triple figures as he scored an unbeaten 128* (94) helping India cross the 400-run mark. The Men in Blue finally finished their innings on 410/4 in their allotted 50 overs.

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