The ICC ODI World Cup 2015 was one of its type, its vibe was unmatched and thr buzzing atmosphere was unrivalled. In terms of excitement, there was so much to watch, fans always on the edge of their seat enjoying the lively games produced in the World Cup 2015.
Australia and New Zealand together hosted that beautiful tournament. Stadiums were full house, records were being made and broken, and history being created. Almost like a theatre. When there is a World Cup like that, definitely there are some unforgettable moments that are part of it.
In this picturesque article, we take a look at the best and memorable moments of ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2015:
Last match for Michael Clarke
Michael Clarke leaving the field after getting out in the final. It was the last time he batted for Australia. Pretty emotional for the Australian captain who walked back to the pavallion in teary eyes. Clarke scored 74 off 72 balls before getting dismissed by Matt Henry.
The winning moment
A winning moment is always something special and capturing the emotions behind in the real art here. 27 years old Steve Smith hits a boundary to accumulate winning runs and then lives up in the moment, expressing himself like a victor in laps of Shane Watson.
Agony and ecstasy
The good thing is that time heals evrything but cricket can be a cruel game. A team’s happiness always brings sorrow for another team. That was the case in the semifinals of the ODI World Cup 2015. Grant Elliott had broken many dreams with the winning shot of Dale Steyn which eliminated South Africa from the tournament.
Martin Guptill masterclass
The most beautiful and high class innings in the World Cup was by Martin Guptill. Just watch and admire kind of innings when decided to have his best day in the World Cup against West Indies. Nothing short of a spectacular and hitting a double century in a World Cup match at your homeground, it can’t get better than that for any player.
Wahab set Watson thinking
A Pakistani fast bowler and a World Cup event, something memorable always takes place if that’s the prerequisite. Wahab Riaz had his best moment of the World Cup over Shane Watson who found himself baffled and beguiled to the pace of the prime Pakistani bowler.
Umesh Yadav having best day out
Umesh Yadav only featured in one ODI World Cup for India. It was his day against Bangladesh. After India posted 305 on board, Yadav ran through the Bangladesh’s batting order and took 4 wickets alongside this worth capturing run-out moment.
Mahmudullah roars like a tiger
When small teams create big moments, it is definitely worth to watch. Mahmudullah scored a brilliant century against New Zealand in the group game of ODI World Cup 2023 at Hamilton. He scored 128 off 123 balls, first century by a Bangladeshi batter against New Zealand in a World Cup match.
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England faints vs Bangladesh
Diaconsolate and crestfallen Eoin Morgan after Bangladesh defeats England by 15 runs for the first time in World Cup. It was a significant moment in English cricket history because Morgan just took the cause to revolutionize the game by for his team. Only 5 players from 2015 World Cup England team went on to play 2018 World Cup.
Maxwell at his best
The man is called is big show for a reason. When Glenn Maxwell is on song, hardly there is a method to stop him. Maxwell scored a 53 balls 100 against Sri Lanka at the SCG. This was Maxi at his best and look at his expression, who delighted and elated he is for that remarkable ton.
Taste of first win
How special it is! Afghanistan for the first time winning an ODI match in a World Cup. Chasing 211, Afghanistan were 99 for 7 for self belief of Samiullah Shinwari was to definite to be challenged by the experience of Scotsmen. Memorable for Afghanistan and nothing short of a theatre of a game for fans.
215 by Gayle
Big numbers follow around the Universe Boss Chris Gayle. This time Zimbabwe was at the receiving end as Gayle hit 215 off 147 balls with mammoth 16 sixes. One for the record-books as always is the case with Chris Gayle.
Kohli’s ton vs Pakistan
Virat Kohli and Pakistan, we all know who is going to dominate who. Kohli scored a magnificent ton against Pakistan at the Adelaide Oval. India posted 300 on board and look at this picture, how special was this century for Virat Kohli who dominated Pakistani bowlers that day.
