Cricket World Cup 2023: Memes Explode On Social Media As Fog Stops Play During India vs New Zealand Clash In Dharamsala

22.10.2023 - 16:13 sports.ndtv.com

In a rare occurrence, the Cricket World Cup 2023 match between India and New Zealand was interrupted due to dense fog at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala on Sunday.

Chasing a target of 274, India were 100 for two in 15.4 overs when dense fog descended at the ground, resulting in poor visibility and forcing the umpires to stop the match.

Players from both teams had to go off the field for a brief period. Virat Kohli (7 not out) and Shreyas Iyer (21 not out) were unbeaten at the crease during the break, with the hosts still needing 174 runs in 34.2 overs for win.

As bad weather interrupted proceedings in Dharamsala, fans flooded social media with hilarious memes. Hamare yaha to fogg chal raha hai..

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