Cricket fans were apprehensive ahead of the second One Day International Match to be played at JSCA International Cricket Stadium in Ranchi on Sunday. The weathermen’s prediction of likely rain, team India playing with newcomers and the recent performance of Indian bowlers in T-20 series had eclipsed the minds of cricket lovers waiting for the international match for a long time.
However, all predictions and apprehensions were washed away with the scintillating performance of team India that defeated South Africa by seven wickets. Jharkhand boy Ishan Kishan scripted history at his local ground by hitting 93 runs, while Shreyas Aiyaar scored 113 not out in the match.
People clad in team India T-shirts, tricolour face paint, flags and placards started queuing up for the match in the morning outside the Stadium. A large number of people enjoyed the match played after a long time at the JSCA Stadium.
Governor Ramesh Bais, Chief Minister Hemant Soren and several eminent personalities enjoyed the match with family members on the day.
Notably, the Meteorological department had predicted that there was a possibility of thundercloud formation in Ranchi on Sunday and this might have led to light to moderate rain in the city. Keeping the issue in mind, the JSCA management had also made preparations.
While fans across the country celebrated Team India’s win in Ranchi, the joy of victory was expressed through colours in support of IIFA International India. Everyone expressed their happiness through colours under the direction of Shabbir Hussain. Alia, Ayesha, Sadaf, Sameera, Asim, Alma Hassan, Alina, Sofia participated enthusiastically in their artistic way.