Pro-Palestine supporter invades the pitch during IND vs AUS final at ODI World Cup final 2023

The biggest day of the ODI World Cup is here and it's the finale between Australia and India at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. However, events took an unexpected turn that left the fans in shock, when the match was momentarily disrupted by a pitch invader with advocating a strong pro-Palestine message.

As the players geared up for the battle on the field, a pro-Palestine supporter breached security and entered the ground. The intruder, was wearing a bold 'FREE PALESTINE' t-shirt and a distinctive facemask adorned with the colors of Palestine, as she approached the former India captain Virat Kohli. Security personnel swiftly intervened, ensuring a quick removal to restore the match's integrity.

The incident unfolded in front of a massive crowd of 130,000 audience, who had gathered to witness the crucial encounter between the two best teams of the tournament. The unexpected interruption not only shocked the fans but also drew attention to the ongoing protests against the conflict between Israel and Hamas.

The intrusion served as a stark reminder of the global protests sparked by the conflict between Israel and Hamas. The situation escalated after Hamas' attack on Israel on October 7, leading to widespread demonstrations and expressions of solidarity with the people of Palestine.

In the aftermath of the pitch invasion, social media platforms buzzed with discussions and reactions from fans worldwide. The incident quickly became a trending topic, with cricket enthusiasts sharing their opinions on the unexpected turn of events.

The breach in security raised concerns about the effectiveness of security measures for such a high profile encounter between two top teams where many high profile personalities are present.

Quick wickets fell after a brisk start from Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma's promising start was abruptly halted just after a short of a half-century, falling prey to a sensational catch by Travis Head off Glenn Maxwell's bowling. Shubman Gill's brief stay at the crease was ended by Mitchell Starc, and Shreyas Iyer, who had been in an impressive form. He was dismissed by Pat Cummins, both departing with just four runs each.

Shreyas Iyer's dismiss was by getting caught behind the bowling of Pat Cummins. After the quick falls of wicket Virat and KL Rahul steadied the ship before Virat Kohli got chopped on 54 runs.