World Cup 2023 [WATCH]: ‘I love you Virat’ – Arijit Singh screams mid-performance; Kohli reacts

The electrifying atmosphere at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad was further enlivened by the stellar performances of Bollywood singers Arijit Singh, Sunidhi Chauhan, Shankar Mahadevan and Sukhwinder Singh ahead of the much-anticipated India-Pakistan clash in the ICC World Cup 2023 tournament on Saturday, October 14.

The musical event, organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), set the stage on fire, setting the perfect tone for the thrilling cricket encounter.

Fan moment for Arijit Singh

As the audience revelled in the melodic renditions, Arijit Singh, one of the prominent singers on stage, couldn’t contain his enthusiasm. Amidst the rhythmic beats and melodious tunes, Arijit caught a glimpse of former Indian captain Virat Kohli passing by. Unable to hold back his admiration, Arijit interrupted his performance with a resounding declaration, “I Love You Virat!”

Kohli, acknowledging the heartfelt shout-out, reciprocated with a wave, adding to the excitement of the event.

Here’s the video:

Virat Kohli responded to Arijit Singh yesterday in which he said "I love you Virat"#viratkohli #ArijitSingh pic.twitter.com/zSWfbuzfj0

— 𝙒𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙣🥂 (@wrogn_edits) October 15, 2023

During the match, Arijit was spotted enthusiastically cheering for the Men in Blue, further contributing to the spirited ambiance at the stadium.

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Rohit Sharma and bowlers help India thump Pakistan

India convincingly defeated Pakistan by seven wickets in a one-sided blockbuster clash at the packed Narendra Modi Stadium.

The fervour of the western Indian city reached a crescendo in anticipation of the tournament’s highly anticipated match. After electing to bowl first, the Indian bowling attack – led by Jasprit Bumrah – seized the initiative early on, dismissing their opponents for just 191 in 42.5 overs.

Despite the presence of Babar Azam (50) and Mohammad Rizwan (49) at the crease, Pakistan’s aspirations of reaching a total of around 300 were dashed as they suffered a dramatic collapse, unable to bat out their full quota of 50 overs.

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Chasing 192 for victory,  Team India captain Rohit Sharma showcased his batting prowess with a scintillating knock of 86 runs. Ultimately, the two-time champions cruised to victory in 30.3 overs, maintaining their undefeated streak against Pakistan throughout the history of the World Cup.