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In a nail-biting encounter during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, South Africa registered a stunning one-wicket triumph against Pakistan at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium, with Keshav Maharaj taking the spotlight as he struck the winning runꦕs fꦅor the Proteas Men.
Keshav Maharaj hits the winning runs for South Africa
Maharaj’s boundary off Mohammad Nawaz‘s delivery in the 48th over of the match sealed the deal for South Africa, leading to their fourth consecutive win in the ongoing tournament.
The exultant scene at the ground was palpable as Maharaj and his batting partner, Tabraiz Shamsi, reveled in the victory, triggering a wave of jubilation across the South African camp. Skipper Temba Bavuma’s animated presence in the dugout reflected the team’s relief and elation as they finally managed to beat Pakistan in this century.
Keshav Maharaj expresses his joy on Instagram
Following the match, Maharaj took to Instagram to express his joy, capturing the essence of the win over Pakistan with a resounding chant of ‘Jai Shri Hanuman’ in the post’s caption.
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The shared images documented Maharaj’s celebratory moments after securing the win, accompanied by a message that read, “In God I Trust what a special result by the boys, awesome to see the performances from @shamsi90 & @aidenmarkram. Jai Shree Hanuman.”
A devout Hindu, Maharaj’s ancestral roots trace back to Sultanpur, India, and his visits to various temples in the southern parts of the country reflect his deep-seated faith in Lord Hanuman, which he proudly exhibits through his social media posts.
