'Gabba Ka Ghamand' Memes Go Viral After West Indies' Historic Win Against Australia

Sunday was the day of Test cricket and it was Shamar Joseph’s mesmerising performance, clinching a remarkable 7-68, that orchestrated an exhilarating eight-run triumph under the twilight glow of the pink ball at the Gabba. This victory not only ended West Indies’ 27-year drought in Australia but also painted a vivid picture of the stuff dreams are made of. The Gabba fortress, considered impregnable, suffered its second breach in three years as the Men from the Caribbean secured a remarkable win against the Baggy Greens in the thrilling 2nd Test on this memorable Sunday.

Interestingly, history repeated itself, reminiscent of a January day three years ago when India scripted one of their greatest Test wins by defeating Australia by three wickets. Chasing 329 on the final day of a gruelling series, Rishabh Pant’s boundary-bound ball shattered the Gabba fortress, leading India to a 2-1 series triumph. Vivek Razdan’s words, ‘Toota hai Gabba ka ghamand (The Gabba’s arrogance is shattered),’ resonated perfectly, capturing the essence of India’s spirit-breaking victory.

Fast forward to the recent Sunday, and the echo of those words reverberated once again as West Indies mirrored India’s feat, rekindling memories. In fact, amidst all the cricketing drama, ‘Gabba Ka Ghamand’ has now become a viral meme sensation, with Desis humourously poking fun at the Down Under.

While Day 4 of India vs England Test brought its share of disappointments for Desis, with the visitors seizing the lead in Hyderabad, it was the shattering of Gabba’s arrogance that added an extra layer of joy for Indian cricket enthusiasts, expressed through a cascade of memes.

Delving into the match, Shamar Joseph, battling an injured toe, orchestrated Australia’s downfall with a spellbinding performance in the 2nd Test. The pivotal moment came in the 50th over when Shamar dismantled Josh Hazlewood, leaving the hosts in disbelief on their own turf. West Indies’ jubilant lap around the Gabba marked their first victory at the venue since 1968, leveling the series in Brisbane with a memorable win.

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Beyond that, West Indies etched their name in history as the first team to conquer Australia in a day-and-night test match, bringing an end to the hosts’ 11-game unbeaten streak in pink-ball Tests. Rewinding to 1997, the West Indies had to embark on a world record run chase of 418 to defeat Australia, adding another chapter to their storied cricketing legacy.