- Amitabh Bachchan incorporated a 2023 ODI World Cup question in a recent ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ episode.
- Contestants were asked to identify the team that didn’t qualify for the 2023 World Cup semifinals among South Africa, India, Australia, and England.
- Australia emerged as the 2023 World Cup champions, securing their sixth ODI title, while England, the 2019 champions, missed the semifinals.
In a recent episode of the iconic Indian television quiz show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ (KBC), legendary Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan introduced a question related to the 2023 ODI World Cup, testing contestants’ cricket knowledge. The question posed required participants to identify the team that did not qualify for the semifinals among four options: South Africa, India, Australia, and England.
Interestingly, the 2019 World Cup champions, England, emerged as the team that failed to secure a spot in the 2023 World Cup semifinals. Despite finishing seventh in the points table with three wins in nine league games, England managed to secure a place in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.
The semifinalists of the 2023 World Cup included India, South Africa, New Zealand, and eventual champions Australia. India triumphed over New Zealand in the semifinals, while Australia defeated South Africa, setting the stage for an intense final.
The championship clash saw the Pat Cummins-led Australia emerging victorious against Rohit Sharma’s India, clinching the title with a six-wicket win. This marked Australia’s sixth ODI World Cup title, solidifying their status as the team with the most titles in ODI history. Remarkably, no other team has won more than two ODI World Cup titles to date.
Amitabh Bachchan’s inclusion of the 2023 ODI World Cup question in KBC showcased the intricacies of the tournament and challenged contestants’ cricket knowledge. The unpredictability of the World Cup, with England missing the semifinals, added an unexpected twist to the competition, making it an intriguing topic for discussion.
About ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ (KBC)
‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ (KBC), which debuted in 2000, stands as one of the longest-running and iconic Indian television quiz shows. Hosted by Amitabh Bachchan, the show’s charismatic and engaging style has played a significant role in its enduring success. The incorporation of cricket-related questions continues to captivate and entertain the audience, further enhancing KBC’s status as a cultural phenomenon in Indian television history.
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