Emotions on the Line: College Students and a World Cup T20 Semi-Final Match

Today, we found ourselves at the edge of our seats, our hearts racing in the college canteen as we watched the India vs. England T20 world cup semi-final match.

Unwrapped Moments of Legend

It was a day like any other, with classes interspersed with moments of joy or sadness. However, the looming toss changed everything. I was in a programming class, and by sheer luck, I secured the second seat, which meant I couldn't follow the live cricket match. But my friend, who was behind me, was making sure I didn’t lag behind. Reactive as the score played out, each ball kept us on the edge, with Rahul reacting with a confident four at the first ball.

Classroom Chaos

In this C programming class, half of the boys were ready to curse infamous players, while a few were hoping for stellar performances. Attention was divided as many watched the cricket on their phones, often showing Disney Plus Hotstar instead of taking notes. By the time 60 runs were scored with only two wickets down, even the teacher's lecture seemed less important.

Mirage of Hydrogen

The next few overs felt like a maze of hope and despair. The physics lecture that followed was as boring as the name suggests, but soon we were back to our seats, half-asleep until our seniors from the other wing started cheering. That was the cue for us to crack out our scorecards. Hardik's performance was far from satisfactory, but it was the moment Hardik smashed the ball, that brought us back to reality.

Train Ride of a Lifetime

The journey home on the local train was filled with screens filled with live matches. On my left, my class boys were engrossed in the match, and on my right, the senior girls from my college were also witnessing the drama unfold. It was a mix of amazement, hope, and disbelief as 84 runs were scored without a wicket fallen.

The Moment of Truth

The train journey, typically a tedious 1.10 hours, felt like an eternity. We were eagerly hoping for some miracle from IPL, our$menu from the off, hoping for at least a few wickets to fall. When it became apparent that India was in trouble, the mood around the train platform turned solemn. England's victory brought silence, sadness, and a sense of relief as we turned off our phones, knowing that even with a few more wickets, the match would have been a spectacle to remember.

The Unforgettable Aftermath

Emotions were raw, and it was visible everyone in the train was emotionally drained. It was a day filled with highs and lows, and we found closure in the shared experience of living every moment of a T20 world cup semi-final as college students.

~boss baby