The year 2023 was full of memorable moments of sports but here are some best moments that made us go wow.
1-Australia wins the men’s ODI World Cup
The Australian cricket team won the ODI World Cup in the November, pulling off the ultimate upset after defeating hot favourites and hosts India. Australia won the title by six wickets, brushing off the mighty Indian lineup with ease.
2-Spain wins women’s FIFA World Cup
Spain defeated the in-form England in the final of the FIFA World Cup final with a lead of 1-0. This was Spain’s first ever women’s trophy.
3-Pakistan became the No.1 ODI team
On May 6, Pakistan became the number one team in the International Cricket Council (ICC) ODI ranking under the captaincy of Babar Azam, marking the first time when the green shirts topped the list.
4- Pakistan qualify for FIFA World Cup qualifier’s round 2 for first time
The Pakistan football team qualified for the first time in the history of FIFA World Cup qualifier’s second round. In the first round Pakistan defeated Cambodia by 1-0.
5-Virat Kohli breaks Sachin Tendulkar 50-centuries record
Indian star batsman Virat Kohli broke batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 50 ODI centuries, achieving the feat in the ODI World Cup’s semi-final match against New Zealand in Mumbai.
6- LeBron became all time highest scorer in NBA history
LeBron James became the all time highest scorer in National Basketball Association (NBA) history. During a match between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Oklahoma City Thunders, LeBron James surpassed the record set by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in 1989.
Legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar scored 38387 points in his career while LeBron James has scored 38390 points in his career.
