In a thrilling contest that marked the beginning of their World Cup 2023 campaign, India clinched a sensational victory, defeating Australia by six wickets in their opening match. Australia, choosing to bat after winning the toss, posted a competitive total of 199 runs. In response, India successfully chased down the target, overcoming some early setbacks to win the match with 201 runs, initiating their World Cup journey on a triumphant note.
India outperformed Australia with a commanding six-wicket win. The standout performers for India were Lokesh Rahul and Virat Kohli, who played pivotal roles in securing the victory. Although both missed out on centuries, Rahul contributed a valiant 97 runs, while Kohli added 85 runs to India's successful chase. Hardik Pandya was the only other significant contributor with 11 runs. For Australia, Josh Hazlewood claimed three wickets, and Mitchell Starc took one. Among Australian batsmen, Steve Smith scored 46 runs, and David Warner managed 41 runs, while Starc contributed 28 runs. Ravindra Jadeja was India's star with the ball, taking three wickets, while Kuldeep Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah picked up two wickets each. Siraj, Hardik, and Ashwin also chipped in with one wicket each.
With this victory, India not only launched their World Cup campaign on a high but also secured crucial points in the standings, placing them in fifth position. India's next match is scheduled for October 11th against Afghanistan.
Australia won the toss and opted to bat first. Jasprit Bumrah made an early breakthrough in the second over, dismissing Mitchell Marsh without scoring. Subsequently, Steve Smith and David Warner formed a partnership of 69 runs to stabilize the Australian innings. However, Kuldeep Yadav removed Warner for 41 runs. Smith and Labuschagne added 36 runs, but Jadeja removed both Smith (46 runs) and Labuschagne (27 runs). Alex Carey was dismissed without scoring, leaving Australia at 119/5. Kuldeep Yadav accounted for Maxwell (15 runs), and Ashwin dismissed Green (8 runs), while Cummins managed only 6 runs before getting out. Mitchell Starc contributed 28 runs, helping Australia reach a total of 199 runs. For India, Ravindra Jadeja took three wickets, and Kuldeep Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah secured two wickets each. Siraj, Hardik, and Ashwin also claimed one wicket each.
India faced a challenging start to their innings, losing three wickets with just two runs on the scoreboard. Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan, and Shreyas Iyer were all dismissed without opening their accounts. Starc dismissed Kishan, while Hazlewood accounted for Rohit and Shreyas. Virat Kohli then partnered with Lokesh Rahul to stabilize the innings. They advanced the score to 12 runs before Kohli's departure for 85 runs. Kohli's innings, though falling short of a century, played a vital role in India's recovery. Lokesh Rahul remained at the crease, partnering with Hardik Pandya to secure the match. However, Rahul narrowly missed a century, finishing at 97 runs. For Australia, Hazlewood took three wickets, and Starc claimed one.
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