India got off to a winning start in the Cricket World Cup 2023, defeating Australia by 6 wickets in Chennai on Sunday. KL Rahul was the star for India with the bat, scoring an unbeaten 97 runs.
Match Highlights
- Rahul Scores Unmatched 97, Kohli 85 as India Recover from Three Down
- Australia Bowled Out for 199, Jadeja Takes 3 Wickets
- India Chase Down Target in 42 Overs, Win by 6 Wickets
India got off to a winning start in the Cricket World Cup 2023, defeating Australia by 6 wickets in Chennai on Sunday. Chasing a target of 200 runs, India reached the winning target in 42 overs with 6 wickets in hand.
KL Rahul was the star for India with the bat, scoring an unbeaten 97 runs off 114 balls. He was well supported by Virat Kohli, who scored 85 runs off 94 balls. The duo put on a 165-run stand for the fourth wicket, which helped India recover from a precarious position and get into a winning position.
Earlier, Australia were bowled out for 199 runs in 48.1 overs. Steve Smith was the top scorer for Australia with 46 runs, while Mitchell Marsh and Cameron Green scored 31 runs each.
Ravindra Jadeja was the pick of the bowlers for India, taking 3 wickets for 36 runs. Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami also took 2 wickets each.
India Recover from Three Down
India got off to a poor start, losing their first three wickets for just 13 runs. However, KL Rahul and Virat Kohli steadied the ship with a 165-run stand for the fourth wicket.
Rahul played a superb innings, scoring 97 runs off 114 balls. He was patient at the start of his innings and took his time to settle in. Once he was set, he started playing his shots freely and put the Australian bowlers under pressure.
Kohli also played a good innings, scoring 85 runs off 94 balls. He was the aggressor of the two, and he was quick to pounce on any loose deliveries.
The duo’s partnership took India out of trouble and put them in a winning position. Rahul was eventually dismissed for 97 runs, but by then, India were well on their way to victory.
Australia Bowled Out for 199
Australia got off to a good start, with David Warner and Steve Smith putting on a 70-run stand for the first wicket. However, after their dismissal, Australia lost wickets at regular intervals and were eventually bowled out for 199 runs.
Steve Smith was the top scorer for Australia with 46 runs. Mitchell Marsh and Cameron Green also scored 31 runs each.
Ravindra Jadeja was the pick of the bowlers for India, taking 3 wickets for 36 runs. Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami also took 2 wickets each.
India Chase Down Target in 42 Overs
India’s victory over Australia in their opening match of the Cricket World Cup 2023 was a very impressive one. They showed great character to recover from a precarious position and chase down a challenging target.
KL Rahul was the star for India with the bat, scoring an unbeaten 97 runs. He was well supported by Virat Kohli, who scored 85 runs. The duo’s partnership was the turning point in the match.
Ravindra Jadeja was the pick of the bowlers for India, taking 3 wickets for 36 runs. Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami also took 2 wickets each.
India’s victory over Australia was a perfect start to their World Cup campaign. They will now be looking to continue their winning momentum in their next match against England.
