Virat Kohli and KL Rahul throughout their 165-run partnership in opposition to Australia. AP
Virat Kohli (85) and KL Rahul (97*) scored half-centuries as India defeated Australia by six wickets of their first match of the 2023 Cricket World Cup in Chennai on Sunday.
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Having opted to bat first, Australia have been bowled out for 199 in 49.3 overs earlier than the guests triggered an Indian top-order collapse. Ravindra Jadeja, with figures of three/28, was the decide of bowlers.
Jasprit Bumrah dismissed Mitchell Marsh early earlier than Steve Smith (46) and David Warner (41) revived Australia’s innings with a 69-run stand.
Nonetheless, as soon as Warner and Smith have been dismissed, the Australians misplaced their plot regardless of very important cameos from Pat Cummins (15) and Mitchell Starc (28).
India misplaced Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer all have been dismissed for geese, and India have been 2 for 3 at one stage. Nonetheless, a 165-run stand between Virat Kohli and KL Rahul was what introduced India again within the sport.
Kohli was dismissed by Josh Hazlewood within the 38th over, however Hardik Pandya (11) and Rahul ensured India crossed the end line with greater than eight overs to spare.
Right here’s how Twitterati reacted to Males in Blue’s victory:
I used to be stunned to see Australia bat first after profitable the toss. Commendable efficiency by the Indian bowlers to limit them to 199. Australia began nicely however I felt they missed a left-arm spinner on this floor. The partnership between Virat and Rahul sealed the sport for… pic.twitter.com/qUr21Vaqxb
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) October 8, 2023
Beating Australia within the opener is a press release to different groups. This has been an excellent efficiency
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) October 8, 2023
Congratulations to Workforce India on an electrifying begin to the World Cup! Our frontline spinners have been excellent, limiting Australia to simply 199. Particular point out to @imVkohli and @klrahul for displaying their class with exceptional knocks. Let’s hold the momentum going! … pic.twitter.com/P1yIt51xxK
— Jay Shah (@JayShah) October 8, 2023