ICC ODI World Cup 2023 India vs Australia

Producer: Amar Sunil Panicker

WHAT WENT DOWN?

TOSS

Australia managed to win the toss and chose to bat first. 

Warner - Smith Combine

David Warner managed to stitch a partnership with Steven Smith for 69 runs 

Kuldeep Strikes

But Warner was dismissed on 41(52) by Kuldeep Yadav. 

Peak Jadeja!

Jadeja came in clutch with three quick wickets of Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne and Alex Carey.

Aussies Collapse

The rest of the Australian batting did not put much resistance as they were all-out for 199.

AUSSIES STrike Back

The Australian bowling started off well as Hazlewood and Starc dismissed the Indian top-order of Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer were dismissed for ducks as India were 2/3 in 2 Overs. 

KOHLI-Rahul To the Rescue

But Virat Kohli and KL Rahul took charge as both scored half-centuries to put India in the driver's seat. 

Kohli in Luck

Kohli was in danger as he was dropped by Mitchell Marsh early on at just 12 runs. 

kOHLI dISMISSED

Kohli was eventually dismissed for 85 runs by Josh Hazlewood.  

KL Rahul Finishes in Style

But KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya managed to lead the side home to get their first win in their World Cup campaign. 

Man of the Match - KL Rahul

KL Rahul finished with 97 runs as he finished off with a six and the man of the match award.

India at 5th

After the first round of matches, India sits at fifth in the table with 2 points and will go against Afghanistan next.