India had a strong start to their Cricket World Cup 2023 campaign with a victory over Australia in Chennai. The Australian team was dismissed for 199, thanks to an impressive performance by the Indian spinners. However, India’s chase got off to a rocky start as Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan, and Shreyas Iyer were all dismissed for ducks. But Virat Kohli and KL Rahul turned the game around with a 150-plus run partnership, guiding India to victory and reaching the target of 200 runs in 41.2 overs.
Despite the win, India is currently not among the top four nations in the tournament. New Zealand is currently leading the points table, followed by Pakistan in third place and Bangladesh in fourth place. The Indian team, led by Rohit Sharma, is currently in fifth place.
In the match against Australia, India chased down the target of 200 runs with six wickets in hand. Virat Kohli and KL Rahul played crucial innings, with half-centuries each, rescuing India from a difficult situation after the team lost three early wickets. Their 165-run partnership for the fourth wicket ensured India’s victory in 41.2 overs.
Earlier in the game, India performed well with the ball, bowling out Australia for 199 runs. Captain Pat Cummins chose to bat first but the Australian innings struggled, with the team at 119 for five in the 30th over. Left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja was the standout bowler for India, taking three wickets for 38 runs. Steven Smith top-scored for Australia with 46 runs, while David Warner contributed 41 runs.
In summary, India started their Cricket World Cup 2023 campaign with a victory over Australia. Despite the win, they are currently in fifth place in the points table. Virat Kohli and KL Rahul played crucial innings in the match, leading India to victory with a 150-plus run partnership. India also performed well with the ball, bowling out Australia for 199 runs.