Watch: Mohammed Shami Keeps His Cool Despite Shubman Gill Dropping Catch On His Bowling

18.03.2023 - 06:47 sports.ndtv.com

Mohammed Shami bowled a brilliant spell on Friday as he helped India bundle out Australia for 188 runs in the first ODI of the three-match series.

India's stand-in skipper Hardik Pandya won the toss and opted to bowl first. Mohammed Siraj dismissed Travis Head to provide the hosts the first breakthrough.

Steve Smith and Mitchell Marsh then joined hands and added 72 runs for the second wicket. Smith was dismissed by Hardik Pandya before Ravindra Jadeja got the better of Marsh.

Kuldeep Yadav then dismissed Marnus Labuschagne as Australia went four down. Mohammed Shami then joined the party and cleaned up Josh Inglis with a stunning delivery.

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Dinesh Karthik and Mohammed Siraj were lucky to end up without any serious injury after the duo collided while going for a catch during Mumbai Indians' IPL 2023 campaign opener against Royal Challengers Bangalore on Sunday. On the 5th ball of the 5th over of MI innings, Rohit Sharma mishit a short ball from Siraj high in the air. The ball was falling near the short leg region. Wicketkeeper Karthik got underneath the ball and Siraj also ran to take the catch. Lack of communication saw the duo collide with each other and drop the catch.

Watch: Axar Patel's Magical Spin Bamboozles Lucknow Super Giants Star Kyle Mayers, Rattles His Stumps

In their first match in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, Delhi Capitals lost to Lucknow Super Giants on Saturday. Batting first, LSG notched up 193/6 in 20 overs primarily due to a 38-ball 73 from IPL debutant Kyle Mayers. His innings was laden with seven sixes and two fours. It seemed like the West Indies player would become the maiden centurion of the IPL 2023, but a magical delivery by Axar Patel in the 12th over cut short his stay. The star left-arm spinner spun one in, that turned towards off after landing as Mayers stood stunned.

Watch: Sunil Gavaskar Dances To Saami Saami As Rashmika Mandanna Performs At IPL 2023 Opening Ceremony

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 is off to a great start with defending champions Gujarat Titans beginning their title defence is style with a win over the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings in Ahmedabad on Friday. Ahead of the match, which saw some terrific batting from CSK's Ruturaj Gaikwad and GT's Shubman Gill, the fans at the Narendra Modi Stadium were witness to a exciting opening ceremony where stars like Rashmika Mandanna, Tamannaah Bhatia and Arijit Singh performed. While the spectators enjoyed the show, former India captain and batting legend Sunil Gavaskar too could be seen dancing to the hit song 'Saami Saami' from the movie Pushpa when Rashmika was performing on stage.

Shubman Gill stars as Gujarat Titans beat Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2023 opener

Opener Shubman Gill smashed 63 as holders Gujarat Titans beat Chennai Super Kings by five wickets in the Indian Premier League opener in front of more than 100,000 fans in Ahmedabad on Friday.

GT vs CSK - Watch: Mohammed Shami Shatters Devon Conway's Stumps, Touches Massive IPL Milestone

Mohammed Shami became the first wicket-taker of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 as the Gujarat Titans pacer shattered the stumps of Chennai Super Kings opener Devon Conway with a marvelous delivery on Friday. After GT skipper Hardik Pandya opted to bowl against Dhoni's CSK, Shami struck on the second ball of the third over as he broke through the defence of Conway. It was also Shami's 100th IPL wicket. The full delivery, angled in and hit the stumps of Conway, who went for a drive. The ball hit the middle stumps as Shami and his GT teammates erupted in celebration.

Gujarat Titans Predicted XI vs Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2023: Will Kane Williamson Make His Debut?

After defying all odds to lift the Indian Premier League (IPL) title in their maiden season last year, Gujarat Titans look to kick off their title defense in style when they go up against the Chennai Super Kings in the opening game of IPL 2023. Captain Hardik Pandya led the team by example with his all-round performances last season. His form will be key once again, while in-form Shubman Gill's presence at the top of the order will be pivotal too. David Miller, who played a crucial role with the bat in the middle-order last season, will miss the opener due to international commitments. GT roped in Kane Williamson during the IPL auction and it will be interesting to see how many games he will have under his belt.