Rahul left to rue his winning maximum
CHENNAI: Sealing victory with a six in a World Cup match would give unparallel joy to most cricketers but India's KL Rahul had a bittersweet feeling about the shot that clinched Sunday's game against Australia.
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India started their Cricket World Cup 2023 campaign on a positive note by defeating multiple time champions Australia in Chennai. At first, Australia were dismissed for 199, with Indian spinners starring with a brilliant show. Then India's chase started in the most horrible way as Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer were dismissed for ducks. However, Virat Kohli (85) and KL Rahul (97*) stitched a 150-plus run stand to only only pull India out of danger but ensure that the hosts reach the 200-run target in 41.2 overs.
India vs Australia, ODI World Cup 2023: KL Rahul, Virat Kohli Help India Start Campaign With A Win
India beat Australia by six wickets to begin their ICC World Cup campaign on a positive note on Sunday. Half-centuries from Virat Kohli and KL Rahul powered India's chase of 200 after the home team lost three wickets with just two runs on the board. Thanks to Kohli and Rahul's 165-run partnership for the fourth wicket, India completed the task in 41.2 overs. Earlier, India bowled out Australia for 199 following a disciplined effort with the ball. Captain Pat Cummins opted to bat first after winning the toss but things didn't go as planned for the visitors, who were reeling at 119 for five in the 30th over.
David Warner Achieves Big Feat In ODI World Cup History
Australian opener David Warner crossed the 1000-run mark in the ICC Cricket World Cup on Saturday, becoming the only third Aussie to do so. The southpaw achieved this milestone during his country's World Cup campaign opener against India in Chennai. In the match, Warner scored a solid 41 in just 52 balls. His knock consisted of six fours and runs came at a striker rate of over 78. In 19 World Cup matches since his tournament debut in 2015, he has scored 1,033 runs at an average of 60.76 and a strike rate of over 97. He has four centuries and three fifties, with the best score of 178. He is the 17th highest-scorer in WC of all time.
India vs Australia: Virat Kohli Scripts Huge World Cup Record, Goes Past This Legend In Elite List
Star India batter Virat Kohli on Sunday scripted the record of taking the most number of catches in ODI World Cup history for India. Kohli achieved the field during the Rohit Sharma-led side's game against Australia in Chennai. Kohli plucked a stunner at first slip to dismiss Mitchell Marsh (0 off 6) off Jasprit Bumrah's bowling. With this catch, Kohli went past former India captain Anil Kumble in the elite list. Prior to the match, Kohli was tied on 14 catches each with Kumble. While Kumble needed 18 matches to hit the mark, Kohli required 26.
Watch: Virat Kohli Pulls Off Sharp Catch At Slips. Jasprit Bumrah's Reaction Says It All During Cricket World Cup 2023
Virat Kohli pulled off a brilliant catch at slips to provide India with an early breakthrough during the Cricket World Cup 2023 match against Australia in Chennai on Sunday. Mitchell Marsh looked nervous at the start of his innings and he ended up edging a delivery from Jasprit Bumrah straight towards the slips. Kohli was ready for the catch and made no mistake in completing a sharp chance. The excitement was clear on Bumrah's face as celebrations erupted following the important wicket.
India vs Australia Live Score World Cup 2023: Ravindra Jadeja's Magic Delivery Shows Smith Smith The Door, Australia Go 3 Down
India vs Australia, ODI World Cup 2023, Live Updates: Ravindra Jadeja cleaned up Steve Smith with a beauty as Australia went three down. Marnus Labuschagne has been joined by Glenn Maxwell.
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