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"Thought Shreyas Iyer Would Last At Least 2 Overs But...": KL Rahul In Candid Chat With Virat Kohli

India's opening Cricket World Cup 2023 match against Australia saw some bizarre scenes after three top-order batters were dismissed without opening their accounts. The likes of Ishan Kishan, Rohit Sharma, and Shreyas Iyer all departed for ducks as Australia looked set to defend their 200-run total. But, KL Rahul and Virat Kohli poured cold water on the Aussie plan, taking the team to victory in the high-profile contest while producing a splendid display of batting. In a candid chat after the match with Kohli, Rahul admitted that how India lost three wickets so quickly was unprecedented.

"People Laud Virat Kohli's Fitness, But KL Rahul...": Shoaib Akhtar's Intriguing Assessment

The India vs Australia match in the Cricket World Cup 2023 belonged to KL Rahul and Virat Kohli. Chasing a target of 201 runs, India lost three top-order batters for ducks, before Rahul and Kohli stitched a 165-run stand for the 4th wicket. While Kohli has received a lot of praise for his 85-run knock, Pakistan legend Shoaib Akhtar feels Rahul's performance should be equally lauded considering he also kept wickets in the first innings before scoring an unbeaten 97 with the bat.

Cricket World Cup 2023: India Aim For Hiccup Free Outing Against Afghanistan

Navigating their way through some extreme pressure moments in their tournament opener, India will be eyeing a near perfect game against a sprightly Afghanistan in the ODI World Cup in New Delhi on Wednesday. As pointed out by skipper Rohit Sharma, India's biggest challenge over the course of the league stage will be to quickly adapt to the conditions in nine different venues. After a slow and spinning track at Chepauk, a belter of a surface is expected at the Feroz Shah Kotla, where more than 700 runs were plundered in a high-scoring affair between South Africa and Sri Lanka last week.

Cricket World Cup - "If You Don't Show Intent Against...": Anil Kumble Warns Rivals Of This India Star

Former Indian cricket team captain and coach spinner Anil Kumble lauded Ravindra Jadeja for his ball that dismissed Steve Smith in the teams' Cricket World Cup opener on Sunday, saying that the spinner changed his angles well. Ravindra Jadeja's spell of 3/28 was one of the standout performances during India's win over Australia in their Cricket World Cup campaign opener in Chennai on Sunday. He also took the prized wicket of Steve Smith and registered the best figures by an Indian spinner against Australia in a Cricket World Cup match.

Virat Kohli Was "On 70-Odd With Only 5 Boundaries...": Gautam Gambhir's Defines Australia Knock

Into the format that arguably suits him the most, Virat Kohli produced another mesmerising knock as India defeated Australia in their Cricket World Cup 2023 opening match on Sunday. When it comes to the 50-over format, Kohli knows at what pace he needs to be scoring runs. After India lost Ishan Kishan, Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer for ducks, Kohli maintained the tempo of the match in a manner that didn't put pressure on the Indian team throughout the chase. After India sealed the win, former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir was full of praise for the iconic batter.

'Pain, Criticism, Comments': India's World Cup Star On 'Difficult Time' Ahead Of Mega Event

India wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul has conceded that he found the continued criticism directed at him painful and puzzling especially when his performance was not that bad. Rahul, who was out of action for months due to a thigh injury he sustained during the IPL in May, returned to the side during the Asia Cup last month, where he finished as the side's third-highest run-scorer.

Cricket World Cup: "Tough Situations Helped Us Eradicate Errors": Virat Kohli On His Partnership With KL Rahul

Star India batter Virat Kohli believes that the horror start his team had in its World Cup opener against Australia allowed him and KL Rahul to "eradicate the errors" from their game. The hosts were put in a tricky situation while chasing Australia's target of 200, as they were left reeling at two for three by the second over. It was then when Kohli (85) and Rahul (97 not out) put on a binding 164-run stand for the fourth wicket to turn things around and get the job done for the Men in Blue.

'Good To Have KL Rahul Back': India Bowling Coach Paras Mhambrey After Win vs Australia

Architect of India's six-wicket win over Australia, wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul has a solid all-round game and provides stability in the middle-order, said bowling coach Paras Mhambrey. Rahul scored an unbeaten 97 to steer India to a fine victory in their World Cup opener on Sunday. Chasing 200, Rahul, batting at number five, arrived at the crease in the third over with Australia striking in the opening two overs to leave India reeling at two for three. Rahul tailored a crucial 165-run partnership with Virat Kohli (85) to bring India back into the chase.

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"Thought Shreyas Iyer Would Last At Least 2 Overs But...": KL Rahul In Candid Chat With Virat Kohli

"People Laud Virat Kohli's Fitness, But KL Rahul...": Shoaib Akhtar's Intriguing Assessment

Cricket World Cup 2023: India Aim For Hiccup Free Outing Against Afghanistan

Cricket World Cup - "If You Don't Show Intent Against...": Anil Kumble Warns Rivals Of This India Star

Virat Kohli Was "On 70-Odd With Only 5 Boundaries...": Gautam Gambhir's Defines Australia Knock

'Pain, Criticism, Comments': India's World Cup Star On 'Difficult Time' Ahead Of Mega Event

Cricket World Cup: "Tough Situations Helped Us Eradicate Errors": Virat Kohli On His Partnership With KL Rahul

'Good To Have KL Rahul Back': India Bowling Coach Paras Mhambrey After Win vs Australia