India began their Cricket World Cup 2023 marketing campaign on a optimistic be aware by defeating a number of time champions Australia in Chennai. At first, Australia had been dismissed for 199, with Indian spinners starring with an excellent present. Then India’s chase began in essentially the most horrible approach as Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer had been dismissed for geese. However, Virat Kohli (85) and KL Rahul (97*) stitched a 150-plus run stand to solely solely pull India out of hazard however be certain that the hosts attain the 200-run goal in 41.2 overs.

However, regardless of the win, India aren’t among the many high 4 nations after the primary spherical of matches. The Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket staff is within the fifth spot. New Zealand are topping the record. Pakistan are within the third spot whereas Bangladesh are on the fourth spot.

Talking in regards to the recreation, India beat Australia by six wickets to start their ICC World Cup marketing campaign on a optimistic be aware in Chennai on Sunday. Half-centuries from Virat Kohli and KL Rahul powered India’s chase of 200 after the house staff misplaced three wickets with simply two runs on the board. Thanks to Kohli and Rahul’s 165-run partnership for the fourth wicket, India accomplished the duty 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 profitable the toss however issues did not go as deliberate for the guests, who had been reeling at 119 for 5 within the thirtieth over.

Left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja (3/38) did the majority of the injury along with his center over blows.

Steven Smith top-scored for the Aussies with 46 off 71 balls, whereas David Warner made 41 from 52 balls.

Brief scores: Australia: 199 all out in 49.3 overs (Steven Smith 46, David Warner 41; Ravindra Jadeja 3/38, Kuldeep Yadav 2/42, Jasprit Bumrah 2/35).

India: 201/4 in 41.2 overs (Virat Kohli 85, KL Rahul 97 not out; Josh Hazlewood 3/38).

With PTI inputs