In a much-anticipated match at MA Chidambaram Stadium today, India comfortably wins as the Australian batting crumbles. An overwhelming show-off force by Indian bowlers keeps Australia confined within 200 runs.
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At the 5th ODI of CWC 2023, two championship contenders and fan favorites went head to head in a crowd-filled Chidambaram Stadium. Australia’s decision to bat first after winning the toss soon proved disastrous as the Aussie middle-order fell apart in a matter of overs. Australia’s innings ended at 199 (49.3 Overs) as Ravindra Jadeja (3/28), Jasprit Bumrah (2/35) and Kuldeep Yadav (2/42) kept the Aussie batters happy with singles and doubles.
The match-winning 165-run stand between Virat Kohli and KL Rahul was India's highest-ever partnership against Australia in a #CWC23 clash 👊#INDvAUS
Details 👉 https://t.co/Nqd1ZIATAp pic.twitter.com/hxxRQ8yyLk
— ICC (@ICC) October 8, 2023
In response, the Indian top order’s unsteady opening almost made everyone believe in a tricky Aussie victory tonight. As India lost three wickets with just two runs on the board, trouble brewed for the host. However, a strong partnership between Virat Kohli (85/116) and KL Rahul (97/115) steered India in the right direction. Thanks to their match-winning partnership, India won by a respectable margin of 6 wickets.
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Player of the Match title went to KL Rahul for his impressive batting performance of (97/115). KL Rahul kept the Aussies on their edge throughout his innings. India got their breakthrough, while Australia must return to the drawing board and figure out what went wrong today. Both teams performed well despite occasional hiccups; Australia remains a contender for the championship.
