<p>India and Australia faced each other in their respective CWC 2023 openers in match 5 on Sunday (Oct&nbsp;8) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Being asked to bowl first, Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. rode on Ravindra Jadeja's 3 for 28, Kuldeep Yadav's 2 for 42 and Jasprit Bumrah's 2 for 35 to dismiss the Aussies for 199 in 49.3 overs. In reply, India were 2 for 3 before Virat Kohli (85) and KL Rahul (97 not out) took India home with six wickets and 52 balls to spare.</p>

<p>After the clash, Kohli and Rahul -- who stitched a match-winning 165-run third-wicket stand -- got together for a candid chat. The video was shared on the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) official handle on X, formerly Twitter, with the caption, "They both got #TeamIndia the first win of #CWC23".</p>

<p>As the bandwagon moves to Delhi, here's @imVkohli &amp; @klrahul dissecting their match-winning partnership against Australia.</p>

<p>P.S. The local lad is bracing himself for his homecoming"</p>

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<h2><strong>KOHLI AND RAHUL'S CANDID CHAT</strong></h2>

<p>In their conversation, Kohli recalled the stunning 233-run third-wicket stand with Rahul in India's Super Four clash versus Pakistan in the Asia Cup but rated their recent stand 'bit more special.'</p>

<p>Kohli started by saying, "Talking about the special partnership that I and KL had, we had one in the Asia Cup as well but this was a bit more special." He then asked Rahul, "How does it feel, how is the body feeling firstly."</p>

<p>Rahul replied, "Tired. I won't lie, you know how it was the only chat after I think 50 or 70 runs of the partnership was let's conserve energy. Let's not run the twos but once you hit it in the gap then I guess instincts take over and we end up running. It was a tough day but it could get our World Cup journey started with a good victory."</p>

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<h2><strong>'It doesn't all happen in 1.5 overs or 2 overs time'</strong></h2>

<p>Kohli recalled India's top-order failure in Chennai and said, "I know the situation was not ideal when you came in, you were all over the place you were still padding up while walking in. The first thing I told you was that it was a quick turnaround. It was quite bizarre to be honest the start was quite bizarre." He then asked his partner, "What was your feeling when you were walking in?"</p>

<p>Rahul was quick to respond, "I never expected it, you do lose a couple of quick wickets sometimes when the ball is doing something but not like that it still takes 4-5 overs. It doesn't all happen in 1.5 overs or 2 overs time. I just came and sat, I just had a shower, the minute I sat down Ishan got out. I had to rush back to get taped and started wearing my pad."</p>

<p>In India's heartbreaking CWC '19 semi-final loss versus New Zealand, chasing 240, the then Kohli-led Indian team were 5 for 3 and struggled to get past the finish line,&nbsp;losing by 18 runs. In their very next outing in the World Cup, i.e. their opener in the 2023 edition, the Men in Blue once again struggled early on&nbsp;but had Kohli-Rahul who bailed them out of the crisis.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India will now face Afghanistan in their second game, i.e. match 9 of the CWC 2023 edition on Wednesday (Oct&nbsp;11) in New Delhi, India. Rohit &amp; Co. will be eager to put up a better show at the top and aim for two wins in a row.&nbsp;</p>

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India and Australia faced each other in their respective CWC 2023 openers in match 5 on Sunday (Oct 8) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Being asked to bowl first, Rohit Sharma & Co.

India and Australia faced each other in their respective CWC 2023 openers in match 5 on Sunday (Oct 8) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Being asked to bowl first, Rohit Sharma & Co. rode on Ravindra Jadeja's 3 for 28, Kuldeep Yadav's 2 for 42 and Jasprit Bumrah's 2 for 35 to dismiss the Aussies for 199 in 49.3 overs. In reply, India were 2 for 3 before Virat Kohli (85) and KL Rahul (97 not out) took India home with six wickets and 52 balls to spare. After the clash, Kohli and Rahul -- who stitched a match-winning 165-run third-wicket stand -- got together for a candid chat. The video was shared on the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) official handle on X, formerly Twitter, with the caption, "They both got #TeamIndia the first win of #CWC23". As the bandwagon moves to Delhi, here's @imVkohli & @klrahul dissecting their match-winning partnership against Australia. P.S. The local lad is bracing himself for his homecoming" They both got #TeamIndia the first win of #CWC23 💪 As the bandwagon moves to Delhi, here's @imVkohli & @klrahul dissecting their match-winning partnership against Australia 👌 P.S. The local lad is bracing himself for his homecoming 🏟️ Watch the full interview 🎥 👇… pic.twitter.com/HSXYovY43T — BCCI (@BCCI) October 9, 2023 × KOHLI AND RAHUL'S CANDID CHAT In their conversation, Kohli recalled the stunning 233-run third-wicket stand with Rahul in India's Super Four clash versus Pakistan in the Asia Cup but rated their recent stand 'bit more special.' Kohli started by saying, "Talking about the special partnership that I and KL had, we had one in the Asia Cup as well but this was a bit more special." He then asked Rahul, "How does it feel, how is the body feeling firstly." Rahul replied, "Tired. I won't lie, you know how it was the only chat after I think 50 or 70 runs of the partnership was let's conserve energy. Let's not run the twos but once you hit it in the gap then I guess instincts take over and we end up running. It was a tough day but it could get our World Cup journey started with a good victory." Also read: World Cup 2023: Huge blow for India! Shubman Gill hospitalised in Chennai, unlikely to play vs Pakistan 'It doesn't all happen in 1.5 overs or 2 overs time' Kohli recalled India's top-order failure in Chennai and said, "I know the situation was not ideal when you came in, you were all over the place you were still padding up while walking in. The first thing I told you was that it was a quick turnaround. It was quite bizarre to be honest the start was quite bizarre." He then asked his partner, "What was your feeling when you were walking in?" Rahul was quick to respond, "I never expected it, you do lose a couple of quick wickets sometimes when the ball is doing something but not like that it still takes 4-5 overs. It doesn't all happen in 1.5 overs or 2 overs time. I just came and sat, I just had a shower, the minute I sat down Ishan got out. I had to rush back to get taped and started wearing my pad." In India's heartbreaking CWC '19 semi-final loss versus New Zealand, chasing 240, the then Kohli-led Indian team were 5 for 3 and struggled to get past the finish line, losing by 18 runs. In their very next outing in the World Cup, i.e. their opener in the 2023 edition, the Men in Blue once again struggled early on but had Kohli-Rahul who bailed them out of the crisis. India will now face Afghanistan in their second game, i.e. match 9 of the CWC 2023 edition on Wednesday (Oct 11) in New Delhi, India. Rohit & Co. will be eager to put up a better show at the top and aim for two wins in a row. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

CWC 2023 - 'Never expected that': Rahul recalls India's early collapse vs Australia in chat with Kohli - Watch

<p>India batsman KL Rahul missed out on a century as he hit a shot too well vs Australia in the 2023 ODI World Cup match on October 8. Rahul was batting on 91 when India needed five runs to win. The batter hit a lofted extra cover drive a bit too nicely in the air and the ball sailed over the boundary for a six, handing India a six-wicket win.</p>

<p>After the shot, which came in the 42nd over off Pat Cummins, Rahul went down on his haunches, realising what he had done, albeit with a smile as India won the game. Have a look at the shot here:</p>

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<p>At the post-match presentation, Rahul acknowledged that he was looking to hit a four and a six to reach his century but he hit the shot better than he expected.</p>

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<p>"I hit it too well. I wanted to get a hundred by going four and six. Hopefully, some other time I can get it," said the batter who was given Player of the Match for his 97 not out.</p>

<p>India had an early scare in the game when they lost three wickets for mere two runs while chasing 200. Virat Kohli (85) and Rahul then added 165 runs for the fourth wicket to take the game away from the Aussies.</p>

<p>Speaking about the situation, Rahul said: "There was a bit of help for the fast bowlers early on. Towards the end, the dew played a bit of a part for them. It was still two-paced. It wasn't a great wicket to bat on, neither was it too difficult. I think it was a good cricket wicket, that's what you get in South of India especially in Chennai."</p>

<p>With the win, India got a much-needed two points to start their 2023 World Cup campaign with a win. They next play Afghanistan on October 11 in New Delhi before taking on arch-rivals Pakistan on October 14 in Ahmedabad.</p>

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India batsman KL Rahul missed out on a century as he hit a shot too well vs Australia in the 2023 ODI World Cup match on October 8. Rahul was batting on 91 when India needed five runs to win.

India batsman KL Rahul missed out on a century as he hit a shot too well vs Australia in the 2023 ODI World Cup match on October 8. Rahul was batting on 91 when India needed five runs to win. The batter hit a lofted extra cover drive a bit too nicely in the air and the ball sailed over the boundary for a six, handing India a six-wicket win. After the shot, which came in the 42nd over off Pat Cummins, Rahul went down on his haunches, realising what he had done, albeit with a smile as India won the game. Have a look at the shot here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by ICC (@icc) × At the post-match presentation, Rahul acknowledged that he was looking to hit a four and a six to reach his century but he hit the shot better than he expected. Also Read: KL Rahul reveals advice given by Virat Kohli after coming in to bat against Australia "I hit it too well. I wanted to get a hundred by going four and six. Hopefully, some other time I can get it," said the batter who was given Player of the Match for his 97 not out. India had an early scare in the game when they lost three wickets for mere two runs while chasing 200. Virat Kohli (85) and Rahul then added 165 runs for the fourth wicket to take the game away from the Aussies. Speaking about the situation, Rahul said: "There was a bit of help for the fast bowlers early on. Towards the end, the dew played a bit of a part for them. It was still two-paced. It wasn't a great wicket to bat on, neither was it too difficult. I think it was a good cricket wicket, that's what you get in South of India especially in Chennai." With the win, India got a much-needed two points to start their 2023 World Cup campaign with a win. They next play Afghanistan on October 11 in New Delhi before taking on arch-rivals Pakistan on October 14 in Ahmedabad.

ODI World Cup 2023: KL Rahul hits a shot TOO WELL for a six vs Australia and misses out on scoring 100

<p>Battling initial hiccups and some tricky phases, India kickstarted their World Cup campaign against Australia with a six-wicket win at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday (October 8) evening. While bowlers were the architects of the win, it was the pair of&nbsp;KL Rahul (97*) and Virat Kohli (85) that took India to the victory shores when the second innings performance looked like a repeat of the 2019 WC semifinal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India were in a spot of bother as both openers Rohit Sharma&nbsp;and Ishan Kishan&nbsp;as well as designated No. 4 Shreyas Iyer departed within the first two overs, with only two runs on board. Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood made merry with the new swinging ball as Indian batters rushed through and paid the ultimate price for it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With the ship tottering, Kohli and Rahul stepped up and started rotating the strike to develop a partnership. Kohli had a lucky reprieve when he was on 12 as Mitchell Marsh could not hold onto a tough chance while running in from short mid-on. In hindsight, it might have been the turning point of the match.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the first powerplay, India only managed 27 runs but kicked on from there. Cameron Green introduced in the 15th over was picked apart for consecutive boundaries before KL Rahul took the initiative and smashed Adam Zampa for three boundaries in his first over.&nbsp;</p>

<p>From thereon, both batters played near chanceless innings, as the Aussie bowlers toiled hard but to no avail. Rahul and Kohli reached their respective&nbsp;half-centuries and kept up with the required run rate.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kohli, however, would have been disappointed as he could not see the game through after&nbsp;departing&nbsp;for 85 whilst attempting a pull straight to Labuschagne at short midwicket.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Australia's sorry batting performance</strong></h2>

<p>Opting to bat first, Australia had a wretched start to the proceedings as Marsh departed for nought. Jasprit Bumrah levelled the scales&nbsp;after being taken for plenty by the all-rounder in the ODI series last month.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Afterwards, Warner and Smith stitched a partnership and handled things sensibly with the latter looking set for another big one against India - his favourite opposition.</p>

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<p>However, Kuldeep Yadav 2.0 with his slightly remodelled action, picked Warner's wicket and brought the much-needed breakthrough for India. This was the window that Indian spinners needed and the troika of Jadeja, Ashwin and Kuldeep didn't let things slide from there.</p>

<p>Jadeja bowled a beauty to get Smith and the wheels came off for Australia after that. From 110/2, the five-time World champions slipped to 140/7. Things were looking bleak for the Aussies at that stage with over 13 overs still left, but the lower-order hung around to push the score to a below-par 199.</p>

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Battling initial hiccups and some tricky phases, India kickstarted their World Cup campaign against Australia with a six-wicket win at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday (October 8) evening.

Battling initial hiccups and some tricky phases, India kickstarted their World Cup campaign against Australia with a six-wicket win at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday (October 8) evening. While bowlers were the architects of the win, it was the pair of KL Rahul (97*) and Virat Kohli (85) that took India to the victory shores when the second innings performance looked like a repeat of the 2019 WC semifinal. India were in a spot of bother as both openers Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan as well as designated No. 4 Shreyas Iyer departed within the first two overs, with only two runs on board. Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood made merry with the new swinging ball as Indian batters rushed through and paid the ultimate price for it. With the ship tottering, Kohli and Rahul stepped up and started rotating the strike to develop a partnership. Kohli had a lucky reprieve when he was on 12 as Mitchell Marsh could not hold onto a tough chance while running in from short mid-on. In hindsight, it might have been the turning point of the match. In the first powerplay, India only managed 27 runs but kicked on from there. Cameron Green introduced in the 15th over was picked apart for consecutive boundaries before KL Rahul took the initiative and smashed Adam Zampa for three boundaries in his first over. From thereon, both batters played near chanceless innings, as the Aussie bowlers toiled hard but to no avail. Rahul and Kohli reached their respective half-centuries and kept up with the required run rate. Kohli, however, would have been disappointed as he could not see the game through after departing for 85 whilst attempting a pull straight to Labuschagne at short midwicket. Watch | ICC World Cup 2023: DAV's top five bowlers at the World Cup × Australia's sorry batting performance Opting to bat first, Australia had a wretched start to the proceedings as Marsh departed for nought. Jasprit Bumrah levelled the scales after being taken for plenty by the all-rounder in the ODI series last month. Afterwards, Warner and Smith stitched a partnership and handled things sensibly with the latter looking set for another big one against India - his favourite opposition. Also read | Cricket World Cup: Powered by spin trio, India bundle out Aussies for 199 However, Kuldeep Yadav 2.0 with his slightly remodelled action, picked Warner's wicket and brought the much-needed breakthrough for India. This was the window that Indian spinners needed and the troika of Jadeja, Ashwin and Kuldeep didn't let things slide from there. Jadeja bowled a beauty to get Smith and the wheels came off for Australia after that. From 110/2, the five-time World champions slipped to 140/7. Things were looking bleak for the Aussies at that stage with over 13 overs still left, but the lower-order hung around to push the score to a below-par 199. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

World Cup 2023: India brave initial blues to stave off Australia challenge, win by 6 wickets

<p>India captain Rohit Sharma reflected on his team’s performance in the ODI World Cup opener against Australia on Sunday (Oct 8) after his side won by six wickets. Despite the win, India needed to weather the early storm from the Aussie pace attack as the hosts were reduced to 2/3. However, heroics from KL Rahul and Virat Kohli saw the Indian team home, having stitched a 165-run stand for the third wicket.</p>

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<p>“I was (nervous), you don't want to start your innings like that, credit to the Aussie's bowlers as they bowled in good areas but some loose shots as well, when you have that kind of target you want to score as much as possible in the powerplay, but credit to Virat and KL on how they went about the chase.</p>

<p>“That is going to be the challenge for us as a team, moving to different conditions and adapting, whoever suits the conditions will have to come and do the job. Chennai never disappoints, they love their cricket, and for them to sit in that heat and come out and cheer for the team says a lot,” Rohit said in the post-match interview.</p>

<p>Tasked to chase 200, the pair of Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc crushed India to 2/3, revisiting memories from the 2019 World Cup semifinal loss to New Zealand. Like today, India were reduced to 5/3 at that time which paved the way for their World Cup exit. Ishan Kishan, Rohit, and Shreyas Iyer were dismissed for ducks in the first powerplay before Rahul and Virat came to India’s rescue.</p>

<p>The pair were no-nonsense with their approach as Virat scored 85 runs while Rahul remained unbeaten on 97. Their partnership led the foundation for India’s win in Chennai while Hardik Pandya remained unbeaten on 11.</p>

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<h2><strong>What happened in Australia’s innings?</strong></h2>

<p>Spinners headlined India’s ODI World Cup opener against Australia on Sunday (Oct 8). The Men in Blue restricted Australia to 199 runs in their innings. India, playing with three spinners in their first match of the World Cup, saw the decision justified as the trio of Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, and Kuldeep Yadav scalped wickets in tandem.</p>

<p>Playing three spinners, it was Jasprit Bumrah who started India’s trade of wickets when he got the better of Mitchell Marsh for a duck on the second ball of the third over. David Warner (41) and Steve Smith (46) then stitched a 69-run stand for the second wicket before Kuldeep sent the former back to the pavilion. Smith and Labuschagne (27) then tried to bring the Aussies back on track before Ravindra Jadeja&nbsp;showed his class.</p>

<p>With Australia 140/7, the tail-enders showed good resilience to steer their side to 199 with India now needing to push with their batting line-up. For India, Jadeja ended with three wickets while Bumrah and Kuldeep scalped two each. There were wickets each for Ashwin, Hardik Pandya, and Mohammed Siraj.</p>

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India captain Rohit Sharma reflected on his team’s performance in the ODI World Cup opener against Australia on Sunday (Oct 8) after his side won by six wickets.

India captain Rohit Sharma reflected on his team’s performance in the ODI World Cup opener against Australia on Sunday (Oct 8) after his side won by six wickets. Despite the win, India needed to weather the early storm from the Aussie pace attack as the hosts were reduced to 2/3. However, heroics from KL Rahul and Virat Kohli saw the Indian team home, having stitched a 165-run stand for the third wicket. India overcome an early wobble to take their opening #CWC23 by a comfortable margin 💪#INDvAUS 📝: https://t.co/Qh7kBjviYJ pic.twitter.com/pbTH3UMLkf — ICC (@ICC) October 8, 2023 × Rohit on India’s win “I was (nervous), you don't want to start your innings like that, credit to the Aussie's bowlers as they bowled in good areas but some loose shots as well, when you have that kind of target you want to score as much as possible in the powerplay, but credit to Virat and KL on how they went about the chase. “That is going to be the challenge for us as a team, moving to different conditions and adapting, whoever suits the conditions will have to come and do the job. Chennai never disappoints, they love their cricket, and for them to sit in that heat and come out and cheer for the team says a lot,” Rohit said in the post-match interview. Tasked to chase 200, the pair of Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc crushed India to 2/3, revisiting memories from the 2019 World Cup semifinal loss to New Zealand. Like today, India were reduced to 5/3 at that time which paved the way for their World Cup exit. Ishan Kishan, Rohit, and Shreyas Iyer were dismissed for ducks in the first powerplay before Rahul and Virat came to India’s rescue. The pair were no-nonsense with their approach as Virat scored 85 runs while Rahul remained unbeaten on 97. Their partnership led the foundation for India’s win in Chennai while Hardik Pandya remained unbeaten on 11. ALSO READ | ODI World Cup 2023: Ravi Ashwin picked, Gill miss out as Australia bat first against India in Chennai What happened in Australia’s innings? Spinners headlined India’s ODI World Cup opener against Australia on Sunday (Oct 8). The Men in Blue restricted Australia to 199 runs in their innings. India, playing with three spinners in their first match of the World Cup, saw the decision justified as the trio of Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, and Kuldeep Yadav scalped wickets in tandem. Playing three spinners, it was Jasprit Bumrah who started India’s trade of wickets when he got the better of Mitchell Marsh for a duck on the second ball of the third over. David Warner (41) and Steve Smith (46) then stitched a 69-run stand for the second wicket before Kuldeep sent the former back to the pavilion. Smith and Labuschagne (27) then tried to bring the Aussies back on track before Ravindra Jadeja showed his class. With Australia 140/7, the tail-enders showed good resilience to steer their side to 199 with India now needing to push with their batting line-up. For India, Jadeja ended with three wickets while Bumrah and Kuldeep scalped two each. There were wickets each for Ashwin, Hardik Pandya, and Mohammed Siraj. India will next take on Afghanistan on Wednesday (Oct 13) in Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium while Australia will take on South Africa on Thursday in Lucknow. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

ODI World Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma reflects on India's poor start despite Kohli, Rahul heroics, 'I was nervous'

<p>Ravindra Jadeja-starrer India thrashed Australia by six wickets in both teams' CWC 2023 opener on Sunday (Oct&nbsp;8) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Being asked to bowl first, India rode on Jadeja's 3 for 28 and two wickets each from Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav as the Pat Cummins-led Aussies only managed 199 in 49.3 overs. In reply, Rohit Sharma-led India were 2 for 3 before Virat Kohli (85) and KL Rahul (97 not out) propelled the Men in Blue to an easy six-wicket win as the home side are off the mark in the showpiece event.</p>

<p>In a recent interaction with Dinesh Karthik and host Brian Murgatroyd -- for the latest episode of The ICC Review podcast -- Jadeja is hopeful that India will win the mega event in front of the devoted home fans and lauded them as they always turn up to cheer the side in large numbers.</p>

<p>On the World Cup being held in India, the 34-year-old spin-bowling all-rounder said, "It is very special because this is my first World Cup in India. The fans are very excited because our team is balanced in all areas. There is nothing that we are weak in any particular area."</p>

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<p>Lauding the home fans, Jadeja pointed out, "The energy of Indian fans, their confidence, and their unwavering faith in us are incredibly high. Whenever we play in India, for any series, they turn out in such large numbers that the entire stadium remains packed. I find it very exciting to play in the World Cup in front of the Indian crowd. Hopefully, we'll perform well, reach the finals, and win the World Cup."</p>

<p>Talking about India's first game in the CWC 2023 edition, over 30,000 people turned up at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai to watch Rohit &amp; Co. take on the Aussies. Over a majority of fans were Indians as they relentlessly supported India, who beat the five-time winners in style to open their World Cup campaign on a high.</p>

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Ravindra Jadeja-starrer India thrashed Australia by six wickets in both teams' CWC 2023 opener on Sunday (Oct 8) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Being asked to bowl first, India rode on Jadeja's 3 for 28 and two wickets each from Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav as the Pat Cummins-led Aussies only managed 199 in 49.3 overs. In reply, Rohit Sharma-led India were 2 for 3 before Virat Kohli (85) and KL Rahul (97 not out) propelled the Men in Blue to an easy six-wicket win as the home side are off the mark in the showpiece event. In a recent interaction with Dinesh Karthik and host Brian Murgatroyd -- for the latest episode of The ICC Review podcast -- Jadeja is hopeful that India will win the mega event in front of the devoted home fans and lauded them as they always turn up to cheer the side in large numbers. On the World Cup being held in India, the 34-year-old spin-bowling all-rounder said, "It is very special because this is my first World Cup in India. The fans are very excited because our team is balanced in all areas. There is nothing that we are weak in any particular area." Also read: KL Rahul looks like a much better version of himself, says Irfan Pathan after India beat Australia in CWC 2023 Lauding the home fans, Jadeja pointed out, "The energy of Indian fans, their confidence, and their unwavering faith in us are incredibly high. Whenever we play in India, for any series, they turn out in such large numbers that the entire stadium remains packed. I find it very exciting to play in the World Cup in front of the Indian crowd. Hopefully, we'll perform well, reach the finals, and win the World Cup." Talking about India's first game in the CWC 2023 edition, over 30,000 people turned up at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai to watch Rohit & Co. take on the Aussies. Over a majority of fans were Indians as they relentlessly supported India, who beat the five-time winners in style to open their World Cup campaign on a high. India will now face Afghanistan in their second outing of the tournament on Wednesday (Oct 11) in New Delhi, India. Needless to say, the home fans will turn up once again to full up the stadium and back Rohit-led India. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

'Their unwavering faith in us...': Ravindra Jadeja lauds Indian fans, hopeful to win CWC 2023 at home

<p>When Indian opening batter Ishan Kishan departed in the first over without scoring, the Chepauk crowd erupted for Virat Kohli, who was walking in to bat at one-down. However, this Kohli-driven joy was very short-lived as the Aussie pace attack led by Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood claimed the wickets of Indian skipper Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer&nbsp;in quick succession. Just like Kishan, they too went for a duck. At the end of three overs, team India were limping at 5-3 (a scoreboard that appeared more like one from a football match). However, meticulous stroke play during a 165-run partnership (off 215 balls) by the Kohli-Rahul duo stood tall and snatched the game from the Aussies.</p>

<p>As is often the case in big international tournaments, Kohli was seen fighting to keep India's hopes alive, while his fellow top-order batters left him deserted in a high-pressure situation. The Kohli-Rahul partnership didn't just offer solace and finesse, the stunning performance of this duo was also a face-saver for the Indian top order that fell like skittles.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Luck also played a major part in ensuring Kohli's long and fulfilling innings as he was dropped at 12 by Mitchell Marsh when he was just starting to settle in. This explains the luck that Indian skipper Rohit Sharma had hoped for, during his pre-match presser. Except for a couple of risky shots, Kohli displayed the supreme and clinical stroke play that he is world-renowned for. KL Rahul played an innings that was similarly paced to that of Kohli's, thereby complementing the careful construction of an Indian fightback. Kohli fell to a Josh Hazlewood delivery when he was 15 runs short of a ton.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While 200 did not seem like a very challenging total for the hosts, the top-order failure made even survival look herculean. While the Aussie top order kept the score going, it was a middle and tail failure that caused them trouble. In stark contrast, India's top order failed, whereas one-down Kohli and three-down Rahul compensated, in a classy and memorable manner.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The partnership of David Warner (41 runs) and Steve Smith (46 runs) helped the visitors notch up their score beyond 100, by the time they had batted halfway through the innings. Having lost only two wickets till the halfway mark of their innings, Australia lost all remaining wickets in the latter half. In India's case, after the debacle in the first three overs, it was a Kohli-Rahul show that entirely absorbed the pressure and carried the chase and Indian fans' expectations on their shoulders till the near end. Notably, until the first 25 overs, the scoring rate of the Indian side remained quite similar to that of the Aussies. However, the well-settled Indian batters accelerated their chase in the second half of their innings.</p>

<p>As India bowled, the spin trio - Ravindra Jadeja (3 wickets), Kuldeep Yadav (2 wickets) and Ravichandran Ashwin (2wickets) proved lethal and scalped a total of seven wickets. The rest were taken care of by pacers Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who claimed one wicket each, thereby bowling out Australia in the final over. The admirable pace bowling spell of Siraj also restricted the visitors' scoring rate. For the visitors, it was the pace attack led by Josh Hazlewood (3 wickets) and Mitchell Starc (1 wicket), who did the damage and the spin bowling failed to scalp any.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After Kohli departed, India needed 33 runs to win. This was ably handled by a few big hits from Hardik Pandya (11*) and KL Rahul (97*). India sealed a stellar win with six wickets in hand. The sign-off sixer was by KL Rahul, who ended up three short of a well-deserved century. With this, India have won the 150th India-Australia ODI and have had a positive start to the ICC World Cup that is being hosted at home. With a little over 75 per cent occupancy, the fans at the Chepauk stadium got their money's worth. However, what remains unexplained is how almost 8500 seats went unoccupied for this Sunday's super clash, which is also the maiden match for both India and Australia, in this World Cup.</p>

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When Indian opening batter Ishan Kishan departed in the first over without scoring, the Chepauk crowd erupted for Virat Kohli, who was walking in to bat at one-down.

When Indian opening batter Ishan Kishan departed in the first over without scoring, the Chepauk crowd erupted for Virat Kohli, who was walking in to bat at one-down. However, this Kohli-driven joy was very short-lived as the Aussie pace attack led by Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood claimed the wickets of Indian skipper Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer in quick succession. Just like Kishan, they too went for a duck. At the end of three overs, team India were limping at 5-3 (a scoreboard that appeared more like one from a football match). However, meticulous stroke play during a 165-run partnership (off 215 balls) by the Kohli-Rahul duo stood tall and snatched the game from the Aussies. As is often the case in big international tournaments, Kohli was seen fighting to keep India's hopes alive, while his fellow top-order batters left him deserted in a high-pressure situation. The Kohli-Rahul partnership didn't just offer solace and finesse, the stunning performance of this duo was also a face-saver for the Indian top order that fell like skittles. Luck also played a major part in ensuring Kohli's long and fulfilling innings as he was dropped at 12 by Mitchell Marsh when he was just starting to settle in. This explains the luck that Indian skipper Rohit Sharma had hoped for, during his pre-match presser. Except for a couple of risky shots, Kohli displayed the supreme and clinical stroke play that he is world-renowned for. KL Rahul played an innings that was similarly paced to that of Kohli's, thereby complementing the careful construction of an Indian fightback. Kohli fell to a Josh Hazlewood delivery when he was 15 runs short of a ton. While 200 did not seem like a very challenging total for the hosts, the top-order failure made even survival look herculean. While the Aussie top order kept the score going, it was a middle and tail failure that caused them trouble. In stark contrast, India's top order failed, whereas one-down Kohli and three-down Rahul compensated, in a classy and memorable manner. The partnership of David Warner (41 runs) and Steve Smith (46 runs) helped the visitors notch up their score beyond 100, by the time they had batted halfway through the innings. Having lost only two wickets till the halfway mark of their innings, Australia lost all remaining wickets in the latter half. In India's case, after the debacle in the first three overs, it was a Kohli-Rahul show that entirely absorbed the pressure and carried the chase and Indian fans' expectations on their shoulders till the near end. Notably, until the first 25 overs, the scoring rate of the Indian side remained quite similar to that of the Aussies. However, the well-settled Indian batters accelerated their chase in the second half of their innings. As India bowled, the spin trio - Ravindra Jadeja (3 wickets), Kuldeep Yadav (2 wickets) and Ravichandran Ashwin (2wickets) proved lethal and scalped a total of seven wickets. The rest were taken care of by pacers Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who claimed one wicket each, thereby bowling out Australia in the final over. The admirable pace bowling spell of Siraj also restricted the visitors' scoring rate. For the visitors, it was the pace attack led by Josh Hazlewood (3 wickets) and Mitchell Starc (1 wicket), who did the damage and the spin bowling failed to scalp any. After Kohli departed, India needed 33 runs to win. This was ably handled by a few big hits from Hardik Pandya (11*) and KL Rahul (97*). India sealed a stellar win with six wickets in hand. The sign-off sixer was by KL Rahul, who ended up three short of a well-deserved century. With this, India have won the 150th India-Australia ODI and have had a positive start to the ICC World Cup that is being hosted at home. With a little over 75 per cent occupancy, the fans at the Chepauk stadium got their money's worth. However, what remains unexplained is how almost 8500 seats went unoccupied for this Sunday's super clash, which is also the maiden match for both India and Australia, in this World Cup. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

World Cup 2023: Kohli-Rahul ace herculean chase, compensating for top-order failure

<p>India faced Australia in match 5 of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 on Sunday (Oct 8) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. It was both the teams' opening games where Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. won by six wickets, with 52 balls to spare, to get off their campaign with a winning start. Opting to bat first, Pat Cummins-led Australia only managed 199 in 49.3 overs as Ravindra Jadeja (3 for 28) stood tall along with two wickets each from Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav. In reply, India were in trouble and reeling at 2 for 3 before Virat Kohli (85) and KL Rahul (97 not out) took India home.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The duo got together with captain Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan and No. 4 batter Shreyas Iyer returning to the pavillion without opening their accounts. While Kohli was dropped early in his innings, with Mitchell Marsh giving him a reprieve, Rahul and he didn't give the Aussies any further chance and stitched an impressive 165-run third-wicket stand. Eventually, Rahul and Hardik Pandya remained unbeaten to take India to a winning start. After the match, Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar heaped praise on Rahul-Kohli and mentioned where Australia lost the plot.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Tendulkar wrote on X, formerly Twitter, "I was surprised to see Australia bat first after winning the toss. Commendable performance by the Indian bowlers to restrict them to 199. Australia started well but I felt they missed a left-arm spinner on this surface. The partnership between Virat and Rahul sealed the game for us. They very smartly took their time and were able to execute some superb shots. The ball surely came onto the bat much better in the second half of the game. Congratulations to #TeamIndia on a good start."</p>

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<p>At the post-match presentation, winning captain Rohit said, "Pretty exciting. Good feeling to come out on top. It was a good game to start the tournament for us. I thought it was magnificent, especially the fielding and we saw the effort from everyone today, conditions like this it would be tough. Our bowlers used the conditions perfectly and we knew there would be assistance for everyone, even the seamers got some reverse, the spinners bowled in the nice areas and all in all it was a great effort. I was (nervous), you don't want to start your innings like that, credit to the Aussies bowlers as they bowled in good areas but some loose shots as well, when you have that kind of target you want to score as much as possible in the powerplay, but credit to Virat and KL on how they went about the chase."</p>

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India faced Australia in match 5 of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 on Sunday (Oct 8) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. It was both the teams' opening games where Rohit Sharma & Co.

India faced Australia in match 5 of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 on Sunday (Oct 8) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. It was both the teams' opening games where Rohit Sharma & Co. won by six wickets, with 52 balls to spare, to get off their campaign with a winning start. Opting to bat first, Pat Cummins-led Australia only managed 199 in 49.3 overs as Ravindra Jadeja (3 for 28) stood tall along with two wickets each from Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav. In reply, India were in trouble and reeling at 2 for 3 before Virat Kohli (85) and KL Rahul (97 not out) took India home. The duo got together with captain Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan and No. 4 batter Shreyas Iyer returning to the pavillion without opening their accounts. While Kohli was dropped early in his innings, with Mitchell Marsh giving him a reprieve, Rahul and he didn't give the Aussies any further chance and stitched an impressive 165-run third-wicket stand. Eventually, Rahul and Hardik Pandya remained unbeaten to take India to a winning start. After the match, Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar heaped praise on Rahul-Kohli and mentioned where Australia lost the plot. Tendulkar wrote on X, formerly Twitter, "I was surprised to see Australia bat first after winning the toss. Commendable performance by the Indian bowlers to restrict them to 199. Australia started well but I felt they missed a left-arm spinner on this surface. The partnership between Virat and Rahul sealed the game for us. They very smartly took their time and were able to execute some superb shots. The ball surely came onto the bat much better in the second half of the game. Congratulations to #TeamIndia on a good start." Also read: CWC '23: Virat Kohli wins India's best fielder of the match, star batter's celebrations goes viral - Watch I was surprised to see Australia bat first after winning the toss. Commendable performance by the Indian bowlers to restrict them to 199. Australia started well but I felt they missed a left-arm spinner on this surface. The partnership between Virat and Rahul sealed the game for… pic.twitter.com/qUr21Vaqxb — Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) October 8, 2023 × At the post-match presentation, winning captain Rohit said, "Pretty exciting. Good feeling to come out on top. It was a good game to start the tournament for us. I thought it was magnificent, especially the fielding and we saw the effort from everyone today, conditions like this it would be tough. Our bowlers used the conditions perfectly and we knew there would be assistance for everyone, even the seamers got some reverse, the spinners bowled in the nice areas and all in all it was a great effort. I was (nervous), you don't want to start your innings like that, credit to the Aussies bowlers as they bowled in good areas but some loose shots as well, when you have that kind of target you want to score as much as possible in the powerplay, but credit to Virat and KL on how they went about the chase." India will now face Afghanistan on Wednesday (October 11) in New Delhi, India. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

CWC 2023: Sachin Tendulkar heaps praise on Virat Kohli-KL Rahul, points out where Australia went wrong

ODI World Cup 2023: All records broken in India vs Australia Chennai face-off

<p>Team India opened their campaign in the ODI World Cup 2023 with a comfortable six-wicket win over Pat Cummins-led Australia in match 5 on Sunday (October 8) in Chennai. Being asked to bowl first&nbsp;at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. bundled out the Aussies for a paltry 199 in 49.3 overs with Ravindra Jadeja taking a three-fer whereas Kuldeep Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah returned with two wickets each. In reply, India were tottering at 2 for 3 before Virat Kohli's 85 and KL Rahul's unbeaten 97* took India home with 52 balls to spare.</p>

<p>After the match, Kohli received the best fielder of the match award in the team presentation in the dressing room. Kohli was proactive as ever in the field and accounted for two catches, removing Mitchell Marsh and Adam Zampa. Thus, the&nbsp;fielding coach T Dilip handed over the medal and revealed, in a BCCI video shared on all social media platforms, that the team management had been trying for a while to arrange laurels for fielding efforts. In addition, Dilip lauded Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan for their overall fielding efforts.</p>

<p>Kohli was on cloud nine after receiving the best fielder of the match award and his celebrations have gone viral. <strong>Here's how the former captain reacted to the recognition -</strong></p>

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<p>Talking about India's fielding, everyone complemented the bowlers with some outstanding saves in the inner circle as well as in the deep. Thus, Australia could not even surpass the 200-run mark. With the bat, India struggled early on but a highly-impressive 165-run third-wicket stand between Kohli and Rahul took India past the finish line.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At the post-match presentation, captain Rohit said, "Pretty exciting. Good feeling to come out on top. It was a good game to start the tournament for us. I thought it was magnificent, especially the fielding and we saw the effort from everyone today, conditions like this it would be tough. Our bowlers used the conditions perfectly and we knew there would be assistance for everyone, even the seamers got some reverse, the spinners bowled in the nice areas and all in all it was a great effort. I was (nervous), you don't want to start your innings like that, credit to the Aussies bowlers as they bowled in good areas but some loose shots as well, when you have that kind of target you want to score as much as possible in the powerplay, but credit to Virat and KL on how they went about the chase. That is going to be the challenge for us as a team, moving to different conditions and adapting, whoever suits the conditions will have to come and do the job. Chennai never disappoints, they love their cricket and for them to sit in that heat and come out and cheer for the team says a lot."</p>

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Team India opened their campaign in the ODI World Cup 2023 with a comfortable six-wicket win over Pat Cummins-led Australia in match 5 on Sunday (October 8) in Chennai.

Team India opened their campaign in the ODI World Cup 2023 with a comfortable six-wicket win over Pat Cummins-led Australia in match 5 on Sunday (October 8) in Chennai. Being asked to bowl first at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, Rohit Sharma & Co. bundled out the Aussies for a paltry 199 in 49.3 overs with Ravindra Jadeja taking a three-fer whereas Kuldeep Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah returned with two wickets each. In reply, India were tottering at 2 for 3 before Virat Kohli's 85 and KL Rahul's unbeaten 97* took India home with 52 balls to spare. After the match, Kohli received the best fielder of the match award in the team presentation in the dressing room. Kohli was proactive as ever in the field and accounted for two catches, removing Mitchell Marsh and Adam Zampa. Thus, the fielding coach T Dilip handed over the medal and revealed, in a BCCI video shared on all social media platforms, that the team management had been trying for a while to arrange laurels for fielding efforts. In addition, Dilip lauded Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan for their overall fielding efforts. Kohli was on cloud nine after receiving the best fielder of the match award and his celebrations have gone viral. Here's how the former captain reacted to the recognition - Also read: CWC '23: 'He looks to be in different league' - Akhtar lauds Rahul for classy 97* in India's win vs Australia View this post on Instagram A post shared by Team India (@indiancricketteam) × Talking about India's fielding, everyone complemented the bowlers with some outstanding saves in the inner circle as well as in the deep. Thus, Australia could not even surpass the 200-run mark. With the bat, India struggled early on but a highly-impressive 165-run third-wicket stand between Kohli and Rahul took India past the finish line. At the post-match presentation, captain Rohit said, "Pretty exciting. Good feeling to come out on top. It was a good game to start the tournament for us. I thought it was magnificent, especially the fielding and we saw the effort from everyone today, conditions like this it would be tough. Our bowlers used the conditions perfectly and we knew there would be assistance for everyone, even the seamers got some reverse, the spinners bowled in the nice areas and all in all it was a great effort. I was (nervous), you don't want to start your innings like that, credit to the Aussies bowlers as they bowled in good areas but some loose shots as well, when you have that kind of target you want to score as much as possible in the powerplay, but credit to Virat and KL on how they went about the chase. That is going to be the challenge for us as a team, moving to different conditions and adapting, whoever suits the conditions will have to come and do the job. Chennai never disappoints, they love their cricket and for them to sit in that heat and come out and cheer for the team says a lot." India will now face Afghanistan in their next game, on Wednesday (October 11) in New Delhi. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

CWC '23: Virat Kohli wins India's best fielder of the match, star batter's celebration goes viral - Watch

<p>India defeated Australia by six wickets in match 5 of the CWC 2023 edition on Sunday (October 8) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. This was the opening game for both sides&nbsp;in the marquee event, which kicked off on October 5 in Ahmedabad. Winning the toss, Pat Cummins-led Australia opted to bat and were well-placed at 110 for 2 before being reduced to 119 for 5 to be eventually bundled out for 199 in 49.3 overs. Ravindra Jadeja (3 for 28), Kuldeep Yadav (2 for 42) and Jasprit Bumrah (2 for 35) led the charge with the ball before Virat Kohli (85) and KL Rahul (97 not out) constructed a partnership to take India home.</p>

<p>Kohli and Rahul joined forces with India struggling at 2 for 3 before the duo added an impressive 165-run fourth-wicket stand to take India out of troubled waters and steer them to an easy win, with 52 balls remaining. After the clash, Rawalpindi Express Shoaib Akhtar lauded Rahul for his chanceless knock and hailed his fitness for keeping wickets and swift running between the wickets along with Kohli.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking on his YouTube channel, Akhtar said, "The way KL Rahul asserted his authority, he looks to be in a different league. Virat Kohli played a great innings but he could not play a chanceless innings. When KL Rahul was batting, he did not give any chance throughout his innings."</p>

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<h2><strong>'People laud Virat Kohli for his fitness and his running between the wickets, but KL Rahul...'</strong></h2>

<p>Akhtar further opined, "Rahul hit shots when it was needed, and soaked in pressure with the situation of the game was tough. Virat Kohli's dropped catch was the turning point yes, but KL Rahul giving stability was crucial. You play him at any number - in the middle order, and opening, he does well. Don't forget that he kept wickets as well just before this for 50 overs."</p>

<p>He added, "People laud Virat Kohli for his fitness and his running between the wickets, but KL Rahul is running with him too and also after keeping wickets and that needs to be talked about. KL Rahul is a complete player and needs to be backed throughout."</p>

<p>Rahul missed out on a hundred by finishing the match with a sublime six, off Cummins, when he was on 91. Nonetheless, his form bodes well for India who will now take on Afghanistan on Wednesday (October 11) in New Delhi.</p>

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India defeated Australia by six wickets in match 5 of the CWC 2023 edition on Sunday (October 8) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. This was the opening game for both sides in the marquee event, which kicked off on October 5 in Ahmedabad.

India defeated Australia by six wickets in match 5 of the CWC 2023 edition on Sunday (October 8) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. This was the opening game for both sides in the marquee event, which kicked off on October 5 in Ahmedabad. Winning the toss, Pat Cummins-led Australia opted to bat and were well-placed at 110 for 2 before being reduced to 119 for 5 to be eventually bundled out for 199 in 49.3 overs. Ravindra Jadeja (3 for 28), Kuldeep Yadav (2 for 42) and Jasprit Bumrah (2 for 35) led the charge with the ball before Virat Kohli (85) and KL Rahul (97 not out) constructed a partnership to take India home. Kohli and Rahul joined forces with India struggling at 2 for 3 before the duo added an impressive 165-run fourth-wicket stand to take India out of troubled waters and steer them to an easy win, with 52 balls remaining. After the clash, Rawalpindi Express Shoaib Akhtar lauded Rahul for his chanceless knock and hailed his fitness for keeping wickets and swift running between the wickets along with Kohli. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Akhtar said, "The way KL Rahul asserted his authority, he looks to be in a different league. Virat Kohli played a great innings but he could not play a chanceless innings. When KL Rahul was batting, he did not give any chance throughout his innings." Also read: ODI World Cup 2023: Watch KL Rahul hits a shot TOO WELL for a six vs Australia and misses out on scoring 100 'People laud Virat Kohli for his fitness and his running between the wickets, but KL Rahul...' Akhtar further opined, "Rahul hit shots when it was needed, and soaked in pressure with the situation of the game was tough. Virat Kohli's dropped catch was the turning point yes, but KL Rahul giving stability was crucial. You play him at any number - in the middle order, and opening, he does well. Don't forget that he kept wickets as well just before this for 50 overs." He added, "People laud Virat Kohli for his fitness and his running between the wickets, but KL Rahul is running with him too and also after keeping wickets and that needs to be talked about. KL Rahul is a complete player and needs to be backed throughout." Rahul missed out on a hundred by finishing the match with a sublime six, off Cummins, when he was on 91. Nonetheless, his form bodes well for India who will now take on Afghanistan on Wednesday (October 11) in New Delhi. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

CWC '23: 'He looks to be in different league' - Akhtar lauds Rahul for classy 97* in India's win vs Australia

<p>Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh has criticised Shreyas Iyer for getting out on a reckless shot against Australia during the ODI World Cup 2023 match in Chennai on October 8. India were two down for two runs when Iyer came to bat and lasted just three balls before getting out.</p>

<p>Iyer drove a length ball from Josh Hazelwood away from the body in the air and David Warner made no mistakes at short cover. Iyer was second wicket to fall in Hazlewood's over, leaving India three down for two runs in a chase of 200.</p>

<p>Yuvraj, who was Player of the Series in 2011 World Cup, wasn't particularly happy with Iyer's shot. Taking to his social media platform X, Yuvraj wrote, "No 4 batsman has to absorb the pressure !! Need better thinking from @ShreyasIyer15 when team is trying to rebuild their innings!"</p>

<p>Yuvraj also questioned sending Iyer ahead of KL Rahul after the latter had scored a hundred against Pakistan in the recently-concluded Asia Cup 2023 while playing at number 4.</p>

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<p>"Still don’t understand why @klrahul is not batting at no 4 ! After scoring a 100 against Pakistan," questioned Yuvraj. Rahul, however, did well at number five as well, scoring 97 not out in India's six-wicket win.</p>

<p>Rahul also added 165 runs with Virat Kohli (85) for the fourth wicket after India were three down for two runs. The Aussies had dropped Kohli in the fourth over when he was batting on 12 and after Kohli's drop, Yuvraj went on to predict that it might cost Australia.</p>

<p>"Dropping @imVkohli might cost Australia big time , don’t drop the king cause he can take the game away. Game on!!," Yuvraj had posted on X. Have a look at the post below:</p>

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Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh has criticised Shreyas Iyer for getting out on a reckless shot against Australia during the ODI World Cup 2023 match in Chennai on October 8.

Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh has criticised Shreyas Iyer for getting out on a reckless shot against Australia during the ODI World Cup 2023 match in Chennai on October 8. India were two down for two runs when Iyer came to bat and lasted just three balls before getting out. Iyer drove a length ball from Josh Hazelwood away from the body in the air and David Warner made no mistakes at short cover. Iyer was second wicket to fall in Hazlewood's over, leaving India three down for two runs in a chase of 200. Yuvraj, who was Player of the Series in 2011 World Cup, wasn't particularly happy with Iyer's shot. Taking to his social media platform X, Yuvraj wrote, "No 4 batsman has to absorb the pressure !! Need better thinking from @ShreyasIyer15 when team is trying to rebuild their innings!" Yuvraj also questioned sending Iyer ahead of KL Rahul after the latter had scored a hundred against Pakistan in the recently-concluded Asia Cup 2023 while playing at number 4. Also Watch: KL Rahul hits a shot TOO WELL for a six vs Australia and misses out on scoring 100 "Still don’t understand why @klrahul is not batting at no 4 ! After scoring a 100 against Pakistan," questioned Yuvraj. Rahul, however, did well at number five as well, scoring 97 not out in India's six-wicket win. Rahul also added 165 runs with Virat Kohli (85) for the fourth wicket after India were three down for two runs. The Aussies had dropped Kohli in the fourth over when he was batting on 12 and after Kohli's drop, Yuvraj went on to predict that it might cost Australia. "Dropping @imVkohli might cost Australia big time , don’t drop the king cause he can take the game away. Game on!!," Yuvraj had posted on X. Have a look at the post below: No 4 batsman has to absorb the pressure !! Need better thinking from @ShreyasIyer15 when team is trying to rebuild their innings ! Still don’t understand why @klrahul is not batting at no 4 ! After scoring a 100 against Pakistan ! Dropping @imVkohli might cost australia big time… — Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) October 8, 2023 × India got much needed two points to start their 2023 World Cup campaign with a win. They next play Afghanistan on October 11 in New Delhi before taking on arch-rivals Pakistan on October 14 in Ahmedabad.

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IN PICS | From Rahul's innings to Jadeja's spell - Top five moments from India vs Australia contest in Chennai

IN PICS | Top five key moments from India vs Australia ODI World Cup contest in Chennai

IN PICS | Top five moments from India vs Australia ODI World Cup contest in Chennai

<p>In what has been a slow and low-scoring Australian innings, the Indian spin trio - Ravindra Jadeja (3 wickets), Kuldeep Yadav (2 wickets) and Ravichandran Ashwin (2 wickets) proved lethal and scalped a total of seven wickets.</p>

<p>In this effort, they were also assisted by pacer Jasprit Bumrah and all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who claimed one wicket each. The pace bowling spell of Mohammed Siraj (one wicket) also ably restricted the visitors' scoring rate.</p>

<p>The wicket haul by spinners is ample validation of team India's strategy of fielding three spinners for their match in Chennai, which is the first game in this World Cup for both participating teams. On Saturday, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma had hinted at the option of playing three spinners.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The visitors followed a cautious approach after losing opener Mitchell Marsh to pacer Bumrah, in the third over. Marsh hadn't even scored his first run by then. Thereafter, the partnership between David Warner (41runs) and Steve Smith (46runs) helped the team to notch up their score beyond 100, by the time they had batted almost 25 overs.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The scoring rate slowed down further between overs 25 and 50, when the Aussies lost eight more wickets. Despite having a stellar batting line-up and a vast experience of playing International and IPL games in Chennai, the visitors couldn't execute the big hits. There were just two sixes in the 300-ball game and a little over a dozen fours.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Going into the evening as Team India step into the chase, the Aussies could very well give the Indian batters a taste of their spin medicine. However, it isn't as easy as it sounds.</p>

<p>Australia will have to bank on their lone specialist spinner Adam Zampa with the assistance of all-rounders Glenn Maxwell and Steve Smith to trap the Indian batters with spin.</p>

<p>A lot would depend also on how the Indian top order batters make best use of the power play and ratchet up their score, to put the pressure on the bowling side.</p>

<p>If all goes well for India, 200 is not a huge total to chase down for an Indian batting line-up that has had a commendable track record in recent times.&nbsp;</p>

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In what has been a slow and low-scoring Australian innings, the Indian spin trio - Ravindra Jadeja (3 wickets), Kuldeep Yadav (2 wickets) and Ravichandran Ashwin (2 wickets) proved lethal and scalped a total of seven wickets.

In what has been a slow and low-scoring Australian innings, the Indian spin trio - Ravindra Jadeja (3 wickets), Kuldeep Yadav (2 wickets) and Ravichandran Ashwin (2 wickets) proved lethal and scalped a total of seven wickets. In this effort, they were also assisted by pacer Jasprit Bumrah and all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who claimed one wicket each. The pace bowling spell of Mohammed Siraj (one wicket) also ably restricted the visitors' scoring rate. The wicket haul by spinners is ample validation of team India's strategy of fielding three spinners for their match in Chennai, which is the first game in this World Cup for both participating teams. On Saturday, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma had hinted at the option of playing three spinners. The visitors followed a cautious approach after losing opener Mitchell Marsh to pacer Bumrah, in the third over. Marsh hadn't even scored his first run by then. Thereafter, the partnership between David Warner (41runs) and Steve Smith (46runs) helped the team to notch up their score beyond 100, by the time they had batted almost 25 overs. ALSO READ: Deja vu for Team India as Men in Blue suffer embarrassing start on ODI World Cup return vs Australia The scoring rate slowed down further between overs 25 and 50, when the Aussies lost eight more wickets. Despite having a stellar batting line-up and a vast experience of playing International and IPL games in Chennai, the visitors couldn't execute the big hits. There were just two sixes in the 300-ball game and a little over a dozen fours. Going into the evening as Team India step into the chase, the Aussies could very well give the Indian batters a taste of their spin medicine. However, it isn't as easy as it sounds. Australia will have to bank on their lone specialist spinner Adam Zampa with the assistance of all-rounders Glenn Maxwell and Steve Smith to trap the Indian batters with spin. A lot would depend also on how the Indian top order batters make best use of the power play and ratchet up their score, to put the pressure on the bowling side. If all goes well for India, 200 is not a huge total to chase down for an Indian batting line-up that has had a commendable track record in recent times. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>It was Déjà vu for Team India in the ODI World Cup as they suffered an embarrassing start to their innings against Australia on Sunday (Oct 8). The contest at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai brought back memories of the 2019 World Cup semifinal for India where they were reduced to 5/3 against New Zealand, while this time it went bad to worse for them with 2/3 against a lethal Australian pace attack of Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood.</p>

<h2><strong>Déjà vu for India</strong></h2>

<p>Asked to chase 200 in their 50 overs, the Indian team had the worst possible start to their innings as they lost Ishan Kishan on the fourth ball of the innings. Things got even worse for the Men in Blue after skipper Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer were also dismissed in a flash, reducing the hosts to 2/3 in a chaotic start. Interestingly, Ishan, Shreyas, and Rohit all&nbsp;were dismissed for duck.</p>

<p>Hazlewood and Starc were the chief architects of India’s destruction with KL Rahul and Virat Kohli then taking the proceedings to help India get back in the contest.</p>

<h2><strong>What happened in Australia’s innings?</strong></h2>

<p>Spinners headlined India’s ODI World Cup opener against Australia on Sunday (Oct 8) the Men in Blue restricted Australia to 199 runs in their innings. India, playing with three spinners in their first match of the World Cup, saw the decision justified as the trio of Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, and Kuldeep Yadav scalped wickets in tandem. India now need to chase down 200&nbsp;runs to start on the front foot in the World Cup while they will be missing Shubman Gill in the batting department.</p>

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<p>Playing three spinners, it was Jasprit Bumrah who started India’s trade of wickets when he got the better of Mitchell Marsh for a duck on the second ball of the third over. David Warner (41) and Steve Smith (46) would then stitch a 69-run stand for the second wicket before Kuldeep sent the former back to the pavilion. Smith and Labuschagne (27) then tried to bring the Aussies back on track before Ravindra Jadeja&nbsp;showed his class.</p>

<p>With Australia 140/7, the tail-enders showed good resilience to steer their side to 199 with India now needing to push with their batting line-up. For India, Jadeja ended with three wickets while Bumrah and Kuldeep scalped two each. There were wickets each for Ashwin, Hardik Pandya, and Mohammed Siraj.</p>

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It was Déjà vu for Team India in the ODI World Cup as they suffered an embarrassing start to their innings against Australia on Sunday (Oct 8). The contest at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai brought back memories of the 2019 World Cup semifinal for India where they were reduced to 5/3 against New Zealand, while this time it went bad to worse for them with 2/3 against a lethal Australian pace attack of Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood.

It was Déjà vu for Team India in the ODI World Cup as they suffered an embarrassing start to their innings against Australia on Sunday (Oct 8). The contest at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai brought back memories of the 2019 World Cup semifinal for India where they were reduced to 5/3 against New Zealand, while this time it went bad to worse for them with 2/3 against a lethal Australian pace attack of Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood. Déjà vu for India Asked to chase 200 in their 50 overs, the Indian team had the worst possible start to their innings as they lost Ishan Kishan on the fourth ball of the innings. Things got even worse for the Men in Blue after skipper Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer were also dismissed in a flash, reducing the hosts to 2/3 in a chaotic start. Interestingly, Ishan, Shreyas, and Rohit all were dismissed for duck. Hazlewood and Starc were the chief architects of India’s destruction with KL Rahul and Virat Kohli then taking the proceedings to help India get back in the contest. What happened in Australia’s innings? Spinners headlined India’s ODI World Cup opener against Australia on Sunday (Oct 8) the Men in Blue restricted Australia to 199 runs in their innings. India, playing with three spinners in their first match of the World Cup, saw the decision justified as the trio of Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, and Kuldeep Yadav scalped wickets in tandem. India now need to chase down 200 runs to start on the front foot in the World Cup while they will be missing Shubman Gill in the batting department. ALSO READ | ODI World Cup 2023: Ravi Ashwin picked, Gill miss out as Australia bat first against India in Chennai Playing three spinners, it was Jasprit Bumrah who started India’s trade of wickets when he got the better of Mitchell Marsh for a duck on the second ball of the third over. David Warner (41) and Steve Smith (46) would then stitch a 69-run stand for the second wicket before Kuldeep sent the former back to the pavilion. Smith and Labuschagne (27) then tried to bring the Aussies back on track before Ravindra Jadeja showed his class. With Australia 140/7, the tail-enders showed good resilience to steer their side to 199 with India now needing to push with their batting line-up. For India, Jadeja ended with three wickets while Bumrah and Kuldeep scalped two each. There were wickets each for Ashwin, Hardik Pandya, and Mohammed Siraj. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Deja vu for Team India as Men in Blue suffer embarrassing start in ODI World Cup tie vs Australia

<p>India’s Ravindra Jadeja has hit the ground running in the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023 after he dismissed former Australia skipper Steve Smith in a stunning fashion on Sunday (Oct 8). Jadeja, one of the star performers over the years for the Indian team, did not take time to make his presence felt at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai where India and Australia opened their World Cup campaigns. Smith’s dismissal came at the wrong time for the Aussies as he and Marnus Labuschagne were building a good partnership.</p>

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<h2><strong>Smith sent packing home</strong></h2>

<p>On the first ball of the 28th over, Jadeja stunned Smith with an outside the leg stump ball that surprised him before his stumps were castled. Smith was left stranded after his dismissal as he did not judge the flight of the ball. For Jadeja’s credit, he played the mind games to get the former skipper out on 46. The wicket also started Australia’s downfall as they would later lose Labuschagne (27) and Alex Carey (0).</p>

<p>Smith’s dismissal paved the way for India to dominate the contest having already dismissed Mitchell Marsh (0). The important contest saw the Men in Blue play with three spinners that included Kuldeep Yadav, Jadeja, and home-favourite Ravichandran Ashwin. Both Jadeja and Yadav scalped wickets while Ashwin was yet to get a wicket at the time of writing.</p>

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<p>On the horizon, Australia opted to leave injured Travis Head out as expected while Marcus Stoinis was also missing from the Playing XI, with him carrying an injury. Earlier in the day, Australia skipper Pat Cummins won the toss and decided to bat first in the challenging conditions of Chennai. On the Indian side, Shubman Gill missed out due to dengue with Ishan Kishan likely to open with skipper Rohit Sharma.</p>

<p>The ODI World Cup contest is the fourth time India and Australia are squaring off in less than a month. India beat the five-time World Cup winners 2-1 in the three-match ODI series recently and have momentum on their side.</p>

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India’s Ravindra Jadeja has hit the ground running in the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023 after he dismissed former Australia skipper Steve Smith in a stunning fashion on Sunday (Oct 8).

India’s Ravindra Jadeja has hit the ground running in the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023 after he dismissed former Australia skipper Steve Smith in a stunning fashion on Sunday (Oct 8). Jadeja, one of the star performers over the years for the Indian team, did not take time to make his presence felt at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai where India and Australia opened their World Cup campaigns. Smith’s dismissal came at the wrong time for the Aussies as he and Marnus Labuschagne were building a good partnership. Vintage Ravindra Jadeja 💉pic.twitter.com/QrpG78iQk0 — 𝐒𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐲𝐚𝐬𝐌𝐒𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐧™ (@Itzshreyas07) October 8, 2023 × Smith sent packing home On the first ball of the 28th over, Jadeja stunned Smith with an outside the leg stump ball that surprised him before his stumps were castled. Smith was left stranded after his dismissal as he did not judge the flight of the ball. For Jadeja’s credit, he played the mind games to get the former skipper out on 46. The wicket also started Australia’s downfall as they would later lose Labuschagne (27) and Alex Carey (0). Smith’s dismissal paved the way for India to dominate the contest having already dismissed Mitchell Marsh (0). The important contest saw the Men in Blue play with three spinners that included Kuldeep Yadav, Jadeja, and home-favourite Ravichandran Ashwin. Both Jadeja and Yadav scalped wickets while Ashwin was yet to get a wicket at the time of writing. ALSO READ | No Hollywood ending for Lionel Messi in his maiden MLS season as Inter Miami crash out of playoffs race On the horizon, Australia opted to leave injured Travis Head out as expected while Marcus Stoinis was also missing from the Playing XI, with him carrying an injury. Earlier in the day, Australia skipper Pat Cummins won the toss and decided to bat first in the challenging conditions of Chennai. On the Indian side, Shubman Gill missed out due to dengue with Ishan Kishan likely to open with skipper Rohit Sharma. The ODI World Cup contest is the fourth time India and Australia are squaring off in less than a month. India beat the five-time World Cup winners 2-1 in the three-match ODI series recently and have momentum on their side. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Spinners headlined India’s ODI World Cup opener against Australia on Sunday (Oct 8) as the Men in Blue restricted Australia to just 199&nbsp;runs&nbsp;in their innings. India, playing with three spinners in their first match of the World Cup, saw the decision justified as the trio of Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, and Kuldeep Yadav scalped wickets in tandem. India now need to chase down 200&nbsp;runs to start on the front foot in the World Cup while they will be missing Shubman Gill in the batting department.</p>

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<p>Playing three spinners, it was Jasprit Bumrah who started India’s trade of wickets when he got the better of Mitchell Marsh for a duck on the second ball of the third over. David Warner (41) and Steve Smith (46) would then stitch a 69-run stand for the second wicket before Kuldeep sent the former back to the pavilion. Smith and Labuschagne (27) then tried to bring the Aussies back on track before Ravindra Jadeja&nbsp;showed his class.</p>

<p>On the first ball of the 28th over, Jadeja stunned Smith with an outside the leg stump ball that surprised him before his stumps were castled. Smith was left stranded after his dismissal as he did not judge the flight of the ball which surprised him. For Jadeja’s credit, he played the mind games to get the former skipper out on 46.</p>

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<p>The Aussies quickly went from 110/2 to 119/5, losing wickets in succession to put India in the box seat in Chennai. Local favourite Ravi Ashwin would then join the party when he got the better of Cameron Green (8), while Glenn Maxwell (15) was dismissed in the previous over.</p>

<p>With Australia 140/7, the tail-enders showed good resilience to steer their side to 199 with India now needing to push with their batting line-up. For India, Jadeja ended with three wickets while Bumrah and Kuldeep scalped two each. There were wickets each for Ashwin, Hardik Pandya, and Mohammed Siraj.</p>

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Spinners headlined India’s ODI World Cup opener against Australia on Sunday (Oct 8) as the Men in Blue restricted Australia to just 199 runs in their innings. India, playing with three spinners in their first match of the World Cup, saw the decision justified as the trio of Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, and Kuldeep Yadav scalped wickets in tandem.

Spinners headlined India’s ODI World Cup opener against Australia on Sunday (Oct 8) as the Men in Blue restricted Australia to just 199 runs in their innings. India, playing with three spinners in their first match of the World Cup, saw the decision justified as the trio of Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, and Kuldeep Yadav scalped wickets in tandem. India now need to chase down 200 runs to start on the front foot in the World Cup while they will be missing Shubman Gill in the batting department. Cleaned 🆙 Kuldeep Yadav knocks over the leg-stump as Glenn Maxwell departs! Australia 6⃣ down after 36 overs. Follow the Match ▶️ https://t.co/ToKaGif9ri#CWC23 | #INDvAUS | #TeamIndia | #MeninBlue pic.twitter.com/zAns4he9sl — BCCI (@BCCI) October 8, 2023 × Spinners dominate day Playing three spinners, it was Jasprit Bumrah who started India’s trade of wickets when he got the better of Mitchell Marsh for a duck on the second ball of the third over. David Warner (41) and Steve Smith (46) would then stitch a 69-run stand for the second wicket before Kuldeep sent the former back to the pavilion. Smith and Labuschagne (27) then tried to bring the Aussies back on track before Ravindra Jadeja showed his class. On the first ball of the 28th over, Jadeja stunned Smith with an outside the leg stump ball that surprised him before his stumps were castled. Smith was left stranded after his dismissal as he did not judge the flight of the ball which surprised him. For Jadeja’s credit, he played the mind games to get the former skipper out on 46. ALSO READ | ODI World Cup 2023: Ravi Ashwin picked, Gill miss out as Australia bat first against India in Chennai The Aussies quickly went from 110/2 to 119/5, losing wickets in succession to put India in the box seat in Chennai. Local favourite Ravi Ashwin would then join the party when he got the better of Cameron Green (8), while Glenn Maxwell (15) was dismissed in the previous over. With Australia 140/7, the tail-enders showed good resilience to steer their side to 199 with India now needing to push with their batting line-up. For India, Jadeja ended with three wickets while Bumrah and Kuldeep scalped two each. There were wickets each for Ashwin, Hardik Pandya, and Mohammed Siraj. India are likely to open with Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan in Shubman Gill’s absence while KL Rahul could be deployed in the middle order with Shreyas Iyer. India have opted not to use Suryakumar Yadav in the contest while Shardul Thakur was also dropped in favour of Ashwin. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

ODI World Cup 2023: Aussies fall flat on Chennai track as Indian spinners dominate

<p><meta name="uuid" content="uuidNxLaos2DWoZD" /><meta charset="utf-8" />The ODI World Cup in India finally had a proper liftoff as hosts India squared up against Australia at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in the southern Indian city of Chennai. The initial proceedings, however, were soured after notorious pitch invader Daniel Jarvis, also known as Jarvo 69, took to the playing arena yet again&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sporting a 'Jarvo 69' Indian jersey, the attention-seeking Englishman, evading the security, somehow managed to make his way onto the playing turf and interacted with former Indian skipper Virat Kohli.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the pictures that have since gone viral on social media platforms, Kohli could be seen seemingly exasperated at the audacity of the pitch invader. While Jarvo 69 talked to Kohli, the security personnel arrived and escorted him out of the ground. BCCI is yet to release any statement regarding his fate.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Jarvo 69 first made news headlines in 2021 when he invaded the pitch during the second Test match between England and India. Wearing the full whites with his name on the back, he breached security yet again and entered the field of play.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>At the time, many cricket fans across the globe saw the lighter side of things and managed to laugh off the act as a one-time offence.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, Jarvo 69 repeated his act in the following Leeds Test match and at the Kennington Oval as well, where he collided with English wicketkeeper-batter Jonny Bairstow, leading to allegations of assault levelled against him.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>India vs Australia</strong></h2>

<p>Australia won the toss and opted to bat first - a decision that seemingly backfired&nbsp;initially when Jasprit Bumrah managed to snaffle the wicket of in-form Mitchell Marsh for a duck.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, after the wicket, Steve Smith, in at 3 and David Warner managed to steer the ship as Australia went past the first powerplay without losing another wicket and scoring 43 runs.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Playing XIs:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong>Australia:</strong>&nbsp;David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steve&nbsp;Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Alex Carey (wk), Cameron Green, Pat Cummins (capt), Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood.</p>

<p><strong>India:</strong>&nbsp;Rohit Sharma (capt), Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran&nbsp;Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj</p>

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The ODI World Cup in India finally had a proper liftoff as hosts India squared up against Australia at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in the southern Indian city of Chennai.

The ODI World Cup in India finally had a proper liftoff as hosts India squared up against Australia at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in the southern Indian city of Chennai. The initial proceedings, however, were soured after notorious pitch invader Daniel Jarvis, also known as Jarvo 69, took to the playing arena yet again Sporting a 'Jarvo 69' Indian jersey, the attention-seeking Englishman, evading the security, somehow managed to make his way onto the playing turf and interacted with former Indian skipper Virat Kohli. In the pictures that have since gone viral on social media platforms, Kohli could be seen seemingly exasperated at the audacity of the pitch invader. While Jarvo 69 talked to Kohli, the security personnel arrived and escorted him out of the ground. BCCI is yet to release any statement regarding his fate. Watch: 'Not prank anymore' as Jarvo 69 arrested on suspicion of assault after Jonny Bairstow collision Jarvo 69 first made news headlines in 2021 when he invaded the pitch during the second Test match between England and India. Wearing the full whites with his name on the back, he breached security yet again and entered the field of play. Jarvo 69 is back, Last time when he invaded the field, Rohit Sharma scored match winning hundred🫣 pic.twitter.com/z6yYQi7AqG — David. (@CricketFreakD3) October 8, 2023 × Jarvo has been banned by the ICC from attending any more World Cup matches. pic.twitter.com/rrR5dspvjc — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 8, 2023 × At the time, many cricket fans across the globe saw the lighter side of things and managed to laugh off the act as a one-time offence. However, Jarvo 69 repeated his act in the following Leeds Test match and at the Kennington Oval as well, where he collided with English wicketkeeper-batter Jonny Bairstow, leading to allegations of assault levelled against him. India vs Australia Australia won the toss and opted to bat first - a decision that seemingly backfired initially when Jasprit Bumrah managed to snaffle the wicket of in-form Mitchell Marsh for a duck. However, after the wicket, Steve Smith, in at 3 and David Warner managed to steer the ship as Australia went past the first powerplay without losing another wicket and scoring 43 runs. Playing XIs: Australia: David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Alex Carey (wk), Cameron Green, Pat Cummins (capt), Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood. India: Rohit Sharma (capt), Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

World Cup 2023, India vs Australia | Pitch invader Jarvo 69 strikes again, runs into Virat Kohli

<p>India spinner Ravindra Jadeja rattled Australia with two wickets in an over during the ODI World Cup 2023 match in Chennai on October 8. Jadeja dismissed Marnus Labuschagne and Alex Carey in the 30th over of the Australian innings, shortly after sending back Steve Smith.</p>

<p>Australia were 119/3 in 29.1 overs when Labuschagne tried to sweep Jadeja but instead got an edge and wicketkeeper KL Rahul made no mistake&nbsp;behind the stumps. Carey then came to bat and lasted two balls as Jadeja trapped him Leg Before Wicket (LBW). Have a look at the wickets here:</p>

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<p>Earlier, Australia won the toss and elected to bat first in their World Cup opener. India pacer Jasprit Bumrah, however, dismissed Aussie opener Mitchell Marsh for a duck to dent Australian innings early on. Steve Smith and David Warner started rebuilding the innings afterwards and added 69 runs for the second wicket.</p>

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<p>Kuldeep Yadav then dismissed Warner (41) to bring India back in the game. Indian spinners then put on a choke on Australia's run rate, giving away just 31 runs from over 16 to 25. Jadeja then bowled a peach of delivery to clean bowled Steve Smith (46).</p>

<p>Australia's innings was left unhinged after the twin-wicket 30th over as they lost two more wickets, Cameroon Green and Glenn Maxwell, between over 31 to 40 for just 37 runs.</p>

<p>For India, opener Shubman Gill was not selected due to his ongoing sickness while Ravi Ashwin made a comeback to ODI side after nearly two years. Talking about Australia, all-rounder Marcus Stoinis missed out due to injury as their coach Andrew McDonald had predicted a couple days ago. Here's the playing XI for both the teams:</p>

<p><strong>India</strong> - Rohit Sharma (captain), Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah</p>

<p><strong>Australia</strong> - David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Alex Carey (wk), Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Pat Cummins (captain), Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa and Josh Hazlewood</p>

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India spinner Ravindra Jadeja rattled Australia with two wickets in an over during the ODI World Cup 2023 match in Chennai on October 8. Jadeja dismissed Marnus Labuschagne and Alex Carey in the 30th over of the Australian innings, shortly after sending back Steve Smith.

India spinner Ravindra Jadeja rattled Australia with two wickets in an over during the ODI World Cup 2023 match in Chennai on October 8. Jadeja dismissed Marnus Labuschagne and Alex Carey in the 30th over of the Australian innings, shortly after sending back Steve Smith. Australia were 119/3 in 29.1 overs when Labuschagne tried to sweep Jadeja but instead got an edge and wicketkeeper KL Rahul made no mistake behind the stumps. Carey then came to bat and lasted two balls as Jadeja trapped him Leg Before Wicket (LBW). Have a look at the wickets here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by ICC (@icc) × Earlier, Australia won the toss and elected to bat first in their World Cup opener. India pacer Jasprit Bumrah, however, dismissed Aussie opener Mitchell Marsh for a duck to dent Australian innings early on. Steve Smith and David Warner started rebuilding the innings afterwards and added 69 runs for the second wicket. Also Watch: Ravindra Jadeja sends Steve Smith packing in stunning fashion in ODI World Cup Kuldeep Yadav then dismissed Warner (41) to bring India back in the game. Indian spinners then put on a choke on Australia's run rate, giving away just 31 runs from over 16 to 25. Jadeja then bowled a peach of delivery to clean bowled Steve Smith (46). Australia's innings was left unhinged after the twin-wicket 30th over as they lost two more wickets, Cameroon Green and Glenn Maxwell, between over 31 to 40 for just 37 runs. For India, opener Shubman Gill was not selected due to his ongoing sickness while Ravi Ashwin made a comeback to ODI side after nearly two years. Talking about Australia, all-rounder Marcus Stoinis missed out due to injury as their coach Andrew McDonald had predicted a couple days ago. Here's the playing XI for both the teams: India - Rohit Sharma (captain), Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah Australia - David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Alex Carey (wk), Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Pat Cummins (captain), Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa and Josh Hazlewood WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

ODI World Cup 2023: Watch India spinner Ravindra Jadeja's double-wicket over leaves Australia in dirt

<p>Indian skipper Rohit Sharma hinted at including three spinners in the team that would be taking on Australia, in what will be the first match for both teams in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.&nbsp;The Indian spin trio comprises Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav.&nbsp;Being held in Chennai, this will be the 150th&nbsp;International cricket contest between India and Australia. Notably, Ashwin hails from Chennai and Ravindra Jadeja has a great deal of experience playing at this pitch, thanks to his longstanding association with the IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings.</p>

<p>In the pre-match presser, Rohit expressed confidence ahead of Sunday's game and shared that the team had come well prepared. "It means a lot to even be a part of the World Cup team, and getting to captain the side is something I don't know how to describe," he said. Referring to the captaincy bestowed upon him as a huge honour, Rohit said that his sixteen-year long experience would come handy in handling the pressure of playing the World Cup before a home crowd.</p>

<p>In March 2023, Australia had defeated India at Chennai in what was the third and final match of their ODI series in India. They had defeated India by 21 runs and bagged the series 2-1. Commenting on the earlier match, Rohit acknowledged that the team knows what went wrong and it is crucial to not repeat the same mistakes. On the pitch conditions, Rohit said that the pitch in Chennai is known to be tricky, undergo a lot of changes and pose challenges. However, he said that the heat, humidity was lesser compared to that of March.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>On the option of playing three spinners, Rohit said that he considered Hardik Pandya as a pace bowler and that the team could play three spinners and three pacers.&nbsp;"He (Hardik) is a proper fast bowler, who can crank up good speed. So that gives us an advantage. That gives us that luxury of playing three spinners and three seamers as well you know so there's a possibility that we can play three spinners on this pitch with three seamers as well, so it gives us that balance."</p>

<p>"We want to be a team where we want to play the best eleven and we need to choose based on conditions. The core team will remain the same, but one odd change will be there," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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Indian skipper Rohit Sharma hinted at including three spinners in the team that would be taking on Australia, in what will be the first match for both teams in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma hinted at including three spinners in the team that would be taking on Australia, in what will be the first match for both teams in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. The Indian spin trio comprises Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav. Being held in Chennai, this will be the 150th International cricket contest between India and Australia. Notably, Ashwin hails from Chennai and Ravindra Jadeja has a great deal of experience playing at this pitch, thanks to his longstanding association with the IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings. In the pre-match presser, Rohit expressed confidence ahead of Sunday's game and shared that the team had come well prepared. "It means a lot to even be a part of the World Cup team, and getting to captain the side is something I don't know how to describe," he said. Referring to the captaincy bestowed upon him as a huge honour, Rohit said that his sixteen-year long experience would come handy in handling the pressure of playing the World Cup before a home crowd. In March 2023, Australia had defeated India at Chennai in what was the third and final match of their ODI series in India. They had defeated India by 21 runs and bagged the series 2-1. Commenting on the earlier match, Rohit acknowledged that the team knows what went wrong and it is crucial to not repeat the same mistakes. On the pitch conditions, Rohit said that the pitch in Chennai is known to be tricky, undergo a lot of changes and pose challenges. However, he said that the heat, humidity was lesser compared to that of March. ALSO READ | Asian Games: India win record 100th medal with gold in Women’s Kabaddi final against Chinese Taipei – WATCH On the option of playing three spinners, Rohit said that he considered Hardik Pandya as a pace bowler and that the team could play three spinners and three pacers. "He (Hardik) is a proper fast bowler, who can crank up good speed. So that gives us an advantage. That gives us that luxury of playing three spinners and three seamers as well you know so there's a possibility that we can play three spinners on this pitch with three seamers as well, so it gives us that balance." "We want to be a team where we want to play the best eleven and we need to choose based on conditions. The core team will remain the same, but one odd change will be there," he added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Jasprit Bumrah bowled brilliantly as he sent back Australia opener Mitchell Marsh back for a duck in India's opening game of the ODI World Cup 2023 in Chennai on Sunday (October 8). Former India skipper Virat Kohli also played his part as he took a brilliant catch in the slips to support the bowler.</p>

<p>Indian seamers, Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, had started well by keeping the lines tight and not giving any room to the Aussie batters to free their arm. In the third over of the innings Bumrah came on to bowl to Marsh and sent a length ball outside off. The Aussie batter edged it to the slips while trying to defend and Kohli did rest of the work. Have a look at the wicket here:</p>

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<p>Earlier, Australia won the toss at Chepauk and elected to bat first against India. India opener Shubman Gill was not selected due to his ongoing sickness while Ravi Ashwin made a comeback to ODI side after nearly two years.</p>

<p>India decided to field three spinners in Ravi Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja. In pace department, all-rounder Hardik Pandya is expected to take the onus with Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah. As for batting, Ishan Kishan made it to the final XI in place of Shubman Gill. Here's India's Playing XI vs Australia:</p>

<p><strong>India</strong> - Rohit Sharma (captain), Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah</p>

<p>Talking about Australia, all-rounder Marcus Stoinis missed out due to injury as their coach Andrew McDonald had predicted a couple days ago. Here's Australia's Playing XI vs India:</p>

<p><strong>Australia</strong> - David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Alex Carey (wk), Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Pat Cummins (captain), Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa and Josh Hazlewood</p>


Jasprit Bumrah bowled brilliantly as he sent back Australia opener Mitchell Marsh back for a duck in India's opening game of the ODI World Cup 2023 in Chennai on Sunday (October 8).

Jasprit Bumrah bowled brilliantly as he sent back Australia opener Mitchell Marsh back for a duck in India's opening game of the ODI World Cup 2023 in Chennai on Sunday (October 8). Former India skipper Virat Kohli also played his part as he took a brilliant catch in the slips to support the bowler. Indian seamers, Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, had started well by keeping the lines tight and not giving any room to the Aussie batters to free their arm. In the third over of the innings Bumrah came on to bowl to Marsh and sent a length ball outside off. The Aussie batter edged it to the slips while trying to defend and Kohli did rest of the work. Have a look at the wicket here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by ICC (@icc) × Earlier, Australia won the toss at Chepauk and elected to bat first against India. India opener Shubman Gill was not selected due to his ongoing sickness while Ravi Ashwin made a comeback to ODI side after nearly two years. India decided to field three spinners in Ravi Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja. In pace department, all-rounder Hardik Pandya is expected to take the onus with Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah. As for batting, Ishan Kishan made it to the final XI in place of Shubman Gill. Here's India's Playing XI vs Australia: India - Rohit Sharma (captain), Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah Talking about Australia, all-rounder Marcus Stoinis missed out due to injury as their coach Andrew McDonald had predicted a couple days ago. Here's Australia's Playing XI vs India: Australia - David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Alex Carey (wk), Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Pat Cummins (captain), Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa and Josh Hazlewood

ODI World Cup 2023, India vs Australia: Kohli takes STUNNING catch as Bumrah sends Marsh for duck - WATCH

<p><strong>IND vs AUS playing XI:</strong> India is all set to start its 2023 ICC World Cup campaign against Australia on Sunday (Oct 8) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai at 2:00 pm IST. This will be the fifth match of the tournament.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Men in Blue defeated the Kangaroos 2-1 in a three-match series after clinching the Asia Cup title for the record eighth time. Meanwhile, both their warm-up matches were washed out due to rain.</p>

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<p>The Indian side had a huge blow ahead of the match as ace batsmen Shubhman Gill is likely to be ruled out due to dengue. Gill could miss more than one game for India. Ishan Kishan could replace Gill in the playing XI but KL Rahul can also be asked to open if India wants to play Suryakumar Yadav.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Australia may have Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc as their frontline pacers, while Adam Zampa and Glenn Maxwell may have the spin duties. Cameron Green and Marcus Stoinis also look set to be in the starting line-up for them.</p>

<h2><strong>IND vs AUS World Cup 2023: India vs Australia probable playing XI</strong></h2>

<p><strong>India (IND): </strong>&nbsp;Rohit Sharma(c), Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.</p>

<p><strong>Australia (Aus):</strong> David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Alex Carey(w), Glenn Maxwell, Pat Cummins(c), Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa.</p>

<h2><strong>IND vs AUS World Cup 2023: Will Shubham Gill play?</strong></h2>

<p>Shubman Gill is unwell and said to miss the home team's first game in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. However, the Indian Coach and veteran cricketer, Rahul Dravid, offered hopes by saying, Gill is "feeling better than yesterday" and the medical team is monitoring him, we've got 36 hours to go (for the game).</p>

<p>Queried on whether Gill would be in a condition to play the game on Sunday, Dravid said, "the medical team hasn't ruled him out yet".</p>

<h2><strong>IND vs AUS World Cup 2023: India vs Australia injury update</strong></h2>

<p>The Indian team is devoid of any injuries and Rohit Sharma is set to have all the players available for selection for the first match. Shubman Gill had uncertainty over playing this match due to illness, but the batter looks set to play. For Australia, there are no injury concerns apart from Travis Head, who has a hand issue.</p>

<h2><strong>IND vs AUS World Cup 2023: Match details</strong></h2>

<p><strong>Match:</strong> India Vs Australia, ODI World Cup 2023, Match 5&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Venue:</strong>&nbsp;MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai</p>

<p><strong>Date &amp; Time:</strong> Sunday, October 8, 2:00 PM (IST)&nbsp;</p>

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IND vs AUS playing XI: India is all set to start its 2023 ICC World Cup campaign against Australia on Sunday (Oct 8) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai at 2:00 pm IST.

IND vs AUS playing XI: India is all set to start its 2023 ICC World Cup campaign against Australia on Sunday (Oct 8) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai at 2:00 pm IST. This will be the fifth match of the tournament. The Men in Blue defeated the Kangaroos 2-1 in a three-match series after clinching the Asia Cup title for the record eighth time. Meanwhile, both their warm-up matches were washed out due to rain. Also Read | IND vs AUS Head-to-head: World Cup 2023- India vs Australia pitch report, weather update, live streaming The Indian side had a huge blow ahead of the match as ace batsmen Shubhman Gill is likely to be ruled out due to dengue. Gill could miss more than one game for India. Ishan Kishan could replace Gill in the playing XI but KL Rahul can also be asked to open if India wants to play Suryakumar Yadav. Australia may have Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc as their frontline pacers, while Adam Zampa and Glenn Maxwell may have the spin duties. Cameron Green and Marcus Stoinis also look set to be in the starting line-up for them. IND vs AUS World Cup 2023: India vs Australia probable playing XI India (IND): Rohit Sharma(c), Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj. Australia (Aus): David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Alex Carey(w), Glenn Maxwell, Pat Cummins(c), Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa. IND vs AUS World Cup 2023: Will Shubham Gill play? Shubman Gill is unwell and said to miss the home team's first game in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. However, the Indian Coach and veteran cricketer, Rahul Dravid, offered hopes by saying, Gill is "feeling better than yesterday" and the medical team is monitoring him, we've got 36 hours to go (for the game). Queried on whether Gill would be in a condition to play the game on Sunday, Dravid said, "the medical team hasn't ruled him out yet". IND vs AUS World Cup 2023: India vs Australia injury update The Indian team is devoid of any injuries and Rohit Sharma is set to have all the players available for selection for the first match. Shubman Gill had uncertainty over playing this match due to illness, but the batter looks set to play. For Australia, there are no injury concerns apart from Travis Head, who has a hand issue. IND vs AUS World Cup 2023: Match details Match: India Vs Australia, ODI World Cup 2023, Match 5 Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai Date & Time: Sunday, October 8, 2:00 PM (IST) Live Streaming Details: Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar app and website (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

IND vs AUS playing XI: World Cup 2023, India vs Australia- Will Shubhman Gill play Sunday's match?

<p><strong>IND vs AUS head-to-head: </strong>The 2023 World Cup kick-started on Thursday with the first match between India and Australia. The fifth clash of the tournament will take place on Sunday (Oct 8) between India and Australia. The game is slated to take place at the MA Chidambaram in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India will start its campaign on Sunday with first match of the tournament against Australia. Australia, one of the most powerful teams in the tournament, is led by Pat Cummins. While India showcased good performance in recent campaigns, Australia displayed awesome performance in warm-up matches.</p>

<p>Ahead of Sunday’s match, let’s take a look at the head-to-head record of the two teams in ODI matches:</p>

<h2><strong>IND vs AUS World Cup 2023: India vs Australia head-to-head stats</strong></h2>

<p>A total of 149 matches have taken place between India and Australia in the ODI format. India has won 56 matches while Australia has won 83 matches.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Total matches played: </strong>149</p>

<p><strong>Matches won by India</strong>: 56</p>

<p><strong>Matches won by Australia:</strong> 83</p>

<h2><strong>IND vs AUS World Cup 2023: Pitch report</strong></h2>

<p>It is generally dry and provides a grip for spinners. The pitch tends to slow down a bit towards the latter half of the game which makes it difficult for batting in the second innings. Winning the toss and batting first would be an ideal choice at this ground.</p>

<h2><strong>IND vs AUS World Cup 2023: Weather update</strong></h2>

<p>The maximum temperature during the day is expected to reach 34°C. At night, the temperature is likely to drop to 29°C. While we might see passing showers during the game, the chances of a complete washout look bleak.</p>

<h2><strong>IND vs AUS World Cup 2023: India vs Australia probable playing XI</strong></h2>

<p><strong>India (IND): </strong>Rohit Sharma (c), Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammad Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah</p>

<p><strong>Australia (AUS)</strong>: David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Alex Carey/Josh Inglis, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Starc, Sean Abbott, Pat Cummins (c)</p>

<h2><strong>IND vs AUS World Cup 2023: India vs Australia match details</strong></h2>

<p><strong>Match:</strong> India vs Australia, Match 5, World Cup 2023</p>

<p><strong>Venue:</strong> MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai</p>

<p><strong>Date &amp; Time:</strong> Sunday, October 8, 2:00 pm IST</p>

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IND vs AUS head-to-head: The 2023 World Cup kick-started on Thursday with the first match between India and Australia. The fifth clash of the tournament will take place on Sunday (Oct 8) between India and Australia.

IND vs AUS head-to-head: The 2023 World Cup kick-started on Thursday with the first match between India and Australia. The fifth clash of the tournament will take place on Sunday (Oct 8) between India and Australia. The game is slated to take place at the MA Chidambaram in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. India will start its campaign on Sunday with first match of the tournament against Australia. Australia, one of the most powerful teams in the tournament, is led by Pat Cummins. While India showcased good performance in recent campaigns, Australia displayed awesome performance in warm-up matches. Ahead of Sunday’s match, let’s take a look at the head-to-head record of the two teams in ODI matches: IND vs AUS World Cup 2023: India vs Australia head-to-head stats A total of 149 matches have taken place between India and Australia in the ODI format. India has won 56 matches while Australia has won 83 matches. Total matches played: 149 Matches won by India: 56 Matches won by Australia: 83 IND vs AUS World Cup 2023: Pitch report It is generally dry and provides a grip for spinners. The pitch tends to slow down a bit towards the latter half of the game which makes it difficult for batting in the second innings. Winning the toss and batting first would be an ideal choice at this ground. IND vs AUS World Cup 2023: Weather update The maximum temperature during the day is expected to reach 34°C. At night, the temperature is likely to drop to 29°C. While we might see passing showers during the game, the chances of a complete washout look bleak. IND vs AUS World Cup 2023: India vs Australia probable playing XI India (IND): Rohit Sharma (c), Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammad Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah Australia (AUS): David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Alex Carey/Josh Inglis, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Starc, Sean Abbott, Pat Cummins (c) IND vs AUS World Cup 2023: India vs Australia match details Match: India vs Australia, Match 5, World Cup 2023 Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai Date & Time: Sunday, October 8, 2:00 pm IST (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Australia has won the toss and elected to bat first against India in Chennai.</p>

<h2>Here are the playing XIs of both India and Australia –</h2>

<p><strong>India</strong>&nbsp;- Rohit Sharma (captain), Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah</p>

<p><strong>Australia</strong>&nbsp;- David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Alex Carey (wk), Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Pat Cummins (captain), Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa and Josh Hazlewood</p>

<p>Hosts India are going in with three specialist spinners, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravi Ashwin and Kuldeep Yadav. Australia will bank on the duo of Adam Zampa and all-rounder Glenn Maxwell.</p>

<p>The pace bowling department is stacked, with India opting for Mohammed Siraj ahead of Shami while Bumrah will lead the attack. Hardik Pandya’s seam bowling will come into action at some point during the game.</p>

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<p>"Body feels good,” Bumrah said ahead of the toss on Sunday.</p>

<p>“You miss the feeling of contributing to the team so excited for the tournament. We are one of the few lucky ones to play a home World Cup. Australia will make for a cracking competition. Feeling is relaxed because we've played a lot of cricket recently.</p>

<p>We were fresh and trained even when there wasn't any warm-up game. Will try to enjoy the occasion because in a big tournament, you tend to overthink and go beyond the situation. It will be a little hot,” India’s pace spearhead added.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Australia will have the best seam-bowling attack in their World Cup 2023 opener against India, with Starc, Captain Cummins and Hazlewood ready to fire. In the absence of Marcus Stoinis, Cameron Green and Labuschagne will take care of the part-time duties.</p>

<h3>Batters to hog limelight</h3>

<p>Contrary to what is expected from a Chennai pitch, the batters might hog the limelight during this marquee Sunday clash. With star-studded batting line-ups, fans can expect a flurry of runs on a hot and humid day.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While all eyeballs will fall on the veteran Indian duo of Captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, fans would also fancy watching the likes of David Warner and Steve Smith entertain everyone with their Aussie-style stroke play.</p>

<p>With Australia holding an upper hand in the head-to-head clash against India in Chennai, India would like to launch their CWC campaign with a win over the former five-time winners.</p>

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Australia has won the toss and elected to bat first against India in Chennai. Here are the playing XIs of both India and Australia – India - Rohit Sharma (captain), Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah Australia - David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Alex Carey (wk), Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Pat Cummins (captain), Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa and Josh Hazlewood Hosts India are going in with three specialist spinners, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravi Ashwin and Kuldeep Yadav.

Australia has won the toss and elected to bat first against India in Chennai. Here are the playing XIs of both India and Australia – India - Rohit Sharma (captain), Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah Australia - David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Alex Carey (wk), Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Pat Cummins (captain), Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa and Josh Hazlewood Hosts India are going in with three specialist spinners, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravi Ashwin and Kuldeep Yadav. Australia will bank on the duo of Adam Zampa and all-rounder Glenn Maxwell. The pace bowling department is stacked, with India opting for Mohammed Siraj ahead of Shami while Bumrah will lead the attack. Hardik Pandya’s seam bowling will come into action at some point during the game. ALSO READ: ODI World Cup 2023: Sri Lanka's Dasun Shanaka hits five consecutive boundaries to reach fifty vs SA - WATCH "Body feels good,” Bumrah said ahead of the toss on Sunday. “You miss the feeling of contributing to the team so excited for the tournament. We are one of the few lucky ones to play a home World Cup. Australia will make for a cracking competition. Feeling is relaxed because we've played a lot of cricket recently. We were fresh and trained even when there wasn't any warm-up game. Will try to enjoy the occasion because in a big tournament, you tend to overthink and go beyond the situation. It will be a little hot,” India’s pace spearhead added. Meanwhile, Australia will have the best seam-bowling attack in their World Cup 2023 opener against India, with Starc, Captain Cummins and Hazlewood ready to fire. In the absence of Marcus Stoinis, Cameron Green and Labuschagne will take care of the part-time duties. Batters to hog limelight Contrary to what is expected from a Chennai pitch, the batters might hog the limelight during this marquee Sunday clash. With star-studded batting line-ups, fans can expect a flurry of runs on a hot and humid day. While all eyeballs will fall on the veteran Indian duo of Captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, fans would also fancy watching the likes of David Warner and Steve Smith entertain everyone with their Aussie-style stroke play. With Australia holding an upper hand in the head-to-head clash against India in Chennai, India would like to launch their CWC campaign with a win over the former five-time winners. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

ODI World Cup 2023: Ravi Ashwin picked, Gill miss out as Australia bat first against India in Chennai

<p>Australia skipper Pat Cummins has opened up on his team’s tactics as they prepare for the crunch clash against India in the ODI World Cup on Sunday (Oct 8) at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Cummins&nbsp;will look to put behind the recent disappointments against India while insisting his team has plans to counter the opposition. India are expected to play with three spinners which could be a big headache for Australia.</p>

<h2><strong>Cummins commits to plan vs India</strong></h2>

<p>“It's no doubt helpful playing a lot here, not only for Australia but IPL. I've probably played more white-ball cricket in India than I have in Australia over the last 10 years, so it's conditions we know really well. And I think the positive thing is that we've played some really good one-day cricket against India over here over the last few years so we can draw back on that,” said Cummins.</p>

<p>India skipper Rohit Sharma on the eve of the clash in Chennai spoke on the team’s plan where he hinted at making use of three spinners. If this is the case, the Men in Blue could make use of Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep, and Ravindra Jadeja in the same Playing XI.</p>

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<p>“Yeah, they're a good bowling lineup, especially here in home conditions. So, they're going to be challenging. The good thing is we've played them a lot. So, our batters will have their plans. And again, we've had success against them a few times. They've bowled well against us a few times as well,” Cummins added.</p>

<p>India and Australia recently squared off in a three-match ODI series, where the home side emerged victorious 2-1. India are expected to be without Shubman Gill who is suffering from dengue and has not trained with the side. His availability remains a big issue for Team India despite having notable players as back-up. It is understood, that if Gill is not available, Ishan Kishan will open with skipper Rohit while there will be room for either Suryakumar Yadav or Shreyas Iyer in the Playing XI.</p>

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Australia skipper Pat Cummins has opened up on his team’s tactics as they prepare for the crunch clash against India in the ODI World Cup on Sunday (Oct 8) at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

Australia skipper Pat Cummins has opened up on his team’s tactics as they prepare for the crunch clash against India in the ODI World Cup on Sunday (Oct 8) at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Cummins will look to put behind the recent disappointments against India while insisting his team has plans to counter the opposition. India are expected to play with three spinners which could be a big headache for Australia. Cummins commits to plan vs India “It's no doubt helpful playing a lot here, not only for Australia but IPL. I've probably played more white-ball cricket in India than I have in Australia over the last 10 years, so it's conditions we know really well. And I think the positive thing is that we've played some really good one-day cricket against India over here over the last few years so we can draw back on that,” said Cummins. India skipper Rohit Sharma on the eve of the clash in Chennai spoke on the team’s plan where he hinted at making use of three spinners. If this is the case, the Men in Blue could make use of Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep, and Ravindra Jadeja in the same Playing XI. ALSO READ | Asian Games: India win record 100th medal with gold in Women’s Kabaddi final against Chinese Taipei – WATCH “Yeah, they're a good bowling lineup, especially here in home conditions. So, they're going to be challenging. The good thing is we've played them a lot. So, our batters will have their plans. And again, we've had success against them a few times. They've bowled well against us a few times as well,” Cummins added. India and Australia recently squared off in a three-match ODI series, where the home side emerged victorious 2-1. India are expected to be without Shubman Gill who is suffering from dengue and has not trained with the side. His availability remains a big issue for Team India despite having notable players as back-up. It is understood, that if Gill is not available, Ishan Kishan will open with skipper Rohit while there will be room for either Suryakumar Yadav or Shreyas Iyer in the Playing XI. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

ODI World Cup 2023: Pat Cummins downplays India's spin attack, says 'batters will have their own plans'

<p>India's batter in supreme form, Shubman Gill is unwell and said to miss the home team's first game in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. However, the Indian Coach and veteran cricketer, Rahul Dravid, offered hopes by saying, Gill is "feeling better than yesterday" and the medical team is monitoring him, we've got 36 hours to go (for the game).</p>

<p>Queried on whether Gill would be in a condition to play the game on Sunday, Dravid said, "the medical team hasn't ruled him out yet".</p>

<p>India will take on Australia at Chennai's MA Chidambaram stadium on 8th October, in what will be the opening game for both teams.</p>

<p>Having arrived in Chennai on Wednesday noon, the Indian and Australian teams commenced net practice sessions at the stadium on Thursday, while Gill had to give these sessions a miss, owing to his poor health as the home team's first game in the World Cup, Sunday's game is much awaited.</p>

<p>With the ODI format and its relevance being debated about, after the average footfall at the inaugural England vs. New Zealand game in Ahmedabad, Sunday's game is expected to show the enthusiasm that a team India game generates in the stadium and off it.</p>

<p>Speaking of the hectic travel and demanding World Cup schedule across ten-Indian cities, Dravid said he saw it as a great opportunity for the Indian team to perform before the home crowd and showcase their talent.</p>

<p>Queried about the ideal score for the India-Australia game, Rahul mentioned he saw no ideal score and teams would have to "adapt and react", as there was no template of a safe total. On the larger tournament, he elaborated on the red soil and black soil conditions at different pitches across venues and how each one posed a unique challenge.</p>

<p>On the dwindling popularity of the ODI format, Dravid said the Indian team hasn't played a lot of ODI Cricket in recent times. He listed out the T20 tournaments that had to be played in quick succession and also the impact of COVID as being some of the probable factors.</p>

<p>"It (ODI) is a fantastic format to play - how much will be decided by a variety of factors..." he said.</p>

<p>He also described how ODIs brought out the best in players and cited the example of Indian pacer Mohammad Siraj's six-wicket haul against Sri Lanka in the final game of the recently concluded Asia Cup ODI series.</p>

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<p>Interestingly, in the 1987 Cricket World Cup, the first match of the tournament was held in Chennai and it was an India-Australia clash. Defending champions India lost the hard-fought game to Australia, by a margin of one run. Batting first, the Aussies notched up 270 in 50 overs.</p>

<p>In fact, there was a dispute over whether the final ball went for a four or for a six. It is said that the umpire signalled a four and the Aussies were unhappy. When the umpire consulted the Indian skipper Kapil Dev, he is said to have allowed it to be considered a six.</p>

<p>While India had a great chase and made it to 207/2, wickets started falling rapidly and India were struggling at 265/9.</p>

<p>In the penultimate ball of the last over, the final Indian wicket fell when the scorecard read 269.</p>

<p>It was a hard-fought match and the winning margin was a single run. Later in that tournament, Australia were crowned champions.</p>

<p>In September 2017, at an ODI against Australia in Chennai, the hosts had defeated the visitors by 26 runs. Many Indian fans saw this as a fitting response to the 1987 game, at the same venue.</p>

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India's batter in supreme form, Shubman Gill is unwell and said to miss the home team's first game in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. However, the Indian Coach and veteran cricketer, Rahul Dravid, offered hopes by saying, Gill is "feeling better than yesterday" and the medical team is monitoring him, we've got 36 hours to go (for the game).

India's batter in supreme form, Shubman Gill is unwell and said to miss the home team's first game in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. However, the Indian Coach and veteran cricketer, Rahul Dravid, offered hopes by saying, Gill is "feeling better than yesterday" and the medical team is monitoring him, we've got 36 hours to go (for the game). Queried on whether Gill would be in a condition to play the game on Sunday, Dravid said, "the medical team hasn't ruled him out yet". India will take on Australia at Chennai's MA Chidambaram stadium on 8th October, in what will be the opening game for both teams. Having arrived in Chennai on Wednesday noon, the Indian and Australian teams commenced net practice sessions at the stadium on Thursday, while Gill had to give these sessions a miss, owing to his poor health as the home team's first game in the World Cup, Sunday's game is much awaited. With the ODI format and its relevance being debated about, after the average footfall at the inaugural England vs. New Zealand game in Ahmedabad, Sunday's game is expected to show the enthusiasm that a team India game generates in the stadium and off it. Speaking of the hectic travel and demanding World Cup schedule across ten-Indian cities, Dravid said he saw it as a great opportunity for the Indian team to perform before the home crowd and showcase their talent. Queried about the ideal score for the India-Australia game, Rahul mentioned he saw no ideal score and teams would have to "adapt and react", as there was no template of a safe total. On the larger tournament, he elaborated on the red soil and black soil conditions at different pitches across venues and how each one posed a unique challenge. On the dwindling popularity of the ODI format, Dravid said the Indian team hasn't played a lot of ODI Cricket in recent times. He listed out the T20 tournaments that had to be played in quick succession and also the impact of COVID as being some of the probable factors. "It (ODI) is a fantastic format to play - how much will be decided by a variety of factors..." he said. He also described how ODIs brought out the best in players and cited the example of Indian pacer Mohammad Siraj's six-wicket haul against Sri Lanka in the final game of the recently concluded Asia Cup ODI series. ALSO READ: ODI World Cup: Ishan Kishan to replace Shubman Gill at top against Australia; India may opt to play 2 spinners Interestingly, in the 1987 Cricket World Cup, the first match of the tournament was held in Chennai and it was an India-Australia clash. Defending champions India lost the hard-fought game to Australia, by a margin of one run. Batting first, the Aussies notched up 270 in 50 overs. In fact, there was a dispute over whether the final ball went for a four or for a six. It is said that the umpire signalled a four and the Aussies were unhappy. When the umpire consulted the Indian skipper Kapil Dev, he is said to have allowed it to be considered a six. While India had a great chase and made it to 207/2, wickets started falling rapidly and India were struggling at 265/9. In the penultimate ball of the last over, the final Indian wicket fell when the scorecard read 269. It was a hard-fought match and the winning margin was a single run. Later in that tournament, Australia were crowned champions. In September 2017, at an ODI against Australia in Chennai, the hosts had defeated the visitors by 26 runs. Many Indian fans saw this as a fitting response to the 1987 game, at the same venue. In March 2023, when India and Australia played an ODI in the city, the visitors managed to defeat the hosts by 21 runs and bagged the series 2-1. Such is the legacy of India-Australia ODI games in Chennai! WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

ODI World Cup - Shubman Gill feeling better, medics haven't ruled him out for Sunday's game: Rahul Dravid

<p>On Friday (Oct&nbsp;6), Rohit Sharma-led India dealt with a major blow after reports confirmed that in-form opener Shubman Gill is down with dengue and very likely to miss India's CWC '23 opener, where they face Australia on Sunday (Oct 8) in Chennai. It is possible that Gill will also miss the following game, where India host Afghanistan in New Delhi on Wednesday (Oct 11). In this scenario, wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan is set to replace Gill at the top and open with captain Rohit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On India's big potential setback with no Gill for Australia clash, former Aussie captain Aaron Finch shared a brutal assessment. He shared that while India remain in a good stead even if they play without Gill, his absence will be surely felt due to the 'fear factor'.</p>

<p>He said while speaking to Star Sports, "What's going to stand out in this World Cup is the depth of these squads. Most teams are going with an idea what their ideal XI is but that doesn't always go to plan. There are injuries, fatigue as it's a long tournament. Still, India would be pretty comfortable. The difference will be the fear factor Shubman Gill puts into the Australian team."</p>

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<h2><strong>'Australia will be a little more comfortable bowling to Ishan Kishan'</strong></h2>

<p>Lauding the 24-year-old Gill, Finch further opined, "He is someone who Australia at times really struggle to bowl to in any format because he has no weaknesses. He is somebody who can hit your best balls. He dominates spin, left-arm pacer, right-arm pace so I think that will be the only difference."</p>

<p>Finch feels Ishan, on the other hand, is slightly vulnerable at the start and has technical faults, which the Aussie pacers would like to exploit on Sunday.</p>

<p>In this regard, he added, "Australia will be a little more comfortable bowling to Ishan Kishan in the Powerplay. Starc and Hazelwood. I would go with that selection if I have to bowl to the left-hander. The outswing to Ishan because I still think he has a few technical faults he still hasn't quite ironed out over the last while. His front foot closes up quite a bit so if he can swing it early, they can get him. Once he gets in, he moves beautifully. But just those initial balls though, he tends to get vulnerable."</p>

<p>No official statement has come regarding Gill's unavailability for the Australia encounter, with head coach Rahul Dravid not ruling him out yet.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sources within the team have disclosed to Cricbuzz that the right-hander showed symptoms of dengue while India were in Guwahati for the warm-up games.&nbsp;</p>

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On Friday (Oct 6), Rohit Sharma-led India dealt with a major blow after reports confirmed that in-form opener Shubman Gill is down with dengue and very likely to miss India's CWC '23 opener, where they face Australia on Sunday (Oct 8) in Chennai.

On Friday (Oct 6), Rohit Sharma-led India dealt with a major blow after reports confirmed that in-form opener Shubman Gill is down with dengue and very likely to miss India's CWC '23 opener, where they face Australia on Sunday (Oct 8) in Chennai. It is possible that Gill will also miss the following game, where India host Afghanistan in New Delhi on Wednesday (Oct 11). In this scenario, wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan is set to replace Gill at the top and open with captain Rohit. On India's big potential setback with no Gill for Australia clash, former Aussie captain Aaron Finch shared a brutal assessment. He shared that while India remain in a good stead even if they play without Gill, his absence will be surely felt due to the 'fear factor'. He said while speaking to Star Sports, "What's going to stand out in this World Cup is the depth of these squads. Most teams are going with an idea what their ideal XI is but that doesn't always go to plan. There are injuries, fatigue as it's a long tournament. Still, India would be pretty comfortable. The difference will be the fear factor Shubman Gill puts into the Australian team." Also read: ODI World Cup: Ishan Kishan to replace Shubman Gill at top against Australia; India may opt to play 2 spinners 'Australia will be a little more comfortable bowling to Ishan Kishan' Lauding the 24-year-old Gill, Finch further opined, "He is someone who Australia at times really struggle to bowl to in any format because he has no weaknesses. He is somebody who can hit your best balls. He dominates spin, left-arm pacer, right-arm pace so I think that will be the only difference." Finch feels Ishan, on the other hand, is slightly vulnerable at the start and has technical faults, which the Aussie pacers would like to exploit on Sunday. In this regard, he added, "Australia will be a little more comfortable bowling to Ishan Kishan in the Powerplay. Starc and Hazelwood. I would go with that selection if I have to bowl to the left-hander. The outswing to Ishan because I still think he has a few technical faults he still hasn't quite ironed out over the last while. His front foot closes up quite a bit so if he can swing it early, they can get him. Once he gets in, he moves beautifully. But just those initial balls though, he tends to get vulnerable." No official statement has come regarding Gill's unavailability for the Australia encounter, with head coach Rahul Dravid not ruling him out yet. Sources within the team have disclosed to Cricbuzz that the right-hander showed symptoms of dengue while India were in Guwahati for the warm-up games. At present, the severity of his illness is being assessed, however, team sources have suggested that he is not experiencing extreme weakness or discomfort. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Gill puts fear into Australia, Ishan has...: Aaron Finch on India's potential setback before CWC '23 opener

<p>Ahead of Australia's CWC '23 opener, where they face hosts India in Chennai on Sunday (Oct&nbsp;8), David Warner has hit back at the constant talk in the media regarding his white-ball retirement. Warner has lost form in Tests but remains good in ODIs, in the South Africa and India series right before the World Cup. He has often stated that he will&nbsp;retire from Tests after New Year’s match against Pakistan, at his home ground at the SCG, Sydney. The left-hander has&nbsp;expressed his desire to continue representing Australia in white-ball cricket until the 2024 T20 World Cup, which will be held in the West Indies and the USA.</p>

<p>Before Australia take the field versus India, Warner reacted to the spotlight on his white-ball retirement and told&nbsp;Fox Cricket,&nbsp;"I just can’t wait to finish, and then they’ll have to find someone else’s name to use as clickbait.&nbsp;It’s incredible. To be honest – if I’m being brutally honest, it’s actually been sickening."</p>

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<p>The 36-year-old added, "And that’s why I always put it back to the team. It’s about the team. It’s not about me and what I’m doing. For me, it’s about going out there and trying to put my best foot forward and playing to the best of my ability to put the team in a good position. That’s why I gave an end date. Because that’s when I’m ending – that’s when I intend to end. It’s when I intend to go home and spend some time with the family and live life and join you guys (Fox Cricket commentary). I can’t wait."</p>

<p>Warner, who is gearing up for his third ODI World Cup, will be a key player for Pat Cummins &amp; Co in the ongoing edition in India.</p>

<p>He is entering the 50-over mega event on the back of a ton and as many as four half-centuries under his belt. Being one of the legends of ODI cricket, the left-hander has amassed 6,397 runs in 150 games.</p>

<p><strong>Australia final squad for CWC '23</strong></p>

<p>Pat Cummins (c), Steve Smith, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Sean Abbott, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Mitch Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Starc.</p>

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Ahead of Australia's CWC '23 opener, where they face hosts India in Chennai on Sunday (Oct 8), David Warner has hit back at the constant talk in the media regarding his white-ball retirement.

Ahead of Australia's CWC '23 opener, where they face hosts India in Chennai on Sunday (Oct 8), David Warner has hit back at the constant talk in the media regarding his white-ball retirement. Warner has lost form in Tests but remains good in ODIs, in the South Africa and India series right before the World Cup. He has often stated that he will retire from Tests after New Year’s match against Pakistan, at his home ground at the SCG, Sydney. The left-hander has expressed his desire to continue representing Australia in white-ball cricket until the 2024 T20 World Cup, which will be held in the West Indies and the USA. Before Australia take the field versus India, Warner reacted to the spotlight on his white-ball retirement and told Fox Cricket, "I just can’t wait to finish, and then they’ll have to find someone else’s name to use as clickbait. It’s incredible. To be honest – if I’m being brutally honest, it’s actually been sickening." Also read: CWC '23: Pakistan lose top-order in a jiffy versus Netherlands in Hyderabad face-off - Watch video The 36-year-old added, "And that’s why I always put it back to the team. It’s about the team. It’s not about me and what I’m doing. For me, it’s about going out there and trying to put my best foot forward and playing to the best of my ability to put the team in a good position. That’s why I gave an end date. Because that’s when I’m ending – that’s when I intend to end. It’s when I intend to go home and spend some time with the family and live life and join you guys (Fox Cricket commentary). I can’t wait." Warner, who is gearing up for his third ODI World Cup, will be a key player for Pat Cummins & Co in the ongoing edition in India. He is entering the 50-over mega event on the back of a ton and as many as four half-centuries under his belt. Being one of the legends of ODI cricket, the left-hander has amassed 6,397 runs in 150 games. Australia final squad for CWC '23 Pat Cummins (c), Steve Smith, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Sean Abbott, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Mitch Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Starc. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

It’s been SICKENING: David Warner slams constant talk on his retirement ahead of Ind-Aus CWC '23 tie

<p>Keeper-batter Ishan Kishan will open alongside Captain Rohit Sharma in India’s ODI World Cup 2023 opener against Australia on Sunday (Oct 8) in Chennai. With the man in the purple patch, Shubman Gill, getting diagnosed with dengue fever in the lead-up to the marquee event, he will sit out for a few days, the sources in the know revealed.</p>

<p>Ishan, who got picked to fill the void in middle order if and when required during the long tournament, has to deploy a different approach at the top as hosts India is ready to launch its CWC campaign.</p>

<p>Gill started showing dengue-like symptoms upon Team India’s arrival in Guwahati for their first CWC warm-up tie. After he informed team doctor Rizwan Khan (before India’s second practice match against the Netherlands in Thiruvananthapuram), Gill underwent tests. On Thursday evening, Gill was taken for further tests in Chennai, where it was confirmed that he had dengue fever.</p>

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<p>Although the severity of the fever is still being assessed, as per the team doctor, Gill is not experiencing extreme weakness or discomfort.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"He's not feeling well, and the medical team is closely monitoring him. We are hopeful for his speedy recovery,” a team official told Cricbuzz on Friday morning.</p>

<p>Given it takes longer to recover from the dengue fever, with kidneys likely getting affected, Gill’s return timeline is not decided as of yet.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With Gill getting sidelined for a few days at least, likely missing the second game against Afghanistan as well, India would be using Ishan’s services at the top.</p>

<p>Playing at the top, Ishan scored his maiden double hundred against Bangladesh in Dhaka last year.</p>

<p>Even against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2023 clash, Ishan was the one who weathered the storm and stitched a handy stand with Hardik Pandya to bail India out of trouble.</p>

<p>His grit impressed everyone as selectors opted to pick him as one of the backups in the ODI World Cup squad.</p>

<h2>India likely to play two spinners against Australia</h2>

<p>With India playing their opener against the former five-time winners in Chennai, Rohit will play Ravi Ashwin and Kuldeep Yadav as two specialist spinners, sitting out all-rounder Shardul Thakur and seamer Mohammed Shami.</p>

<p>While Jasprit Bumrah will lead the pace attack, number one ODI bowler Mohammed Siraj will be paired alongside him.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>India’s likely XI for the game against Australia</h3>

<p>Ishan Kishan, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravi Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah</p>

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Keeper-batter Ishan Kishan will open alongside Captain Rohit Sharma in India’s ODI World Cup 2023 opener against Australia on Sunday (Oct 8) in Chennai. With the man in the purple patch, Shubman Gill, getting diagnosed with dengue fever in the lead-up to the marquee event, he will sit out for a few days, the sources in the know revealed.

Keeper-batter Ishan Kishan will open alongside Captain Rohit Sharma in India’s ODI World Cup 2023 opener against Australia on Sunday (Oct 8) in Chennai. With the man in the purple patch, Shubman Gill, getting diagnosed with dengue fever in the lead-up to the marquee event, he will sit out for a few days, the sources in the know revealed. Ishan, who got picked to fill the void in middle order if and when required during the long tournament, has to deploy a different approach at the top as hosts India is ready to launch its CWC campaign. Gill started showing dengue-like symptoms upon Team India’s arrival in Guwahati for their first CWC warm-up tie. After he informed team doctor Rizwan Khan (before India’s second practice match against the Netherlands in Thiruvananthapuram), Gill underwent tests. On Thursday evening, Gill was taken for further tests in Chennai, where it was confirmed that he had dengue fever. ALSO READ: 'Need to change my prediction': Sehwag removes England from his top 4 after their big loss in CWC '23 opener Although the severity of the fever is still being assessed, as per the team doctor, Gill is not experiencing extreme weakness or discomfort. "He's not feeling well, and the medical team is closely monitoring him. We are hopeful for his speedy recovery,” a team official told Cricbuzz on Friday morning. Given it takes longer to recover from the dengue fever, with kidneys likely getting affected, Gill’s return timeline is not decided as of yet. With Gill getting sidelined for a few days at least, likely missing the second game against Afghanistan as well, India would be using Ishan’s services at the top. Playing at the top, Ishan scored his maiden double hundred against Bangladesh in Dhaka last year. Even against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2023 clash, Ishan was the one who weathered the storm and stitched a handy stand with Hardik Pandya to bail India out of trouble. His grit impressed everyone as selectors opted to pick him as one of the backups in the ODI World Cup squad. India likely to play two spinners against Australia With India playing their opener against the former five-time winners in Chennai, Rohit will play Ravi Ashwin and Kuldeep Yadav as two specialist spinners, sitting out all-rounder Shardul Thakur and seamer Mohammed Shami. While Jasprit Bumrah will lead the pace attack, number one ODI bowler Mohammed Siraj will be paired alongside him. India’s likely XI for the game against Australia Ishan Kishan, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravi Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

ODI World Cup: Ishan Kishan to replace Shubman Gill at top against Australia; India may opt to play 2 spinners