India began their 2023 Cricket World Cup campaign with a six-wicket win over Australia in Chennai on Sunday. Virat Kohli’s 85 was the key knock for India, as they chased down Australia’s total of 199 with relative ease.
Australia won the toss and elected to bat first, but they were bowled out for 199 in 49.5 overs. Steven Smith (46) and David Warner (41) were the top scorers for Australia, but they were unable to convert their starts into big scores.
India’s bowlers did a good job of containing Australia, and they picked up wickets at regular intervals. Jasprit Bumrah was the pick of the bowlers for India, with three wickets for 37 runs.
India began their chase cautiously, but Kohli took the game by the scruff of his neck and scored 85 runs off 116 balls. He was well supported by KL Rahul, who scored 97 runs off 115 balls.
Kohli and Rahul put on a partnership of 165 runs for the second wicket, which laid the foundation for India’s victory. India lost a few wickets towards the end of the chase, but they were able to cross the line with six wickets in hand.
Kohli’s knock was a masterclass in batting
Virat Kohli’s 85 was a masterclass in batting. He played with great patience and discipline, and he was able to score runs all over the ground.
Kohli was particularly good at playing the short ball, and he was able to hit some impressive boundaries off the back foot. He also played some excellent shots off the front foot, and he was able to rotate the strike regularly.
Kohli’s knock was a reminder of his class and quality. He is one of the best batsmen in the world, and he is a key player for India.
India’s bowlers did a good job of containing Australia
India’s bowlers did a good job of containing Australia in the first innings. They picked up wickets at regular intervals, and they were able to restrict Australia to a total of 199.
Jasprit Bumrah was the pick of the bowlers for India, with three wickets for 37 runs. He bowled with great pace and accuracy, and he was able to trouble the Australian batsmen.
Mohammed Shami and Bhuvneshwar Kumar also bowled well for India, and they picked up two wickets each.
Conclusion:
India’s win over Australia is a great start to their 2023 Cricket World Cup campaign. They played with great discipline and control, and they were able to execute their plans perfectly.
Virat Kohli’s 85 was the key knock for India, and he was well supported by KL Rahul. India’s bowlers also did a good job of containing Australia, and they were able to pick up wickets at regular intervals.
India are one of the favorites to win the 2023 Cricket World Cup, and this win will give them a lot of confidence. They will be looking to build on this momentum and continue their winning run in the tournament.