In the opening encounter of the Australia tour of India 2023 at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, India emerged victorious in a thrilling match by 2 wickets. India won the toss and opted to bowl. The match featured formidable line-ups from both sides, including key players such as Suryakumar Yadav, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Steven Smith, and Marcus Stoinis.
Josh Inglis sizzles with a century
Australia’s innings proved to be a formidable challenge for the Indian bowlers, as they posted a total of 208/3 in their allotted 20 overs. Josh Inglis was the standout performer, smashing a brilliant 110 runs off just 50 balls, which included 11 fours and an impressive 8 sixes. Despite notable contributions from Steven Smith and Tim David, Indian bowlers, Prasidh Krishna, and Ravi Bishnoi managed to pick up crucial wickets.
Suryakumar Yadav, Rinku Singh lead India’s historic chase
Chasing a target of 209, India’s innings was marked by explosive performances from their top-order batsmen. Suryakumar played a scintillating knock, scoring 80 runs off 42 balls, including 9 fours and 4 sixes. Ishan Kishan also played a crucial role, contributing 58 runs off 39 balls. However, Australia fought back with Tanveer Sangha taking two crucial wickets in the final overs.
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In a nail-biting finish, India managed to secure the victory with just one ball to spare, finishing at 209/8 in 19.5 overs. Suryakumar’s aggressive batting proved to be the difference-maker, steering India to a thrilling 2-wicket win. The match showcased intense competition, individual brilliance, and a display of powerful batting from both teams.
The outcome sets the tone for the rest of the series, promising more excitement and closely contested matches between two cricketing powerhouses. As the tour progresses, cricket fans can anticipate more thrilling moments and outstanding performances from both India and Australia in the battles to come.
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Here is how Twitter reacted:
RINKU SINGH
— Yuzvendra Chahal (@yuzi_chahal) November 23, 2023
Highest targets successfully chased by India in T20Is:
209 v Aus, Vizag today
208 v WI, Hyd 2019
207 v SL, Mohali 2009
204 v NZ, Auckland 2020
202 v Aus, Rajkot 2013Also, India are the first team to chase down 5 targets of 200+ in T20Is. #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/9nXnZBkzi3
— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) November 23, 2023
CAPTAIN SURYAKUMAR YADAV IS THE HERO OF INDIA
The freak in T20I, smashed 80 runs from just 42 balls while chasing 209 runs – What a return into his favourite format. pic.twitter.com/ZBkYufOgBB
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) November 23, 2023
https://twitter.com/mufaddal_vohra/status/1727736724028080365
Rohit Sharma after watching Suryakumar Yadav’s intent in today’s match pic.twitter.com/M4jUF13y08
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) November 23, 2023
No one can play these difficult shots that’s easily.
Suryakumar Yadav – The beast.
pic.twitter.com/pweVC7fGvz
— Vishal. (@SPORTYVISHAL) November 23, 2023
Well played, Suryakumar Yadav…!!!
Captain SKY leading from front
80 (42) 9 fours and 4 sixes in the massive run chase, a captain’s knock by Surya. A superb hand against Australia.#SuryaKumarYadav #INDvAUSpic.twitter.com/SNPvMWLPyR
— RoMan (@SkyXRohit1) November 23, 2023
Captain Suryakumar Yadav show.
– The number 1 T20I batter…..!!!!
Ishan Kishaan fired
— Roman Aamir (@Romanaamir01) November 23, 2023
India defeat Australia by two wickets in a last-over thriller #INDvAUS
Scorecard: https://t.co/FNfVpru6mL#cricket #australia #india #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/pacLQhg0yP
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) November 23, 2023
Well played, Surya bhau @surya_14kumar
Captain SKY leading from front
80 (42) 9 fours and 4 sixes in the massive run chase, a captain’s knock by Surya.
A superb hand against Australia.#SuryaKumarYadav pic.twitter.com/gBbj9gl0Lz— Ydv_Arvind (@ArvindYadav1919) November 23, 2023
