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In a high-stakes encounter at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, India emerged victorious against their arch-rivals Australia<\/a> in a gripping match of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023<\/strong>. The contest lived up to its billing, delivering a roller-coaster of emotions for fans on both sides.<\/p>\n Australia\u2019s innings began with early hiccups as they lost wickets at regular intervals. They got bundled out for 199 runs. David Warner<\/strong><\/a> top-scored with 41 runs, while Steve Smith<\/strong> contributed a valuable 46 runs. The Indian bowlers exhibited exceptional control, making scoring difficult for the Australians. Ravindra Jadeja<\/strong>, with his precision, took three crucial wickets, while Jasprit Bumrah<\/strong> claimed two.<\/p>\n India\u2019s reply displayed resilience and determination. Despite losing early wickets, skipper Virat Kohli<\/strong><\/a> anchored the innings with a composed 85 runs, while KL Rahul<\/strong> played a stellar knock, scoring 97 runs. India chased down the target, reaching 201\/4 in 41.2 overs. The partnership between Kohli and Rahul was the cornerstone of India\u2019s successful run chase.<\/p>\n Australia\u2019s bowlers gave it their all, with Josh Hazlewood<\/strong> being the standout performer, taking three wickets for 38 runs. Mitchell Starc<\/strong> and Pat Cummins<\/strong> provided crucial breakthroughs, but it wasn\u2019t enough to stem the flow of runs.<\/p>\n \u201cI was just trying to get my breath back. Virat said there\u2019s a bit in the wicket, so play like Test cricket for a while. There was a bit of help for the pacers with the new ball, and then the spinners also. In the last 15-20 overs, dew played a part and that helped quite a bit. The ball also skidded on better. However, it was a bit two-paced, it wasn\u2019t the easiest of wickets to bat on and it wasn\u2019t flat as well. It was a good cricket wicket, bit for the batters and the bowlers,\u201d<\/em> said Rahul, who was named Player of the Match for his batting brilliance.<\/p>\n KL Rahul finishes off the chase with a MAXIMUM! \ud83d\ude0e<\/p>\n He remains unbeaten on 97* & #TeamIndia<\/a> start #CWC23<\/a> with a superb win against Australia \ud83d\ude4c <\/p>\n Scorecard \u25b6\ufe0f https:\/\/t.co\/ToKaGif9ri<\/a>#CWC23<\/a> | #INDvAUS<\/a> | #TeamIndia<\/a> | #MeninBlue<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/rZRXGei1QN<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 BCCI (@BCCI) October 8, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n This is how you come back in a match. Wow.#INDvAUS<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) October 8, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n India \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3 started the World Cup campaign with a bang. Team is looking solid. Kohli never disappoints the team when he is really needed. Today was no different. And Kl Rahul is playing with great Klass. jaddu baapu tu to kamal che \ud83d\udc4f #IndVsAus<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) October 8, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Pressure doesn’t get bigger than when you’re 2\/3 in a WC game vs a charged up Aus. Then to soak the pressure, wrestle the initiative back, and win the game takes something special. This was a partnership for the ages \ud83d\ude4c\ud83c\udffd Well played \ud83d\udc4f\ud83c\udffd #INDvAUS<\/a> #CWC2023<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/QDJ5uuR1TL<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) October 8, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Powered by the \ud83d\udc51#INDvAUS<\/a> #CWC2023<\/a> #IndianTeam<\/a> @imVkohli<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/R0Xu62ICLC<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) October 8, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n India breaking streak of Australia:<\/p>\n \u2013 16 consecutive Test wins in 2001. \u2014 Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 8, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n KL Rahul clearly understood that hitting a four and then a six would have given India a bigger NRR boost<\/p>\n \u2014 Ben Gardner (@Ben_Wisden) October 8, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n “There is no word like ‘Pressure’ in Virat Kohli’s dictionary,” Mohammad Amir. \u2665\ufe0f #WorldCup2023<\/a> #CWC23<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/e6X4wbqPx4<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) October 8, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n pic.twitter.com\/RG554fTkK7<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Out Of Context Cricket (@GemsOfCricket) October 8, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n INDIA BEAT AUSTRALIA BY 6 WICKETS\u2026.!!!! \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3<\/p>\n Kohli & Rahul are the heroes, India down & out then came one of the best partnerships in the World cup and done it for India. <\/p>\n \u2013 A dream start for India in World Cup 2023. pic.twitter.com\/ABltwbDoVP<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 8, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Virat Kohli \u2013 KL Rahul duo. They did it once again for India. The saviour at the big matches \u2764\ufe0f<\/p>\n IND vs PAK IND vs AUS pic.twitter.com\/osYYmEDeBW<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Pari (@BluntIndianGal) October 8, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n TEAM INDIA BEAT AUSTRALIA BY 6 WICKETS IN THIS WORLD CUP 2023\u2026!!!\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3<\/p>\n Virat Kohli and KL Rahul \u2013 The Heroes of this run chase for India. pic.twitter.com\/xsVZlRgiHb<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) October 8, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n A gritty 50 macha @klrahul<\/a> \ud83d\udc4f\ud83c\udffe Immense composure by both @imVkohli<\/a> and KL Rahul. Showcasing nerves of steel to stabilize the innings.#CWC23<\/a> #IndvAus<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) October 8, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote><\/div>\nDisciplined bowling pack Australia at 199<\/h2>\n
Virat Kohli, KL Rahul guide India to win<\/h2>\n
Also READ: Virat Kohli overtakes Sachin Tendulkar to become India\u2019s leading run-scorer In ICC white-ball tournaments<\/a><\/h3>\n
Also READ: CWC 2023 \u2013 India\u2019s top-order collapse sparks fury among fans as Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer depart for ducks against Australia<\/a><\/h3>\n
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\u2013 16 consecutive Test wins in 2001.
\u2013 19 consecutive ODI wins at home.
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\u2013 27 years unbeaten streak in WC opening match. pic.twitter.com\/CMo1E21HoT<\/a><\/p>\n\n
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