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The opening match of the Australia Tour of India 2023 witnessed an exciting clash between the Indian and Australꦆian cricket teams at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra S𝔉tadium in Mohali. India won the toss and elected to bowl first, setting the stage for a thrilling encounter.
Australia Innings: 276/10 (50 Overs)
Australia began their innings with a strong intent, led by David Warner and Steve Smith. Warner contributed a vital 52 runs off 53 deliveries, while Smith added 41 runs from 60 balls. The middle-order also chipped in, with Marnus Labuschagne scoring 39 runs and Josh Inglis posting 45 runs.
India’s bowling attack put up an impressive performance, with Mohammed Shami leading the way with a superb 5-wicket haul, conceding 51 runs in his 10 overs. Jasprit Bumrah claimed 1 wicket, Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja each took 1 wicket as well. They collectively restricted Australia to a competitive total of 2﷽76 runs.
India Innings: 281/5 (48.4 Overs)
In pursuit of the target, India’s opening pair of Ruturaj Gaikwad and Shubman Gill provided a strong foundation. Gaikwad scored 71 runs off 77 balls, while Gill contributed 74 runs off 63 deliveries. KL Rahul played a crucial role with his 58 runs, and Suryakumar Yadav added a valuable 50 runs to the scoreboard.
Despite some quick wickets in the middle overs, India maintained their composure and ac🐭hieved the target with 8 balls to spare. They finished with 281/5 in 48.4 overs, securing a well-deserved victory.
Australia’s bowling effort was led by Adam Zampa, who claimed 2 wickets, conceding 57 runs in his 10 overs. Pat Cummins and Sean Abbott also took 1 wicket each.
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Result:
India won the match by 5 wickets and recorded their first win over Australia at Mohali’s Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium since 1996.
Player of the Match:
The Player of the Match award was bestowed upon Mohammed Shami for his exceptional 5-wicket haul, which played a pivotal role in India’s victory.
The next match of the Australia To꧃ur of India 2023 is scheduled for Sunday, September 24, at the Holkar Cricket Stadium. Cricket enthusiasts can look forward to another thrilling encounter between these two cricketing giants in what promises to be an exciting series.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
Witnessed pure magic on the field today! The chemistry between and was nothing sꦏhort of extraordinary. Congratulations to both on a stunning innings! 🙌🎉
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina)
Mohammed Shami is easily the world’s most underrated pacer. To me he iꦿs a world Cup hero.. bhai ko halke mein mat lena. Congra♔ts on fifer
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif)
Mohammed Shami has made a strong case for his inclusion in India's starting XI for 💥
— ICC (@ICC)
Bumrah bowling 10 overs ☑️
Shami getting 5fier ☑️
Ashwin bowling well ☑️
Surya scoring half century ☑️
Kl Rahul’s consistency since his comeback n now leading this team well with only 5 bowlers ☑️
Team India got so mꦛuch out of this game apart from the result💖 👏— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan)
KL Rahul hit the winning six and remained 🥀unbeaten on 58:
— betvisa69.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
– Ruturaj Gaikwad 71(77)
– Shubman Gill 74(63)
– Rutu & Gill 142 Partnership
– Shami 5 Wickets Haul
– Surya 50(49) Runs
– Jadeja Takes Wicket Of Main Man Warner
– KL Rahul 58*(63) Runs
– India Won
– India Became No.1 Team In All FormatWhat A Day.
— Aufridi Chumtya (@ShuhidAufridi)
Shami becomes the first Indian pacer to 💦take a five-wicket haul in India in ODI after 16 long years.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
