- Some late power hitting by KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya! India reach the target of 200 in 41.2 overs; win the match by 6 wickets.
- Hardik Pandya comes at number 6. India now only need 32 in 71 balls. Score reaches at 168/4 in 38 overs.
- OUT! Josh Hazlewood dismisses Virat Kohli (85) to take his third wicket of the match. India at 167/4 after 37.4 over.
- Kohli (80* of 108) and Rahul (64* of 93) continue to dominate Australia; score reaches 151/3 in 35 over.
- Kohli and Rahul steady India's ship; Australia desperate for a breakthrough as India reach 120/3 in 30 overs.
- 50* for KL Rahul! His tenacity shines through as he notches up this fighting half-century. India at 106/3 in 27.1 overs.
- 100-run partnership for Kohli and Rahul as India reach 102/3 after 26 overs.
- Brilliant half-century for Virat Kohli (50* of 75). Another resilient knock under pressure; India cross 100.
- Virat Kohli (39* of 61) and KL Rahul (40* of 54) both looks comfortable as India reach 82/3 in 21 overs.
- Australia introduce spin attack; Kohli and Rahul remain cautious; India 49/3 after 15 overs.
- Virat Kohli and KL Rahul on course of recovery, India 27/3 after 10 overs.
- India 12/3 after 5 overs.
- Another wicket! Shreyas Iyer gone for a duck as Hazlewood takes his second wicket, India feel pressure at 2/3 after 2 overs.
- Both openers removed as Josh Hazlewood takes Rohit Sharma's (0) wicket, India 2/2.
- Early blow for India! Mitchell Starc claims historic 50th World Cup wicket, dismisses Kishan for duck, India 0/1.
- For India, the star bowlers were Ravindra Jadeja (3/38), Kuldeep Yadav (2/42) and Jasprit Bumrah (2/35).
- Among Australia's top scorers, Steven Smith (46) and David Warner (41) lead the scoreboard.
- All-round tight bowling by India meant that Australia were bowled out for 199 in 49.3 overs.
In a much-anticipated clash at the ICC Cricket World Cup, Australia won the toss and elected to bat against India, seeking to set a competitive target. However, India's bowlers had other plans, showcasing a display of precision that made scoring a tough task for the Australian batsmen.
In a surprising turn of events, young opener Shubman Gill, a key asset for India, was unable to play due to an ongoing battle with dengue. Consequently, the responsibility of opening the innings fell on the shoulders of Ishan Kishan, who joined forces with Rohit Sharma to form a new-look opening pair for India.
Australia commenced their innings cautiously, with David Warner showing early signs of aggression, making his intent clear. However, the Indian bowlers, led by the skillful Jasprit Bumrah, applied the brakes effectively, keeping the pressure intact.
The initial breakthrough came swiftly, with Bumrah dismissing Mitchell Marsh for a mere 0, a testament to India's disciplined bowling. Subsequently, the spin duo of Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav came into play, making scoring even more challenging for the Australians.
David Warner (41 of 52) and Steve Smith (46 of 71), two key figures in the Australian batting lineup, attempted to stabilise the innings. Despite their efforts to build a partnership, finding the boundaries was an uphill struggle due to India's precise and disciplined approach on the field.
Jadeja, showcasing his prowess, stole the spotlight by claiming three crucial wickets, putting the Australians on the back foot. Meanwhile, Bumrah remained economical and effective, taking two wickets to keep the pressure on.
As the match progressed, it was evident that the Indian team was determined to capitalise on their strong bowling performance and maintain control. The contest continues to unfold, with both teams fiercely competing to gain the upper hand and make their mark on this high-stakes encounter.
Scorecard:
Australia
David Warner c&b Kuldeep Yadav 41 Mitchell Marsh c Kohli b Bumrah 0 Steven Smith b Jadeja 46 Marnus Labuschagne c Rahul b Jadeja 27 Glenn Maxwell b Kuldeep 15 Alex Carey lbw Jadeja 0 Cameron Green c Pandya b Ashwin 8 Pat Cummins c Iyer b Bumrah 15 Mitchell Starc c Iyer b Siraj 28 Adam Zampa c Kohli b Pandya 6 Josh Hazlewood not out 1 Extra (LB-6, W-6) 12 Total (all out in 49.3 overs) 199
Fall of Wickets: 1-5, 2-74, 3-110, 4-119, 5-119, 6-140, 7-140, 8-165, 9-189.
Bowling: Jasprit Bumrah 10-0-35-2, Mohammed Siraj 6.3-1-26-1, Hardik Pandya 3-0-28-1, Ravichandran Ashwin 10-1-34-1, Kuldeep Yadav 10-0-42-2, Ravindra Jadeja 10-2-28-3.