India registered a 6-wicket win in their 2023 ICC World Cup opener against Australia at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
After losing 3 early wickets, KL Rahul's and Virat Kohli's scintillating knocks guided India to victory.
Kohli scored a valiant 85 while KL remained unbeaten at 97.
Earlier, opting to bat first, Australia were bowled out for 199 runs.
All six of India's bowlers were among wickets.
Spinners ruled the roost for India, with Ravindra Jadeja leading the charge with his three-fer.
For the Aussies, Steve Smith was the highest scorer with 46 runs.
India Won By 6 Wickets.
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India vs Australia Match Updates: India Win
INDIA WIN THE CONTEST BY 6 WICKETS!
It's yet another KL Rahul vs Glen Maxwell face-off and the latter is winning it. He welcomes Maxwell with a massive six and follows it up with a boundary to long-off. Just 5 runs needed and the crowd is celebrating already. It's a SIX and KL finishes off in style!!!
India vs Australia Match Updates: Hardik Pandya Joins Rahul
Virat might have lost his wicket but he has done enough damage for Australia. Meanwhile, Hardik Pandya has joined KL Rahul in the middle and he has slammed a Hazlewood delivery to the long-off boundary for a huge six. With each passing over, the asking rate is coming down. India are just 18 runs away from registering their first victory of this world cup.
After 40 overs, India are 182/4.
India vs Australia Match Updates: Virat Kohli Departs
Hazlewood is back again and gets going with three dots on the trot. Kohli looks to go big on the fourth delivery and oh no! The ball goes straight to mid-wicket and Marnus finishes the job. Virat walks back at 85 and the crowd at Chepauk gives him a standing ovation.
After 38 overs, India are 168/4.