The first ODI of the three-match series between KL Rahul-led India National Cricket Team and Pat Cummins-led Australia National Cricket Team was played on Friday, 22 September, at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali, Chandigarh.
India National Cricket Team defeated the Aussies by 5 wickets in the match to take a 1-0 lead in the series. The second ODI is set to be hosted by the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore on September 24.
Earlier, India won the toss and opted to bowl first in the match. Mohammed Shami provided his side with a terrific start in the match as he removed Mitchell Marsh in the first over. However, a 94-run partnership between Steve Smith and David Warner pushed India to the back foot.
After that, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis, and Marcus Stoinis chipped in with good 25-plus scores that were crucial as Indian bowlers were picking wickets at regular intervals.
In the end, skipper Pat Cummins showed his batting prowess and smashed 21 runs off just 9 balls, with 2 fours and 1 six, to help his side reach 276 runs. Also, the top performer for the Men In Blue was Mohammed Shami, who bagged a 5-wicket haul. While Jasprit Bumrah, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Ravindra Jadeja got one wicket each.
Chasing the target, Shubman Gill and Ruturaj Gaikwad showcased a batting masterclass and together they provided the home side with with an excellent start. They both scored good 70s and added 142 runs in 130 balls, before being cleaned by the star Aussie leg-spinner Adam Zampa. As India lost Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan, they were in some trouble at 185/4.
However, KL Rahul and Suryakumar Yadav joined forces and paved the way for the comeback. The duo had an 80-run stand and Suryakumar Yadav hit a good half-century after registering three golden ducks in his last series against Australia.
In the end, KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja remained unbeaten as India completed the run-chase in 48.4 overs and clinched the victory in the absence of some key players.
Here’s How Fans Reacted On X After India’s Victory Over Australia
ODI cricket is important for Surya and Surya is important for ODI… made a crucial 50 for team india #indvsaus #Suryakumar
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) September 22, 2023
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 much out of this game apart from the result 👏 #INDvsAUS— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) September 22, 2023
Brilliant finish from KL Rahul. Suryakumar Yadav getting some important runs. Shubman Gill continues his consistency. Ruturaj Gaikwad makes a mark. Mohammed Shami getting a crucial fifer.
Overall, a good game for Team India. #INDvAUS
— Sameer Allana (@HitmanCricket) September 22, 2023
Thanks KL Rahul for leading Team India to number 1 in ODIs.
— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) September 22, 2023
A clinical win for India. Well played, Shami, Gill, Gaikwad, SKY and KL Rahul #INDvAUS
— Dodda Ganesh | ದೊಡ್ಡ ಗಣೇಶ್ (@doddaganesha) September 22, 2023
Surya Kumar Yadav will be a big plus tonight. He’d be happy and the management will be pleased. Good batsman to have to No.6 if need be@surya_14kumar #INDvAUS
— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) September 22, 2023
Teams to achieve No.1 ICC rankings in all three formats at the same time:
•India.
•South Africa.
Team India currently at the No.1 in all three formats – THE DOMINATION…!!!🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/OW8DRt1w7N
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) September 22, 2023
https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/3683336
Very strong message this from India before the World Cup. Iam sure by the time they go to the world cup , they will pretty sure understand that 5 frontline bowlers will be the right combination.
— Prasanna (@prasannalara) September 22, 2023
Numero Uno in all forms of International Cricket ☝️
Teams to hold the No.1️⃣ ranking across formats at the same time ⤵️
2012 – 🇿🇦
2023 – 🇮🇳#PlayBold #TeamIndia #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/loKLdLSrlg — Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) September 22, 2023
Good to see finally a deserving team at number 1 spot and not some minnow dominators. Justice has been done.
— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) September 22, 2023
India is now the No 1 team in all three formats!
— Yash Lahoti (@YvLahoti) September 22, 2023
I don’t want any of these if Team India can lift the World Cup in November 🙏
That will be the REAL number ONE as TEAM and that is the ONLY ranking which should matter for us. https://t.co/FU1LIh9GUq
— Vimal कुमार (@Vimalwa) September 22, 2023
1996🤝2023
A victory after 27 years in an ODI against Australia in Mohali, #AavaDe 💪🏻🔥#INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/8ZG9RGN7GJ
— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) September 22, 2023
Well played India . Shami was special , batting looked good specially the openers . Australia missed Starc. #INDvAUS
— Vikram Sathaye (@vikramsathaye) September 22, 2023
Impressive win by India. Shami with wkts at top, middle and death kept Aus to a below par total and then big century opening stand between Gill and Ruturaj put Ind ahead of the chase. Calm finish from KL and SKY when Aus were threatening to break open the game. #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/8mYM8Ekp74
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) September 22, 2023
Team India's batting was exceptional! Openers laid the foundation, middle order finished strong, and @MdShami11’s 5-wicket haul stole the show. Solid 50’s from @surya_14kumar and @klrahul as well. Promising signs for India ahead of World Cup. #IndvAus
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) September 22, 2023
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