• India defeated Australia by 5 wickets in the first ODI of the three-match series.

  • It was India's first win over Australia in Mohali since 1996.

Twitter Reactions: Clinical India registers their first win over Australia in Mohali since 1996
Mohammed Shami, Shubman Gill, Ruturaj Gaikwad (Photo Source: Twitter)

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The opening match of the Australia Tour of India 2023 witnessed an exciting clash between the Indian and Australian cricket teams at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium 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 276 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 achieved 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 Tour 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.

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