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KL Rahul remained unbeaten for 97 in the run chase of 200 against Pat Cummins' Australia in testing conditions of Chennai in India's World Cup 2023 opener.

KL Rahul and Virat Kohli during a conversation (Screengrab: BCCI)

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'I never expected it... doesn't happen in 1.5 overs': KL Rahul tells Virat Kohli after match-winning partnership

LSG captain KL Rahul had a difficult time when he got injured during IPL 2023 and had to undergo surgery months ahead of the ODI World Cup 2023.

Steve Smith congratulates KL Rahul (Getty Images)

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'People were commenting on my performance in every match and situation': KL Rahul opens up on 'difficult time' before making comeback

Virat Kohli's catch was dropped early on in the innings off Josh Hazlewood's bowling by Mitchell Marsh when India were struggling to score.

Mitchell Marsh reacts after dropping Virat Kohli's catch (Getty Images)

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Josh Hazlewood defends Mitchell Marsh for Virat Kohli's drop, feels Alex Carey getting close might have put him off

India triumphs over Australia with KL Rahul's unbeaten 97, while off the field, his bond with Athiya Shetty captures hearts. Dive into the match details and some celebrity reactions.

(From R-L) Indian batter KL Rahul with wife Athiya Shetty; Athiya Shetty's Instagram story

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IND vs AUS: 'Best guy ever' — Athiya Shetty's beautiful message for husband KL Rahul after he leads India to victory vs Australia

Dive into Shoaib Akhtar's insights on Ishan Kishan's approach and KL Rahul's commendable innings during India's World Cup 2023 match against Australia in Chennai.

Indian batter Ishan Kishan after losing his wicket in the match against Australia.

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IND vs AUS: 'Needs to play according to situation': Shoaib Akhtar rips into Ishan Kishan for duck in simple run-chase

Relive India's thrilling ODI World Cup victory against Australia at Chepauk Stadium, anchored by Kohli and Rahul's partnership, and celebrated by cricket legends Raina and Gavaskar on Sports Tak.

India's victory celebrated by the experts at Sports Tak

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ODI World Cup EXCLUSIVE: Suresh Raina, Sunil Gavaskar dance in delight after India's victory over Australia, watch here!

Dive into Virat Kohli's exceptional fielding in the ODI World Cup 2023 against Australia, and explore the pivotal moments that defined the match at Chidambaram stadium.

India batter Virat Kohli celebrating after winning the 'best fielder' award (courtesy: BCCI)

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WATCH: Virat Kohli pips Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer to 'best fielder' award, celebrates in style with medal in mouth

Explore the mastery of Ravindra Jadeja in the World Cup 2023 opener against Australia, and delve into India's spin dominance that left the cricketing world in awe.

Australia's Steve Smith (L) is clean bowled by India's Ravindra Jadeja as wicketkeeper KL Rahul reacts during the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup one-day international (ODI) match between India and Australia at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on

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'No, I will not tell you' — Ravindra Jadeja refuses to reveal how he became Steve Smith's spin nemesis after 10th wicket vs Australian great

Virat Kohli's masterful innings rescues India during a challenging chase against Australia in the ODI World Cup opener. Scroll on to see his reaction after getting out!

India batter Virat Kohli reacting after losing his wicket

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WATCH: Frustrated Virat Kohli beats his head in dressing room after losing his wicket; see video here

India overcame against Australia after an early batting collapse, with Kohli and Rahul's partnership steering them to victory after a dropped catch that could have changed the game's outcome.

Australia's Mitchell Marsh after dropping Virat Kohli.

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'Literally ran outside the dressing room!' — R Ashwin recounts frightening moment Virat Kohli almost lost his wicket during India's astonishing chase vs Australia

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Mumbai Indians (MI) notched up a commanding 50-run win over Delhi Capitals in their second Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 clash on January 10

Mumbai Indians thrashed Delhi Capitals by 50 runs in their WPL 2026 clash

DC failed to chase down the 196-run target and were bundled out for mere 145

Mumbai Indians' Nat Sciver-Brunt (R) and captain Harmanpreet Kaur celebrate with each other in this frame. (Getty)

WPL 2026: Harmanpreet-Sciver Brunt combine to hand MI 50-run win over DC

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Gujarat Giants beat UP Warriorz by 10 runs in their WPL 2026 clash

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Gujarat Giants' Ashleigh Gardner (R) and Sophie Devine in this frame. (Getty)

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) head coach Malolan Rangarajan confirmed that India all‑rounder Pooja Vastrakar will miss at least two weeks of Women’s Premier League (WPL) matches due to a hamstring injury.

RCB defeated MI by three wickets in WPL 2026 opener.

Pooja Vastrakar set to miss two weeks of WPL 2026.

Pooja Vastrakar of India prepares to bowl during game two of the ODI series between India and South Africa at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 19, 2024 in Bengaluru, India.

RCB shares worrisome update on Pooja Vastrakar’s WPL 2026 comeback

Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Mumbai Indians captain Harmanpreet Kaur admitted her side fell short in the final over of their three-wicket defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the WPL 2026 opener, saying they failed to bowl even one good delivery under pressure.

RCB defeated Mumbai Indians by three wickets. 

Nadine de Klerk picked up four wickets against MI in WPL 2026 opener.

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Nadine de Klerk said it would take time for RCB’s thrilling three-wicket win over the Mumbai Indians to sink in, after she played a key role in the WPL opener. She picked up 4/26 with the ball and then scored an unbeaten 63 off 44 balls to guide RCB to a last-ball victory against MI.

Nadine de Klerk celebrates after her team's win in the Women's Premier League (WPL) Twenty20 cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru 

De Klerk reveals her mindset after guiding RCB to their nail-biter win vs MI

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India vs New Zealand 1st ODI: India all-rounder Washington Sundar has got an injury during the first ODI against New Zealand at BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara. He bowled five overs in the series opener.

Washington Sundar unlikely to bat in 1st ODI vs New Zealand. 

Nitish Reddy came as substitute fielder for Sundar.

Washington Sundar along with Shubman Gill, KL Rahul and Harshit Rana

After Pant, another star likely to be ruled out of ODI series vs NZ

Veteran India opener Rohit Sharma has surpassed West Indies' destructive batter Chris Gayle to become the highest six-hitter as an opener. Rohit has now hit 329 sixes, surpassing West Indies legend Chris Gayle, who has 328.

Rohit Sharma surpassed Chris Gayle in 1st ODI vs New Zealand.

Rohit Sharma becomes the first opener with 329 sixes. 

Rohit Sharma smashing a six during 1st ODI against New Zealand

Rohit surpasses Gayle, becomes 1st player to achieve milestone in 1st ODI vs NZ

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'I never expected it... doesn't happen in 1.5 overs': KL Rahul tells Virat Kohli after match-winning partnership

'People were commenting on my performance in every match and situation': KL Rahul opens up on 'difficult time' before making comeback

Josh Hazlewood defends Mitchell Marsh for Virat Kohli's drop, feels Alex Carey getting close might have put him off