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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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Nitish Kumar Reddy scored 41 runs in his Test debut during the 1st Test against Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. Virat Kohli handed over the debut cap to the fast-bowling all-rounder. 

India vs Australia Match Stats

Match 5, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

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

Match Details

ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023

Sun 8 October, 14:00:00 IST

Australia, who chose to bat

MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2024 On Jun 24

AUS
181/7 (20.0 ov)

IND
205/5 (20.0 ov)

India beat Australia by 24 runs

Australia in India, 5 T20I Series, 2023 On Dec 03

IND
160/8 (20.0 ov)

AUS
154/8 (20.0 ov)

India beat Australia by 6 runs

Australia in India, 5 T20I Series, 2023 On Dec 01

IND
174/9 (20.0 ov)

AUS
154/7 (20.0 ov)

India beat Australia by 20 runs

Umpires

Umpire
Chris Gaffaney (NZ), Richard Kettleborough (ENG) and Chris Brown (NZ)

Referee
Sir Richie Richardson (WI)

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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

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

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

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

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

'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

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

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

India vs Australia Match Stats

Match 5, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

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

Match Details

ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023

Sun 8 October, 14:00:00 IST

Australia, who chose to bat

MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2024 On Jun 24

AUS181/7 (20.0 ov)

IND205/5 (20.0 ov)

India beat Australia by 24 runs

Australia in India, 5 T20I Series, 2023 On Dec 03

IND160/8 (20.0 ov)

AUS154/8 (20.0 ov)

India beat Australia by 6 runs

Australia in India, 5 T20I Series, 2023 On Dec 01

IND174/9 (20.0 ov)

AUS154/7 (20.0 ov)

India beat Australia by 20 runs

Umpires

UmpireChris Gaffaney (NZ), Richard Kettleborough (ENG) and Chris Brown (NZ)

RefereeSir Richie Richardson (WI)

News updates

'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

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

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

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

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

'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

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

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

AUS
181/7 (20.0 ov)

IND
205/5 (20.0 ov)

IND
160/8 (20.0 ov)

AUS
154/8 (20.0 ov)

IND
174/9 (20.0 ov)

AUS
154/7 (20.0 ov)

Umpire
Chris Gaffaney (NZ), Richard Kettleborough (ENG) and Chris Brown (NZ)

Referee
Sir Richie Richardson (WI)