Team India got off to a perfect start in the three-match ODI series against Australia, thrashing the visitors by 5 wickets in the first ODI in Mohali on September 22, 2023. Mohammed Shami took a five-wicket haul to restrict Australia to 276, while Suryakumar Yadav’s unbeaten 76 helped Team India chase down the target with 13 balls to spare.
Australia’s Innings Against Team India
Australia won the toss and elected to bat first, but they got off to a poor start, losing Mitchell Marsh to Shami in the fourth over. David Warner and Steve Smith then steadied the ship with a 94-run partnership for the second wicket. However, after Smith was dismissed for 61, Australia lost wickets at regular intervals.
Shami was the pick of the Indian bowlers, finishing with figures of 5/53. He was well supported by Ravindra Jadeja (2/46) and Ravichandran Ashwin (1/40). In the end, Australia were bowled out for 276 in 49.5 overs.
Team India Innings Against Australia
India got off to a good start in their chase, with openers Shubman Gill and Ruturaj Gaikwad putting on 59 runs for the first wicket. However, both batsmen were dismissed in quick succession, leaving India at 59/2.
Suryakumar Yadav and Shreyas Iyer then put on a 113-run partnership for the third wicket to revive India’s innings. Yadav was particularly impressive, hitting 10 fours and a six in his unbeaten innings of 76.
After Iyer was dismissed for 58, KL Rahul (39) and Deepak Hooda (17) added a few more runs to take India closer to the target. Yadav then finished the game off in style, hitting a four and a six to seal victory for Team India.
Match Highlights
- Mohammed Shami took a five-wicket haul to restrict Australia to 276.
- Suryakumar Yadav played an unbeaten knock of 76 to help India chase down the target with 13 balls to spare.
- Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul also played important knocks for India, scoring 58 and 39 runs respectively.
- India won the toss and elected to field.
- Australia were bowled out for 276 in 49.5 overs.
- India chased down the target in 47.2 overs.
India’s Performance
India put in a complete performance to thrash Australia by 5 wickets in the 1st ODI. The bowlers were excellent, restricting Australia to a below-par total. The batsmen then chased down the target with ease, thanks to a brilliant innings from Suryakumar Yadav.
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Australia’s Performance
Australia had a disappointing performance in the 1st ODI. Their batsmen failed to capitalize on a good start, and their bowlers were unable to contain the Team Indian batsmen.
Conclusion
India has taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series against Australia. They will be looking to build on this momentum and seal the series in the second ODI. Australia, on the other hand, will need to come up with a much-improved performance if they want to stay alive in the series.
India got off to a perfect start in the three-match ODI series against Australia, thrashing the visitors by 5 wickets in the first ODI in Mohali on September 22, 2023. Mohammed Shami took a five-wicket haul to restrict Australia to 276, while Suryakumar Yadav’s unbeaten 76 helped India chase down the target with 13 balls to spare.
