India’s Dominant Performance in Mohali
27 years later, Team India put on a show to remember in Mohali, as both batsmen and bowlers showcased their talent.
Starting Off:
- India is playing a three-match ODI series against Australia at home.
- In the first match at the IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali, India chose to bowl first after winning the toss.
Australia’s Batting:
- Australia didn’t have the best start as Mitchell Marsh was caught by Shubman Gill on Mohammad Shami’s ball in the very first over.
- David Warner and Steve Smith then steadied the innings with a partnership of 94 runs. Warner was the top scorer for the team with 53 runs, followed by Smith with 41 runs.
- Among other notable performances, Josh English scored 45, Labuschagne made 39, Green 31, Stoinis 29, and Cummins contributed 21 runs.
- Australia set a target of 277 runs for India.
Highlights of ODI Bowling:
- Mohammad Shami was the star for India, picking up 5 wickets.
- Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, and Jasprit Bumrah each grabbed a wicket.
India’s Chase:
- India started strong with openers Shubman Gill and Ruturaj Gaikwad adding 142 runs in 130 balls.
- Gill was the top scorer with 74 runs. KL Rahul also played an impressive innings, remaining not out at 58 runs.
- Suryakumar Yadav managed to score a half-century in the game.
End Moments:
- The chase had its ups and downs, but in the end, KL Rahul hit a six to secure India’s victory.
- In terms of bowling for Australia, Zampa took 2 wickets while Cummins and Abbott took a wicket each.
Conclusion About ODI:
With both batting and bowling departments firing in unison, India managed to win the first ODI against Australia by 5 wickets. It was a thrilling match that saw exceptional performances from both teams. Fans eagerly await the next match in the series.