Fans on X reacted after India thumped Australia by 6 wickets in the 5th game of the ICC World Cup 2023. The game took place at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai and it was low-scoring thriller but Virat Kohli and KL Rahul soaked in pressure and took the hosts home.
India were asked to field first and they had a sensational outing with the ball. Jasprit Bumrah drew the first blood for his team as he removed Mitchell Marsh for a duck. After that, the hosts kept things really tight and didn’t allow Australia to free their arms.
Steve Smith (47) and David Warner (41) tried to provide a platform for other batters with their decent knocks but they couldn’t carry on. Marnus Labuschagne had the same fate as he perished after 27 runs. Indian bowlers were all over the opposition as they left them tottering at 140/7.
But their tail wagged as Pat Cummins (15) and Mitchell Starc (28) hit some lusty blows in the end that powered Australia to a total of 199 runs. Ravindra Jadeja bagged three wickets whereas Kuldeep Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah picked two wickets each while Mohammed Siraj, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Mohammed Siraj also picked one wicket each.
India had a dreadful start with the bat and were under real pressure. Ishan Kishan, Rohit Sharma, and Shreyas Iyer bagged ducks and the hosts were tottering at 2/3. But after that, it was KL Rahul and Virat Kohli’s show as the duo soaked in all the pressure and took the game away from Australia.
Virat Kohli (85) and KL Rahul (97*) added 165 runs partnership and bailed India out of trouble. They batted extremely well and played some breathtaking shots. Although Kohli perished during the end, Rahul remained unbeaten and along with Hardik Pandya (11*) took his team home with six wickets in hand. For Australia, Josh Hazlewood was the pick of the bowlers as he bagged three wickets.
IND vs AUS: ‘Thank You KL Rahul And Virat Kohli’ – Fans on X React As India thump Australia by 6 wickets in Chennai
As India thumped Australia by 6 wickets in Chennai, fans on X reacted. They lauded the duo of Virat Kohli and KL Rahul for their magnificent batting and gave some joyful reactions. Here are some of them:
Spinners led by Jadeja put India in a winning position. Rahul & Virat ensured that there were no hiccups on the way. What a game for India! 👏👏👏#ICCCricketWorldCup #INDvAUS
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) October 8, 2023
India 🇮🇳 started the World Cup campaign with a bang. Team is looking solid. Kohli never disappoints the team when he is really needed. Today was no different. And Kl Rahul is playing with great Klass. jaddu baapu tu to kamal che 👏 #IndVsAus
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) October 8, 2023
thank you rahul & kohli for just existing. thank you so much!!🤍 pic.twitter.com/LAbYPkOMgx
— fatima. (@fatiketweets) October 8, 2023
Salute the King. #CricketTwitter #CricketWorldCup2023 #ODIWorldCup2023 #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/H2qvu7gdFU
— Aayush Mahajan (@CricGlance) October 8, 2023
Take a bow KL Rahul. You’re a champ. Fantastic victory for India #CWC2023
— Dodda Ganesh | ದೊಡ್ಡ ಗಣೇಶ್ (@doddaganesha) October 8, 2023
A splendid victory for India in the World Cup opener! 🥳
Bowlers on fire, and a Kohli-Rahul duo that showed pure class. 🏏
Our batting start did give a mini heart attack but it's good that our middle order gets match time right from the start! ✌🏻
Well played! 🇮🇳#INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/XaZ756FO00— DK (@DineshKarthik) October 8, 2023
Pressure doesn't get bigger than when you're 2/3 in a WC game vs a charged up Aus. Then to soak the pressure, wrestle the initiative back, and win the game takes something special. This was a partnership for the ages 🙌🏽 Well played 👏🏽 #INDvAUS #CWC2023 pic.twitter.com/QDJ5uuR1TL
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) October 8, 2023
EMPHATIC WIN TO START THE CAMPAIGN!! 🇮🇳✊🏏🏏
Firstly it was an outstanding bowling performance by @imjadeja, @imkuldeep18, @Jaspritbumrah93
& @ashwinravi99, and then what a world-class batting display it was by @imVkohli & @klrahul in such pressure against the mighty Aussies!… pic.twitter.com/bczlxSzmND— MANOJ TIWARY (@tiwarymanoj) October 8, 2023
👑 👑
— Ishan Yadav Mahal (@BeingIshanCric) October 8, 2023
Apart from the victory, one more positive thing is that top order failure came at the first match of the tournament and not in Semi-finals or Finals 😂 #INDvsAUS
— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) October 8, 2023
Up and Running 🇮🇳#CWC23 #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/SeRilobYY1
— Himanshu (@himanshux_) October 8, 2023
🇮🇳 has the best bowling unit in this World Cup specially on slow pitches. Fast bowlers who can bowl into pitch. Spinners has variety. #INDvsAUS
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) October 8, 2023
Played, KL. Take a bow.
Today he has ticked off all the boxes that his naysayers have had against him. Pressure situation, WC game, difficult pitch, strong opponent.
Couldn't have started the tournament on a better note!
— Gurkirat Singh Gill (@gurkiratsgill) October 8, 2023
Century reh gayi Par India jeet gayi pic.twitter.com/XL06MkNjPt
— Indian Memes (@Theindianmeme) October 8, 2023
Remember …👑🔥 pic.twitter.com/cZgBwnnl0W
— Jo Kar (@i_am_gustakh) October 8, 2023
Jahan Matter Bade hote hain,
Wahan King Kohli Khade hote hain.
Class innings. #IndvsAus pic.twitter.com/iO1pUN3rsJ— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 8, 2023
Captain Rohit Sharma knows the value of this knock. ❤️❤️#INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/cYI2zYQrYX
— ANSHUMAN🚩 (@AvengerReturns) October 8, 2023
Think twice before doubting KL Rahul. This guy has completely changed after his injury. Fearless. #INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/4fFVGWIqMM
— ANSHUMAN🚩 (@AvengerReturns) October 8, 2023
India have started the tournament in style. KL Rahul and Virat Kohli were outstanding and despite 3 batsman failing winning so comfortably is ominous sign. Onwards and Upwards#INDvsAUS #CricketWorldCup2023 pic.twitter.com/J70CniCD0u
— Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) October 8, 2023
Congratulations India.
Congratulations Team India.
Take a bow to Virat Kohli The Goat .Well Played King Kohli chase master & Klass KL Rahul missed century, what a knock playing for India.
विराट कोहली द किंग कोहली #INDvsAUS #GOAT𓃵 #ViratKohli𓃵#ViratKohli #KLRahul #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/l0WzUrfiM2
— Ashutosh Srivastava 🇮🇳 (@sri_ashutosh08) October 8, 2023
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