The ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 is turning heads around with teams giving their best in the showdown. Recently India vs Australia ODI World Cup 2203 clash turned heads around with India pulling off the chase in style. The fixture also had a great impact on the World Cup 2203 Points table.
What does the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 Points table look like?
As the India vs Australia fixture turned into a most interesting affair, India’s win saw a massive change in the Points table. The epic win helped India to earn two valuable points & move up on the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 Points table. On the other hand, the losing Australia team is in the sixth spot at the Points Table. New Zealand, South Africa, Pakistan & Bangladesh are ahead of India on the Points table with one win & better NRR in their kitty.
India beat Australia by 6 wickets in inaugural ODI World Cup clash
Coming to the fixture, the match began with Australia winning the toss & opting to bat first. Batting first, the Aussies managed to post 199 runs total on board in the allotted 50 overs. Smith was the leading run-scorer contributing 46 runs while David Warner notched up 41 runs. Jadeja emerged as the standout bowler for India scalping three wickets for just 28 runs.
In reply, India managed to chase the target with five wickets down in 41.2 overs. Virat Kohli anchored their innings with a well-curated 85-run knock while he got the valuable support of KL Rahul who stayed unbeaten at 97 runs. Their stunning 165-run stand helped India to chase the target within 41.2 overs with the loss of just 4 wickets.
A sight to behold during IND vs AUS Clash
The turning point of the fixture was when Indian bowlers led by Jadeja & Yadav restricted Australia to a meager total on board. Indian bowlers held their nerves & displayed great control preventing Australia from stitching meaningful stands.
In India’s chase, Kohli’s mind-blowing innings along with KL Rahul’s composure was truly a moment to seize. King Kohli’s beautiful strokes & remarkable coordination with KL Rahul laid the foundation of India’s chase. Josh Hazlewood was the most effective bowler for Australia, claiming three wickets for 38 runs. India’s massive win in their inaugural edition of ODI World Cup 2023 helped them to march on the Points Table. Their stunning performance made them strong contenders for the World Cup trophy. In contrast, Australia will aim to bounce back in their upcoming matches to climb the rankings
India will next lock horns with Afghanistan in their second match of the tournament on 11th October while Australia will lock horns with South Africa in their next fixture on October 13.
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