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Highlights of the IND vs AUS match: India secures a 1-0 lead by defeating Australia by five wickets.

In the first ODI of the three-match series on Friday, Shubman Gill and Ruturaj Gaikwad led India to a five-wicket victory over Australia by opening the batting. Chasing a target of 277, Gill smashed 74 off 63 balls and Gaikwad hit 71 off 77 as India reached 281 for five, surpassing the total with eight balls remaining. Suryakumar Yadav (50) and captain KL Rahul (58 not out) both scored fifty runs. Australia was given the bat first and was dismissed for 276 in 50 overs. David Warner scored 52, Steve Smith added 41, and Josh Inglis chipped in with 45 at the bottom of the batting order.

Sep 22 22:13 (IST)

That concludes the first episode of the series. India, who has already scored a point, will be looking to win the series, while Australia will try to even the score. On Sunday, September 24, at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore, the second of the three games of the series will be played. At 1.30 IST (8.00 GMT), the first ball will be bowled, but our build-up will start considerably earlier. Goodbye and have a good time until then!

22:12 September 22 (IST)


The Player of the Match is Mohammad Shami. His five-wicket haul made it possible for India to triumph. He claims that in such sweltering conditions, it depends on the captain and what the squad needs right then. Adds that you should bowl at least 4-5 overs upfront if your rhythm is strong. Tells him he appreciated Mitchell Marsh’s wicket more because getting the outside edge and having good swing control give you a distinct sensation. Mentions that because the majority of wickets were taken off slower balls, it was crucial to strike the proper lengths and vary your pace. claims that after playing together for so long, you are aware of what is necessary.

Sep 22 22:11 (IST)


KL Rahul, the captain of India, claims to be enjoying his comeback. Mentions how admirable it was to watch the commitment and intensity. shares that the conditions were as hot and muggy as Colombo, and that the message was to remain devoted for the entire 50 overs. Feels relieved to see all the lads back and performing their best. He claims he entered the game in a difficult situation and believes the second half was when the pitch played its best. He claims that during his conversation with Suryakumar Yadav, they talked using appropriate cricketing shots and trying to rotate the strikea

22:06 September 22 (IST)


Australian captain Pat Cummins says he is relieved that his back is improving and that playing in India feels wonderful. He continues, “I’m disappointed they didn’t cross the line, but some of the players batted well and some of the bowlers bowled well too.” advises them to bring back their starting lineup for the third game. Says Just now, Glenn Maxwell landed in India. Mentions that his body is in good shape and that he took the vacation to change. praises Smith for making a comeback, noting that Warner has been in good form. explains that while you undoubtedly have an eye on the upcoming major tournament, you also want to get into a nice groove and set expectations. finally adds that they might rotate and take a brief break.

22:57 (IST) September
It’s time for the award presentation…

22:57 (IST) September
Suryakumar Yadav, one of the designers of India’s victory, is available for conversation. When he first began playing this format, he said that he always dreamed of playing all the way through and winning. He continues by saying that he was baffled as to why he struggled in ODIs. He was a little hurried, so he chose to take his time and attempt to bat deep, which ended up working out for him. The player claims he can’t recall the last time he played so many balls without using the sweep shot. Mentions his enjoyment of playing straight drives and attributes it to Chandu Pandit’s school of art. lauds Gill for his brilliant outstanding hitting and adds that Gaikwad’s talent is well known. They deserve praise for their first-wicket partnership, which was crucial for the squad. He ends by promising to continue to bat in the same manner, to go deep, and to try to end games throughout the World Cup.

22:54 September (IST)


KL Rahul, the captain of India, won the toss earlier in the game and chose to put Australia in to bat in the hot and muggy circumstances. Mitchell Marsh was quickly removed by Mohammad Shami in the first over, setting the tone for India. Steven Smith joined David Warner in the middle, but the pair struggled to counter the early movement offered and were unable to rotate the wicket.at regular times. Josh Inglis, Marcus Stoinis, and Pat Cummins all made significant contributions that helped Australia reach 276. Mohammed Shami, who had a career-best 5 for 51 from his allotted overs, was India’s preferred bowler. Shardul Thakur was the most expensive of the group, as a drop by Shreyas Iyer off his bowling meant Thakur remained wicketless. Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja, and Ravichandran Ashwin each claimed one wicket.

22:50 (IST) September


Australia needed early wickets to keep ahead in their goal defense since dew was anticipated to settle in and make life difficult for the bowlers under lights. They didn’t get what they expected since pacers were unable to tie dots together the way they had hoped. However, they only had themselves to blame since they either bowled too full or too short, allowing the two Indian openers to completely destroy them. Adam Zampa broke the opening stand, as he has so frequently done, which let Australia to pounce. With three wickets, including two well-positioned openers, the visitors recognized an opening. With Ishan Kishan’s dismissal, their hopes were revived, however they unable to put enough pressure on Suryakumar Yadav and KL Rahul. Sean Abbott did eventually manage to view Suryakumar’s back, but it was hardly a consolation because Australia’s fate was already sealed.

22:48 (IST) September
India got off to a strong start in their pursuit of 277 thanks to the opening pair of Shubman Gill and Ruturaj Gaikwad. While Gaikwad excelled in his debut innings as India’s opener in ODI cricket, Gill continued where he left off at the Asia Cup. India was constantly in front of the eight ball because to the match-up between the two hitters. India was essentially coasting when these two were blazing a trail. Gaikwad’s exit, however, precipitated a mini-collapse, with India losing ground from a strong position of 142-0 to 151-3. When the third wicket fell, Ishan Kishan entered the game and played a brand of counter-attacking cricket.Batting before getting dismissed helped to ease the nerves a little. KL Then, Rahul and Suryakumar Yadav joined forces and advanced the chase by playing proper cricketing shots. They were especially helped by the defensive field Pat Cummins set up, which made it easy for them to rotate the strike. Rahul stayed unbroken at 58 and led his team to victory while Suryakumar left right after hitting fifty.

22:45 (IST), September
India wins with relative ease to take a 1-0 series lead! The Men in Blue are currently No. 1 in all formats after their five-wicket victory. Before Suryakumar Yadav and KL Rahul completed the task for India, openers Shubman Gill and Ruturaj Gaikwad built a strong platform. Australia attempted to stay in the game by throwing punches, but India ultimately struck the decisive blow, making this victory feel all the more special as it marks the Men in Blue’s first victory over Australia at this location since 1996.

21:43 (IST) Sep 22 6 Overs 48.4 Score 281 – 5 Sean Abbott to KL Rahul, SIX! KL Rahul finishes things off in style! Sean Abbott pitches this up once again and around off, KL Rahul clears his front leg away this time and connects even better to dispatch it over the long off fence for a biggie. INDIA WIN BY 5 WICKETS! FOURS 21:42 (IST) Sep 22 4 Overs 48.3 Score 275 – 5 Sean Abbott to KL Rahul, FOUR! FIFTY FOR RAHUL! KL-assy half-century from him and he has led from the front with another fine knock. He continues to take advantage of his good form. Sean Abbott serves this full and on off, KL Rahul stays there and lofts it over the mid off

21:43 (IST) Sep 22 6 Overs 48.4 Score 281 – 5 Sean Abbott to KL Rahul, SIX! KL Rahul finishes things off in style! Sean Abbott pitches this up once again and around off, KL Rahul clears his front leg away this time and connects even better to dispatch it over the long off fence for a biggie. INDIA WIN BY 5 WICKETS! FOURS 21:42 (IST) Sep 22 4 Overs 48.3 Score 275 – 5 Sean Abbott to KL Rahul, FOUR! FIFTY FOR RAHUL! KL-assy half-century from him and he has led from the front with another fine knock. He continues to take advantage of his good form. Sean Abbott serves this full and on off, KL Rahul stays there and lofts it over the mid off fielder for a boundary.

21:42 (IST) September 22 0 Overs 48.2 271 – 5
Sean Abbott throws to KL Rahul, who cuts it down near the point while being short and outside off.

21:41 (IST) September 22 1 Overs 48.1 271 – 5
To Ravindra Jadeja, Sean Abbott Ravindra Jadeja works it towards mid on for a quick single while angling in and working it on a length and on leg.

21:40 (IST) September 22 1 Overs 47.6 270 – 5
Regarding Ravindra Jadeja, Matthew Short Ravindra Jadeja eases it towards long on for one faster, fuller, and on middle.

21:39 (IST) September 22 1 Overs 47.5 269 – 5
To KL Rahul, Matthew Short KL Rahul swipes it on the bounce to long on for another run while looped up, full, and on off.

21:39 (IST) September 22 0 Overs 47.4 268 – 5
To KL Rahul, Matthew Short KL Rahul hits it off-balance, full, and in the direction of the bowler.

21:38 (IST) September 22 1 Overs 47.3 268 – 5
Regarding Ravindra Jadeja, Matthew Short Ravindra Jadeja fires this shot full and on the leg, drilling it long on for a run.

22:38 (IST) September
Score: 1WD Overs 47.3, 267 to 5.
Regarding Ravindra Jadeja, Matthew Short Ravindra Jadeja, floated and full but on the leg side, ignores it. Wided.

22:38 (IST) September 22 0 Overs 47.2 266 – 5
Regarding Ravindra Jadeja, Matthew Short Ravindra Jadeja clips the tossed-up, full ball toward the short, fine leg.

21:37 (IST) September 22 1 Overs 47.1 266 – 5
To KL, Matthew Short Rahul, around off and short, from KL Rahul strikes it in the direction of a single.

22:35 (IST) September 22 0 Overs 46.6
Score 265 – 5
To Ravindra Jadeja, Sean Abbott Ravindra Jadeja pitches it up and then on and off again, forcing it to short covers.

22:35 (IST) September 22 0 Overs 46.5
Score 265 – 5
Ravindra Jadeja drives it straight to the covers after being passed by Sean Abbott, Fullish, and around.

22 Sep 21:34 (IST) Ravindra Jadeja enters the room.

21:33 Sep 22 W Overs 46.4 (IST)
Score 265 – 5
To Suryakumar Yadav, Sean Abbott says, OUT! TAKEN! Although Suryakumar Yadav makes an effort to be a little more aggressive, he fails this time. Sean Abbott bowls this full and around the middle. Suryakumar Yadav tries to whip it off his pads but misses the time, and the ball flies high into deep square leg where Mitchell Marsh settles down and successfully takes a catch. However, SKY has done his job and put his team in a position to win. India currently has 12 runs to win despite losing half of their team!

21:32 (IST) September 22 0 Overs 46.3 265 – 4
On a length, Sean Abbott to Suryakumar Yadav

flicks it brilliantly from h and around off, but the midwicket fielder dives to his left to avoid it.

22:32 (IST) September
1 Overs 46.2 Results 265 – 4
to KL, Sean Abbott KL Rahul flicks it past square leg for another run when Rahul is fullish and on leg.

22:31 (IST), September
1 Overs 46.1: 264 – 4
Fifty for the sky, Sean Abbott to Suryakumar Yadav! He made a great knock, and this will greatly increase his confidence in this format. Now, he’ll want to be there until the very finish. Suryakumar Yadav pulls it towards square leg for a single on this slower bouncer on off.

22:29 (IST), September
1 Overs 45.6 Results 263 – 4
Suryakumar Yadav to Cameron Green Suryakumar Yadav dabs it past covers for a run on a length and an off.

21:29 (IST) September 22 0 Overs 45.5 262 – 4
Suryakumar Yadav to Cameron Green Suryakumar Yadav pushes it uppishly but on the bounce to mid off after pitching it up and around off.

SIXES 21:28 (IST) September 22 6 Overs 45.4 262 – 4
Suryakumar Yadav to Cameron Green: SIX! Into the audience! Suryakumar Yadav receives a slightly fuller serve from Cameron Green, moves a little bit over the middle, and scoops the ball over the keeper’s head for a tremendous hit.

22:27 (IST) September 22 2 Overs 45.3 256 – 4
Cameron Green’s brief message to Suryakumar Yadav it wide of sweeper covers for a few runs despite being short of a length and off-center.

22:27 (IST) September
1 Overs 45.2 Results 254 – 4
To KL Rahul from Cameron Green KL Rahul heaves it wide of mid-wicket, where Matthew Short dives to his left and catches the ball as it parries towards long on, off the back of a length. They meet.

21:26 (IST) September 22 0 Overs 45.1 253 – 4
KL Rahul drills a ball from Cameron Green to KL Rahul, Full and on Middle, and Cameron Green is able to get a hand on it and make a half-stop.

FOURS 21:25 (IST) September 22 4 Overs 44.6 253 – 4
Four from Pat Cummins to Suryakumar Yadav! Simple pickings! Cummins drops the ball on his leg a little too straight after rolling his fingers over it. Suryakumar Yadav crosses and assists it with the boundary’s fine leg barrier.

21:24 (IST) September 22 1 Overs 44.5 249 – 4
KL Rahul receives a short and wide delivery from Pat Cummins outside off; he smacks it through the gap in the direction of cover and scores a single.

Sep 22 21:23 (IST) 0 Overs 44.4
Score 248 – 4
KL Rahul blocks away a good-length delivery from Pat Cummins with his front foot.

0 Overs at 21:23 (IST) on September 22
Score 248 – 4
KL Rahul to Pat Cummins: Close! KL Rahul pushes forward and drops it in front of the point on a length, on off. attempts to make a single but is redirected, and properly so, by Suryakumar Yadav. Cleanly picking up the ball, Steven Smith misses the shy at the batting end. Rahul, who was diving to reach his ground, would have had a narrow escape.

21:22 (IST) September 22 0 Overs 44.2 248 – 4
KL Pat Cummins Rahul, On a bat, at the batter

KL Rahul leaps & punches it to point on a brief length.

21:22 (IST) September 22 1 Overs 44.1 248 – 4
Pat Cummins bowls a length to Suryakumar Yadav, who moves a little and swats the ball toward deep square leg for a single.

22:21 (IST) September
Halt! KL Rahul is getting a new set of gloves since he is dissatisfied with his current set.

21:20 (IST) September 22 2 Overs 43.6 247 – 4
To KL, Matthew Short Rahul punches without moving his feet much. Rahul pushes it through a fraction short, on off. beats the extra fielder who was diving to his right and scores a few runs.

21:19 (IST) September 22 1 Overs 43.5 245 – 4
Suryakumar Yadav receives a Fuller delivery from Matthew Short, drives with a straight bat to long on, and turns the strike.

21:19 (IST) September 22 1 Overs 43.4 244 – 4
To KL, Matthew Short KL Rahul rocks as he drops it short once more on his middle and leg.

22:21 (IST) September
Halt! KL Rahul is getting a new set of gloves since he is dissatisfied with his current set.

21:20 (IST) September 22 2 Overs 43.6 247 – 4
To KL, Matthew Short Rahul punches without moving his feet much. Rahul pushes it through a fraction short, on off. beats the extra fielder who was diving to his right and scores a few runs.

21:19 (IST) September 22 1 Overs 43.5 245 – 4
Suryakumar Yadav receives a Fuller delivery from Matthew Short, drives with a straight bat to long on, and turns the strike.

21:19 (IST) September 22 1 Overs 43.4 244 – 4
To KL, Matthew Short KL Rahul rocks as he drops it short once more on his middle and leg smacks it down from behind too long on for a run.

Sep 22 21:16 (IST) 4 Overs 42.6
Score 242 – 4
Four from Pat Cummins to KL Rahul! Wow, what a shot! Cummins tries to go short again, this time on middle, but the ball lacks height. KL Rahul quickly selects the length and seizes the pull shot. pulls it aerially but for a boundary, in the empty mid-wicket area.

Sep 22 21:16 (IST) 4 Overs 42.6
Score 242 – 4
Four from Pat Cummins to KL Rahul! Wow, what a shot! Cummins tries to go short again, this time on middle, but the ball lacks height. KL Rahul quickly selects the length and seizes the pull shot. pulls it aerially but for a boundary, in the empty mid-wicket area.