Australia’s captain, Pat Cummins, won the toss and elected to bat first, expecting a strong start from his team. However, India had different plans as their bowlers took control from the outset, leaving the Australian batsmen struggling for stability.
The partnership between David Warner and Steve Smith was the most noteworthy aspect of Australia’s batting innings. The duo put up a commendable 69-run stand, offering a glimmer of hope to the Australian side. However, it was short-lived as India’s spinners took charge.
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Spinners steal the show
The Indian spinners, in particular, turned the tide in favor of their team. Ravindra Jadeja was the standout performer, claiming three crucial wickets for just 28 runs. He was well-supported by Kuldeep Yadav, who took two wickets for 42 runs, and Ravichandran Ashwin, who chipped in with one wicket for 34 runs. Pacer Jasprit Bumrah also made a significant contribution, securing two wickets for 35 runs.
Smith was the top scorer for Australia, contributing 46 runs to the team’s total. Warner, with 41 runs, and Mitchell Starc, with 28 runs, also managed to find some runs on the board. However, their efforts were not enough to build a formidable total against India’s relentless bowling attack.
Netizens laud Team India
Following this impressive performance by Team India’s bowlers, netizens took to social media to express their admiration and support for the team. The fans were particularly thrilled with the spinners’ display, which played a pivotal role in dismantling Australia’s batting lineup.
Here is how fans reacted:
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
Mitchell Starc third highest run scorer of Australia in this World Cup.
— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) October 8, 2023
CHENNAI SUPER KING#INDvAUS #CWC2023 #Jadeja pic.twitter.com/20wTcA35Ro
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) October 8, 2023
Bowlers did the turn. Now onto the batsmen!#CWC23 #INDvAUS #ThatWorldCupFeeling pic.twitter.com/VBkjdHyBrV
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) October 8, 2023
Innings break!
Australia are all out for 199 courtesy of a solid bowling performance from #TeamIndia
Ravindra Jadeja the pick of the bowlers with figures of 3/28
Scorecardhttps://t.co/ToKaGif9ri#CWC23 | #INDvAUS | #MeninBlue pic.twitter.com/TSf9WN4Bkz
— BCCI (@BCCI) October 8, 2023
It’s sums up the story
110-2 to 199 all out inside 50 overs.
India
— Zubair Shakeel Wani (@ZubiTalks) October 8, 2023
AUS 110/2 to 199 AllOut
Indian bowlers#INDvAUS #WorldCup2023 pic.twitter.com/0PdVaNzQZS
— S (@UrsShareef) October 8, 2023
𝘏𝘢𝘳𝘪 𝘏𝘢𝘳𝘢 𝘝𝘦𝘦𝘳𝘢 𝑱𝒂𝒅𝒅𝒖 …. 𝘔𝘪𝘥𝘥𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘯𝘪 𝘰𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘩𝘦 𝘷𝘦𝘦𝘳𝘢 𝑱𝒂𝒅𝒅𝒖!pic.twitter.com/CHGz3uK7L4
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) October 8, 2023
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