In an electrifying cricket encounter, India outshone Australia in the first One-Day International (ODI⛦) of the 3-match series, held at the PCA Stadium in Mohali on Friday. The highlight of the match was India’s impeccable bowling performance led by the exceptional Mohammed Shami, who secured a brilliant 5-♏wicket haul, ultimately contributing to India’s victory and ascent to the No. 1 spot in OD𓆉Is.
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Shami’s superb bowling display
Shami exhibited top-class bowling, proving to be the backbone of India’s defense. He clinched five crucia✅l wickets for just 51 runs in his allotted 10 overs, inc๊luding a maiden over, dismantling the Australian batting lineup.
Despite Shami’s onslaught, Australia managed to score 276 runs in their 50 overs. David Warner was the top-scorer with 52 off 53 balls, followed by Josh Inglis (45), Steve Smith (41), and Marnus Labuschagne (39), who contributed significantly.
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Gaikwad, Shubman drive India to victory
India displayed their prowess in chasing the target, securing a victory with five wickets in hand and 8 balls to spare. Openers Ruturaj Gaikwad and Shubman Gill set the stage with a breathtaking partnership of 142 runs. Gaikwad, who is set to le🦋ad Team India in the 19th Asian Games in China, played a stellar knock, smashing 71 off 77 balls with 10 boun﷽daries.
After Gaikwad’s dismissal, India l𒁏ost three quick wickets, but Shubman continued his impressive form, contributing 74 runs from 63 deliveries, including 6 fours and 2 sixes. His performance was crucial in keeping India’s hopes alive.
Before Australia could make further inroads, stand-in captain KL Rahul (58 not out) and Suryakumar Yadav (50) took charge of the innings, steering India to victory with their respective half-centuries. With this impressive win, India catapulted past Pakistan to claim the No. 1 ranking in ODIs. Notably, this achievement now places India at the top spot in all formats, including Tests an🥂d T20Is. India joins So♓uth Africa as only the second team in men’s cricket history to attain this remarkable feat, with the Proteas achieving it in August 2012.