In a highly-anticipated clash at the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023, Team India showcased their bowling prowess against Australia, restricting them to a total of 199 runs at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The Indian bowl🃏ers, especially the spinners, were the architects of this remarkable feat.
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 bowl🐠ing unit in this World Cup specially on🎐 slow pitches. Fast bowlers who can bowl into pitch. Spinners has variety.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan)
Any app for Australian vieꦺwers to watch the World Cup?
Yes, collAPPse.
— Iceland Cricket (@icelandcricket)
First time in 40 years Austr✱alia batters failed to score a 50+ against India in a World 🐷Cup match (full inns).
Last was in 1983 WC.
Great bowling display by the♊ India bowlers i♋n Chennai.
— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath)
AUSTRALIA BOWLED OUT FOR JUST 199….!!!
🀅Commendable stuff by Indian bowlers led by Jadeja. Demolished the Australian batting at Chepauk.
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)
Mitchell Sta🦄rc third highest run scorer of Australiꦛa in this World Cup. 😮🔥
— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer)
Australia bundled out for 199 runs….!!!!
What an incredible bowling performance by India led by Ravindra Jadeja along with spinners & Bum🧸rah.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
CHENNAI SUPER KING 👑
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14)
Bowlers did the turn. Now onto✱ the ba🍃tsmen! 💪🥳
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL)
Innings break!
Australia are all out for 199 courtesy of a solid bowling performancꦡe from 👏👏
Ravindra Jadeja the pick of the bowle🐽rs with figures of 3/28 👌👌
Scorecard ▶️ | |
— BCCI (@BCCI)
//twitter.com/ActualIndia/status/171099🎐585581640940♏9
It’s sums up the story
110-2 to 199 all out inside 50 overs.
India 🇮🇳 in pole position— Zubair Shakeel Wani (@ZubiTalks)
…and it’s 199 ALL OUT for Australia
India needs 200 to win!
Well done, bowlers!
— Joginder Tuteja (@Tutejajoginder)
Aus 199 all out
— aditi tyagi (@aditi_tyagi)
AUS 110/2 to 199 AllOut
Indian bowlers 👏
— Sᴹᵃʰᵃʳᵃᵃʲ (@UrsShareef)
𝘏𝘢𝘳𝘪 𝘏𝘢𝘳𝘢 𝘝𝘦𝘦𝘳𝘢 𝑱𝒂𝒅𝒅𝒖 …. 𝘔𝘪𝘥𝘥𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘯𝘪 𝘰𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘩𝘦 𝘷𝘦𝘦𝘳𝘢 𝑱𝒂𝒅𝒅𝒖! 🎼🔥
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers)