In a tricky chase, India were in trouble at 39-4 before Rahul stayed calm and put on key partnerships including an unbeaten 108-run stand with Ravindra Jadeja, who made 45, to achieve victory in 39.5 overs.
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FirstCricket Staff
- March 17th, 2023
- 22:02:42 IST
KL Rahul sent a timely reminder to Team India selectors, scoring 75 off 91 runs in the first ODI against Australia. Sportzpics
Mohammed Shami’s bowling figures of 3-17 and an unbeaten 75 by KL Rahul helped India beat Australia by five wickets in the first one-day international on Friday.
Australia were bowled out for 188 in 35.4 overs after a dramatic collapse following opener Mitchell Marsh’s 65-ball 81 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
In a tricky chase, India were in trouble at 39-4 before Rahul stayed calm and put on key partnerships including an unbeaten 108-run stand with Ravindra Jadeja, who made 45, to achieve victory in 39.5 overs.
The hosts lead the three-match series 1-0 with the two teams warming up for the 50-over World Cup later this year in India.
Bowlers ruled in the ODI opener with Shami and Mohammed Siraj taking three wickets each to make Australia slide from a strong 129-2 after being invited to bat first.
In their reply, India, too, got off to a weak start after being restricted to 39/4 in the 11th over. Virat Kohli, Ishan Kishan and Shubman Gill failed to get big scores, but KL Rahul saved India’s day with a vital partnership with Ravindra Jadeja that helped India win with 61 balls to spare.
Rahul’s heroics earned him plaudits on Twitter. Here are some reactions:
A very impressive win from Team India. The bowlers were brilliant to get Australia all out for 188 after they were 129/2 before the 20 overs# and in the run chase KL Rahul’s composure under pressure was the key and that partnership with Jadeja was spectacular. #IndvsAus pic.twitter.com/8K4pKKrnZy
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) March 17, 2023
He has had a turbulent time of late but batting at no 5 in odi cricket is KL Rahul’s sweet spot. The numbers say that too but I believe in this current phase, where he needs a little space, that is right for him.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) March 17, 2023
Fifty for KL Rahul, he is a run machine at number 5 in ODI, stands tall when India is under pressure.
Leading run chase at Wankhede. pic.twitter.com/nI6j8VLtLw
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) March 17, 2023
With inputs from AFP
Updated Date: March 17, 2023 22:02:42 IST
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