India Vs Australia 2023
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2nd ODI: Prasidh takes two wickets before rain interrupts Australia’s run-chase in Indore
Australia were given the target after Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer smashed sparkling centuries, hitting 104 and 105 respectively while sharing a 200-run partnership. Captain KL Rahul and Suryakumar Yadav lit up the innings with their blazing half-centuries, 52 and 72 not out respectively as an absolute run-fest propelled India to a mammoth 399/5, their highest ODI score against Australia.
Men’s ODI WC: Siraj is as good as anyone in the world at the moment, says Aaron Finch
"Well, the reason I retired – Bhuvi (Bhuvneshwar Kumar) - he’s the one that I always tried to avoid, but neither of us are playing now, so that's I think new ball bowlers who can swing, are a danger to everyone. I think Trent Boult, Mitchell Starc, and Rabada, these guys, especially Siraj, he’s as good as anyone in the world at the moment,” said Finch to Star Sports.
WTC Final: Kohli-Rahane's unbeaten 71-run stand keeps India alive in a daunting chase of 444
But Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane put together a solid unbeaten 71-run partnership on yet another day of gripping Test cricket action and took India to 164/3 at stumps on Day Four, keeping India alive in the chase with 280 runs needed on the final day of the match on Sunday.
WTC Final: India lose Gill in daunting chase of 444 after Carey's 66 helps Australia declare at 270/8
India were put in to chase after wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey remained unbeaten on 66 as Australia declared their second innings at 270/8 in 84.3 overs, inviting India to break the World Record of 418 for the most successful fourth innings chase in a Test match for winning the coveted Mace.
WTC Final: Carey's 41 not out sees Australia increase their lead to 374 despite strikes from Jadeja, Umesh
At lunch, Australia are 201/6 in 70 overs, with Mitchell Starc keeping Carey company by being 11 not out. It was an absorbing session of Test cricket where Australia amassed 78 runs for the loss of two wickets, taken by Ravindra Jadeja and Umesh Yadav as India put up a fight with discipline in lines and lengths.
WTC Final: Australia's lead swells to 296 against India despite losing four wickets in 2nd innings
It was an interesting day where India made a spirited fight back, thanks to a splendid 109-run partnership between Ajinkya Rahane (89) and Shardul Thakur (51) helping the side avoid follow-on. But Australia are still in a strong position as they bowled out India for 296 in the first innings, gaining a vital 173-run lead.
WTC Final: Milestone man Rahane rescues India, earns praise from netizens
Ajinkya Rahane, who played his last Test against South Africa at Cape Town in January 2022, struck a half-century to rescue India from a precarious 151/5 at the end of the second day's play in the World Test Championship Final against Australia at The Oval here.
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