In the fifth match of the 2023 World Cup held in Chennai, Australia’s innings against India ended with them being all out for a total of 199 runs, setting a target of 200 runs for India. Australia won the toss and opted to bat first, but their innings was marked by a mix of stability and regular wicket losses.
After the early dismissal of Mitchell Marsh, the partnership between David Warner and Steve Smith was crucial for Australia. They steadied the ship with a 69-run partnership. Steve Smith emerged as the top scorer for Australia, accumulating 46 runs, while David Warner contributed 41 runs.
Australia’s innings featured some notable contributions from other players as well. Mitchell Starc added 28 runs, Marnus Labuschagne scored 27, and Glenn Maxwell and Pat Cummins chipped in with 15 runs each. Despite these partnerships, the Indian spinners played a vital role in keeping the Australian batting line-up under pressure, taking wickets at regular intervals.
The Indian bowling attack was effective, with Ravindra Jadeja being the standout performer, claiming three wickets. Kuldeep Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah picked up two wickets each, while Mohammad Siraj, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Hardik Pandya took one wicket each.
Australia’s lower-order batsmen put up a fight, managing to add some crucial runs to the board. However, the total of 199 runs seemed slightly below par, considering the spin-friendly conditions in Chennai. Now, India faces the challenge of chasing down this target and securing victory in the World Cup match.
