KL Rahul and Virat Kohli. Photo: PTI
India vs Australia LIVE Scores, Updates, World Cup: India make winning start in Chennai
India launched their World Cup campaign with a six-wicket victory over Australia in Chennai on Sunday night (October 8).
Hello and welcome to The Federal's live coverage of India vs Australia ICC World Cup 2023 match at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium. Both teams open their World Cup campaign today.
The big news coming from Chennai is that India opener Shubman Gill has not travelled with the team to the stadium. He is down with dengue. It is a big blow for the hosts. Ishan Kishan has replaced him in the Playing XI and will open the batting with captain Rohit Sharma.
Follow the live scores, live updates of India vs Australia game here.
Live Updates
- 8 Oct 2023 9:23 PM IST
India 159/3 in 36 overs
India need 41 to win. Can Kohli score a century? He is batting on 81, Rahul is 71 not out.
- 8 Oct 2023 9:19 PM IST
150-run partnership
Kohli and Rahul continue to accumulate runs. The target is under 50 now.
- 8 Oct 2023 9:11 PM IST
Kohli is hit on the helmet by Starc's bouncer
Kohli says he is fine as Starc checks on him. As per the rules, the physio is on the ground checking Kohli. He seems fine.
