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 8:29 PM IST
50 for Kohli
A fine knock under pressure. His 67th half-century in ODIs for Kohli. How will Marsh be feeling? He dropped Kohli on 12
- 8 Oct 2023 8:25 PM IST
Halfway: India 97/3 in 25 overs
India need 103 to win off 150 balls. Both Kohli and Rahul nearing fifties.
- 8 Oct 2023 8:23 PM IST
Kohli and Rahul collecting runs at ease
After those early jolts, Kohli and Rahul have settled.
