India Clinches Victory with a 6-Wicket Triumph Over Australian

By :- Aijaz Rather

India Clinches Victory with a 6-Wicket Triumph Over Australia

08/10/2023 (JKNN) : It may appear as a leisurely walk in the park, according to the scorecard, but for India, especially Kohli and Rahul, the journey was anything but easy. The situation seemed dire when Iyer departed at the conclusion of the second over. Kishan, Rohit, and Iyer had all been dismissed without scoring a run, leaving Australia firmly in control with a score of 2/3.

However, this is when Kohli and Rahul came together, showcasing their experience and resilience under immense pressure. Kohli received a lucky break when Marsh dropped him at 12 runs, courtesy of Hazlewood’s bowling. Nevertheless, beyond that moment, their partnership was virtually flawless. They weathered the early storm unleashed by the Australian pacers, skillfully handled Maxwell’s deliveries, and then proceeded to dominate the game.

Both batsmen maintained a consistent scoring rate, eventually reaching their respective fifties and establishing the highest partnership for India against Australia in World Cup history. While they appeared on course to finish the job, Kohli’s ambitions led to his downfall as he attempted to take on Australia’s premier bowler, Hazlewood. Rahul, however, remained composed and saw the game through, ultimately scoring the winning runs.

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