ICC World Cup 2023: India (201/4) comfortably defeat Australia (199) by 6 wickets

[dravidthewall]

Kohli playing Gem of an innings in bowling favour pitch.

 

[VForVendetta]

Watching Aus Vs India but Cummins and Zampa reminding me of Babar and Shadab .

Ya getting the exact same vibe. Specially Cummins, he looks as clueless as Babar normally appears in these sort of situations.

 

[kron]

Shouldn't india try and up the run rate so they can improve NRR?

 

[Nado_]

Need to attack 4th stump

 

[Devadwal]

Every world cup game against top apposition is pressure game . This is pressure game for India also

 

[FollowThru]

Cummins to bowl now. Crucial phase of match.

 

[Dr_Bassim]

If we were chasing anything above 250 .then from 2-3 position we are never going to win any matches

Not also true.

India would have chased 250 here too if Kohli stays at crease for 10 overs more.

 

[kron]

Could have would have are part and parcel of the game.
Similar to what would have if Bumrah did not bowl that no ball or if Misbah did not scoop etc

Agreed. Not the first time I have seen him get a bit lucky though.

 

[Devadwal]

Fifty for king Kohli.

 

[dravidthewall]

Fantastic 50 in crunch pressure match. King kohli

 

[7sins]

Kohli playing Gem of an innings in bowling favour pitch.

He also got lucky today but good innings none the elss

 

[Rajdeep]

50 for King Kohli...

 

[7sins]

100 up 100 more to go. Can see both these batsmen to score quickly now

 

[kron]

Well played kohli. Good recovery albeit a bit fortunate but you still need to perform.

 

[DandyFellow]

Excellent batting by Kohli. It is not his problem that Australia did not accept the chance.

 

[Devadwal]

He also got lucky today but good innings none the elss

Luck favour brave .it's just part of game

 

[kron]

This is as close to a pressure game as he can get. I understand ko is the real pressure game. But still this was as close to a high pressure game as it could get.

Yes this was a great test. Great recovery. He played well today.

 

[pillionrider]

He needs to deliver in pressure games. If he does then sure. Wax eloquent on kohli all you want. I am yet to see him deliver in an odi wc ko game since 2011. If he does then sure. Great player becomes a true great.

Bro you just watched a pressure game lmao

 

[Nado_]

Yes he got a chance but this is why he’s one of the best ever , clutch batsman will always trump the accumulators

 

[ex-q-zit]

He also got lucky today but good innings none the elss

Ever heard of luck favours the brave? This is not teh first time he has walked into such a situation.

 

[Swashbuckler]

Shouldn't india try and up the run rate so they can improve NRR?

Don't trust our tail. Our last 4 may not even add 20 runs, would rather we just win without any risk.

 

[kron]

India should tinker with iyer. His weakness vs bounce is clear.

 

[ex-q-zit]

He needs to deliver in pressure games. If he does then sure. Wax eloquent on kohli all you want. I am yet to see him deliver in an odi wc ko game since 2011. If he does then sure. Great player becomes a true great.

Wasn't he the top scorer in 2013 Champions Trophy Final?

 

[dravidthewall]

100 runs partnership between this two

 

[kron]

Don't trust our tail. Our last 4 may not even add 20 runs, would rather we just win without any risk.

We have shaheen and rauf who can took a bit but I wouldn't say I fully trust them either

 

[Devadwal]

Really impressive innings from KL when we were down.

 

[MP2011]

100 partnership this. Immense recovery from these 2

 

[kron]

Bro you just watched a pressure game lmao

In like QF semi final etc. Final

 

[Kriketer]

Yeah. Watching Pakistan get smashed by 200 runs yet again , even Indians won't know how to react to such an anti climax

Or India getting smashed by 180 run just like that final . Looking at India today and how fragile they are against seam movement, I would suggest not to get carried away, especially when you get the most easiest life line like Kholi got today.

 

[7sins]

Really impressive innings from KL when we were down.

He's played way better than kohli. And since his return he's a totally changed batsmen. Playing at 5 definitely suits his game more

 

[kron]

Wasn't he the top scorer in 2013 Champions Trophy Final?

Just talking specially about odi world cups. Champions trophy is more of a prep cup

 

[Devadwal]

Still match is 50-50 . Need another 50 runs partnership from theses two

 

[Swashbuckler]

The most famous World Cup innings was probably Steve Waugh's 120 not out against SA, on the brink of elimination, Gibbs dropped a sitter. Australia went on to win that world cup and the next 2 as well, 27 game winning streak.

Great players make you pay when you drop them, the ruthlessness sets them apart from the rest. Don't think dropped catches should be held against the batsman.

 

[dravidthewall]

50 for KL Rahul well played

 

[7sins]

Still match is 50-50 . Need another 50 runs partnership from theses two

Common bro it's easy now take it easy and enjoy the rest of the match

 

[Devadwal]

Fifty for KL. Impressive innings man

 

[Nado_]

Hey Shadab how’s it going bro ? Oh sorry Mr Zampa, I mistook you for someone else

 

[Dr_Bassim]

The way Indians are playing Zampa, I fear for Shadab.

 

[Kriketer]

That's true. Home conditions and support also help

Don't think to a player like Kholi home condition matter much, and he's well capable to recover such collapse even when there wouldn't be much support in the ground. His mental strength is extremely strong

 

[Devadwal]

Common bro it's easy now take it easy and enjoy the rest of the match

Not at all .this is pitch where wicket goes in bundels . Australia were 74-1 then 110-2 but they still score 199

 

[7sins]

The way Indians are playing Zampa, I fear for Shadab.

We all fear for shadab against sl too don't rate his bowling now a days

 

[mominsaigol]

Well India has won, I probably will skip tmr's match cause I already know NZ will win lol.

See you boys on Tuesday, wish pakistan the best they will need it

 

[DandyFellow]

It is funny that nobody is talking about dew coming in. The pitch behaviour and bowling is clearly suggesting dew has come into play. The game is over.

 

[IAJ]

What a partnership!

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Or India getting smashed by 180 run just like that final . Looking at India today and how fragile they are against seam movement, I would suggest not to get carried away, especially when you get the most easiest life line like Kholi got today.

As if Babar , Fakhar or Imam can play movement. Pandya got Bobby with even less seam movement than Josh who seamed it square, lol.

I would suggest you not get carried away by a hard fought win against Holland. They are hardly the toughest opposition. We are up against THE favourites on a BAT FIRST wicket.

 

[Srinath_cricket]

The most famous World Cup innings was probably Steve Waugh's 120 not out against SA, on the brink of elimination, Gibbs dropped a sitter. Australia went on to win that world cup and the next 2 as well, 27 game winning streak.

Great players make you pay when you drop them, the ruthlessness sets them apart from the rest. Don't think dropped catches should be held against the batsman.

Easy enough to understand for me.

Not so much for few others it seems.

 

[kron]

Lol what? Champions trophy is now a major comp? Odi world cup is what matters.

 

[7sins]

Okay as this match is already done and dusted time to watch city vs arsenal now

 

[kron]

There is still enough variable bounce. Good batting by india

 

[jattafridi]

Extraordinary talent tuk tuk rahul and king Kohli

Pakistan watch and learn

 

[IAJ]

To think they were 2-3 and then add more than 100 under difficult circumstances it's pure class, that's why you need proper experienced batsmen in the team.

 

[7sins]

It is funny that nobody is talking about dew coming in. The pitch behaviour and bowling is clearly suggesting dew has come into play. The game is over.

Well it was Australia decision to bat first so no excuses

 

[Devadwal]

IND 116-3 in 28 over.
KL 51* and King 59*
Need 84 runs from 22 over

 

[Justcrazy]

Kohli is excellent chaser , no one can match him

 

[Zerotohero]

Well India has won, I probably will skip tmr's match cause I already know NZ will win lol.

See you boys on Tuesday, wish pakistan the best they will need it

I will be at the stadium. Got tickets. Will update from there

 

[Savak]

Australia has not lost their last 5 out of 6 matches for a reason. Their bowling attack outside their pace attack is ordinary and India is not the place where the pacers will dominate.

 

[Devadwal]

It is funny that nobody is talking about dew coming in. The pitch behaviour and bowling is clearly suggesting dew has come into play. The game is over.

Becouse Australia won the toss and they were decided to bat first. No excuses

 

[kron]

Rahul in middle order has been a revelation for India. I presume this means sky is out. Iyer is the weak link who can play bounce. Top 3 vulnerable vs left arm high pace. It's a good batting unit but nothing special.

 

[IAJ]

Extraordinary talent tuk tuk rahul and king Kohli

Pakistan watch and learn

Lol humare players mein yeh stamina aur class nahi hai aajkal. Maybe in old times.

 

[Justcrazy]

India have enough depth in batting here , this is perfect team combination for India. If India does not have any injury , This XI will make final .

 

[mominsaigol]

Lol what? Champions trophy is now a major comp? Odi world cup is what matters.

To be fair, the cup is pretty goated and atleast it meant something for us and India in 2013 as well.

It is an important cup but world cup is defo more important.

 

[kron]

Australia has not lost their last 5 out of 6 matches for a reason. Their bowling attack outside their pace attack is ordinary and India is not the place where the pacers will dominate.

I am not so sure. Pace does dominate. See the graphic that was posted. Pacers average way better than spinners on most Indian grounds for odi games.

 

[nosundries]

I think Australia missed a trick here by introducing the off spinner Maxwell ahead of the leggie Zampa

 

[Swashbuckler]

We have shaheen and rauf who can took a bit but I wouldn't say I fully trust them either

Shaheen has long levers, if you had Naseem as well your tail would have been much stronger. Not only can Naseem hit, but he also seems to be mentally strong. Most of your quicks have good batswing, for example Dahani in the 2022 Asia Cup.

Our Kuldeep can block an entire session in test cricket, he has good defensive game, but no attacking shot for ODIs or T20s. Less I talk about Siraj, the better for my sanity.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Australia has not lost their last 5 out of 6 matches for a reason. Their bowling attack outside their pace attack is ordinary and India is not the place where the pacers will dominate.

If Australia bat first and score 340 +, nobody can chase it even on a flat track . They'll defend even with Marnus bowling.

 

[7sins]

India have enough depth in batting here , this is perfect team combination for India. If India does not have any injury , This XI will make final .

I think they will easily make semi final after 3rd match against pakistan

 

[Justcrazy]

Don't trust our tail. Our last 4 may not even add 20 runs, would rather we just win without any risk.

India will win this , Aussies required 250 runs to make a match here.

 

[Dr_Bassim]

If Babar plays a similar innings in the World Cup even against Afghanistan or Sri Lanka, our fans would rate him ATG.

But Kohli needs to do it on a cold windy day on Dharmshala pitch with banana swing 3 times in the tournament before he can be exonerated from the tag of FTB.

Different ideals for batsmen.

 

[DandyFellow]

Well it was Australia decision to bat first so no excuses

I am not talking about this match. As a whole tournament, dew is most important component as it makes match completely one sided.
It is more about the strategy for teams moving forward.

 

[MMHS]

@MMHS I think you were right.

Barring a miracle, you cant drop Kohli on this pitch and expect him to give it away again.

He gives me the Tendulkar/Lara sort of feeling - unless the asking is beyond reach, simply strike around and reach closer. Infact I was surprised that chasing 200, he gave that chance - age is catching up.

This is where Zampa is found out - in fact almost every modern spinner …. Unless there is a score board pressure, they simply don’t have the control & variations to force a wicket.

Yesterday Afghan spin pair also …

 

[kron]

Shaheen has long levers, if you had Naseem as well your tail would have been much stronger. Not only can Naseem hit, but he also seems to be mentally strong. Most of your quicks have good batswing, for example Dahani in the 2022 Asia Cup.

Our Kuldeep can block an entire session in test cricket, he has good defensive game, but no attacking shot for ODIs or T20s. Less I talk about Siraj, the better for my sanity.

Yea but not more than 60 runs max. I wouldn't want my tail from 8 down chasing something over 60.

 

[Justcrazy]

I think they will easily make semi final after 3rd match against pakistan

If no injury and same balance in the team , India will make final , in semi final no one can beat them.

 

[IAJ]

Becouse Australia won the toss and they were decided to bat first. No excuses

Lol, even the local 'experts'didn't know about the dew, everyone in Sportstak studio were guessing, maybe maybe not.

 

[Devadwal]

India have enough depth in batting here , this is perfect team combination for India. If India does not have any injury , This XI will make final .

Pandya is injured today .don't know how serious is Injury. We will know in 1-2 days

 

[DandyFellow]

Becouse Australia won the toss and they were decided to bat first. No excuses

And I am talking about commentators.

 

[Swashbuckler]

Don't want to jinx it, but Zampa has had a shocker today. He generally is very good against India, especially Kohli. And in the ODI decider earlier this year in the same venue he took a 4fer and spun his side to series victory.

 

[kron]

I think Australia missed a trick here by introducing the off spinner Maxwell ahead of the leggie Zampa

Not really. Maxwell bowled way better and threatened even.

 

[nosundries]

India have enough depth in batting here , this is perfect team combination for India. If India does not have any injury , This XI will make final .

I don’t think there is enough batting depth. Had Kohli been caught by Marsh, it was hard to expect Pandya last 30 overs to chase in an ODI. That is why Gill at the top is crucial to add another Clutch batsman

 

[Justcrazy]

He gives me the Tendulkar/Lara sort of feeling - unless the asking is beyond reach, simply strike around and reach closer. Infact I was surprised that chasing 200, he gave that chance - age is catching up.

This is where Zampa is found out - in fact almost every modern spinner …. Unless there is a score board pressure, they simply don’t have the control & variations to force a wicket.

Yesterday Afghan spin pair also …

Dropped catches are part of game , they cannot be made an excuse , you got to move on and play the game.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

If Babar plays a similar innings in the World Cup even against Afghanistan or Sri Lanka, our fans would rate him ATG.

But Kohli needs to do it on a cold windy day on Dharmshala pitch with banana swing 3 times in the tournament before he can be exonerated from the tag of FTB.

Different ideals for batsmen.

Also with Indian bowlers bowling for him who some PPers here assure us are absolute trundlers compared to the raw fire of Shaheen and Rauf