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 2:52 PM IST
End of Powerplay 1
Australia 43/1, 10 overs. Runs are not easy to come by.Powerplay
- 8 Oct 2023 2:49 PM IST
Hot and humid conditions
A lot of cold towels being used by players. Support staff kept busy.
- 8 Oct 2023 2:39 PM IST
Expensive start for Pandya
13 runs off Pandya over. 3 fours from Australia. 29/1 in 7 overs.
- 8 Oct 2023 2:32 PM IST
1,000 runs in World Cup for Warner
Warner reaches a milestone with a 4 off Pandya. A slight hold up in play as Pandya has hurt his finger trying to stop the ball hit by Warner.
