India have launched their home ICC Cricket World Cup campaign with a six-wicket victory over Australia after Virat Kohli and KL Rahul guided them through a jittery run chase.
The hosts probably expected their chase to be a cakewalk on Sunday after their <a href="https://news.ad-astra.icu/indias-victory-over-australia-at-icc-cricket-world-cup-spearheaded-by-kohli-and-rahul.html” title=”India's Victory over Australia at ICC Cricket World Cup Spearheaded by Kohli and Rahul”>spin-heavy attack bundled out the five<a href="https://news.ad-astra.icu/england-women-make-history-as-kellys-extra-time-goal-seals-euro-glory.html” title=”England Women make historical past as Kelly's extra-time purpose seals Euro glory”>-time champions for 199 with three deliveries left in the Australian innings.
India, however, made a shocking start to their reply with three of their top four batters falling for ducks – for the first time in an ODI – inside two overs.
Dropped on 12 by Mitchell Marsh off Josh Hazlewood, Kohli went on to make 85 as he masterminded yet another successful chase for India.
His partner in the 165-run fourth-wicket stand, KL Rahul, produced a chanceless knock of 97 not out as India reached the target in 41.2 overs.
After winning the toss, Australia slumped after being 74-1 in the 17th over.
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