Virat Kohli and KL Rahul run between the wickets during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup match between India and Australia, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, in Chennai, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023.
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Hello and welcome to our live coverage!
The stage is set at the Chepauk stadium as Rohit Sharma's Men in Blue will look to topple record ODI world cup winners Australia. Both teams will be eager to get their campaigns off to a winning start so we can expect an intense, high octane encounter between two high quality cricket teams.
With the likes of Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, David Warner, Steve Smith, Pat Cummins and more ready to take the field, it's truly a 'Super Sunday' for any cricket fan!
India vs Australia Full Squads:
India CWC 2023 Squad: Rohit Sharma (C), Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami, Suryakumar Yadav, Shardul Thakur and Shubman Gill.
Australia CWC 2023 Squad: David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (WK), Pat Cummins (C), Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Sean Abbott, Travis Head, Marcus Stoinis and Josh Inglis.
There are a bunch of records that could be broken within the Indian team during the World Cup
For starters Shubman Gill needs just 665 runs to become the highest run-scorer in an ODI calendar year, as he would grab the record held by the Master Blaster himself Sachin Tendulkar (1,894)
Check out all the other records that could be broken here.
Team talk!
India: Though Rohit, not unlike head coach Rahul Dravid, didn't completely rule out Shubman Gill from the opener, in all probability Ishan Kishan would walk out with the skipper himself to open India's innings. Kishan is a proven batter at the top of the order with the fastest double ton in ODIs under his belt. While India would have preferred to go with an in-form Gill, the Jharkhand batter provides the left-hand variety to the 11 which is otherwise predominantly right-handed.
While Shreyas Iyer is the favourite to occupy the fifth batters' slot, Suryakumar Yadav gives India another option should India find the conditions to his liking.
Australia: For the Aussies it might be a "touch and go" situation insofar as Marcus Stoinis is concerned, but Pat Cummins still has a luxury of leaning onto the services of a fair few all-rounders in Mitchell March, Glenn Maxwell and Cameron Green with the skipper himself being no mug with the bat. Marsh, especially, has been in prime form. His power hitting can throw any attack out of its depth and the right-hander has shown that quality both against South Africa and India in the run up to the World Cup.
Talking of power-hitting, only England can rival Australia in this aspect. In David Warner, Maxwell, Green and Stoinis (if fit), Aussies pack a lot of firepower in batting and it will take a combination of extraordinary skill and character to keep them in check. One drawback for Aussies is, if Stonis fails to pass the fitness test, they will have only 13 players to pick from as they have stuck to Travis Head, who is expected to be available only midway through the tournament.
A close-up of the Chepauk surface courtesy DK! Jadeja, Ashwin & Kuldeep will be licking their lips looking at this...
Toss update: Pat Cummins wins the toss and opts to bat!
Pat Cummins thinks it's a good surface for batting
We'll bat first, looks like a good wicket. Sun is out, good opportunity to bat. We are in a good spot, we've played a lot over the last month. Travis Head isn't here, (Sean) Abbott, (Marcus) Stoinis and Josh Inglis miss out.Pat Cummins (Australia Captain)
Rohit Sharma reckons there's turn on offer here
The conditions are there for the bowlers and the ball will turn as the game goes on, you need to understand what line and lengths to bowl and adjust accordingly. We played a lot of cricket before that, we played two good series before the warm up games, we have covered all bases. Unfortunately he (Shubman Gill) didn't recover in time, we waited till today morning and he couldn't recover. Ishan comes in to replace him, he will open the batting.Rohit Sharma (India Captain)
India vs Australia Playing XIs
India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma (C), Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj.
Australia (Playing XI): David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (WK), Glenn Maxwell, Pat Cummins (C), Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Adam Zampa.
The Chepauk is buzzing with excitement!
Team India fan with his face-painted in the colours of the Indian flag outside the Chepauk stadium ahead of the start of the match
Indian fans wait to enter the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
A woman sells India's jerseys and flags outside the stadium.
Indian fans react outside the stadium before the start of the match
A man waits with colours for face painting outside the stadium before the start of the match
Indian fans outside the stadium before the start of the match
Pitch Report - M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
It will be a slowish surface, might be two paced and just looking at the color, much darker on one side and lighter on the other. I have seen Chennai pitches being harder and flatter, but this will be a little bit on the slower side, if you bowl back of a length and don't give pace then it won't be easy. I would be tempted to play three spinners. I wouldn't be surprised if Australia are thinking in that fashion. Don't underestimate Zampa.Ravi Shastri
Jasprit Bumrah is raring to go!
Speaking to the broadcasters Bumrah said, "Body feels good. You miss the feeling of contributing to the team so excited for the tournament. We are one of the few lucky ones to play a home World Cup. Australia will make for cracking competition. Feeling is relaxed because we've played a lot of cricket recently. We were fresh and trained even when there wasn't any warm-up game. Will try to enjoy the occasion because in a big tournament you tend to overthink and go beyond the situation. It will be a little hot."
Rohit will be heavily relying on him to get India the early breakthrough.
The teams take the field for the national anthems!
Well folks, we're just moments away from seeing the Men in Blue kick off their World Cup campaign. Will they be able to topple the mighty Aussies? Stay glued to our page for all the action.
David Warner and Mitchell Marsh make their way out to the middle to open the innings for Australia.
Unsurprisingly, it's Jasprit Bumrah who is busy marking his run-up for the first over.
Over 1: Australia 1/0
0.6 - No run, good first over from Bumrah as just the one run comes off it.
0.5 - No run, Marsh just taps it towards point where it's well fielded.
0.4 - No run, now Bumrah goes full onto the stumps and Marsh defends to the off-side.
0.3 - No run, Marsh shoulders arms as Bumrah targets the zone outside off.
0.2 - 1 run, Warner gets off the mark as he taps it to point for a quick single.
0.1 - No run, and we're off! Bumrah gets the ball to seam away from Warner who is beaten past the outside edge.
Over 2: Australia 5/0
1.6 - No run, excellent comeback from Siraj after getting hit to the boundary on the first delivery!
1.5 - No run, again sharp fielding from India as Warner cuts it to point but Kishan latches onto in and fires in a throw which is safely backed up.
1.4 - No run, full onto the stumps now by Siraj and Warner taps it with soft hands looking for a quick single but is quickly surrounded by Blue Jerseys who cut off any run.
1.3 - No run, closer to the stumps this time and Warner looks to cut but only chops it into the pitch.
1.2 - No run, Siraj responds with a back of length delivery which Warner leaves.
1.1 - FOUR! Warner welcomes Siraj with a fierce crack to send it racing through point.
Searing pace from both ends as Mohammed Siraj, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack.
Over 3: Australia 6/1
2.6 - No run, beaten! Another excellent delivery to close the over as Warner looks to defend but sees it whizz past the edge of his blade.
2.5 - 1 run, Smith gets off the mark with a quick single to cover.
2.4 - No run, again some extra bounce for Bumrah but Smith blocks it.
2.3 - No run, India have two slips for Smith who defends safely to cover.
Steven Smith, right handed bat, comes out to the crease.
2.2 - WICKET! Mitchell Marsh c Kohli b Bumrah 0 (6)
Boom boom Bumrah!!! Excellent from Bumrah as he gets some extra bounce that flies off the outside edge towards slip where Kohli dives across and takes a superb two-handed catch. Marsh had no choice but to play at that delivery and ends up walking back on a duck!
Just the start that India would've hoped for.
2.1 - No run, Marsh safely defends as Bumrah attacks the stumps.
Over 4: Australia 11/1
2.6 - 1 run, good fielding again as Smith taps it to mid-on and sets off for a quick single. Rohit closes in quickly and hits the stumps with an underarm throw but Smith just about makes it in time.
3.5 - No run, Smith is timing his shots well now as he drives straight to point.
3.4 - FOUR! Now Smith shows his own brilliance as he plays an excellent flick to pierce the gap at midwicket.
3.3. - No run, sharp fielding again as Smith drives firmly but Shreyas gets across at short cover to cut it out.
3.2 - No run, full length now onto the stumps and Smith blocks.
3.1 - No run, excellent from Siraj as he straight away goes yorker length onto the stumps. Smith just about gets his bat down in time to block it out.
Over 5: Australia 16/1
4.6 - No run, beaten! Again Bumrah beats the outside edge as Warner extends his front foot and looks to drive but misses completely.
Warner looks a little shaky at the start here and Smith has been doing well to farm strike and cover up for him.
4.5 - 1 run, Smith just taps it to the on-side for an easy single.
4.4 - No run, nips in off the surface and Smith acknowledges the late movement as he defends.
4.3 - No run, short outside off and Smith only cuts it towards point.
4.2 - No run, Bumrah drags his length back now and Smith defends.
4.1 - FOUR! Smith greets Bumrah with an authoritative drive sending the ball racing past mid-off. Smith's beginning to look dangerous now.
Over 6: Australia 16/1
5.6 - No run, maiden over! Again it's excellent fielding as Smith connects well with the drive but Shreyas cuts it off at cover.
Good pressure built up by Siraj which also means Bumrah gets to bowl at Warner from the other end.
5.5 - No run, this is good bowling from Siraj as he isn't giving Smith any freebies.
5.4 - No run, good movement off the surface from Siraj and Smith gets his bat behind the ball.
5.3 - No run, Siraj just drags it back a little and Smith gets a thick inside edge onto the thigh pad.
5.2 - No run, same length but closer to the stumps this time and Smith drives to mid-off.
5.1 - No run, Siraj goes full outside off and Smith blocks towards cover.
Over 7: Australia 29/1
6.6 - FOUR! Beautiful on-drive now from Smith to send the ball racing past the umpire. Expensive start from Hardik as 13 runs come off the over.
6.5 - 1 run, Warner flicks it off the pads for a single.
6.4 - FOUR! Back of length again and this time Warner shuffles across and paddles it high over fine leg for a one-bounce four.
6.3 - No run, Hardik is able to continue as he goes short into Warner who defends.
There's a pause in play as the Hardik hurt the tip of his finger on the right hand with that effort and the Physio comes out. He seems okay to continue but needs a bit of strapping on that finger.
Maybe, India missed a trick with that bowling change as Bumrah could've capitalised on that good over by Siraj.
6.2 - FOUR! Full onto the stumps and Warner meets it with a superb drive straight down the ground. Hardik gets a hand to it but can't stop the ball racing to the boundary.
6.1 - No run, back of length outside off to start and Warner blocks it.
Well change in bowling as Hardik Pandya, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack.
Over 8: Australia 32/1
7.6 - 1 run, Warner just tucks it to square leg for a single.
7.5 - 1 run, Ashwin attacks the stumps now and Smith nudges it to midwicket.
7.4 - No run, again some extra bounce and Smith is cramped for room as he awkwardly bunts it out.
7.3 - No run, beaten! Ashwin gets some extra bounce and Smith looks to cut but is beaten.
7.2 - No run, quicker from Ashwin and Smith defends.
7.1 - 1 run, Warner drives to long-off for a single.
Rohit turns to spin now as Ravichandran Ashwin, right-arm off break, is brought into the attack.
Over 9: Australia 36/1
8.6 - No run, Warner connects with the cut but only finds the man at point.
8.5 - No run, full outside off and Warner looks to cut but doesn't connect cleanly again.
8.4 - 2 runs, Warner swipes across the line but doesn't time it well as the ball loops and lands safely behind Kohli at midwicket.
8.3 - 1 run, Smith taps it to cover for a quick single.
8.2 - No run, sharp fielding again as Smith flicks it to midwicket and Kishan latches onto it and even hits the stumps with a good throw.
8.1 - 1 run, full onto stumps and Warner drives for a single.
Hardik is taken out after that over as Jasprit Bumrah [3.0-0-7-1] returns to the attack.
Over 10: Australia 43/1
9.6 - No run, Warner tucks it behind square but KL Rahul cuts off the single.
9.5 - FOUR! This time Warner finds the gap beautifully with a well-timed drive through cover.
9.4 - No run, Ashwin fires it down leg and Warner misses as the ball thuds onto the pads.
9.3 - 1 run, Ashwin goes full again and Smith flicks to midwicket.
9.2 - 1 run, Warner waits back and nudges it behind square.
9.1 - 1 run, Smith flicks it to square leg for a single.
Things we love to see!
Jasprit Bumrah celebrates after taking the wicket of Australia's Mitch Marsh, caught by India's Virat Kohli
Image: REUTERS
Over 11: Australia 51/1
10.6 - No run, again excellent fielding by Kohli at short cover as he dives and gets a hand to it cutting off the fierce drive from Smith.
10.5 - No run, Smith blocks out the fuller delivery.
10.4 - FOUR! Short into the body from Hardik but Smith nails the pull shot to send it racing through midwicket.
10.3 - No run, Hardik showing off his football skills now as Smith drives it straight but it's cut off by the boot of Hardik.
10.2 - FOUR! Too full from Hardik and Smith chips it over the bowler to find the fence at long-off.
10.1 - No run, Smith taps it to cover but it's cut off by Kohli.
End of the powerplay and Hardik Pandya [1.0-0-13-0] is brought back into the attack.
Over 12: Australia 54/1
11.6 - 1 run, loopy delivery from Ashwin and Warner skips out to flick it to deep midwicket.
11.5 - No run, Warner now plays a safe defensive block.
11.4 - No run, Ashwin fires it across the left-hander and Warner goes for the slog-sweep but misses.
11.3 - 1 run, Smith plays across the line as he flicks to deep midwicket.
11.2 - 1 run, this time Warner drives to long-off.
11.1 - No run, Warner can't find the gap in the on-side.
Over 13: Australia 59/1
12.6 - 1 run, dangerous outside edge from Warner but it flies past slip for a single.
12.5 - No run, beaten! Warner looks to flick and once again gets rapped on the pads.
12.4 - 1 run, another loopy delivery which Smith drives to long-off.
12.3 - 1 run, loopy delivery which Warner drives past Kuldeep to long-off.
12.2 - 1 run, full onto the stumps and Smith just flicks to deep midwicket.
12.1 - 1 run, appeals for LBW straight away as Warner looks to sweep but gets hit on the pads and they steal a quick leg bye.
Spin from both ends now as Kuldeep Yadav is brought into the attack.
Over 14: Australia 66/1
13.6 - 1 run, Warner skips forward and flicks to long-on for a single.
13.5 - 1 run, Smith helps it along to midwicket for a run.
13.4 - 1 run, Warner flicks the full delivery to long-on.
13.3 - No run, loopy delivery now which is defended again.
13.2 - No run, Ashwin goes shorter but Warner only defends.
13.1 - FOUR! Warner is growing in confidence now as he nails the cover drive.
Over 15: Australia 71/1
14.6 - 1 run, Warner backs away and punches it to mid-off for a single.
14.5 - No run, good turn again as Warner looks to cut but it flies off the edge.
14.4 - FOUR! Poor from Kuldeep as he strays down leg and Warner just helps it towards fine leg.
14.3 - No run, good turn from Kuldeep as Warner plays it late to midwicket.
14.2 - No run, Warner backs away and cuts but can't get it past point.
14.1 - No run, Warner blocks out the full delivery.
Drinks break!
India will be eager to find an answer to this formidable partnership building for Australia.
Meanwhile, chairs and umbrellas are out as Australia are making sure to give their batters some much needed respite from the heat.
Over 16: Australia 73/1
15.6 - No run, excellent over from Ashwin as just two runs come off it.
15.5 - No run, Ashwin draws a thick inside edge which hits Warner's pads.
15.4 - No run, again Warner can't find the gap at midwicket.
15.3 - No run, back of length from Ashwin which Warner flicks to midwicket.
15.2 - 1 run, Smith flicks to deep midwicket for a single.
15.1 - 1 run, Warner makes room and drives to long-off.
Over 17: Australia 74/2
16.6 - No run, excellent over from Kuldeep as just the one run and a wicket come off it.
16.5 - No run, tossed up again and Labuschagne chops it into the pitch.
16.4 - No run, Kuldeep flights it towards Labuschagne who defends.
Marnus Labuschagne, right handed bat, comes to the crease
16.3 - WICKET! Warner c and b Kuldeep Yadav 41 (52)
Kuldeep gets the breakthrough! Warner makes room and looks to drive but sends it straight back towards the bowler who makes no mistake. Much needed wicket for India who will look to capitalise on this.
16.2 - No run, Warner gets low to sweep but doesn't connect cleanly.
16.1 - 1 run, Smith flicks it off the pads for a single.
Over 18: Australia 76/2
17.6 - No run, good over by Ashwin as just two runs come off it.
17.5 - 1 run, Labuschagne gets off the mark with a flick to deep square leg.
17.4 - No run, Labuschagne blocks out the quicker delivery.
17.3 - 1 run, Smith flicks to midwicket for a quick single.
17.2 - No run, Smith manages to get bat behind the ball.
17.1 - No run, ripper! Ashwin gets it to spin dangerously past Smith's outside edge.
Over 19: Australia 77/2
18.6 - No run, Kuldeep ends with a half-tracker but Smith isn't taking any risks and flicks to midwicket.
18.5 - No run, full from Kuldeep which Smith defends.
18.4 - No run, Smith can't find the gap at the off-side.
18.3 - 1 run, Labuschagne flicks it toward midwicket.
18.2 - No run, much fuller this time and Labuschagne digs it out.
18.1 - No run, Kuldeep attacks the stumps but Labuschagne blocks it out.
Over 20: Australia 85/2
19.6 - 1 run, Smith gets low and slaps it through cover.
19.5 - No run, Smith backs away and taps it back to the bowler.
19.4 - 1 run, Labuschange flicks it through midwicket for an easy single.
19.3 - FOUR! Jadeja angles it across and Labuschange manages to squeeze it past a diving short fine leg.
19.2 - 1 run, Smith hangs back and cuts past point.
19.1 - 1 run, Labuschagne slices the shorter delivery to deep point.
Two right-handed batters at the crease sees Ravindra Jadeja, Left arm orthodox, introduced into the attack.
Over 21: Australia 88/2
20.6 - 1 run, Smith flicks it through midwicket.
20.5 - 1 run, Labuschagne finally brings out the sweep shot for a single.
20.4 - No run, Labuschagne cuts it fiercely but it's cut off at point.
20.3 - No run, Kuldeep strays down leg and Labuschagne looks to flick but gets hit on the pads.
20.2 - 1 run, Smith plays it with a straight bat now for a single.
20.1 - No run, beaten! Excellent from Kuldeep as Smith looks to cut but is well beaten.
Over 22: Australia 89/2
21.6 - No run, another excellent over as India are just turning the screws on the Aussies.
21.5 - No run, another quick deliery which Labuschange defends.
21.4 - No run, Jadeja fires it onto the stumps and Labuschagne defends.
21.3 - No run, Labuschagne can't find the gap at the off-side.
21.2 - 1 run, wide outside off and Smith drives through cover.
21.1 - No run, Smith blocks it back towards Jadeja.
Over 23: Australia 93/2
22.6 - No run, Smith pushes it back down the ground but Siraj gets a hand to it.
22.5 - No run, Smith taps it towards cover but can't find the gap.
22.4 - 1 run, Siraj bangs it short and Labuschagne manages to pull to midwicket.
22.3 - 2 runs, good work from Ashwin at the boundary as Labuschagne works it finer to third man.
22.2 - 1 run, Smith steers it to third man for a single.
22.1 - No run, Siraj starts with a full delivery onto the stumps which Smith defends.
Rohit Sharma turns to pace as Mohammed Siraj [3.0-1-9-0] returns to the attack.
Over 24: Australia 98/2
23.6 - 1 run, Labuschange helps it along to backward square leg.
23.5 - No run, Jadeja fires it onto the stumps and Labuschagne defends.
23.4 - 1 run, Smith cuts hard through cover but it's cut off at the boundary.
23.3 - 1 run, Labuschange helps it along to fine leg.
23.2 - 1 run, Smith drives to long-off and rotates strike.
23.1 - 1 run, Labuschagne misses with the flick as it rolls off the pads for a leg bye.
Over 25: Australia 102/2
24.6 - 1 run, back of length delivery which Smith tucks to deep square leg.
24.5 - No run, Siraj attacks the leg-stump and Smith just blocks to mid-on.
24.4 - No run, Smith just taps it to the on-side.
24.3 - No run, Smith steps across and get ready to play the scoop but is beaten as Siraj pitches it well outside off.
24.2 - 1 run, Siraj goes full and Labuschagne flicks to midwicket.
24.1 - 2 runs, Labuschagne flicks towards deep square leg for an easy two.
Over 26: Australia 104/2
25.6 - No run, Smith defends to see out the over.
25.5 - 1 run, Labuschagne punches it to long-off for a single.
25.4 - No run, Labuschagne looks to flick but gets a big leading edge back towards Jadeja.
25.3 - No run, Jadeja fires in a quicker delivery which Labuschagne defends.
25.2 - No run, Labuschagne mistimes the shot to the on-side.
25.1 - 1 run, almost! Smith takes on Jadeja but doesn't connect cleanly as it lands just short of long-off.
Over 27: Australia 110/2
26.6 - 1 run, Smith drives to long-off for a single.
26.5 - 1 run, excellent fielding again this time from Hardik who saves three runs at cover. India have really been sharp in the field today!
26.4 - 2 runs, excellent fielding from Kishan at fine leg! Labuschagne paddles it fine but Kishan covers good ground and manages to claw it back at the boundary.
26.3 - 1 run, Smith goes fro the slog sweep but it only rolls off the toe-end.
26.2 - 1 run, Labuschagne brings out the reverse sweep and Ashwin does well to cut off the boundary at backward point.
26.1 - No run, beaten! Labuschagne looks to cut but is beaten as KL whips off the bails. There's a check for stumping but his foot was grounded.
Spin from both ends again as Kuldeep Yadav [5.0-0-15-1] is brought back into the attack.
Pause in play as an Aussie batter needs a change of shoes
Over 28: Australia 112/3 - WICKET! Smith b Jadeja 46 (71)
27.6 - No run, muted appeals for LBW as Maxwell looks to block but gets an edge onto the pads.
27.5 - 1 run, Labuschagne cuts it past the man at point.
27.4 - No run, full onto the stumps again and Labuschagne defends.
27.3 - No run, Labuschagne blocks out the fuller delivery.
27.2 - 1 run, Maxwell gets off the mark with a nudge to square leg.
Glenn Maxwell, right handed bat, comes to the crease
27.1 - WICKET! Smith b Jadeja 46 (71)
BOWLED HIM! Excellent delivery from Jadeja as he gets it to grip and spin sharply past the edge to hit the top of off-stump. Smith can just nod in vain as he knows there's nothing much he could've done there.
Over 29: Australia 118/3
28.6 - 2 runs, again it's superb fielding by Kishan as Labuschange plays another paddle-scoop but sees it cut off excellently at fine leg.
28.5 - 1 run, Maxwell flicks it off the pads to deep square leg.
28.4 - No run, Maxwell misses with the sweep as it hits him on the thigh.
28.3 - 1 run, now Labuschagne brings out the sweep to similar effect.
28.2 - 1 run, Maxwell nails the sweep shot but only finds the man at deep backward square.
28.1 - 1 run, Kuldeep strays onto the pads and Labuschagne flicks to deep square leg.
Over 30: Australia 119/5
29.6 - No run, Jadeja has really turned the game in India's favour with his last two overs. Australia need someone to play a really explosive innings on what has been a slow surface.
29.5 - No run, Green lunges forward and defends.
Cameron Green, right handed bat, comes to the crease
29.4 - WICKET! Carey lbw b Jadeja 0 (2)
Excellent from Jadeja! He gets the ball to spin sharply past the inside edge as Carey looks to defend and hits him flush on the pads. Carey considers the review but is talked out of it by Maxwell and rightly so as there wasn't anything there to save him.
Australia in a spot of bother now!
29.3 - No run, Carey blocks out the first delivery he faces.
Alex Carey, left handed bat, comes to the crease
29.2 - WICKET! Labuschagne c Rahul b Jadeja 27 (41)
Labuschagne goes for a big slog sweep but only gets a faint edge which Rahul snaffles up behind the wickets. The Aussie goes for the review as he doesn't think he hit it, but ultraedge confirms there was a faint nick and they lose one review.
What an impact Jadeja is having on this game!
29.1 - 1 run, Maxwell tucks it to square leg for a quick single.
Over 31: Australia 123/5
30.6 - 2 runs, Bumrah goes full onto the pads and Maxwell flicks it through the gap at square leg.
30.5 - No run, Bumrah dishes out a juicy full toss but Maxwell can only drill it straight to mid-on.
30.4 - No run, Maxwell steps across and offers a solid defense.
30.4 - Wide! Slips down leg this time and Rahul does well to gather with a dive.
30.3 - No run, Maxwell isn't taking any risks against the pace of Bumrah.
30.3 - Wide! Bumrah bangs it short but it's too high.
30.2 - No run, Bumrah pitches it just outside off and again Maxwell defends.
30.1 - No run, Maxwell defends as Bumrah immediately attacks the stumps.
Rohit wants to capitalise on this pressure as Jasprit Bumrah [4.0-0-11-1] is brought back into the attack.
Over 32: Australia 130/5
31.6 - No run, Maxwell safely defends the final delivery.
31.5 - FOUR! Maxwell makes room and cuts it hard through cover for a much-needed boundary.
31.4 - 1 run, this time he steps out and drives to long-off.
31.3 - No run, Green can't get it past the man at cover.
31.2 - 1 run, Maxwell flicks it to backward square leg.
31.1 - 1 run, Green gets off the mark with a fierce cut to sweeper cover.
Over 33: Australia 131/5
32.6 - No run, beauty! Bumrah ends with a Jaffa as Maxwell looks to defend but it flies past his edge.
32.5 - No run, Maxwell with a solid block back towards the bowler.
32.4 - 1 run, now Green drives to mid-off and a fumble by Shreyas allows him to grab a single. Rohit isn't happy with that and rightly so as India have been really sharp so far in the field.
32.3 - No run, Green can't find the gaps in the off-side as it's cut off at backward point.
32.2 - No run, Green gets bat behind ball this time to defend.
32.1 - No run, beaten! Excellent start as Green reaches out to push through cover but is well beaten.
Over 34: Australia 134/5
33.6 - No run, excellent fielding at cover again to cut off any run.
33.5 - No run, Maxwell misses with the flick as it balloons off his pads.
33.4 - 1 run, this time Green punches it to long-off for a single.
33.3 - No run, Green defends as Jadeja attacks the stumps.
33.2 - 1 run, Maxwell reaches out and slaps it past cover.
33.1 - 1 run, Green punches the quicker delivery from Jadeja to cover.
Over 35: Australia 138/5
34.6 - 1 run, now Maxwell swings hard but again can't time it as the ball is just beyond the reach of a diving mid-on fielder.
34.5 - 1 run, Green goes for the big shot but doesn't time it at all as the ball lands safely at midwicket.
34.4 - No run, Green lunges forward and defends back to the bowler.
34.3 - No run, Ashwin is tossing it up now as Green punches to mid-off.
34.2 - 1 run, change of bats for Maxwell as he flicks to mid-on for a single.
34.1 - 1 run, Green drives towards cover for a quick single.
Back to spin from both ends as Ravichandran Ashwin [6.0-0-24-0] is back into the attack.
Over 36: Australia 140/6
35.6 - No run, Cummins blocks out the final delivery.
Australia captain Pat Cummins, right handed bat, comes to the crease.
35.5 - WICKET! Maxwell b Kuldeep Yadav 15 (25)
CASTLED! Maxwell again clears his front foot and swings hard but only connects with air as the ball flattens the leg-stump! Excellent captaincy from Rohit and even better bowling from Kuldeep.
Australia in a really tight spot now.
35.4 - No run, Maxwell reaches forward but only gets a thick edge onto the pads.
35.3 - 1 run, full again from Kuldeep and Green drills it to long-on.
35.2 - No run, Green blocks out the fuller delivery.
35.1 - 1 run, Maxwell immediately clears his front foot and pulls but finds the man at deep midwicket.
This should be interesting now as the batters know they have to take risks and Rohit responds by bringing Kuldeep Yadav back into the attack.
Who will come out on top in this battle?
Over 37: Australia 1407
36.6 - No run, wicket-maiden for Ashwin! India in firm control of this game now.
36.5 - No run, Ashwin takes pace off and gets it to turn but Starc manages to defend.
36.4 - No run, another loopy delivery which Starc blocks out.
36.3 - No run, Ashwin tosses it up but Starc defends.
Mitchell Starc, left handed bat, comes to the crease.
36.2 - WICKET! Green c Hardik Pandya b Ashwin 8 (20)
Another one bites the dust! Green goes for a fierce cut but only connects with the edge as the ball flies towards Hardik who makes no mistake at backward point.
36.1 - No run, Green watchfully defends as Ashwin gets some good turn.
Over 38: Australia 142/7
37.6 - 1 run, close! Starc hammers it straight and Kuldeep gets one hand on it but the ball doesn't stick.
37.5 - 1 run, Cummins manages to connect with the pull and rotate strike.
37.4 - No run, Cummins doesn't read the turn again as it raps his pads.
37.3 - No run, beaten again as Kuldeep gets it to spin past the edge.
37.2 - No run, Cummins manages to get bat behind ball this time.
37.1 - No run, beaten! Cummins looks to defend but it just misses the outside edge.
Over 39: Australia 145/7
38.6 - No run, good delivery to end the over as Cummins manages to block at the last moment.
38.5 - 1 run, Starc goes back and flicks past a diving midwicket fielder.
38.4 - 1 run, Cummins plays a paddle-sweep for a quick single.
38.3 - 1 run, this time Starc manages to get it past midwicket.
38.2 - No run, again Starc flicks it to the on-side.
38.1 - No run, Starc flicks to the man at mid-on.
Over 40: Australia 156/7
Kuldeep signs off with figures of 10-0-42-2
39.6 - FOUR! Unlucky for Kuldeep as he once again finds the edge but it escapes between keeper and slip for four.
39.5 - No run, Cummins manages to block safely.
39.4 - No run, chance! Kuldeep draws a thick edge but it lands just short of Rohit at slip.
39.3 - SIX! Cummins takes matters into his own hands as he clears his front foot and launches it high over cow corner.
39.2 - 1 run, full onto the stumps and Starc drives to long-on.
39.1 - No run, Starc flicks the first delivery to midwicket.
Kuldeep Yadav into his final over.
Over 41: Australia 160/7
40.6 - 1 run, Cummins again swings hard but theres a man stationed at deep midwicket.
40.5 - 2 runs, Cummins frees his arms this time as he launches it just beyond the reach of the man at midwicket.
40.4 - No run, edged but the ball doesn't carry to the keeper. Bumrah is knocking on the door here.
40.3 - No run, Cummins isn't interested in taking any risks.
40.2 - No run, Cummins with a good solid block.
40.1 - 1 run, Bumrah immediately finds the edge of Starc but it escapes to third man.
Back to pace now as Jasprit Bumrah [6.0-0-16-1] is back into the attack.
Over 42: Australia 164/7
41.6 - FOUR! Lucky for Cummins as he swings but only sees it deflect off the thigh pad and race past the keeper.
41.5 - No run, swing and a miss as the Aussie captain looks to launch it into the stands.
41.4 - No run, quicker delivery from Jadeja which Cummins defends.
41.3 - No run, Cummins puts in a late block.
41.2 - No run, Cummins goes for the reverse sweep but finds the man at backward point.
41.1 - No run, ripper! Jadeja picks up where he left off from as he gets the ball to spin past the outside edge of Cummins.
Ravindra Jadeja [8.0-0-28-3] comes back into the attack.
Over 43: Australia 168/8
42.6 - 1 run, Bumrah finishes with a yorker which Zampa digs out to cover.
42.5 - No run, Zampa manages to defend as Bumrah targets the stumps.
42.4 - 2 runs, Bumrah strays onto the pads and Zampa flicks it uppishly towards midwicket.
42.3 - No run, beaten right away as Zampa looks to defend.
Adam Zampa, right handed bat, walks out to the crease.
42.2 - WICKET! Cummins c Shreyas Iyer b Bumrah 15 (24)
Cummins goes for the big shot but doesn't get enough power behind it as Shreyas Iyer comes running in from long-on and takes a good diving catch. Australia now with just two wickets in hand as they stare at a below-par total.
42.1 - 1 run, Starc tucks the ball gently towards square leg.
Over 44: Australia 168/8
Jadeja finishes with 10-2-28-3!
43.6 - No run, Jaffa! Jadeja signs off with a ripper which grips and spins sharply.
43.5 - No run, dropped! Thick outside edge which then balloons off KL Rahul's pads but Rohit doesn't manage to hold on at slip.
43.4 - No run, Jadeja rushing through the over as Zampa defends.
43.3 - No run, this time Zampa defends off the back foot.
43.2 - No run, Zampa lunges forward and defends.
43.1 - No run, Zampa pushes the ball towards cover.
Jadeja into his final over now. Can he add to his tally?
Over 45: Australia 172/8
44.6 - No run, onto the stumps this time and Zampa blocks it out.
44.6 - Wide! Takes Zampa by surprise as Bumrah sends a slower delivery down leg.
44.5 - 1 run, this time Starc slaps it straight down the ground.
44.4 - No run, cut in half! Starc looks to play down the ground but sees it zip past the inside edge.
44.3 - 1 run, wide outside off and Zampa helps it along to third man.
44.2 - No run, Zampa blocks it back towards Bumrah.
44.1 - 1 run, Starc guides the slower delivery down to third man.
Over 46: Australia 175/8
Ashwin finishes with 10-1-34-1
45.6 - No run, Zampa offers a good solid block.
45.5 - 1 run, Ashwin slides down leg and Starc helps it along for a single.
45.4 - No run, again tossed up but this time Starc defends.
45.3 - No run, loopy from Ashwin and Starc has a swing but misses.
45.2 - 1 run, Zampa pushes it to long-on and is a bit slow in taking the run as Kohli fires a throw at the stumps but misses.
45.1 - 1 run, Starc drives it to long-off for a single.
Ravichandran Ashwin [9.0-1-31-1] is back for his final over.
Over 47: Australia 183/8
Bumrah signs off with excellent figures of 10-0-35-2
46.6 - 1 run, finishes with another yorker which flies off the inside edge to square leg.
46.6 - Wide! Bumrah just slides down leg.
46.5 - No run, and another pinpoint yorker from Bumrah which Starc mananges to dig out.
46.4 - No run, beaten! Bumrah now slips in a perfect yorker which just about misses the off-stump.
46.3 - No run, Bumrah responds with a fuller delivery which Starc defends.
46.2 - SIX! Starc tears into the shorter delivery as he swings to send it flying handsomely over deep midwicket for a massive six.
46.1 No run, Bumrah starts with a back of length delivery which Starc blocks.
Over 48: Australia 188/8
47.6 - No run, Zampa manages to keep out the final delivery.
47.5 - 1 run, Starc slaps the back of length delivery to long-on.
47.5 - Wide! Siraj sends this one wide outside off.
47.4 - 1 run, short from Siraj and Zampa manages to pull towards backward square leg.
47.3 - No run, Zampa defends towards cover.
47.2 - No run, Siraj corrects his line as Zampa pushes it to point.
47.2 - Wide! Excellent work from Rahul behind the wickets again to prevent that from racing to the boundary.
47.1 - 1 run, Starc lifts the back of length delivery over midwicket for a single.
Mohammed Siraj [5.0-1-17-0] comes back into the attack.
Over 49: Australia 195/9
48.6 - 1 run, Starc keeps strike for the next over with a quick single.
48.5 - FOUR! Starc gets some much needed runs as he swings hard and sees it fly off the inside edge to fine leg.
48.4 - No run, slower delivery outside off which Starc chops into the pitch.
48.3 - 1 run, Hazlewood gets off the mark with a cut to point.
Josh Hazlewood, left handed bat, walks to the crease.
48.2 - WICKET! Zampa c Kohli b Hardik Pandya 6 (20)
Zampa looks to loft it over mid-off but is rushed by the quicker delivery and Kohli comes charging forward to take a good diving catch.
48.1 - 1 run, slower delivery to start which Starc pulls to midwicket.
Hardik Pandya [2.0-0-21-0] comes back into the attack.
Over 49.3: Australia 199/all out
Excellent bowling performance from the Men in Blue as they restrict Australia to just 199
49.3 - WICKET! Starc c Shreyas Iyer b Siraj 28 (35)
Change of length does the trick as Siraj lands it short and Starc goes for the pull. It flies high towards deep square leg and Shreyas covers good ground as he comes charging from the boundary to take a good catch.
49.2 - FOUR! Full outside off this time and Starc drives it superbly through long-off.
49.1 - No run, Siraj starts with a full delivery which Starc drills to long-on and refuses the single.
India need 200 to win!
That was an excellent bowling performance from India. Jasprit Bumrah set the tone with a superb opening spell and then the trio of R Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja spun webs around the Aussies in the middle overs.
Jadeja (3/28) was the pick of the bowlers, getting the important wicket of Smith before sending back Labuschagne and Carey in a single over.
Warner (41) and Steve Smith (46) were the only batters with sizeable contributions with Cummins and Starc also adding some valuable runs towards the end.
It's not an easy surface to bat on but India will fancy their chances of chasing down this below-par total.
'Local' lad Jadeja says India just need to keep it simple now
I play for CSK so I know the conditions here, when I saw the pitch I thought I should get 2-3 wickets, luckily I got 3 wickets and am very happy. I was looking to bowl into the stumps and there was turn, you never know which one is going straight and which one is turning, the odd ball was turning and I was just mixing the pace. Chennai crowd always come in good numbers and it is good to see a full house. Just go out there and play simple cricket, not try anything fancy and keep it simple.Ravindra Jadeja (3/28)
All set for the run chase!
Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan walk out to open the innings for India.
Mitchell Starc is handed the new ball for Australia.
Over 1: India 2/1
0.6 - No run, Starc goes full onto the stumps and Kohli blocks it back to the bowler.
0.5 - No run, length ball outside off and Kohli respectfully lets it go.
Loud cheers inside the Chepauk as Virat Kohli walks to the crease.
0.4 - WICKET! Ishan Kishan c Green b Starc 0 (1)
Poor from Kishan! He goes hard against the full delivery outside off but the away swing means it flies off the edge and into the welcome hands of Green slips.
0.3 - 1 run, full down leg and once again Rohit misses with the flick as it deflects off the pads for a leg bye.
0.2 - No run, full outside off this time and Rohit defends.
0.1 - No run, the plan is to attack the pads as Rohit misses with the flick but it's sliding down leg.
0.1 - Wide! Starc slips it wide down leg.
Over 2: India 2/3
1.6 - WICKET! Shreyas Iyer c Warner b Hazlewood 0(3)
Third Duck in a row! Poor from Shreyas as he slashes at the length delivery and sends it straight towards Warner who makes no mistake at cover. Just like that the match swings in Australia's favour!
1.5 - No run, again Shreyas pushes the back of length delivery towards point.
1.4 - No run, Shreyas defends the length delivery towards point.
Shreyas Iyer, right handed bat, comes to the crease.
1.3 - WICKET! Rohit lbw b Hazlewood 0 (6)
Both openers depart on Ducks! Excellent delivery from Hazlewood as he gets it to seam back in and hits Rohit high on the pads. Rohit decides to review the decision and replays show the ball would've gone on to clip the top of the stumps, leaving it to the 'Umpire's Call'.
1.2 - No run, back of length outside off which Rohit blocks.
1.1 - No run, Hazlewood angles it onto the stumps and Rohit tucks to square leg.
Josh Hazlewood, right-arm fast medium, will bowl from the other end.
Over 3: India 5/3
2.6 - No run, Rahul covers the stumps and shoulders arms on the last ball.
'2.5 - 1 run, full onto the stumps now and Kohli punches to mid-off.
2.4 - No run, beaten! Kohli goes chasing the wide delivery and sees it whizz past the edge.
2.3 - No run, length delivery outside off and Kohli shoulders arms.
2.2 - No run, full onto the wickets and Kohli offers a solid defence.
2.1 - 2 runs, Starc strays onto the pads and Kohli glances it behind for two runs.
KL Rahul, right handed bat, walks out to try and salvage the situation.
Over 4: India 10/3
3.6 - FOUR! Class from KL Rahul as he leans forward and drives beautifully through the gap at covers. Finally a confident shot from an Indian batter!
3.5 - 1 run, straight onto the stumps and Kohli punches to mid-on for a single.
3.4 - No run, length delivery outside off and Kohli thoughtfully lets it go.
3.3 - No run, this time Kohli manages to get his bat firmly behind the ball.
3.2 - No run, beaten! Nervy start this from Kohli as again he goes fishing outside off and is beaten past the edge.
3.1 - No run, beaten! Great movement again from Hazlewood as he gets it to nip back in and hits Kohli high on the pads.
Over 5: India 12/3
4.6 - No run, Rahul offers a firm block on the final delivery.
4.5 - 1 run, fuller outside off and Kohli pushes it towards mid-off for a single.
4.4 - No run, Kohli advances and punches it towards mid-on but it's well cut off by the fielder.
4.3 - No run, Kohli punches the wider delivery but only finds point.
4.3 - Wide! Well outside off from Starc this time.
4.2 - No run, again good solid defense from Kohli towards mid-on.
4.1 - No run, Starc starts with a full delivery which Kohli defends.
Over 6: India 18/3
5.6 - 2 runs, Kohli tucks the length ball towards square leg.
5.5 - FOUR! Kohli responds in style as he takes a step forward and drives firmly past a helpless man at mid-off.
5.4 - No run, Hazlewood lures Kohli into a dangerous drive and just beats the outside edge.
5.3 - No run, there's not much swing now as Kohli punches to mid-off.
5.2 - No run, fuller outside off and again Kohli blocks it.
5.1 - No run, Hazlewood goes full onto the stumps and Kohli defends.
Dream start for Australia!
Josh Hazlewood celebrates with teammates after getting rid of Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer in the 2nd over.
Image: REUTERS
Over 7: India 20/3
6.6 - No run, Rahul cuts the last ball towards cover but can't find the gap.
6.5 - No run, full onto the stumps but Rahul offers a solid defensive shot.
6.4 - No run, Cummins gets it to seam back in as Rahul cuts it to cover.
6.3 - 1 run, Kohli flicks it towards midwicket for a quick single.
6.2 - 1 run, Rahul leans back and dabs it towards third man for a single.
6.1 - No run, Cummins starts with a delivery sliding down leg which Rahul defends.
First bowling change for Australia as Captain Pat Cummins, right-arm fast, comes into the attack.
Over 8: India 21/3
7.6 - No run, Rahul blocks the full delivery towards mid-off.
7.5 - 1 run, Kohli plays a late dab to third man for an easy single.
7.4 - No run, Kohli shakes off that scare with a flick to midwicket.
7.3 - No run, DROPPED! That could be a huge moment in this game! Kohli looks to pull the short delivery but it only flies off the top edge. Carey and Marsh are both charging towards the ball and Marsh is the first to get there but it just slips right through his palms.
Maybe Marsh would've been better off leaving that for the keeper but probably didn't hear the call inside a loud Chepauk.
7.2 - No run, back of length delivery now which Kohli chops to backward point.
7.1 - No run, length ball onto off-stump which Kohli defends.
Over 9: India 26/3
8.6 - 1 run, Kohli flicks the ball towards midwicket to retain strike.
8.5 - No run, Cummins bangs it short and this time Kohli just leaves it for the keeper.
8.4 - 1 run, Rahul defends with soft hands and then races across for another quick single. Good running by the two in the middle.
8.3 - 1 run, Kohli punches it towards mid-on for a quick single.
8.2 - 1 run, Rahul waits back and guides it past the man at slip.
8.1 - 1 run, Kohli gets a thick inside edge onto the pads as the ball escapes to square leg.
Over 10: India 27/3
9.6 - No run, quicker onto the stumps and Rahul defends.
9.5 - No run, Rahul looks to cut but doesn't connect cleanly.
9.4 - No run, Rahul hangs back and watchfully blocks it out.
9.3 - 1 run, Kohli flicks the fuller delivery to midwicket for a quick single.
9.2 - No run, this time Kohli defends towards the off-side.
9.1 - No run, Kohli taps the first delivery towards mid-on.
First sign of spin now as Glenn Maxwell, right-arm off break, comes into the attack.
Over 11: India 33/3
10.6 - 1 run, Cummins strays onto the pads and Rahul flicks to deep square leg.
10.5 - No run, Rahul chops it straight towards point.
10.4 - FOUR! Another beautiful drive from Rahul and just leans forward and guides it past cover.
10.3 - No run, Cummins attacks the stumps and it just keeps low as Rahul defends.
10.2 - 1 run, this time Kohli guides it past backward point.
10.1 - No run, Kohli steps outside but only chops it to point.
End of the powerplay as Cummins continues.
Over 12: India 35/3
11.6 - No run, Rahul blocks the final delivery to the on-side.
11.5 - 1 run, full down leg and Kohli flicks it through midwicket.
11.4 - 1 run, Rahul makes room and punches it to mid-on for a single.
11.3 - No run, cramps Rahul for room as he chops it to point.
11.2 - No run, full outside off now and Rahul cuts to backward point.
11.1 - No run, flat onto the stumps which Rahul defends.
Over 13: India 38/3
12.6 - No run, and now the opposite as Green bangs it short forcing Rahul to take evasive action.
12.5 - No run, cut in half! The ball stays low after hitting the deck leaving Rahul completely bamboozled.
12.4 - No run, Rahul tucks it to midwicket and wants a quick single but is sent back by Kohli.
12.3 - 1 run, Kohli plays a late dab towards third man for a single.
12.2 - 1 run, back of length delivery which Rahul punches towards cover.
12.1 - 1 run, Green starts with a short delivery which Kohli pulls confidently through midwicket.
Another bowling change as Cameron Green, right-arm medium, comes into the attack.
Over 14: India 41/3
13.6 - 1 run, fuller onto the stumps and Kohli drills it to deep midwicket.
13.5 - 1 run, wide outside off and Rahul reaches out to guide it to cover.
13.4 - No run, Rahul pushes the full delivery back to Maxwell.
13.3 - 1 run, Kohli looks to pull but only gets a thick inside edge which bounces past the stumps.
13.2 - No run, Maxwell fires it down leg and Kohli flicks to midwicket.
13.1 - No run, Kohli blocks out the quicker delivery from Maxwell.
Over 15: India 49/3
14.6 - FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries from Kohli as he once again uses his wrists expertly to pierce the gap at midwicket.
14.5 - FOUR! Beautiful timing from Kohli as he just flicks the full delivery past the man at midwicket to find the ropes.
14.4 - No run, Kohli dabs it to backward point but can't find the gap.
14.3 - No run, Kohli now just defends back to the bowler.
14.2 - No run, beaten! Kohli looks to drive on the wider delivery but is beaten.
14.1 - No run, Green starts with a full delivery which Kohli flicks to mid-on.
Over 16: India 52/3
16.6 - No run, Kohli flicks it behind square but can't beat the fielder.
16.5 - 1 run, this time Rahul flicks it through midwicket for an easy single.
16.4 - No run, another good dive from Maxwell to cut off the run.
16.3 - No run, Rahul looks to drill it down the ground but Maxwell cuts it off.
16.2 - 2 runs, full from Maxwell and Rahul punches it through covers.
16.1 - No run, Rahul looks to cut but the ball stays low and beats the edge.
Over 17: India 56/3
16.6 - 1 run, Kohli drives the full delivery to mid-on for a quick single.
16.5 - No run, Starc bangs it short and Kohli doesn't take the bait as he leans back.
16.4 - 1 run, Starc attacks the stumps as Rahul pushes it towards backward point.
16.3 - 1 run, Kohli tucks it towards square leg for a quick single.
16.2 - 1 run, width on offer and Rahul cuts it to sweeper cover.
16.1 - No run, length ball onto the stumps which Rahul defends.
Mitchell Starc [3.0-0-6-1] comes back into the attack.
Over 18: India 69/3
17.6 - FOUR! Excellent from Rahul as Zampa dishes out a juicy full toss which he drills through cover for the third boundary of the over.
17.5 - FOUR! Superb batting from Rahul as once again he plays it late, guiding the ball past backward point.
17.4 - No run, Rahul leans forward and defends with soft hands.
17.3 - FOUR! Excellent from Rahul as he plays a late cut to squeeze it past backward point this time.
17.2 - No run, Rahul looks to cut it past backward point but it's well cut off by the fielder.
17.1 - 1 run, Zampa starts with a loopy full delivery which Kohli knocks to mid-off.
Australia bring out their main spinner now as Adam Zampa, right-arm leg break, enters into the attack.
Over 19: India 73/3
18.6 - 1 run, Rahul slices the last delivery to sweeper cover for a single.
18.5 - No run, cut in half! Rahul swipes across the line but is beaten by the low bounce on the short delivery.
18.4 - No run, Starc goes full onto the stumps and Rahul blocks with soft hands.
18.3 - 1 run, Kohli leans forward and drives through the gap at covers.
18.2 - 1 run, Rahul hangs back and plays a late cut to send it racing to third man.
18.1 - 1 run, Starc angles it across Kohli who just helps it along to fine leg.
Over 20: India 80/3
19.6 - 1 run, another easy single as Rahul flicks it to long-on.
19.5 - 1 run, Kohli flicks it off the hips to the gap at midwicket.
19.4 - 1 run, Rahul drills it along the ground to long-off.
19.3 - 1 run, Kohli leans forward and drives through covers for a single.
19.2 - 1 run, Rahul defends towards point and a sloppy misfield lets them grab a quick single.
19.1 - 2 runs, Rahul plays another good cut shot to pierce the gap at covers.
Over 21: India 82/3
20.6 - No run, angled into the stumps and Rahul offers a straight bat in reply.
20.5 - No run, pinpoint yorker from Starc which Rahul just about digs out.
20.4 - No run, Rahul drives but can't find the gap at mid-off.
20.3 - No run, back of length from Starc which Rahul defends back to the bowler.
20.2 - 1 run, Kohli swivels as he pulls the back of length delivery to square leg.
20.1 - 1 run, Starc starts with a full delivery which Rahul drives past cover for a single.
Over 22: India 87/3
21.6 - 1 run, Kohli taps the last ball to backward point to retain strike.
21.5 - 1 run, Rahul glances the back of length delivery down to fine leg.
21.4 - 1 run, Kohli leans forward and drives towards sweeper cover.
21.3 - No run, Kohli defends with soft hands and wants a quick single but is denied by Rahul.
21.2 - 1 run, Rahul opens the face of his bat and guides it past backward point.
21.1 - 1 run, Hazlewood immediately targets the stumps and Kohli flicks behind square.
Change in bowling as India's tormentor-in-chief during the early overs, Josh Hazlewood [4.0-1-12-2] is back into the attack.
Over 23: India 90/3
22.6 - No run, Rahul looks to flick but only gets a thick edge back onto the pads.
22.5 - 1 run, Kohli gently flicks through midwicket for an easy single.
22.4 - 1 run, Rahul clears his front foot and pulls fiercely through midwicket.
22.3 - No run, full onto the stumps and Rahul defends.
22.2 - No run, Rahul taps it to cover and wants a quick single but is rightly sent back.
22.1 - 1 run, Kohli nudges it to backward square leg for a single.
Adam Zampa [2.0-0-20-0] is back into the attack.
Over 24: India 92/3
23.6 - 1 run, Rahul steps across and flicks to deep midwicket to retain strike.
23.5 - No run, back of length outside off and Rahul cuts it to cover.
23.4 - No run, full onto the stumps and Rahul punches it back to the bowler.
23.3 - 1 run, Hazlewood bangs it short and this time Kohli takes it on as he pulls along the ground to square leg.
23.2 - No run, again Kohli taps it to cover but the fielder is quickly onto the ball.
23.1 - No run, Kohli blocks the full delivery from Hazlewood towards cover.
Over 25: India 97/3
24.6 - No run, loopy full delivery from Zampa and Kohli only manages to dig it out to midwicket.
24.5 - No run, Kohli can't pierce the gap at cover.
24.4 - 2 runs, full onto the stumps and Kohli drills it past the man at midwicket.
24.3 - 1 run, Rahul opens his stance and cuts it past point.
24.2 - 1 run, Kohli gets low and slaps the fuller delivery through covers.
24.1 - 1 run, Rahul chops the ball past the keeper for a single.
Over 26: India 100/3 - FIFTY up for Kohli! 50* (75)
25.6 - No run, beaten! Kohli leans forward to drive but is beaten all ends up this time.
25.5 - No run, another good solid block from Kohli.
25.4 - No run, now Kohli offers a straight bat to block out Cummins.
25.3 - 2 runs, FIFTY up for Kohli! 50* (75)
Cummins bangs it short and Kohli nails the pull to pierce the gap at midwicket and bring up his half-century. The true master of the run chase!
25.2 - 1 run, short outside off and Rahul guides it towards third man.
25.1 - No run, Cummins attacks the stumps straight away as Rahul defends.
Change in bowling as Pat Cummins [3.0-0-13-0] comes back into the attack.
Over 27: India 105/3
26.6 - 2 runs, good running as Kohli flicks it through square leg and comes back for a second run.
26.5 - No run, Kohli nudges it to short fine leg.
26.4 - 1 run, Rahul rocks back and punches it to long-on as he moves on to 49*.
26.3 - No run, tossed up again but Rahul only pushes it back to Zampa.
26.2 - 1 run, loopy delivery from Zampa and Kohli punches it through covers.
26.1 - 1 run, shorter delivery from Zampa and Rahul cuts it past point.
Over 28: India 116/3 - FIFTY up for Rahul! 50* (72)
27.6 - 1 run, Rahul nudges it behind square to retain strike.
27.5 - 1 run, Kohli drives to sweeper cover for an easy single.
27.4 - FOUR! This time Kohli nails the pull sending it looping to cow corner for a one-bounce four.
27.4 - Wide! Cummins sends down a slower bouncer which Kohli doesn't manage to hit but it's deemed a wide for height so the free-hit continues.
27.4 - No ball! Cummins lands it well outside the pitch and now has to bowl a free-hit delivery.
27.3 - 1 run, Cummins bangs it short but the ball doesn't rise and sneaks past Rahul's bat as they grab a bye.
27.2 - 1 run, streaky from Kohli as he gets a thick inside edge, chopping it dangerously close to the stumps.
27.1 - 1 run, FIFTY up for Rahul! 50* (72)
Now Rahul brings up his half-century with a fierce cut through covers. It's been a really classy innings from him, helping India recover from a stormy start.
Over 29: India 119/3
28.6 - No run, Kohli flicks down the ground but it's cut off by Maxwell.
28.5 - 1 run, onto the stumps now and Rahul flicks it past a diving Maxwell.
28.4 - No run, swing and a miss as Maxwell sends a slower loopy delivery outside off.
28.3 - 1 run, Kohli gets on one knee and pulls towards fine leg.
28.2 - 1 run, full onto the stumps from Maxwell and Rahul drills it to long-on.
28.1 - No run, Rahul blocks out the loopy delivery.
Glenn Maxwell [4.0-0-9-0] comes back into the attack.
Over 30: India 120/3
29.6 - No run, Cummins ends with a shorter delivery which Kohli taps into the pitch.
29.5 - No run, Kohli taps it behind square and wants a quick single but is denied by Rahul. Kohli doesn't seem pleased by that but it's the right decision from Rahul.
29.4 - No run, Kohli looks to flick but only edges it back into his own body.
29.3 - 1 run, Rahul cuts the shorter length delivery down to third man.
29.2 - No run, full onto the stumps now and Rahul pushes it to cover.
29.1 - No run, beaten! Rahul looks to cut but is done in by the extra bounce that Cummins generates.
Over 31: India 124/3
30.6 - No run, Rahul flicks the last delivery down the ground but it's again cut off by Maxwell.
30.5 - No run, Rahul chops it right back towards Maxwell.
There's a change in ball now.
30.4 - 1 run, Maxwell slides down leg and Kohli helps it along to fine leg.
30.3 - 1 run, Rahul waits back and steers it down to third man.
30.2 - 1 run, Kohli rocks back and slices it past point.
30.1 - 1 run, short from Maxwell which Rahul cuts through covers.
Over 32: India 132/3
31.6 - No run, angled across and Rahul tucks it to square leg.
31.5 - No run, length ball onto the stumps which Rahul defends.
31.4 - FOUR! Beautiful timing from Rahul as he drives the full delivery past a diving cover fielder.
31.3 - 1 run, Kohli this time dabs it to backward point.
31.2 - No run, beaten! Kohli again looks to drive but this time misses completely.
31.2 - Wide! Kohli misses with the glance as Starc slides it down leg.
31.1 - 2 runs, Kohli looks to drive but gets a thick outside edge which flies past backward point.
Change in bowling as Mitchell Starc [6.0-0-16-1] comes back into the attack.
Over 33: India 139/3
32.6 - 1 run, Kohli slices it towards cover to retain strike.
32.5 - 1 run, Rahul advances forward now and drives to sweeper cover.
32.4 - No run, fired into the stumps and Rahul defends.
32.3 - 1 run, Kohli punches the fuller delivery to long-on.
32.2 - No run, Zampa sends down a slower loopy delivery which Kohli blocks.
32.1 - FOUR! Kohli welcomes him back by making room and cutting the shorter delivery through covers.
Adam Zampa [5.0-0-33-0] returns to the attack.
Over 34: India 146/3
33.6 - 1 run, Kohli flicks the last delivery to the on-side to retain strike.
33.5 - FOUR! That blow seems to have done nothing to deter Kohli as he slices the full delivery beautifully past backward point.
33.4 - No run, Starc bangs it short and Kohli misses with the pull as it hits him flush on the helmet!
There's a pause in the game for a mandatory check on Kohli.
33.3 - No run, angled into the stumps which Kohli defends.
33.2 - 1 run, Starc sends it wide outside off and Rahul pushes it past point.
33.1 - 1 run, Kohli cuts the back of length delivery for an easy single.
Over 35: India 151/3
34.6 - 1 run, Kohli taps the last delivery to point for a quick single.
34.5 - No run, muted appeals for LBW but there seemed to be an inside edge before it hit Kohli's pads.
34.4 - 1 run, Rahul drives it straight down the field and it deflects off Kohli's boot as the 150 comes up for India.
34.3 - 1 run, Kohli leans forward and drives to mid-off.
34.2 - 1 run, Rahul cuts the ball to the off-side for an easy single.
34.1 - 1 run, Kohli backs away and slices the shorter delivery from Zampa through cover.
Over 36: India 159/3
India need 41 runs from 84 balls to win!
35.6 - 1 run, another good on-drive but this time the man at mid-on cuts it off.
35.5 - FOUR! Beautiful timing this time as Rahul plays a superb on-drive to beat a diving mid-on fielder.
35.4 - 2 runs, Rahul looks to pull the short delivery and manages to get it over the man at midwicket.
35.3 - No run, length delivery outside off which Rahul drives to cover again.
35.2 - No run, Rahul connects well with the drive but it's well cut out at cover.
35.1 - 1 run, Kohli tucks the back of length delivery to deep square leg.
Josh Hazlewood [6.0-1-19-2] comes back into the attack as Australia continue to look for a breakthrough.
Over 37: India 167/3
36.6 - 1 run, loopy full toss from Zampa but Kohli only knocks it to long-on for a single.
36.5 - 1 run, loopy onto the stumps and Rahul drills it to long-on.
36.4 - No run, Rahul pushes the back of length delivery to mid-off.
36.3 - 1 run, full from Zampa and Kohli drills it towards long-on.
36.2 - 2 runs, Kohli opens his stance and pulls to deep midwicket.
36.1 - 3 runs, Rahul cuts the shorter delivery over cover and a fumble at the boundary lets them take three.
There's another change in ball now as the dew is taking a toll on it. Both Rahul and Kohli use the pause in play to take in some fluids.
It's a warm night at Chepauk and they've both been out there in the middle for a long time now.
Over 38: India 168/4
37.6 - No run, Rahul blocks out the final delivery.
37.5 - 1 run, Hazlewood welcomes Hardik with another bouncer but it's pulled nicely along the ground to deep square leg.
Hardik Pandya, right handed bat, walks out to the crease.
37.4 - WICKET! Kohli c Labuschagne b Hazlewood 85 (116)
Kohli is disappointed to not finish the job but it's been a superb innings from him. Hazlewood bangs it short and Kohli goes for the pull but this time picks out the man at midwicket. He was dropped early into his innings but the short ball does the trick for Australia.
37.3 - No run, beaten! Hazlewood sends down a slower delivery and Kohli looks to drive but is beaten.
37.2 - No run, Kohli taps it to point and wants a single but is rightly sent back.
37.1 - No run, Kohli blocks out the length delivery from Hazlewood.
Over 39: India 172/4
India just 28 runs away from victory now.
38.6 - 1 run, another full delivery and Rahul pushes it past mid-on.
38.5 - 1 run, Hardik works the fuller delivery towards long-on.
38.4 - 1 run, Rahul just pushes it past backward point for a quick single.
38.3 - No run, Rahul can't find the gap at midwicket.
38.2 - No run, again a flighted delivery but Rahul defends.
38.1 - 1 run, Maxwell tosses it up and Hardik eases it past the man at cover.
Glenn Maxwell [6.0-0-16-0] comes back into the attack.
Over 40: India 182/4
Just 18 runs needed for victory now!
39.6 - No run, full outside off and Hardik defends safely.
39.5 - SIX! Hardik dances down the track and slices it beautifully over extra cover for a maximum!
39.4 - 1 run, full outside off and Rahul taps it through cover for an easy single.
39.4 - Wide! Hazlewood bangs it short but it's too high.
39.3 - 1 run, Hardik pushes the fuller delivery past Hazlewood for a quick single.
39.2 - No run, another back of length delivery and Hardik defends.
39.1 - 1 run, Rahul taps the back of length delivery towards point.
Over 41: India 195/4
Just 5 runs needed for victory now!
40.6 - 1 run, shorter delivery from Maxwell and Rahul punches to long-on to retain strike.
40.5 - No run, quicker outside off and Rahul knocks it back to the bowler.
40.4 - 1 run, Hardik waits back and cuts the shorter delivery to point.
40.3 - 1 run, Rahul drills it down the ground again but this time it's cut off by Maxwell.
40.2 - FOUR! Full onto the stumps and Rahul hammers it straight down the ground again. The Indian duo are in a hurry to finish this.
40.1 - SIX! Maxwell with a loopy delivery and Rahul skips down the track to launch it high over long-off! Beautiful shot from Rahul.
Over 41.2: India 201/4
41.2 - SIX! KL Rahul lifts it beautifully over extra cover to seal the victory! He misses out on a well-deserved century by just 3 runs but it's been a splendid knock from the classy KL Rahul tonight!
41.1 - No run, Cummins with a back of length delivery which Rahul knocks to mid-off.
Pat Cummins [6.0-0-27-0] is back into the attack
India win by 6 wickets!
What a batting performance from KL Rahul (97* off 115 balls) and Virat Kohli (85 off 116 balls) to rescue India from a tight spot tonight!
The first three batters departed on Ducks but Kohli and Rahul stitched together a solid 165-run partnership to put the result beyond doubt.
India were superb in the field, with the ball and then after an early batting wobble their stalwarts stood up and made sure there weren't any other hiccups with the bat.
Rahul Dravid will be happy with that performance as India make a dominant start to their home World Cup campaign.
Player of the Match - KL Rahul (97* off 115 balls)
(On walking out so early at 2/3) Quite honestly not a lot of conversation, I thought I’d get a good shower and get a break. I was just trying to get my breath back. Virat said there’s a bit in the wicket, so play like Test cricket for a while. There was a bit of help for the pacers with the new ball, and then the spinners also. In the last 15-20 overs, dew played a part and that helped quite a bit. The ball also skidded on better. However, it was a bit two-paced, it wasn’t the easiest of wickets to bat on and it wasn’t flat as well. It was a good cricket wicket, bit for the batters and the bowlers. That’s what you get in the south of India, especially Chennai. (On his reaction after the last six) I hit it too well, I just calculated how to get to a 100 in the end. The only way for 4 and a six, but no qualms on not getting to that hundred.KL Rahul
Pat Cummins doesn't want to dwell too long on this loss
(How far short was the score?) Atleast 50 odd. Tough trying to defend 200. (Challenges of batting?) Really good bowling attack. And facing spinners was tough. Was the kind of wicket you had to get yourself in. (Kohli drop) I've already forgotten about it! Not ideal, especially for his calibre. Four down for 10 would've been amazing but wasn't to be. (Hazlewood) Always poses questions with the ball. (What to tell the team before next game?) Have to have a review. Obviously a tough surface. It's just one game out of nine, no need to dwell over that. No regrets [about toss.]Pat Cummins (Australia Captain)
Rohit Sharma is quite pleased with his team's all-round effort
Good feeling to come out on top. (Bowling and fielding) Magnificent. Especially the fielding. The fielding was something we really put our effort on. It was a great effort. In conditions like this it can be tough sometimes. We knew there would be assistance for everyone. Seamers got reverse, spinners bowled in nice areas. All in all a great effort. (Nervous at 3 for 2?) Yes I was to be honest. You don't want to start like that when chasing a target. Credit to Australia, but some loose shots there as well. But that happens, you want to get off the mark and score quickly in the powerplay. Hats off to Virat and KL - the way they stuck out there to create a match-winning partnership. (Adapting to next surface?) That will be the biggest challenge moving forward because we will play in different conditions. Might have to change combinations too and as a team we are prepared to do that. (Crowd) Chennai never disappoints. Crowd was brilliant from word go. For them to sitting in the heat and cheering says a lot.Rohit Sharma (India Captain)
Well that's it from me for tonight. All Indian can be happy with that performance and now mark days to their next outing when they'll take the field against Pakistan on October 14.
Meanwhile, join us again tomorrow for all the action from New Zealand vs Netherlands starting at 2 PM.
Till then it's goodbye and goodnight!