We are back for the chase! The players are already out in the middle now. In the absence of Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan and Rohit Sharma are the two openers for India. Mitchell Starc to start the proceedings with the ball. Here we go…

… THE RUN CHASE …

Right then, Australia have posted a below-par score but they have that bowling firepower to defend this while the hosts will be confident that their batters can back the good job done by their bowlers and start their World Cup campaign on a positive note. Join us in a bit to see how the chase unfolds.

Ravindra Jadeja, the pick of the bowlers for India is up for a quick chat. He says that he plays for Chennai and knows the conditions. Mentions that he was hoping to get two or three wickets before the start of the game and is happy to get those. Shares that the odd ball was turning and he was looking to bowl at the stumps. Adds that he was mixing the pace as well. States that the Chennai crowd always comes in good numbers. Ends by saying that they need to keep it simple in the chase and not do anything fancy.

India, on the other hand, will be extremely pleased with their bowling effort. Their catching and fielding were top-notch as well which is an area where they have struggled a bit in recent times, but not in this opening game. It was 'Boom Boom' Bumrah who set the tone for them by getting rid of Mitchell Marsh early on. After they couldn't pick any wickets for a long time but kept the runs in check too. The spin trio of Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, and Kuldeep Yadav were absolutely fantastic and used the conditions well. Kuldeep got the wicket of Warner while Jadeja removed Smith with a gem and then they controlled the game and didn't give an inch to the Aussie batters. Jadeja ended up with three wickets while Kuldeep got a couple of scalps and Ashwin picked up one too. Hardik Pandya was a bit expensive but he too got a wicket in the penultimate over while Mohammed Siraj finished the job which meant that all the bowlers got into the wicket-taking act for India.

Australia suffered an early blow when Mitchell Marsh went back without opening his account. However, after that David Warner and Steven Smith took a careful approach and stitched up a good partnership of 69 runs where the former became the fastest player to reach 1000 runs in the ODI World Cup, but right after the drinks break Warner got dismissed for 41 and they had to go into the rebuilding phase again. Smith along with Marnus Labuschagne steadied the ship for a bit, but the former perished for 46 to a peach of a delivery from Ravindra Jadeja. After that, no other batter could really make much impact and they suffered a collapse as they went from 110 for 3 to 140 for 7. However, some good contributions from the skipper, Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc took them close to that 200-run mark.

A dominating bowling display from the Men in Blue! The boys have shown that they are up for the challenge in this World Cup and managed to restrict Australia to 199. The Aussies would have hoped for a better performance but the good thing for them is that this has come in the opening match and not at the business end of the tournament.

Mohammed Siraj to Mitchell Starc, OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! Australia fall one short of 200 then! Mohammed Siraj cleverly pulls his length back and rolls his fingers over the ball as well, on off, Mitchell Starc tries to pull this one off the front foot but does not manage to ride on the bounce. Splices it in the air towards deep square leg where Shreyas Iyer swoops forward and completes a good running catch. Mohammed Siraj has a wicket to his name. Australia bowled out for 199!

Mohammed Siraj to Mitchell Starc, FOUR! Mitchell Starc is taking Australia to the 200-run mark! Mohammed Siraj misses the yorker and serves it tin the slot, full in length, Mitchell Starc clears his front leg and hammers it back past the non-striker for a boundary.

Mohammed Siraj to Mitchell Starc, In the blackhole by Siraj, on middle, Mitchell Starc drills it straight to long on and refuses the single.

Mohammed Siraj (6-1-22-0) to bowl the last over. Can he keep Australia under 200?

Hardik Pandya to Mitchell Starc, Another full delivery, outside off this time, Mitchell Starc eases it with soft hands in front of extra cover. Retains the strike with a single.

Hardik Pandya to Mitchell Starc, FOUR! Important runs these for Australia! Hardik Pandya goes a bit too straight, full and on the pads, Mitchell Starc does not miss out as helps it wide of short fine leg for a much-needed boundary.

Hardik Pandya to Mitchell Starc, Pulls his length back and angles it across, outside off, Mitchell Starc shapes to chop it on the off side. Bottom edges it along the ground to KL Rahul.

Hardik Pandya to Josh Hazlewood, At 131.1 kph, fuller and outside off, Josh Hazlewood extends his arms and pushes it through covers. Gets off the mark with a single.

Josh Hazlewood is the last man in.

Hardik Pandya to Adam Zampa, OUT! CAUGHT! Another one bites the dust as Hardik Pandya joins in on the fun! Bowls with seam up and pace on, fuller in length, Adam Zampa stays back and tries to go down the ground. The ball turns in his hand and he ends up hitting it flat towards mid off. Fails to hit it wide of the fielder and Virat Kohli makes absolutely no mistake. Hardik Pandya has his first wicket of the game and Australia are now nine down!

Hardik Pandya to Mitchell Starc, Starts with an off pace delivery, on a length, on middle, Mitchell Starc swats it without much timing to deep mid-wicket and takes a single.

Hardik Pandya to bowl the penultimate over. He has conceded 21 runs in his two overs.

Mohammed Siraj to Adam Zampa, Tailing in, full and at the pads, Adam Zampa gets cramped for room but still manages to clip it away to mid-wicket.

Mohammed Siraj to Mitchell Starc, Full and angling across, outside off, Mitchell Starc sits deep in his crease and drags it along the ground to deep mid-wicket for one.

Mohammed Siraj to Mitchell Starc, WIDE! This is bowled short again but beyond the tramline on off, left alone by Mitchell Starc for a wide.

Mohammed Siraj to Adam Zampa, Bangs it in short again, at the batter, Adam Zampa swivels and hooks it down to fine leg for a single. .

Mohammed Siraj to Adam Zampa, Length delivery again, just outside off, Adam Zampa gives himself room and tries to free his arms. Mistimes the punch to mid off for another dot.

Mohammed Siraj to Adam Zampa, Lands it on a length, on off, Adam Zampa stays leg side of the ball and taps it towards cover.

Mohammed Siraj to Adam Zampa, WIDE! Loses his radar and goes way down leg, on a length, the ball moves further away after pitching. KL Rahul dives quickly to his left and denies any extra runs.

Mohammed Siraj to Mitchell Starc, Bowls it into the wicket, Mitchell Starc hangs back and fetches it from outside off. Mistimes the pull in front of deep mid-wicket for a single.

Mohammed Siraj (5-1-17-0) is back on.

Jasprit Bumrah to Mitchell Starc, Searing yorker again, at the stumps, Mitchell Starc gets his bat down in time and inside edges it behind square on the leg side for a single.

Jasprit Bumrah to Mitchell Starc, WIDE! Full and sliding down leg, Mitchell Starc lets it go for a wide.

Jasprit Bumrah to Mitchell Starc, Another yorker, at the stumps, Mitchell Starc clears his front leg and jams it out to mid off.

Jasprit Bumrah to Mitchell Starc, Oh, so close! Nails the yorker, just outside off, Mitchell Starc swings through the line but gets beaten for pace. Luckily for him, the ball sneaks just past the off stump.

Jasprit Bumrah to Mitchell Starc, Takes pace off and bowls it on a length, on middle, Mitchell Starc stays beside the ball and defends it out.

Jasprit Bumrah to Mitchell Starc, SIX! Short and punished! Jasprit Bumrah goes slightly short, on middle, Mitchell Starc stands tall and latches onto the pull. Smokes it over deep square leg for a biggie.

Jasprit Bumrah to Mitchell Starc, On a hard length, on middle, Mitchell Starc hangs back to defend. The ball angles back in and catches the inside edge.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Adam Zampa, Another carrom ball, full and on middle, Adam Zampa prods forward and defends it towards extra cover.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Mitchell Starc, Bowls it short, on middle, Mitchell Starc turns it through square leg and takes a single.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Mitchell Starc, Tossed up, on off, Mitchell Starc pushes it towards cover for a dot.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Mitchell Starc, Slows it up, full and on middle, Mitchell Starc gets down and goes for the slog sweep. Swings too early and gets hit near the waist.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Adam Zampa, Tosses it up, full and on off, Adam Zampa gets on the front foot and knocks it down to long on. Virat Kohli swoops in but misses the shy at the non-striker's end. It would not have mattered anyway as Zampa was in.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Mitchell Starc, Drops it short, on off, a hint of away turn, Mitchell Starc taps it down to long off for a single.

Jasprit Bumrah to Adam Zampa, Back of a length and on off, Adam Zampa stabs it towards short covers.

Jasprit Bumrah to Adam Zampa, A loopy slower delivery, drops down the leg side, Adam Zampa gets into an awkward position and fails to connect. It is called a wide.

Jasprit Bumrah to Mitchell Starc, Back of a length and on middle, Mitchell Starc slaps it towards wide of long on for another run.

Jasprit Bumrah to Mitchell Starc, This is on a good length and on off, angling gin, slower too, Mitchell Starc looks to push it away but goes through his shot early and misses.

Jasprit Bumrah to Adam Zampa, Full again and around off, Adam Zampa throws his bat at it but gets an outside edge along the ground towards third man for a run.

Jasprit Bumrah to Adam Zampa, Full and on middle, Adam Zampa keeps it out to the off side.

Jasprit Bumrah to Mitchell Starc, On a length and on off, Mitchell Starc guides it towards third man for a single.

Ravindra Jadeja to Adam Zampa, Some turn! This is pushed through quicker, short and on off, turns away sharply, Adam Zampa stays in his crease but gets beaten all ends up. Ravindra Jadeja finishes his spell with a maiden over!

Ravindra Jadeja to Adam Zampa, DROPPED! Rohit Sharma should have done better there! This is slower through the air, on off, turns away a bit, Adam Zampa has a poke at it and gets an outside edge as the ball loops up of KL Rahul's pads towards first slip where Rohit Sharma leaps up and tries to catch it with his outstretched right hand but spills it out. Zampa gets a life here!

Ravindra Jadeja to Adam Zampa, Flatter, full and on middle, Adam Zampa defends it on the front foot.

Ravindra Jadeja to Adam Zampa, Goes short again, on off, Adam Zampa pats it down towards short covers.

Ravindra Jadeja to Adam Zampa, Tossed up, full and on middle, Adam Zampa knocks it wide of short covers.

Ravindra Jadeja to Adam Zampa, Short and around off, Adam Zampa steers it towards point.

Jasprit Bumrah to Adam Zampa, In the blockhole, on middle, Adam Zampa digs it out through covers for a run.

Jasprit Bumrah to Adam Zampa, Full again and on off, Adam Zampa taps it towards short covers.

Jasprit Bumrah to Adam Zampa, Fullish and around leg, Adam Zampa flicks it over mid-wicket for a brace.

Jasprit Bumrah to Adam Zampa, On a length and around off, Adam Zampa looks to play at it but misses it completely.

Adam Zampa comes out to bat now.

Jasprit Bumrah to Pat Cummins, OUT! TAKEN! Jasprit Bumrah gets his second wicket now! He pitches this one up on middle, Pat Cummins backs away and tries to slog it away but fails to get under it and hits it with the bottom part of the bat as the ball goes in the air in front of long on where Shreyas Iyer runs forward and dives to take a fine catch. Australia eight down now!

Is that out? Pat Cummins has been caught at long on and it seems the umpires want to have a look. It is a fair catch and Cummins will keep walking.

Jasprit Bumrah to Mitchell Starc, On a length and on middle, Mitchell Starc looks to work it away but misses as the ball goes off his thigh pads towards square leg. The batters cross for a leg bye.

Ravindra Jadeja to Pat Cummins, FOUR LEG BYES! Australia won't mind this! Ravindra Jadeja darts this one full and down the leg side, Pat Cummins misses his glances as the ball goes off his pads past KL Rahul to the fine leg fence for a boundary.

Ravindra Jadeja to Pat Cummins, Swing and a miss! This is flighted, full and around off, turns long way away, Pat Cummins backs away and tries to slog it but only connects with thin air.

Ravindra Jadeja to Pat Cummins, Flatter, short and on middle, Pat Cummins pats it down towards short mid-wicket.

Ravindra Jadeja to Pat Cummins, Quicker, full and on off, Pat Cummins pushes it to the right of shrot covers.

Ravindra Jadeja to Pat Cummins, Tossed up, full and on middle, Pat Cummins reverse-sweeps it straight to short third man.

Ravindra Jadeja to Pat Cummins, BEATEN! This is floated, full and around off, turns away sharply, Pat Cummins presses forward tp defend but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Jasprit Bumrah to Pat Cummins, Fullish and on middle, Pat Cummins swipes it through square leg for one.

Jasprit Bumrah to Pat Cummins, Just over! This is pitched up and on middle, Pat Cummins drags it just over short mid-wicket as Shreyas Iyer from mid on chases it and mops it up. Two runs taken.

Jasprit Bumrah to Pat Cummins, A slower one now, on a length and around off, Pat Cummins moves across to play but gets an outside edge as the ball goes on the bounce to the keeper.

Jasprit Bumrah to Pat Cummins, Full again and on middle too, Pat Cummins is solid in his defence again.

Jasprit Bumrah to Pat Cummins, Fuller and on middle, angling in, Pat Cummins keeps it out towards short covers.

Jasprit Bumrah to Mitchell Starc, On a length and around off, Mitchell Starc guides it towards third man for a single.

Powerplay 3! Now, five fielders are allowed outside the circle till the last over.

Kuldeep Yadav to Pat Cummins, EDGED AND FOUR! Kuldeep Yadav pushes it through again, full and on off, Pat Cummins pushes forward with hard hands. Gets a thin outside edge that goes past the gloves of KL Rahul and to the left of Rohit Sharma at first slip for a boundary. A good over for Australia, 11 runs came off it.

Kuldeep Yadav to Pat Cummins, Bowls a googly, short and on off, Pat Cummins eases it off the back foot towards cover.

Kuldeep Yadav to Pat Cummins, Edged but safe! Fired in, full and on off, Pat Cummins goes on the back foot to defend. Gets an outside edge that falls in front of Rohit Sharma at first slip.

Kuldeep Yadav to Pat Cummins, SIX! A rare loose delivery by Kuldeep Yadav and it gets the treatment! Bowls a drag down, slower and on middle, Pat Cummins goes back and gets into a good position. Hammers the pull over deep square for the first maximum of the game.

Kuldeep Yadav to Mitchell Starc, Offers flight, full and on off, Mitchell Starc knocks it down to long off for a single.

Kuldeep Yadav to Mitchell Starc, Slows it up, full and on middle, Mitchell Starc clips it off the front foot to mid-wicket.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Pat Cummins, Short and turning in, on middle and leg, Pat Cummins nudges it to mid-wicket for a dot.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Mitchell Starc, Bowls it short, on middle, Mitchell Starc tucks it off the back foot and gets it past mid-wicket for another single.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Pat Cummins, Fullish delivery, on off, Pat Cummins paddles it to fine leg for a run.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Mitchell Starc, Full and sliding on, middle and leg, Mitchell Starc clips it through mid-wicket and gets across for a single.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Mitchell Starc, Floated again, full and on the pads, clipped straight to mid-wicket.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Mitchell Starc, Tossed up, on off, Mitchell Starc lunges forward but cannot get it past extra cover on the push.

Kuldeep Yadav to Mitchell Starc, Tossed up at the stumps, Mitchell Starc drive it uppishly but to the left of Kuldeep Yadav and collects a single.

Kuldeep Yadav to Pat Cummins, Short this time, turning in, Pat Cummins rocks back and pulls it to deep square leg for a single.

Kuldeep Yadav to Pat Cummins, Short and on off, Pat Cummins punches it off the back foot to cover.

Kuldeep Yadav to Pat Cummins, Turning in sharply, around off, Pat Cummins rocks back to defend. The ball spins in and raps him on the pads. The impact though was outside off.

Kuldeep Yadav to Pat Cummins, Offers flight again, googly, on off, Pat Cummins reads it well and blocks it out.

Kuldeep Yadav to Pat Cummins, Beauty! Bowls it fraction full and turning in, outside off, Pat Cummins goes back to a full delivery and gets beaten on the outside edge.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Mitchell Starc, Bowls the carrom ball this time, short and at the stumps, Mitchell Starc works it to mid-wicket.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Mitchell Starc, Another tossed up delivery, on off, Mitchell Starc gets on the front foot again and defends it down the wicket.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Mitchell Starc, Tosses it up again, on off and middle, Mitchell Starc keeps it out off the front foot.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Mitchell Starc, Flighted delivery, full and on off, Mitchell Starc drives it back to the bowler.

Mitchell Starc walks out to bat now.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Cameron Green, OUT! TAKEN! Ravichandran Ashwin gets into the act now and the crowd are up on their feet for the local boy! Australia are falling like ninepins. Ashwin bowls this one short and quicker through the air, wide outside off, Cameron Green hangs on the back foot and goes for the cut. The ball comes onto him slightly slower and he ends up hitting it flat and straight to backward point. Hardik Pandya there, pouches it with both hands comfortably. Ravichandran Ashwin has his first wicket and Australia are now 7 down.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Cameron Green, Floats it up, on off, Cameron Green blocks it out off the front foot.

Kuldeep Yadav to Pat Cummins, Switches to 'round the wicket and tosses it up nicely, Pat Cummins winds up to drive but ends up pushing it back to the bowler.

Pat Cummins, the skipper of Australia is the next man in with his side in a spot of bother.

Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Maxwell, OUT! BOWLED'EM! Kuldeep Yadav strikes again and this time, he removes the 'Big Show'! Glenn Maxwell has a frustrated look on his face as he trudges off. Cleverly bowls this one quicker through the air, short and turning in, on the leg stump line, Glenn Maxwell goes back in his crease and tries to heave it away on the leg side. The ball is slightly too full to play the pull and he pays the price. Fails to connect as the ball spins in sharply after pitching and pegs back the leg stump. Kuldeep Yadav is delighted and so are the rest of his teammates. Australia in all sorts of trouble here.

Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Maxwell, Serves the googly this time, full.and on middle, Glenn Maxwell uses his feet to loft this one down the ground. Has to abort his shot at the last moment and gets an inside edge onto the front pad.

Kuldeep Yadav to Cameron Green, Much straighter this time, full and on middle, Cameron Green drives it off the front foot to the right of Kuldeep Yadav for a run.

Kuldeep Yadav to Cameron Green, Floated up, full and just outside off, Cameron Green is happy to defend this one off the front foot.

Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Maxwell, Starts on a short length, turning into the batter, Glenn Maxwell rocks back and pulls it in front of square. Ravindra Jadeja sprints across to his right and keeps it to a single.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Glenn Maxwell, Not in control but safe! Another carrom ball, fuller in length, at the stumps, Glenn Maxwell moves leg side and tries to flat bat it down the ground. Miscues it off the toe-end towards mid-wicket where Mohammed Siraj dives to his left but the ball eludes him. A single taken.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Cameron Green, Gives the ball air again and drags his length back slightly, on off, Cameron Green steps out and goes for the heave. Mistimes his shot but gets it over mid-wicket for a single.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Cameron Green, Pushes it through quicker, full and on middle, Cameron Green gets forward and pushes it back to the bowler.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Cameron Green, Bowls the carrom ball, short and on off, Cameron Green picks it up and blocks it out off the back foot.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Glenn Maxwell, Offers flight, full and slower, on off, Glenn Maxwell waits and bunts it down to long on for a run.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Cameron Green, Serves it full and around off, Cameron Green presses forward and pats it towards deep point for a single.

Ravindra Jadeja to Glenn Maxwell, Floats it up, fraction full and wide outside off, Glenn Maxwell drills it towards extra cover but cannot get it past Virat Kohli.

Ravindra Jadeja to Glenn Maxwell, Angling in, short and at the hips, Glenn Maxwell misses the tuck and gets hit high on the thigh pad.

Ravindra Jadeja to Cameron Green, Coming in with the arm, full and on middle, Cameron Green makes room and strokes it down to long off for a single.

Ravindra Jadeja to Cameron Green, Fires it in again, full and on off, Cameron Green takes a good stride forward and defends it out.

Ravindra Jadeja to Glenn Maxwell, Quicker through the air, full and outside off, Glenn Maxwell prods forward and works it square on the off side for a run.

Ravindra Jadeja to Cameron Green, Bowls it short, turning away, outside off, Cameron Green stands tall and punches it through covers. The call is for two from Green but has to settle for a single.

Jasprit Bumrah to Glenn Maxwell, Beaten! Serves it from wide of the crease and angles it in, in the corridor of uncertainty on off, Glenn Maxwell hangs out his bat to defend and gets beaten on the outside edge.

Jasprit Bumrah to Glenn Maxwell, Honing in at the stumps, on a length, Glenn Maxwell gets behind the line and pushes it back to the bowler.

Jasprit Bumrah to Cameron Green, On a good length, around off, Cameron Green drives it on the up towards mid off. Shreyas Iyer stationed there, fumbles and concedes a single. Rohit Sharma isn't happy at all and lets Iyer know with a stare.

Jasprit Bumrah to Cameron Green, Slanting in, on a back of a length, outside off, the ball straightens a bit, Cameron Green opens the bat face and steers it to point.

Jasprit Bumrah to Cameron Green, Drags his length back and bowls it on off, Cameron Green dabs it off the back foot towards point.

Jasprit Bumrah to Cameron Green, Angles this one in the channel on off, on a length, Cameron Green stays beside the ball to defend. The ball skids on and sneaks under his bat.

Ravindra Jadeja to Glenn Maxwell, Goes full, on middle, Glenn Maxwell blocks it out down the wicket.

Ravindra Jadeja to Glenn Maxwell, FOUR! Fractionally short, turning away, on middle, Glenn Maxwell backs away and gives himself room. Slaps it wide of deep point for a boundary. A boundary after 73 balls for Australia.

Ravindra Jadeja to Cameron Green, Fullish delivery, on off and middle, Cameron Green knocks it along the ground to long off for one more.

Ravindra Jadeja to Cameron Green, Coming in with the angle, full and on off, Cameron Green pushes it straight to extra cover.

Ravindra Jadeja to Glenn Maxwell, Drifts full and down leg, Glenn Maxwell helps it down to fine leg for one more run.

Ravindra Jadeja to Cameron Green, Bowls it full and outside off, Cameron Green reaches out on the front foot and guides it wide of point for a single.

Jasprit Bumrah to Glenn Maxwell, A bit too straight, length and on the pads, Glenn Maxwell rolls his wrists and clips it through the vacant square leg region for a couple of runs.

Jasprit Bumrah to Glenn Maxwell, Looks to go full but ends up bowling a low full toss, on middle and leg, Glenn Maxwell drives with a straight bat to mid on.

Jasprit Bumrah to Glenn Maxwell, Takes pace off now and serves it on a length, on middle, Glenn Maxwell drops it with soft hands in front of cover.

Jasprit Bumrah to Glenn Maxwell, WIDE! Loses his radar and sprays a length delivery, down leg, Glenn Maxwell lets it go for a wide.

Jasprit Bumrah to Glenn Maxwell, Goes wide of the crease and slants this one in, full and straight at the stumps, Glenn Maxwell gets squared up as he comes on the front foot. Gets a soft leading edge towards cover.

Jasprit Bumrah to Glenn Maxwell, WIDE! Tries to bang it in short, at the batter, Glenn Maxwell ducks underneath quickly. The ball goes over his head for a wide.

Jasprit Bumrah to Glenn Maxwell, Angling in, around the off stump line, on a length, Glenn Maxwell takes a good stride forward and bunts it towards mid off.

Jasprit Bumrah to Glenn Maxwell, Comes back into the attack and bowls it on a good length, on off and middle, Glenn Maxwell gets behind the line and taps it towards mid on.

Ravindra Jadeja to Cameron Green, Fired in, full and on middle, Cameron Green prods forward and defends it towards extra cover. End of an exceptional over by Ravindra Jadeja.

Ravindra Jadeja to Cameron Green, Quicker one, full and on off, Cameron Green keeps it out to the off side.

Cameron Green walks out to the middle.

Ravindra Jadeja to Alex Carey, OUT! LBW! Jadeja with the double whammy! This game has turned around in the space of just three balls. This is floated, full and around middle, turns in sharply this time, Alex Carey prods forward to work it away but he too plays down the wrong line and gets rapped around his pads. There is another huge shout for LBW, and up goes the finger again. Carey has a long chat with Glenn Maxwell but runs out of time in the end to take the review and makes the long walk back to the hut for a duck. Australia lose half their side now and the decision to not take the review was right as Ball Tracking shows three reds.

Ravindra Jadeja to Alex Carey, Tossed up, full and on middle, Alex Carey tucks it towards short mid-wicket.

Drinks break! India are right on top at the moment. Ravindra Jadeja's twin strikes have put them in a commanding position and they will look to keep chipping away with wickets. Australia find themselves struggling with their top four batters gone and not much on the board. The newly arrived Glenn Maxwell has a lot to do here and he is now joined by Alex Carey.

Ravindra Jadeja to Marnus Labuschagne, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Jadeja strikes again! He floats this one up, full and around off, turns away, Marnus Labuschagne goes down to sweep it again but misses as KL Rahul collects it sharply behind the stumps. There is a huge appeal for the catch. Is that out? The umpire thinks so and raises his finger but Marnus Labuschagne takes the review. However, UltraEdge clearly shows a spike and Australia loses their fourth wicket now.

Ravindra Jadeja to Glenn Maxwell, Flatter, short and on leg, Glenn Maxwell clips it through square leg for a single.

Kuldeep Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, Pushed through quicker, short and around middle, Marnus Labuschagne moves across to expose his stumps and scoops it wide of fine leg where once again Ishan Kishan covers his ground to the right and dives to make a fine stop. Another two runs added to the total.

Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Maxwell, Goes short again, on leg, Glenn Maxwell nudges it through backward square leg for one.

Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Maxwell, Floated, full and on leg, Glenn Maxwell looks to paddle it away but misses and gets hit on the pads.

Kuldeep Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, Tossed up, full and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne goes down and sweeps it through square leg for another run.

Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Maxwell, Short again and around leg this time, Glenn Maxwell goes down and swipes it towards deep backward square leg for a run.

Kuldeep Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, Short and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne moves back and flicks it through square leg for a single.

Ravindra Jadeja to Glenn Maxwell, Flatter delivery, full and on middle, Glenn Maxwell strides forward and blocks it out. Jadeja appeals as he thinks it is pad first, but nothing doing.

Ravindra Jadeja to Marnus Labuschagne, Shortish and outside off, Marnus Labuschagne moves back and cuts it through point for a run.

Ravindra Jadeja to Marnus Labuschagne, Tossed up, full and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne turns it to the leg side.

Ravindra Jadeja to Marnus Labuschagne, Darts this one full and on off, Marnus Labuschagne defends it on the front foot.

Ravindra Jadeja to Glenn Maxwell, Flatter, full and on middle, Glenn tucks it wide of mid-wicket for a single and gets off the mark.

Glenn Maxwell walks in now.

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, OUT! BOWLED'EM! A ripper from Ravindra Jadeja as he sends Steven Smith packing who is just standing there in disbelief. Again, a break in play proves to be helpful for the fielding side. Jadeja bowls this a bit quicker, angles in and then grips and turns away just a shy bit, Steven Smith prods forward to defend but plays completely down the wrong line and misses as the ball goes through to rattle the top of off pole. Australia three dow now!

Halt! A break in play as the players replenish themselves with fluids in these hot and humid conditions. We are all good to go now.

Kuldeep Yadav to Steven Smith, Another short delivery, on off, Steven Smith forces it towards long off for one.

Kuldeep Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, Short again and outside off, Marnus Labuschagne punches it hard wide covers where Hardik Pandya puts in an excellent dive to his left to stop it. They cross. India have been brilliant in the field till now.

Kuldeep Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, Fine effort in the deep! This is quicker, short and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne moves across and scoops it wide of fine leg where Ishan Kishan runs to his right and dives to flick the ball inside. Two run taken.

Kuldeep Yadav to Steven Smith, Floated, full and on off, Steven Smith goes down to sweep it but it toe-ends it past mid-wicket for a run.

Kuldeep Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, Tossed up, full and on off, Marnus Labuschagne reverse-paddles it wide of short third man for a single.

Kuldeep Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, Flatter, short and on off, turns in a shy bit, Marnus Labuschagne stays back to guide it away but misses it. KL Rahul collects and takes the bails off and the umpires want to check for the stumping. UltraEdge shows no bat involved and the replay clearly shows that the back foot of Marnus Labuschagne is grounded well inside.

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Short again and around off, Steven Smith punches it towards short covers.

Ravindra Jadeja to Marnus Labuschagne, Shorter in length and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne moves back and punches it towards long on for one.

Ravindra Jadeja to Marnus Labuschagne, Oh..close! This is slower through the air, on middle, turns away a bit, Marnus Labuschagne looks to work it away but gets leading edge which falls just in front of Jadeja.

Ravindra Jadeja to Marnus Labuschagne, Floated, full and on off, Marnus Labuschagne pushes it back to the bowler.

Ravindra Jadeja to Marnus Labuschagne, Flatter, full and on leg, angling in, Marnus Labuschagne misses his flick and gets hit on the pads.

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, In the air…safe! This is floated, full and on off, turns away, Steven Smith mistimes his lofted shot in the air but it lands just before the incoming long on fielder. A single is taken.

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Length again, on leg, Steven Smith nudges it through square leg for one.

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, On a length and on middle, Steven Smith pats it down towards short mid-wicket.

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Pitched up, on middle, Steven Smith works it towards short mid-wicket.

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Mohammed Siraj sees Smith wind up for the scoop and serves this full and outside off, Smudge tries to change his shot at the last moment but it is too late as he misses.

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Full again and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne tucks it past mid-wicket for a single.

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Full and on middle, angling in, Marnus Labuschagne flicks it nicely wide of deep square leg for a couple of runs.

Ravindra Jadeja to Marnus Labuschagne, A single to end the over as this short ball is worked through backward square leg by Marnus Labuschagne.

Ravindra Jadeja to Marnus Labuschagne, Another short delivery, on middle, Marnus Labuschagne pats it towards short mid-wicket.

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Short again and outside off, Steven Smith cuts it wide of sweeper covers where Kuldeep Yadav quickly runs to his left to collect it and keeps it down to just one.

Ravindra Jadeja to Marnus Labuschagne, Short and around leg, Marnus Labuschagne flicks it through square leg for a run.

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Tossed up, full and on off, Steven Smith drives it towards long off for a single.

Ravindra Jadeja to Marnus Labuschagne, Flatter, full and on leg, Marnus Labuschagne misses his flick as the ball goes off his pads wide of short fine leg. A leg bye is taken.

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Pitched up and on middle, Steven Smith knocks it down the pitch where Mohammed Siraj stretches his right hand to make a decent half-stop.

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Touch fuller and on off, Steven Smith taps it in front of point and calls for the run but is sent back by his partner.

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Mohammed Siraj bangs this short and around middle, Marnus Labuschagne gets hurried and mistimes his pull shot wide of mid-wicket for a run.

Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Length again, on off, Marnus Labuschagne waits for it and steers it very late wide of third man where Ravichandran Ashwin runs to his left and dives to make a good stop. Two runs taken.

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, On a length and around off, Steven Smith opens the face of the bat and guides it towards third man for a single.

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Fuller one and on middle, Steven Smith blocks it out towards short covers.

Mohammed Siraj (3-1-9-0) returns to the attack.

Ravindra Jadeja to Marnus Labuschagne, Floated, full and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne drives it straight to the bowler.

Ravindra Jadeja to Marnus Labuschagne, Goes short again, on middle, Marnus Labuschagne moves back to clip it towards short mid-wicket.

Ravindra Jadeja to Marnus Labuschagne, Fires this one full and on off, Marnus Labuschagne steers it towards short third man.

Ravindra Jadeja to Marnus Labuschagne, Flatter delivery, short and on middle, turns away, Marnus Labuschagne keeps it out to the off side.

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Short again and around off, Steven Smith punches it through covers for a single.

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Quicker, short and on middle, angling in, Steven Smith pushes it back to the bowler.

Kuldeep Yadav to Steven Smith, Kuldeep Yadav drags his length back and around middle, Steven Smith pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for another run.

Kuldeep Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, Flighted, full and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne goes down and sweeps it through square leg for a run.

Kuldeep Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, Quicker delivery, short again and outside off, Marnus Labuschagne cuts it straight to cover-point.

Kuldeep Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, Floated, short and on middle, turning in, Marnus Labuschagne moves back to work it away but misses and gets hit on his thigh pads.

Kuldeep Yadav to Steven Smith, Tossed up, full and on middle, Steven Smith drives it towards long off for a single.

Kuldeep Yadav to Steven Smith, Flatter, short and around off, Steven Smith looks to cut it away but misses out.

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Delivers it full this time, around off, Steven Smith extends his arms and drives it to the left of extra cover and keeps the strike with a single.

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Fires it in, short and on middle, Steven Smith backs away and knocks it back to the bowler.

Ravindra Jadeja to Marnus Labuschagne, Another short delivery, on middle, Marnus Labuschagne nudges it backward of square on the leg side and picks up a run.

Ravindra Jadeja to Marnus Labuschagne, FOUR! Deft touch! A bit too straight by Jadeja and quicker as well, Marnus Labuschagne helps this short delivery towards fine leg. Beats Ravichandran Ashwin at short fine leg to his right for a boundary.

Ravindra Jadeja to Steven Smith, Gets the ball to spin away, short and outside off, Steven Smith steers it off the back foot to deep point and gets across for another single.

Ravindra Jadeja to Marnus Labuschagne, Starts from 'round the wicket and bowls it short and on off, Marnus Labuschagne opens the face of his bat and pushes it to deep point for a single.

Kuldeep Yadav to Steven Smith, Tosses this one a bit, short and on middle, Steven Smith works it off the back foot but is unable to get it past mid-wicket. Another quiet over by Kuldeep Yadav.

Kuldeep Yadav to Steven Smith, Continues to bowl it short and flatter, on off, Steven Smith dabs it from the crease to point.

Kuldeep Yadav to Steven Smith, Quicker through the air, short and on the off stump line, Steven Smith defends it with a straight bat towards extra cover.

Kuldeep Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, Another short delivery, on middle, Marnus Labuschagne flicks it off his pads to deep square leg and rotates the strike with a single.

Kuldeep Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, Googly this time, short and outside off, Marnus Labuschagne stays back and keeps it out on the off side.

Kuldeep Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, Lands it short and turning into the batter, slower though, Marnus Labuschagne goes on the back foot and punches it to extra cover.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Steven Smith, At 91.6 kph, full and slanting in, on middle, Steven Smith drives it off the front foot but picks out mid off.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Marnus Labuschagne, Short and on off, the ball keeps straight, Marnus Labuschagne shuffles and nudges it through square leg for one more run.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Marnus Labuschagne, The carrom ball again, short and on off, Marnus Labuschagne hangs back and blocks it out.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Steven Smith, Full again, on middle, Steven Smith drops it in front of mid-wicket and calls his partner through for a single.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Steven Smith, Bowls the off break now, full and on off, Steven Smith gets a stride forward and defends it out.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Steven Smith, Beauty! Bowls the carrom ball on this occasion from the front of the hand, full and just outside off, Steven Smith reaches out in front to defend. The ball spins away and goes past his outside edge.

Kuldeep Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, Fullish delivery, just outside off, Marnus Labuschagne drills it straight to extra cover. End of a successful over by Kuldeep Yadav.

Kuldeep Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, Floats it up nicely, full and turning in, on off, Marnus Labuschagne makes room and drives it back to the bowler.

Kuldeep Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, Lands it full and on off, Marnus Labuschagne gets on the front foot and blocks it out.

Marnus Labuschagne comes out to the middle now.

Kuldeep Yadav to David Warner, OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! The spin wizard Kuldeep Yadav strikes and the crowd have found their voices again! Bowls this one slightly quicker, full and at the stumps, David Warner gives himself room and tries to go down the ground. Does not manage to get underneath the delivery and gets no elevation. Hits it flat and straight bat to Kuldeep Yadav who is up to the task and makes no mistake. Runs had stopped flowing for David Warner and it seems to have gotten the better of him.

Kuldeep Yadav to David Warner, Gives the ball air, full and on middle, David Warner gets down to slog it away. Hits it along the ground to short fine leg.

Kuldeep Yadav to Steven Smith, Quicker through the air, short and around middle, Steven Smith stays back and helps it down to fine leg for a run.

Ravichandran Ashwin to David Warner, Short and angled in, on the pads, David Warner waits back and keeps it out on the leg side.

Ravichandran Ashwin to David Warner, Pushes it through, full and quicker, David Warner goes for the drive by reaching out in front. Gets an inside edge onto his back pad.

Ravichandran Ashwin to David Warner, Coming in with the angle, full and on off, David Warner tries to drive it down the ground. Mishits it towards mid-wicket.

Ravichandran Ashwin to David Warner, Drifting in, full and on middle and leg, David Warner uses his feet and whips it straight to mid-wicket.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Steven Smith, Full again, on the pads, Steven Smith works it between square leg and mid-wicket and gets across for a run.

Ravichandran Ashwin to David Warner, Tosses it up, full and on middle, David Warner makes room and hits it along the ground to long off for a single.

Drinks! Australia have recovered well after losing ane early wicket. David Warner and Steven Smith both are looking in good touch and will look to extend this partnership to set a good platform for them. India have kept the runs in check but they will hope to take a few wickets as they know that Australia have a lot of firepower in their batting. An exciting phase of cricket awaits us.

Kuldeep Yadav to David Warner, Another short delivery, around off, David Warner punches it off the back foot to deep cover and retains the strike with a single.

Kuldeep Yadav to David Warner, Oh, some more turn! Drags his length back and bowls it short and slower, on off, David Warner goes back in his crease and shapes to pull. Changes his shot at the last moment and gets an outside edge that goes on the bounce to backward point.

Kuldeep Yadav to David Warner, FOUR! Easy pickings! Kuldeep Yadav errs in line and serves it full and down leg, David Warner allows the ball to come to him and tickles it fine to the fine leg fence for a boundary.

Kuldeep Yadav to David Warner, Quicker through the air, short and turning away, on off, David Warner stays back and tucks it to short mid-wicket.

Kuldeep Yadav to David Warner, Drops it short and on the off stump line, David Warner makes room and dabs it straight to backward point.

Kuldeep Yadav to David Warner, Bowls a googly, full and on middle, David Warner blocks it out off the front foot.

Ravichandran Ashwin to David Warner, Keeps it full and flighted on the stumps, David Warner steps out and works it towards deep mid-wicket for another single. A good over for Australia, 7 came off it.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Steven Smith, Serves it full and on middle and leg again, Steven Smith whips it with his wrists to deep mid-wicket for one more.

Ravichandran Ashwin to David Warner, Drifts on the pads this time, David Warner clips this full delivery to long on and rotates the strike.

Ravichandran Ashwin to David Warner, Pushed through, short and on middle, David Warner pushes it off the back foot to cover.

Ravichandran Ashwin to David Warner, Darts it in, short and on middle, David Warner keeps it out from the crease.

Ravichandran Ashwin to David Warner, FOUR! Good use of the feet! Tossed up, full and around off, David Warner shimmies down the track and carves it over extra cover for a boundary.

Kuldeep Yadav to David Warner, Offers flight again and drags his length back, on off, David Warner pushes away from the body. Gets an outside edge that rolls to third man for one.

Kuldeep Yadav to David Warner, Bowls a googly, turning into the pads, David Warner tries to clip this short delivery but misses. Not much of an appeal as the ball was heading down leg.

Kuldeep Yadav to Steven Smith, Nicely tossed up, on off, Steven Smith drills it along the ground to long off. Jasprit Bumrah moves quickly to his right and keeps it to a single.

Kuldeep Yadav to David Warner, Another full delivery, on off, David Warner knocks it down the wicket. Kuldeep Yadav fails to make the stop to his right and concedes a single.

Kuldeep Yadav to Steven Smith, Flighted again, full and on middle, Steven Smith clips it through mid-wicket and takes a single.

Kuldeep Yadav to David Warner, A loud shout for LBW but turned down! Starts with a loopy delivery, full and down leg, David Warner goes for the sweep but misses. Gets hit on the front pad as the ball rolls to short fine leg. Rohit Sharma thinks of a review but decides against it. Given as runs by the umpire.

Spin from both ends now as Kuldeep Yadav comes into the attack now.

Ravichandran Ashwin to David Warner, Sees the batter advance and fires it in, full and on middle, David Warner strokes it down to long on and keeps the strike.

Ravichandran Ashwin to David Warner, Floats it up again, full and around middle, David Warner blocks it out towards mid-wicket.

Ravichandran Ashwin to David Warner, Slows it up and drags it back, turning away, on middle, David Warner gets down to slog it away. The ball grips in the surface and hits him near his waist.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Steven Smith, Quicker and shorter, turning in, on middle, Steven Smith hangs back and nudges it in front of square for a run.

Ravichandran Ashwin to David Warner, Drifting in, full and on the pads, David Warner knocks it along the ground to long on for a single.

Ravichandran Ashwin to David Warner, Slower through the air, short and on middle, David Warner turns this one from the crease to short fine leg.

Hardik Pandya to Steven Smith, Serves it on a length, outside off, Steven Smith drives it on the up towards extra cover. Virat Kohli dives to his right and parries it towards mid off.

Hardik Pandya to Steven Smith, On a hard length, on off, Steven Smith camps back and defends it with a straight bat towards mid off.

Hardik Pandya to Steven Smith, FOUR! Pulled away in the gap! Shortens his length and bowls it around off, Steven Smith gets into a good position and pulls it in front of square. Beats deep square to his left for a boundary.

Hardik Pandya to Steven Smith, Pace on this time, fullish delivery, on off, Steven Smith drives it firmly down the wicket. Hardik Pandya sticks out his right boot and prevents any runs.

Hardik Pandya to Steven Smith, FOUR! Steven Smith continues to take on Hardik Pandya! Rolls his fingers over the ball and serves it too full, on off, Steven Smith latches onto the shot quickly and lofts it wide of mid off for a boundary.

Hardik Pandya to Steven Smith, Starts on a good length, around off, Steven Smith steps out and drills it on the bounce towards extra cover. Virat Kohli leaps and makes a good stop.

Powerplay 2! India can now have 4 fielders outside the 30-yard circle until the 40th over.

Ravichandran Ashwin to David Warner, Darts this one full and on middle, David Warner turns it to the leg side.

Ravichandran Ashwin to David Warner, FOUR! David Warner finds the gap now! Ravichandran Ashwin drags his length back again around off, David Warner moves back and punches it nicely through extra covers as the ball wins the race to the fence for a boundary.

Ravichandran Ashwin to David Warner, Flatter, full and on leg, angling in, David Warner prods forward to defend but misses and gets hit on the pads.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Steven Smith, Another short delivery, on middle, Steven Smith stays back and flicks it through mid-wicket for another run.

Ravichandran Ashwin to David Warner, Short again and around leg, David Warner works it wide of short fine leg for a run.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Steven Smith, Quicker, short and on middle, Steven Smith clips it towards square leg for a single.

Jasprit Bumrah to David Warner, Touch fuller and on off, David Warner steers it towards point where the fielder lets it through but Ishan Kishan provides good backup to save a run.

Jasprit Bumrah to David Warner, Back of a length and on off, David Warner bunts it on to the pitch as the ball goes nowhere.

Jasprit Bumrah to David Warner, Pitched up and around middle, David Warner looks to heave it across the line but mistimes it as it goes over mid-wicket and Shreyas Iyer chases it to mop it up. Two runs taken.

Jasprit Bumrah to Steven Smith, On a length and on off, Steven Smith drops it in front of short covers and scampers across for a run.

Jasprit Bumrah to Steven Smith, Full again and around off, Steven Smith moves across but flicks it straight towards mid-wicket. He looks for a run but is sent back. There is a direct hit at his end but no harm done. The ball ricochets to cover-point and Smudge again looks for a run but nothing doing.

Jasprit Bumrah to David Warner, Fuller one and on middle, David Warner tucks it wide of mid on for a single.

Jasprit Bumrah (3-0-7-1) comes back on, replacing Hardik Pandya.

Ravichandran Ashwin to David Warner, Pushed through quicker, short again, on middle, David Warner works it towards backward square leg for another run.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Steven Smith, Shortish and on middle, Steven Smith nudges it towards square leg for run.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Steven Smith, Slower through the air, on off, turns in with bounce again, Steven Smith gets surprised by it but manages to keep it out.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Steven Smith, Quicker, short and on off again, Steven Smith backs away to cut it but misses due to the extra bounce.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Steven Smith, Floated, full and on off, Steven Smith blocks it out to the off side.

Ravichandran Ashwin to David Warner, Ravichandran Ashwin begins with a flatter delivery, full and on off, David Warner drives it towards long off for a singe.

Time for some spin as the local boy Ravichandran Ashwin comes into the attack.

Hardik Pandya to Steven Smith, FOUR! Steven Smith finds the fence too now! Hardik Pandya once again bowls this a bit too full, on middle, Steven Smith stays there and drills it with a straight bat past the bowler for the third boundary of the over.

Hardik Pandya to David Warner, This is on a good length and on leg, David Warner flicks it through square leg for one.

Hardik Pandya to David Warner, FOUR! Another boundary! Hardik Pandya bangs this short and around leg, David Warner shuffles across and hooks it towards the fine leg fence for a one-bounce four. The umpire initially signals a maximum but changes his decision after a couple of replays.

Hardik Pandya to David Warner, On a length and on middle, David Warner turns it to the leg side.

Halt! Hardik Pandya will require medical attention to his right index finger and the physio sprints out to attend to him. With the previous boundary, David Warner brought up 1000 runs in World Cups. In the meantime, the two Aussie batters sip on some fluids. We are all good to go now.

Hardik Pandya to David Warner, DROPPED! A very tough chance though! Hardik Pandya serves this full, on middle, slower too, David Warner drives it hard and uppishly down the pitch where Hardik Pandya manages to get his outstretched right hand to it but the power is so much that the ball still races towards the long off fence for a boundary.

Hardik Pandya to David Warner, Hardik Pandya starts with a full delivery, on off, David Warner blocks it out towards short covers.

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Overpitched and on off, Steven Smith drives it firmly but finds the short extra covers fielder. A maiden over from Siraj!

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Pulls his length back a bit, on off, Steven Smith gets behind the line of it and defends it as the ball rolls towards mid off.

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Pitched up again, on off, Steven Smith blocks it out towards short covers.

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, This is on a good length and on off, Steven Smith looks to play but gets an inside edge onto his pads as the ball rolls towards point.

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Full again, on off, Steven Smith knocks it towards mid off.

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Fuller one and on off, Steven Smith pushes it towards mid off where Hardik Pandya fumbles a bit but the batters take no chance for the run.

Jasprit Bumrah to David Warner, BEATEN! Jasprit Bumrah goes a bit fuller now, on off, angling away, David Warner looks to drive it on the up but once again gets beaten on the outside edge.

Jasprit Bumrah to Steven Smith, Length again, on middle, Steven Smith clips it in front of short mid-wicket for a quick single.

Jasprit Bumrah to Steven Smith, This is on a good length and on off, angling in, Steven Smith blocks it out to the left of the bowler.

Jasprit Bumrah to Steven Smith, Back of a length and around off, Steven Smith punches it straight to covers.

Jasprit Bumrah to Steven Smith, On a length and on off, Steven Smith keeps it out towards short covers.

Jasprit Bumrah to Steven Smith, FOUR! Nice shot! Jasprit Bumrah serves this full and on off, Steven Smith presents the full face of the and drives it sweetly wide of mid off for a boundary.

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Mohammed Siraj continues with his fuller length, on middle, Steven Smith tucks it in front of mid on for a quick single, Rohit Sharma hits the stumps at the bowler's end as the ball deflects away but the batters decide against the extra run.

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Another full delivery around off, Steven Smith drills it straight to covers this time.

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, FOUR! Fine shot! Mohammed Siraj serves this full again, on middle, angling in, Steven Smith lets the ball come to him and times his on drive to perfection with an angled bat past mid on for a boundary.

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Pitched up and on off again, Steven Smith drives it wide of short covers where Shreyas Iyer quickly moves to his right and makes a good stop.

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Full again and around off, Steven Smith knocks it with the a straight bat towards mid off.

Mohammed Siraj to Steven Smith, Fuller one and on middle, shaping away, Steven Smith gets squared up a bit but manages to keep it out towards short covers.

Jasprit Bumrah to David Warner, BEAUTY! Jasprit Bumrah lands this on a good length from around the wicket, on middle, shaping away, David Warner looks to fend it but misses as the ball just goes past the outside edge to the keeper.

Jasprit Bumrah to Steven Smith, Touch fuller, on off, Steven Smith drops it in front of short covers and scampers across for a single, and has to put a dive in the end.

Jasprit Bumrah to Steven Smith, Back of a length and on off, Steven Smith dabs it towards point.

Jasprit Bumrah to Steven Smith, Full and on off, Steven Smith keeps it out to the off side.

Steven Smith walks in at number 3. Also, the second slip has been reinstated.

Jasprit Bumrah to Mitchell Marsh, OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Jasprit Bumrah draws first blood! Mitchell Marsh goes without troubling the scorers. Bumrah lands this on a hard length and around off, straightens a bit after hitting the deck, Mitchell Marsh looks to push it with hard hands and without any footwork, and only manages to get a thin outside edge towards first slip where Virat Kohli dives to his left to take a brilliant catch. Australia lose their first wicket!

Jasprit Bumrah to Mitchell Marsh, Fuller one and on middle, angling in, Mitchell Marsh defends it of the inner half of the bat to the leg side.

Mohammed Siraj to David Warner, Mohammed Siraj bowls this a bit slower, on a length and around off, keeps low too, David Warner looks to play at it but misses as the ball goes under his bat and on two bounces to the keeper.

Mohammed Siraj to David Warner, Short of a length and outside off, David Warner cuts it straight to cover-point and sets off for the run again but is sent back as the fielder also misses his shy at the batter's end. Warner was safe anyways.

Mohammed Siraj to David Warner, Goes full now, on off, David Warner taps it to the off side and wants the run but he is sent back by Marsh.

Mohammed Siraj to David Warner, Length again, on off, David Warner looks to cut again but ends up chopping it on the bounce towards point.

Mohammed Siraj to David Warner, This is on a good length and around off, angling away, David Warner leaves it alone.

Mohammed Siraj to David Warner, FOUR! David Warner greets Mohammed Siraj with a boundary! Siraj begins with a back-of-a-length delivery, outside off, David Warner frees his arms and cuts it hard as the ball zips through point for the first boundary of the match.

Mohammed Siraj will steam in from the other end.

Jasprit Bumrah to Mitchell Marsh, Pulls his length back a bit, on off, Mitchell Marsh gets behind the line of it and blocks it out towards short covers. Only one run of the first over then!

Jasprit Bumrah to Mitchell Marsh, Pitched up once again around off, Mitchell Marsh dabs it straight to point again.

Jasprit Bumrah to Mitchell Marsh, Full again, on off, Mitchell Marsh stays in his crease and steers it towards point.

Jasprit Bumrah to Mitchell Marsh, Goes a bit fuller this time on the sixth stump line, Mitchell Marsh lets it go to the keeper.

Jasprit Bumrah to David Warner, David Warner and Australia are underway! This is on a back of a length and around off, David Warner pats it wide of cover-point for a single.

Jasprit Bumrah to David Warner, BEATEN! Jasprit Bumrah lands this on a hard length from around the wicket, on off, angling away, David Warner has a poke at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

The national anthems are done, and we are all in readiness for the game to commence as the two umpires make their way out to the middle. Loud cheers from the crowd as the Indians disperse from the huddle. They are followed by the two openers of Australia, David Warner and Mitchell Marsh. Jasprit Bumrah has the new ball in hand and is raring to go. Two slips in place. Let's play…

We are moments away from this blockbuster clash, but before that, the match officials and the two sets of players will line up for the national anthems. It will be Australia's national anthem first, followed by the national anthem of India.

India's skipper Rohit Sharma says that conditions are there for the bowlers. Adds that the wicket is on the slower side and it will turn as the game progresses. Feels that it will be important to understand what sort of lines and lengths to bowl. Also says that they played two good series before the warm-up games and are ready for this competition. Adds that they have all bases covered. Informs that waited till this morning for Shubman Gill but he did not recover in time. Also informs that Ishan Kishan will replace him and open the innings.

Pat Cummins, the skipper of Australia says that they will bat first. Adds that it looks like a good wicket and they want to set a target. Adds that they are in a good spot and have played quite a lot of cricket in the past month or so. Tells that they have a nice balance between game time and being fresh. Says Travis Head is on the couch in Adelaide and misses out while Marcus Stoinis, Sean Abbott and Josh Inglis are not quite ready and are out for this game as well.

Australia (Playing XI) – David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Alex Carey (WK), Cameron Green, Pat Cummins (C), Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood.

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, Mohammed Siraj.

TOSS – The flip of the coin lands in the favour of Pat Cummins and Australia have opted to BAT first.

PITCH REPORT – Ravi Shastri is near the deck. He informs that this is a slowish surface and might be two-paced as well. Adds that the pitches here have been firmer and reckons that spinners will come into play. Feels that pacers will also get help if they bowl back of a length. Harbhajan Singh joins him and says that this is drier than the usual Chennai surface. Shastri says that he will be tempted to play three spinners with the vast experience they have and Australia will think on the same lines as well. Harbhajan says that Mohammed Siraj should play ahead of Mohammed Shami because you need the pace of Siraj on this surface. Shastri ends by saying that Adam Zampa will hold the key for Australia in this game.

Australia, on the other hand, are different gravy when it comes to the ODI World Cup. Even though they lost the series against India just before the tournament, they comfortably won the third ODI where mostly the main starters played for both sides. David Warner is in top form and he just loves to score runs in India while Mitchell Marsh has been brilliant in this format for quite some time now. Marnus Labuschagne has peaked just at the right time for them too. However, they will expect a bit more from Steven Smith, Glenn Maxwell, and Marcus Stoinis in the middle order. They have taken the risk of not selecting another spinner in place of the injured Ashton Agar, and will hope that Maxwell delivers with the ball as well along with Adam Zampa. Talking about their pace department, Mitchell Starc has always been a threat to the Indian top order while in Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins they have two really intelligent bowlers. The match-ups in this game are simply amazing and we are surely in a for a thrilling contest. Will the lack of spin options prove to be the downfall for the Aussies? Or will they continue to maintain their good record against the Men in Blue in this competition? We will find out soon. Toss and team news in a bit.

India were hit with some unfortunate news with Shubman Gill being unwell and it remains to be seen if he plays in this game or not. However, even if he is out, Ishan Kishan can fill his spot effectively. KL Rahul has been in great form recently and has cemented that number four position while they have star players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma above him. Another interesting thing will be if they go with three spinners and bring Ravichandran Ashwin in as he had played for Chennai for a long time in the Indian T20 League and knows these conditions well which generally helps the spinners. Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah will be their main duo in the pace attack with Pandya providing the support. So, they need to make a decision between Shardul Thakur and Mohammed Shami to see if they want that extra batting option or a proper fast bowler. They will have to select the right combination and perform at the highest level to go past the mighty Aussies.

Hello and a warm welcome folks! The time has come for the hosts to kick start their World Cup campaign as they go up against the most successful team in this competition. Yes, it is India taking on Australia at the M.A Chidambaram stadium in Chennai and stakes are high as both sides look to begin their tournament on a positive note.

… MATCH DAY …

The cricketing world is abuzz with anticipation as the spotlight turns to the much-awaited clash between India and Australia in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. This thrilling encounter will be hosted at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, known as Chepauk, where the weather seems favourable, with no rain expected. The expectations are soaring for this formidable Indian side, led by the dynamic captain Rohit Sharma who himself is in scintillating form and looks poised to rekindle the magic of his previous outing in 2019 where he scored an incredible five centuries. The Indian top order is a powerhouse, with the likes of Sharma, Virat Kohli, and KL Rahul, all in terrific touch and capable of posting substantial scores against any opposition. However, the biggest question for India right now is to find an opening pair with Rohit Sharma as Shubhman Gill is reported ill and is likely to miss the opener. Will it be Ishan Kishan or will it be KL Rahul, it is still a mystery to unfold, although the former looks like the most ideal replacement. The bowling department boasts an abundance of experience, featuring the likes of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj, and Mohammed Shami forming the new pace trio. They are complemented by the intelligence of Ravichandran Ashwin and the spin brilliance of Kuldeep Yadav. India's true strength lies in their all-rounders, the dynamic duo of Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja, who are well-equipped to deliver match-winning performances with both bat and ball. India locking horns with Australia is always a cricketing spectacle, and the recent three-match series before this mega event exemplified the thrill these encounters bring. Australia are considered one of the strongest sides in this World Cup, boasting the ability to take down any opponent on their day. Pat Cummins, Australia's ODI skipper, is still adapting to the role, leading a team that's ready to take on all challengers. Despite the setback of Travis Head's injury just before the World Cup, Australia have the firepower in their batting but they will be expecting more from their middle-order batters. The veteran duo of David Warner and Steven Smith, might be playing their final World Cup and will be determined to make significant contributions. With the class of Marnus Labuschagne and the explosive power of Glenn Maxwell in the middle, the Australian batting lineup exudes solidity. Australia's bowling has traditionally been a potent weapon, featuring the likes of Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, and Josh Hazlewood, who pose a formidable challenge with the new ball. Adam Zampa's spin prowess adds depth to their bowling attack but the lack of a genuine spin partner could cost the Kangaroos. This clash between India and Australia promises to be a titanic battle, with both teams eager to emerge victorious, leaving no stone unturned in their pursuit of glory.