India begin Australia ODI series with five-wicket win in Mohali
Mohammed Shami (5/51) led the way with the ball while as many as four Indian batters went past 50 as India chased down the 277-run target set by Australia with five wickets and eight deliveries to spare.
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Mohammed Shami played a key role in restricting Australia to 276 with a haul of 5/51 that later helped him bag the Player of the Match award. AP
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Steve Smith and David Warner helped Australia recover from a shaky start, adding 94 runs for the second wicket. AP
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Ravichandran Ashwin celebrates the dismissal of Marnus Labuschagne in his first ODI appearance since January 2022. AP
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Shubman Gill top-scored for India with a 63-ball 74, going past the 50-mark for the second time in his last three ODI outings. AP
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Shubman Gill and Ruturaj Gaikwad laid the foundation for India’s successful chase of the 277-run target with a 142-run opening partnership. AP
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Ruturaj Gaikwad asserted himself as a back-up opening option with a sparkling 71, his maiden ODI half-century. AP
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Adam Zampa brought Australia back into the contest in the middle overs by getting rid of both Ruturaj Gaikwad and Shubman Gill. AP
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Suryakumar Yadav buried the ghosts of the hat-trick of ducks against Australia earlier this year with a calculated 50. AP
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India stand-in skipper KL Rahul finished the job for his team with an unbeaten knock of 58. AP
