ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Points Table, Most Runs, Most Wickets after Match 5, IND vs AUS

India defeated Australia by 6 wickets in their ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 opener.

In a highly anticipated ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 clash, India took on Australia at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. Winning the toss Australia choose to bat first, Australia struggled to find their rhythm against a disciplined Indian bowling attack. David Warner contributed 41 runs, but consistent wickets hindered their progress.

Steven Smith and Marnus Labuschagne attempted a comeback but couldn't carry the team to a fighting total. India's bowlers, led by Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav all three contributed well with the ball. Ravi Ashwin, Hardik Pandya and Mohammed Siraj also gave their contribution.In the end, Australia were bowled out for 199.

India's innings got off to a shaky start as they lost their top-order batsmen, including Ishan Kishan, Rohit Sharma, and Shreyas Iyer, early in the game. However, Virat Kohli an KL Rahul took the charge and played magnificent innings, and took India out of the difficult situation and brought them the first win of the tournament. India chased down the target of 200 in 41.2 overs.

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Points Table

With a win over arch-rivals Australia, India the hosts of this tournament have opened their account and have two points under their name. New Zealand are still on top with a high NRR. South Africa find themselves at the 2nd position in the table as all teams close in their opening game in the World Cup 2023. Pakistan are at the third position and Bangladesh find themselves fourth. India with a win over Australia go on to fifth position with a Net Run Rate (NRR) of +0.883 .

The other five teams are yet to open their account, which consists England, Australia, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Netherlands. All these teams would want to pen their account in the second week of the tournament.

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Most Runs 

After the fifth match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 there is no change in most runs list from last nights game between South Africa and Sri Lanka. New Zealand opener Devon Conway is still number one with 152 runs knock against England.

Rachin Ravindra is second in the table with 123 runs. South Africa’s Rassie van der Dussen finds himeslf at the 3rd position in the table with his 108 runs. Aiden Markram century against Sri Lanka with a score of 106 runs in 53 balls sees him at the 4th position in the table. Wicket-keeper batter Quinton de Kock is 5th in this list with 100 runs. 

Top 5 leading run-scorer in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023

1. Devon Conway (New Zealand) - 152 Runs 

2. Rachin Ravindra (New Zealand) - 123 Runs 

3. Rassie van der Dussen (South Africa) - 108 Runs 

4. Aiden Markram (South Africa) - 106 Runs 

5. Quinton de Kock (South Africa) - 100 Runs 

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Most Wickets 

Netherlands all-rounder Bas De Leede is still on the top of leading wicket-taker after match 5 of the tournament between India and Australia. Bas De Leede picked four wickets in Netherlands first game.

South Africa's Gerald Coetzee is second with 3 wickets. Pakistan's Haris Rauf finds himself at third position with three wickets to his name. Matt Henry is fourth with 3 wickets. India's Ravindra Jadeja made an entry to the list after picking three wickets against Australia and with figures of 3/28. He played a valuable role in India's victory.

Top 5 Wicket-takers in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023

1. Bas De Leede (Netherlands) - 4 Wickets 

2. Gerald Coetzee (South Africa) - 3 Wickets

3. Haris Rauf (Pakistan) - 3 Wickets

4. Matt Henry (New Zealand) - 3 Wickets

5. Ravindra Jadeja (India) - 3 Wickets