IND vs AUS: Most runs, Most wickets after 1st ODI, Mohali, 22nd September

IND vs AUS: India ended their 27 years long wait of ODI win against Australia in Mohali.

Captain KL Rahul and Suryakumar Yadav’s cautious approach provided India a 1-0 lead in the 3-match IND vs AUS ODI series. Team India defeated Australia by 5 wickets in the first ODI at PCA Stadium in Mohali ending their 27-year losing streak against Australia in Mohali. India's last win against Australia at this venue came in 1996.

KL Rahul and Suryakumar Yadav’s 80 runs stand for the 5th wicket was a game-changer for India in the game. They were once struggling when Australian captain Pat Cummins got Ishan Kishan (18) caught behind the wicket, India needed 92 runs more in 105 balls. Team India had a magnificent opening stand as Shubman Gill (74) and Ruturaj Gaikwad (71) added 142 runs in 21 overs. This partnership is seen as a positive sign for India in the future.

Leg-spinner Adam Zampa with quick wickets and Shreyas Iyer’s run-out brought Kangaroos back in the game. Zampa got Gaikwad trapped in front and rattled Shubman Gill’s furniture. Team India needed a big partnership in their chase and Captain KL Rahul (58*) and Suryakumar Yadav (50) provided that help. Batting first, Australia scored 276 runs on the board. Indian pacer Mohammed Shami bowled a magnificent spell and picked up 5 wickets in the game. Australia had a few good partnerships to take their score above 270. David Warner (52) was the top scorer in the innings.

Most runs in IND vs AUS ODI series 2023:

Indian opening batter Shubman Gill ended the game as top-scorer with his 74 runs innings. Gill played a magnificent knock to power India’s chase at the top and later on it helped the team in covering the deficit. Gill scored 74 runs in 63 balls with 6 fours and 2 sixes. Gill’s opening partner Ruturaj Gaikwad also contributed with 71 runs in the Indian chase. Gaikwad is 2nd in the leading run-scorer. Indian captain KL Rahul is 3rd in the list with his unbeaten 58 runs knock. Rahul finished the game with a huge six. Australian opener David Warner is 4th in this list with 52 runs. Suryakumar Yadav is 5th in the table with 50 runs.

Top 5 run-scorers in IND vs AUS ODI series 2023:

1. Shubman Gill - 74 Runs

2. Ruturaj Gaikwad - 71 Runs

3. KL Rahul - 58 Runs

4. David Warner - 52 Runs

5. Suryakumar Yadav - 50 Runs

Most wickets in IND vs AUS ODI series 2023:

Mohammed Shami bowled a magical spell at PCA Stadium in Mohali. Shami restricted Australia early when they were looking set to aim for a 300-run mark. Shami after dismissing Marcus Stoinis opened the floodgate and Australia collapsed in just 276 runs. They lost 5 wickets for 28 runs after Stoinis dismissal. Australian leg-spinner Adam Zampa is second with 2 wickets. Zampa picked up Gill and Gaikwad to bring Australia back into the game. Jasprit Bumrah, Pat Cummins, Ravi Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and Sean Abbott took one wicket apiece in the first ODI.

Top 5 highest wicket takers of IND vs AUS ODI series 2023:

1. Mohammed Shami - 5 Wickets

2. Adam Zampa - 2 Wickets

3. Jasprit Bumrah/Pat Cummins/Ravi Ashwin/Ravindra Jadeja/Sean Abbott - 1 Wicket