India vs Australia, ICC World Cup 2023 Results and Highlights: Virat Kohli, KL Rahul star in Team India's memorable win at Chepauk

KL Rahul has been named the player of the match for his all-round show. India take two points. Plenty of positives but some areas of concern as well. With that, we bring an end to this live blog. Follow all the CWC 2023 updates on Mykhel.

IND vs AUS Live Score: India WIN

SIX!! KL Rahul finishes off in style as he hits the winning run. Seems he was looking to score a four that would have given him an opportunity to go for a century. Even he couldn't believe at missing out on a well-deserved century and his first ton in the World Cup. He remains unbeaten on 97 and India have defeated Australia by 6 wickets in 41.2 overs and begin their campaign on a confident note.

Virat Kohli departs

Wicket! Virat Kohli's fine innings comes to an end for 85 off 116 balls. A half-hearted shot from Kohli off Josh Hazelwood and Adam Zampa takes a simple catch at mid-wicket. India lose their fourth wicket at 164. The partnership of 163 for the fourth wicket has been broken. The talismanic batter gets a standing ovation from the crowd at Chepauk.

150-run stand between Kohli and Rahul

150 up for India and also a 150-run partnership between KL Rahul and Virat Kohli at Chepauk. Great scenes as the crowd erupts in a raucous cheer as the home team heads closer towards the target.

Bouncer from Mitchell Starc hits Virat Kohli's helmet

Ouch! A sharp short-pitched bouncer from Mitchell Starc hits Virat Kohli's helmet as the batter tries to pull him. The physio is rushing into the middle to check for concussion. India are 141/3 in 33.4 overs.

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India reach 124 for the loss of 3 wickets in the run chase of 200. The partnership between Kohli and Rahul is now worth 123 for the fourth wicket. They still need 76 more runs to win.

IND vs AUS ICC World Cup 2023 LIVE Score

100 up for India! And with that, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul have both notched up their half-centuries in the run chase.

Indian cricket team reach 87 for the loss of three wickets in 22 overs. Kohli and Rahul have shared a stand of 86 runs between them.

Good over for India, the fifteenth one, as two boundaries came off it and India reach 49 for the loss of three overs.

IND vs AUS, ICC World Cup 2023 LIVE Score: Kohli-Rahul look to revive Indians after top-order collapse

Team India are 41 for the loss of three wickets in 14 overs. The pitch at Chepauk is testing the grit and character of Indian batters.

Tricky run chase for India

India are three down in no time and the onus now lies on the shoulders of Virat Kohli - who feeds off Australian bowlers - and KL Rahul - who brings out his best - in the low and tricky run chases. Shreyas Iyer has also disappointed in his debut WC game along with Ishan Kishan.

IND vs AUS, ICC World Cup 2023 LIVE Score: IND 2/3 in 2 overs

Hazlewood's nip-backer results in Rohit's lbw dismissal for a duck, upheld on review (UMPIRE'S CALL). Shreyas Iyer enters but falls, chipping to Warner off Hazlewood's length ball.

IND vs AUS, ICC World Cup 2023 LIVE Score: IND 2/1 in 1 over

Starc to Kishan, OUT! Edged and taken! A golden duck on World Cup debut for Kishan. Mitchell Starc becomes the fastest bowler to record 50 WC wickets!

IND vs AUS, ICC World Cup 2023 LIVE Score: AUS 199 all out in 49.3 overs

Australia's innings conclude at 199 runs with Siraj dismissing Starc. India requires 200 to win their World Cup opening match against Australia.

IND vs AUS, ICC World Cup 2023 LIVE Score: AUS 189/9 in 48 overs

A wicket falls as the batsman attempts a big shot but fails to clear mid-off, where Virat Kohli takes a splendid catch. Zampa departs after scoring 6 off 20 balls.

IND vs AUS, ICC World Cup 2023 LIVE Score: AUS 188/8 in 48 overs

Jasprit Bumrah from round the wicket and his short delivery is pulled neat by Mitchell Starc over deep backward square leg fence for six. It seems to have pushed a button on for Jasprit Bumrah who nails the yorkers right in the spot. A wide and a single more from the over and just as he takes his cap from the umpire at the end of the over, one can sense the frustration on Bumrah's face. End of his spell (10-0-35-2).

IND vs AUS, ICC World Cup 2023 LIVE Score: AUS 175/8 in 46 overs

Ashwin now to bowl his 10th over. 3 singles and a wide from that over.

IND vs AUS, ICC World Cup 2023 LIVE Score: AUS 165/8 in 42 overs

Bumrah removes Cummins, who scored 15 off 24 balls. Scoring against Bumrah is tough in this phase. Iyer's excellent catch at long on dismisses Cummins.

IND vs AUS, ICC World Cup 2023 LIVE Score: AUS 156/7 in 40 overs

Cummins breaks shackles with a boundary, hitting Kuldeep for a six. Kuldeep induces two edges, one dropped by Rohit Sharma. Australia at 156/7 after 40 overs.

IND vs AUS, ICC World Cup 2023 LIVE Score: AUS 140/7 in 37 overs

Ashwin bowls to Green. He initially defends on the back foot but then attempts a wide cut. Unfortunately, he mistimes it, resulting in a straightforward catch for Pandya at point.

IND vs AUS, ICC World Cup 2023 LIVE Score: AUS 140/6 in 36 overs

Kuldeep takes over from Jadeja. A short delivery prompts Maxwell to pull, but he mistimes it, collecting just one run at deep square leg. Green defends the second ball and singles with the third. Maxwell tries to defend after taking two steps forward but is bowled, the leg stump knocked over.

IND vs AUS, ICC World Cup 2023 LIVE Score: AUS 134/5 in 35 overs

Jadeja delivers to Green, who punches to deep cover for a single. Maxwell places it to deep point for one. Green defends the third, then drives to long off for a single. Maxwell swings at the final ball, but Kohli stops it at cover.

IND vs AUS, ICC World Cup 2023 LIVE Score: AUS 130/5 in 32 overs

Jadeja bowls to Green. He hits to deep point for one. Maxwell then singles to fine leg. No run on the third ball. Green drives to long off for one. Maxwell smashes a boundary through covers after 73 balls.

IND vs AUS, ICC World Cup 2023 LIVE Score: Wicket - AUS 119/5 in 29 overs

Leg slip set for Carey. LBW appeal given, Carey out. Jadeja claims two wickets in three balls. Green faces two dots.

IND vs AUS, ICC World Cup 2023 LIVE Score: Wicket - AUS 119/4 in 29 overs

In Jadeja's sixth over, Rohit has returned to the field. Labuschagne is dismissed! He attempts a low sweep shot but manages to edge the ball slightly to the wicketkeeper. Marnus decides to review, but UltraEdge clearly shows a spike, confirming the edge.

IND vs AUS, ICC World Cup 2023 LIVE Score: Wicket - AUS 112/3 in 28 overs

Jadeja is back to bowl. What a remarkable wicket! Smith is bowled out beautifully. The ball spun away from Smith, deceiving him completely, and it struck the off-stump. Even Virat Kohli looks surprised by the dismissal. Maxwell enters the crease and opens his account with a single on his very first delivery.

IND vs AUS, ICC World Cup 2023 LIVE Score: 110/2 in 27 overs

Kuldeep returns, beats Marnus with turn, but stumping review confirms safety. Marnus manages a single with a reverse-sweep on the next ball.

IND vs AUS, ICC World Cup 2023 LIVE Score: AUS 98/2 in 24 overs

Jadeja's over sees singles: Smith drives through covers, Marnus flicks off legs, Smith carves through point, and both tuck it off the pads.

IND vs AUS, ICC World Cup 2023 LIVE Score: AUS 85/2 in 20 overs

In this over bowled by Ravindra Jadeja, Marnus hit a single to deep point, followed by a single by Smith guided through point. There was also a boundary as Marnus turned a delivery down the leg side, just out of Ashwin's reach at short third. The over concluded with a couple of singles.

Kuldeep Yadav strikes, Warner departs

Wicket! Kuldeep Yadav takes an easy catch off his bowling and sends David Warner (41) back in the pavilion. Australia are 74/2 in 16.3 overs.