India beat Australia by 5 wickets in the 1st ODI of the three-match series on September 22, 2023, at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali. This was India’s fifth consecutive ODI win over Australia.
India and Australia are two of the most successful ODI teams in the world, and their rivalry is one of the most intense in cricket. Over the years, there have been many memorable matches between the two sides.
Here are five of India’s greatest wins over Australia in ODIs:
1. Melbourne, 1983
This match was played in the Benson & Hedges World Championship of Cricket, and it was a turning point in India’s cricket history. India had never beaten Australia in an ODI before, but they were determined to change that at the MCG.
Australia batted first and posted a total of 163, with Kapil Dev taking 4 wickets. India then chased down the target with ease, winning by 8 wickets. Ravi Shastri top-scored with 51, and K Srikkanth was unbeaten on 93. This victory gave India the confidence to believe that they could beat Australia on any given day, and it paved the way for their success in the years to come.
2. Chandigarh, 1998
This match was played in the Sahara Cup, and it was a high-scoring thriller. Australia batted first and scored a massive 359, with Mark Taylor scoring a century and Michael Bevan scoring a half-century.
India looked down and out at the halfway stage, but they staged a remarkable comeback. Sachin Tendulkar led the way with a blistering 143, and he was supported by centurions from Sourav Ganguly and Rahul Dravid. India eventually chased down the target with 3 overs to spare, winning by 6 wickets. This victory was one of the most memorable in India’s ODI history, and it showed that they could chase down any target.
3. Port Elizabeth, 2003
This match was played in the Cricket World Cup, and it was a must-win match for both teams. India batted first and scored 250, with Virender Sehwag scoring a half-century.
Australia then started their chase well, but they were pegged back by regular wickets. In the end, they were bowled out for 234, losing by 16 runs. This victory was a huge boost for India’s World Cup campaign, and it helped them to reach the final. It was also a sweet victory for India, as they had lost to Australia in the previous World Cup final.
4. Mohali, 2009
This match was played in the Commonwealth Bank Series, and it was a high-octane affair. India batted first and scored 314, with Sachin Tendulkar scoring 117 and Yuvraj Singh scoring 91. Australia then started their chase well, but they were pegged back by regular wickets. In the end, they were bowled out for 281, losing by 33 runs.
This victory was a special one for India, as it was their first ODI series win in Australia in over a decade. It was also a fitting tribute to Sachin Tendulkar, who had just scored his 40th ODI century.
5. Adelaide, 2019
This match was played in the Cricket World Cup, and it was a must-win match for India. India batted first and scored 352, with Rohit Sharma scoring 137 and Shikhar Dhawan scoring 117.
Australia then started their chase well, but they were pegged back by regular wickets. In the end, they were bowled out for 316, losing by 36 runs. This victory was a huge boost for India’s World Cup campaign, and it helped them to reach the semi-finals. It was also a special victory for India, as it was their first ODI win at the Adelaide Oval in over 30 years.
These are just a few of India’s greatest wins over Australia in ODIs. Over the years, there have been many other memorable matches between the two sides, and the rivalry is sure to continue for many years to come.
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