Watch: India hit with insane 2019 WC semi-final flashback as Starc, Hazlewood inflict stunning top-order rout in Chennai
Hindustan TimesTeam India was in for a rude shock as it came out to bat on a seemingly straightforward 200-run chase in its opening match of the 2023 World Cup against Australia in Chennai. Rohit Sharma's men had made a strong start against Australia in Chennai; the Indian bowlers had delivered a brilliant performance, with spinners Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, and Ravichandran Ashwin collectively taking six wickets as Australia were bowled out for 199. Rohit Sharma, visibly displeased with Kishan's dismissal, couldn't provide the stability India needed as he fell victim to Josh Hazlewood next. To compound India's woes, Shreyas Iyer attempted an audacious cover drive off the final ball of Hazlewood's over but only managed to hand an easy catch to David Warner, leaving India reeling at 2/3. Jadeja, Kuldeep star in first innings Jadeja became the nemesis among Indian spinners for Australia on a tacky Chepauk track as India rolled over Australia for 199 in 49.3 overs.