Virat Kohli-KL Rahul, far from being cowed by Australia’s early breakthrough, shared in a 165-run stand to lead India out of peril
Indian batters Virat Kohli and KL Rahul run between the wickets during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup match between India and Australia, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, in Chennai. Pic/PTI
- The gears shifted a little later after Australian speedsters came out
- Australia have long since been so flat on a cricket field.
- Jasprit Bumrah, incredibly consistent on any surface, handed hosts the impetus
Indians basked in rediscovered pride in their cricketers after Virat Kohli and KL Rahul inspired a thumping victory over Australia in front of a full-house at Chepauk.
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