India vs Australia Live Cricket Score World Cup 2023 Final: KL Rahul Steady After 50 But India Lose Fifth Wicket vs AUS

IND vs AUS Live Score: OUT

OUT!!! Josh Hazlewood takes his first wicket of the day as he dismisses Ravindra Jadeja for 9. The ball hits the outside edge of the bat and travels straight to wicketkeeper Josh Inglis, who makes no mistake and takes a brilliant catch. Fifth wicket gone for India. 

IND 178/5 (35.5 overs)

IND vs AUS Live Score: Rahul hits 50

KL Rahul takes a single off Mitchell starc’s delivery and brings up his half-century. It is his 17th half-century in the ODI format and he brings it up in 86 balls. Rahul, who is getting a good support from Ravindra Jadeja, aims to take India towards a good total. 

IND 173/4 (34.5 overs)

IND vs AUS Live Score: 4 runs off the over

After leaking two runs in the first over, Travis Head bowls yet another brilliant over and controls the flow of runs. He concedes only four runs as India continue to struggle to get the momentum. 

IND 169/4 (34 overs)

Live Cricket Score: Rahul nears 50

KL Rahul is currently batting at 45 and inching closer towards his half-century. In the previous over of Adam Zampa, Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja scores four runs. The partnership between these batters will be a crucial one for Team India. 

IND 162/4 (32 overs)

IND vs AUS Live Score: India in trouble

After losing the wicket of Virat Kohli, the onus lies on the shoulders of KL Rahul. Team India desperately needs a solid partnership, in order to gain the momentum in the match. Rahul, who is currently batting at 39, need to get smash some boundaries at the earliest. 

IND 152/4 (30 overs)

IND vs AUS Live Score: OUT

OUT!!! Pat Cummins has provided Australia with the biggest breakthrough of the day as he dismissed Virat Kohli for 54. Kohli completely fails to judge the delivery as the ball rattles up the stumps, leaving the batter shocked. India get their fourth wicket and Ravindra Jadeja makes his way to the crease. 

IND 148/4 (28.3 overs)

IND vs AUS Live Score: FOUR

FOUR!!! After a hiatus of 97 balls, India finally get their first boundary after KL Rahul smashes one off Glenn Maxwell. Rahul gets low, takes it from off and middle, gets it away to the fine-leg fence and steals four runs. 

IND 139/3 (26.2 overs)

IND vs AUS Live Score: Kohli hits 50

Virat Kohli takes a single off Adam Zampa’s delivery and brings up his half-century. It is his 72nd half-century in the ODI format and he brings it up in 56 balls. Kohli and KL Rahul are stitching good partnership to guide India to a good total. 

IND 132/3 (25.1 overs)

IND vs AUS Live Score: 3 runs off the over

Glenn Maxwell bowls yet another brilliant over and controls the flow of runs. He concedes only three runs in the previous over as India’s run-rate keeps on dropping. India desperately need to get some boundaries in the coming overs. 

IND 131/3 (25 overs)

IND vs AUS Live Score: Kohli nears 50

Virat Kohli is currently batting at 45 and inching closer towards his half-century. In the previous over of Mitchell Starc, Kohli and KL Rahul score four runs as Team India steadily move ahead in the game. 

IND 125/3 (23 overs)

IND vs AUS Live Score: Kohli-Rahul steady

Virat Kohli and KL Rahul are stitching a good partnership and steadily taking Team India ahead in the game However, they need to start the firing in some time in order to get the momentum. In the previous over of Travis Head, the duo scores two runs. Australia need to break this budding partnership at the earliest. 

IND 121/3 (22 overs)

IND vs AUS Live Score: 6 runs off the over

Josh Hazlewood bowls an excellent over and continues to build pressure on the Indian batters. In the previous over, he concedes six runs as Virat Kohli and KL Rahul continue to hunt a boundary for Team India. 

IND 113/3 (19 overs)

IND vs AUS Live Score: Supporter invades the pitch

Amid the ongoing thrilling finale clash, a Palestine supporter invades the pitch. He was seen running in the ground and hugging Virat Kohli. He held the Palestine flag and his t-shirt’s slogan read- “Stop bombing Palestine”. “Free Palestine”. 

IND vs AUS Live Score: India need boundaries

India got their last boundary 41 balls ago. Since then, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul have been showing a cautious approach in the game. The duo is gradually taking singles and keeping the scoreboard moving for India. In the previous over of Pat Cummins, the duo scores three runs as they aim for boundaries in the coming overs. 

IND 104/3 (17 balls)

IND vs AUS Live Score: 15 overs up

The first 15 overs of the game are no less than any rollercoaster. Team India started the proceedings on a fiery not with Rohit Sharma smashing quick boundaries. However, Australia bounced back in style as scalped three quick wickets and gained an upper hand. It will be interesting to see that how India will now approaching the game. 

IND 97/3 (15 overs)

IND vs AUS Live Score: 5 runs off the over

Adam Zampa bowls yet another economical over and creates pressure on the Indian batters. In the previous over, he concedes only five runs as Australia now aim to break the budding partnership between Virat Kohli and KL Rahul. 

IND 94/3 (14 overs)

IND vs AUS Live Score: Kohli-Rahul key for India

After losing three wickets in a quick succession, India rely on the partnership between Virat Kohli and KL Rahul. The duo need to get some boundaries as early as possible, in order to get the momentum back on the Indian side. In the previous over of Adam Zampa, the duo scores five runs. 

IND 87/3 (12 overs)

IND vs AUS Live Score: 2 runs off the over

Pat Cummins bowls an excellent and completely changes the momentum of the game. Apart from taking the wicket of Shreyas Iyer, he concedes only two runs as Australia eye more breakthroughs in the coming overs. On the other hand, Virat Kohli needs to stitch a strong partnership with KL Rahul, in order to bring three-down India back into the game. 

IND 82/3 (11 overs)

IND vs AUS Live Score: OUT

OUT!!! Another heartbreak for India as Pat Cummins dismisses Shreyas Iyer for four. Iyer fails to judge the delivery as the speeding ball touches the edge of the bat and travels straight to wicketkeeper Josh Inglis, who then takes a catch behind the stumps. Third wicket gone for India. 

IND 81/3 (10.2 overs)

IND vs AUS Live Score: OUT

OUT!!! What a cemback from Glenn Maxwell as after being hit for a six and a boundary, he dismisses Rohit Sharma for 47. Rohit tries steal a boundary but the ball hits the thick edge and goes up in the air as Travis Head runs back from the cover point and takes a stunning catch. A silence in the crowd as India lose their second wicket. 

IND 76/2 (9.4 overs)

IND vs AUS Live Score: SIX

SIX!!!! Rohit Sharma smashes a huge six off Glenn Maxwell’s delivery and inches closer towards his half-century. Rohit steps out of the crease and punches it hard towards the long-on for a huge six. Rohit is now batting at 43. 

IND 72.1 (9.2 overs)

IND vs AUS Live Score: FOUR

FOUR!!! Virat Kohli continues to show his batting prowess as he hits another boundary off Glenn Maxwell’s delivery. Kohli goes deep in the crease to control the shot and middles it nicely to find the gap at cover-point and gets a boundary. Maxwell leaks seven runs in the over. 

IND 64/1 (8 overs)

IND vs AUS Live Score: 14 runs off the over

Despite losing the wicket of Shubman Gill in the early stages of the game, Team India is still enjoying the momentum. In the previous over of Mitchell Starc, Virat Kohli smashes three back-to-back boundaries as the pacer concedes 14 runs. Rohit Sharma is also on fire and dealing in boundaries. 

IND 54/1 (7 overs)

IND vs AUS Live Score: Virat Kohli on fire

FOUR!!!! Virat Kohli joins the party in style as he smashes three terrific boundaries off Mitchell Starc’s delivery. The first one comes after he mis-times a shot towards the mid-on but it flows over the fielder and goes for a boundary. The second one comes after he punched it between point and backward point. The final is perfect cover drive of Kohli, which dodges the fielder and goes for a boundary. 

IND 52/1 (6.4 overs)

IND vs AUS Live Score: SIX

SIX!!! Rohit Sharma hits a massive six off Mitchell Starc’s delivery. Rohit gets an on-slot delivery and he unleashes it hard towards the long-off for a huge maximum. The Indian skipper is playing fearless cricket today and keeping Australian bowlers at check. 

IND 37/1 (5 overs)

IND vs AUS Live Score: OUT

OUT!!! Mitchell Starc has provided Australia with their first and a major breakthrough as he dismissed Shubman Gill for four. Gill tries to play a pull-shot but the ball goes up in the air and Adam Zampa takes a brilliant catch the mid-on. First wicket gone for India and now Virat Kohli will be joining Rohit Sharma at the crease. 

IND 30/1 (4.2 overs)

IND vs AUS Live Score: FOUR

FOUR!!! After hitting a six, Rohit Sharma continues to show his batting prowess as he hits Josh Hazlewood for another boundary. Rohit Sharma steps out and places a beautiful down-the ground shot as the ball races across the boundary line for a four. 

IND 30/0 (4 overs)

IND vs AUS Live Score: SIX

SIX!!!! Rohit Sharma smashes a huge six off Josh Hazlewood’s delivery. Rohit patiently waits for the ball and effortlessly hammers it hard towards the leg-side as the ball lands straight into the crowd for a massive six. The Indian skipper is in terrific form in today’s match. 

IND 26/0 (3.5 overs)

IND vs AUS Live Score: 5 runs off the over

Mitchell Starc bowls yet another good over for Australia and controls the flow of runs. In the previous over, he concedes only five runs as Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill aim for some boundaries in the coming overs. 

IND 18/0 (3 overs)

IND vs AUS Live Score: Opportunity missed by Australia

That was a close one!!! Shubman Gill just survived a close call on the delivery of Mitchell Starc. The ball hits the edge of the bat and looks like perfect opportunity of a catch behind the stumps. However, the Aussies fail to capitalize on the chance as the ball safely between the wicketkeeper and the slip. 

IND 14/0 (2.1 overs)

IND vs AUS Live Score: FOUR

FOUR!!!! After few failed attempts, Rohit Sharma finally gets two back-to-back boundaries off Josh Hazlewood’s delivery. The first one comes after he plays a solid cover drive as the ball dodges the fielder to go for a four. The second one comes after he smartly places a shot towards the deep mid-wicket and steals another boundary. 

IND 13/0 (1.3 overs)

IND vs AUS Live Score: 3 runs off the over

Mitchell Starc bowls a brilliant over and provides Australia with a dominating start. He concedes only three runs as Australia display a tight fielding from their end. On the other hand, Rohit Sharma is playing his usual attacking game right from beginning. 

IND 3/0 (1 over)

IND vs AUS Live Score: Rohit off the mark

Rohit Sharma plays an excellent shot off Mitchell Starc and gets off the mark. Rohit plays a beautiful square drive, which looks like a simple boundary but Travis Head makes a brilliant attempt at the deep backward point and stops the ball from going for a boundary. Rohit gets a double.

IND 2/0 (0.2 overs)

IND vs AUS Live Score: We are underway

The ODI World Cup 2023 final match between India and Australia begins. Asked to bat first, Team India will be having the services of Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill as their openers. The duo will aim to provide momentum to India right from the very beginning. On the other hand, Australia’s bowling attack will be started by star pacer Mitchell Starc, who will eye some early breakthroughs for his team. 

IND vs AUS Live Score: Time for the national anthems

Both the teams are out on field for their respective national anthems. The ODI World Cup 2023 final match between India and Australia will begin in a new minutes. 

IND vs AUS Live Score: Air-show in Ahmedabad

Just before the match, a live air show by IAF Suryakiran is taking place. The spectacular visual is raising the temperature at the Narendra Modi Stadium as the fans are eager to witness the thrilling encounter between India and Australia. 

IND vs AUS Live Score: Australia’s Playing XI

Australia (Playing XI): Travis Head, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis(w), Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins(c), Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood

IND vs AUS Live Score: India’s Playing XI

India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj

IND vs AUS Live Score: Here’s what Rohit Sharma said at the toss

I would have batted first. Looks a good pitch, big game, put runs on the board. It’s going to be amazing, every time we play here, the crowd come out in large numbers. The biggest occasion in the cricketing event. We have to stay nice and calm. It’s a dream come true to be captaining the team in the final. I know what lies in front of us. We need to play well and get the result. You got to make the right decisions on the field. That’s something we’ve done consistently in the last 10 games. We are playing the same team.