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eleventh over: Australia 51-1 (Warner 24, Smith 27) Powerplay one finished and dusted, Rohit feels assured sufficient to recall Hardik after his tough opening over. But once more the all-rounder overpitches early in his spell and Smith climbs throughout it, creaming his second straight-driven boundary of the day. Tail up, Smith then golf equipment a pull effectively in entrance of sq. for 4 extra! A pair extra deliveries are destined for the boundary however for good fielding as this partnership takes benefit of a tactical error. Not positive we’ll see Hardik once more till it’s his flip to bat.

tenth over: Australia 43-1 (Warner 24, Smith 19) The warmth and humidity is already attending to the gamers on this sweaty scorcher of a day. Smith’s shirt is already caught to his torso with sweat, a scenario not helped by an Ashwin over starting with three consecutive singles. Warner fixes that challenge, driving the flip and bounce delightfully to clip a 4 via level with stunning timing.

“The turn being offered by the pitch at the famous Chepauk stadium would, definitely, be a matter of concern for the Aussies as their innings unfolds,” emails Vakkalanka Venkataramana. “I doubt if Cummins’ batters can really run up a challenging score for the strong Indian batting line up: Subhman Gill or no Gill.”

ninth over: Australia 36-1 (Warner 19, Smith 17) Hardik doesn’t return for a second over. Not positive if that’s a tactical or a health name from India. So it’s Bumrah again into the fray. He hits his typical line and size, retaining Australia to a few singles – till Warner tries to hit him off it – mistiming an unconvincing hoick to leg that does simply sufficient to beat the sphere and earn a few runs.

eighth over: Australia 32-1 (Warner 16, Smith 16) Time for an early take a look at spin with Ravichandran Ashwin changing Siraj. Warner guides a single away early however his accomplice Smith seems far much less assured, first crushed by bounce outdoors his off stump then shocked by one other supply spitting at him off a size because it cuts in off the deck. Just what India had been hoping to see.

seventh over: Australia 29-1 (Warner 14, Smith 15) A patched up Hardik continues after a delay however Australia’s assault continues, starting with Warner rocking again, getting inside the road and flipping a one-bounce 4 right down to fine-leg. After the strike’s rotated Smith reveals the total face of his bat, the one which appears as huge as a barn door, and caresses a straight drive into the sightscreen. Australia, belatedly, are on the transfer.

6.2 overs: Australia 20-1 (Warner 9, Smith 11) Bumrah will get an early relaxation on this warmth with Hardik Pandya coming into the assault. Warner respects the opening supply after which smears the second straight previous – nay via – the bowler in his comply with via. That was technically a c&b likelihood, however Hardik would have been higher suggested to not stick his bowling hand anyplace close to the missile coming his manner. As it’s he now requires remedy for a few knackered fingertips.

sixth over: Australia 16-1 (Warner 5, Smith 11) Maiden over! Smith is basically making an attempt to claim himself on the market however Siraj doesn’t give him something to work with, nailing his line and size for 5 deliveries, then getting away with a loosener on the finish that’s minimize straight to Kohli within the ring on the offside. The Indian fast is just not getting plenty of bounce out of the dry floor with the brand new ball so Rohit removes the final remaining slip – from two to none in six overs.

fifth over: Australia 16-1 (Warner 5, Smith 11) Oh my. Smith heralds the newest Bumrah over by creaming a actually good cowl drive. It was a kind of pictures that appeared like he was enjoying with a bat about three-times the width of an everyday stick, and was accompanied by a observe good “clack”. Is he in one among “those” moods immediately? He’s definitely come out with loads of intent. Bumrah responds by bringing his size again a fraction, dotting Smith up till one other fast single sees the strike rotate. Warner, starved of the strike, performs and misses at his solely ball of the over.

4th over: Australia 11-1 (Warner 5, Smith 6) Siraj is good and full to Smith on an off-stump line and he earns three consecutive dots for his self-discipline. Delivery 4 is angling in although and Smith is onto it in a flash, leaning to the offside and drilling a boundary huge of mid-on. The over ends with Smith farming the strike with a fast single.

“We’re a relaxed culture, we don’t take too much seriously on the pitch,” lies Aaron Finch on TV Commentary.

third over: Australia 6-1 (Warner 5, Smith 1) Steve Smith is into the fray a lot sooner than he would have anticipated. Bumrah bowled a tidy supply however Marsh, flat-footed, turned it right into a wicket-taking one by making an attempt to run the ball down to 3rd with out adjusting to a smidgen of seam motion again into him, cramping him for room and scary the wholesome edge.

Smith, sometimes skittish is determined to get bat on ball – and off strike – which he does third ball with a full size dive. Bumrah then rips one paast Warner’s outdoors edge with a quick off-cutter. India flying early.

Two slips down to 1 for Bumrah’s second over in a transparent indication of how India see this pitch enjoying. BUT THEY ONLY NEED ONE! Virat Kohli at first slip dives neatly to his left and pouches an outstanding catch mid-dive after Marsh edged a regulation line and size supply. Horror begin for Australia. Brilliant catch from India.

2nd over: Australia 5-0 (Warner 5, Marsh 0) Warner welcomes Siraj to the crease by slashing him with malice via level for the opening boundary of the match. He performs extra circumspect to the subsequent few deliveries earlier than thumping one other huge one straight to level. Siraj ends a great comeback over with a slower supply that confounds the batter and dribbles via to the keeper. An indication of issues to return when the spinners come on.

“Could you please remind us of the fielding restrictions for this tournament,” emails John Kyriazis. “Hard to keep up with regular changes and multiple cricket formats.”

The full enjoying circumstances could be discovered right here. The salient passage is as follows:

28.7.2.2.1 Powerplay 1 – not more than two (2) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 1 to 10 inclusive.

28.7.2.2.2 Powerplay 2 – not more than 4 (4) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 11 to 40 inclusive.

28.7.2.2.3 Powerplay 3 – not more than 5 (5) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 41 to 50 inclusive

1st over: Australia 1-0 (Warner 1, Marsh 0) Lovely begin for Bumrah, beating Warner for tempo with one which nips away off the seam from again of a size. He tries once more subsequent supply however the veteran opener is sensible to it, dabbing bat on ball and scampering a fast single. Marsh then leaves a large one earlier than dead-batting three line-and-length probers.

Mohammed Siraj will share the brand new ball.

David Warner has made his manner swiftly from the anthem line-up to the batting crease. Mitchell Marsh leans on his bat on the non-striker’s finish. Jasprit Bumrah paws on the floor on the high of his mark. He we go!

The two groups are out within the baking solar for the anthems.

Australia drape their arms over each other’s shoulders of their acquainted all-yellow one-day uniform. This iteration a smidge extra golden than latest variations.

India, high to toe in blue with orange trim, decide to face bolt upright with arms by their sides as they metal themselves for motion.

This is unlikely to be probably the most ballistic of ODIs. Only Pakistan – manner again in 1997 – have handed 300 right here. It’s a venue the place Rohit averages solely 23, with a excessive rating of simply 36 from seven ODIs.

Teams batting first have a tendency to carry sway, which is nice information for Australia. The unhealthy information is it’s additionally a floor that favours spin, and India have three frontline tweakers of the very best high quality of their XI. Overs 11-40 might effectively be a grind. Hopefully there are many fireworks on both facet.

The climate is scorching and humid on India’s south-eastern coast with temperatures within the early 30s, helped alongside by a heat southerly breeze. There is a faint likelihood of a bathe in some unspecified time in the future however the lingering monsoonal rain ought to keep away. The pitch is anticipated to be dry, sluggish, and receptive to show.

India’s kind is far more healthy: 15 wins and 5 losses in 2023, together with that latest 2-1 collection victory over the Aussies. Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Shubman Gill all common over 50 for the yr from a good pattern measurement, Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav have been taking bucketloads of wickets, and there’s versatility aplenty within the squad with spinning and seam-bowling all-rounders available to swimsuit the circumstances.

That contains Ravichandran Ashwin, a person assured stardom in every other ODI squad on this planet, however on the margins of the mighty blue machine, as Jonathan Liew investigates.

What this nice profession lacks, in narrative phrases, is a crowning second: a signature efficiency on the largest stage. Kumble had his 10-wicket haul. Harbhajan Singh had his Australia collection. For Ashwin, a house World Cup may very well be that flourish. But after all there are layers and mirrors to this factor. Ashwin’s place is on no account safe. Axar Patel and Washington Sundar are nonetheless pushing him arduous and maybe for a lot of India followers this can be a largely transactional query: who matches finest into this staff on this event? But for the remainder of us, it looks like a call freighted with one thing extra: a parable for contemporary cricket and its quirks, its efficiencies and inefficiencies, its quixotic and infrequently unstable relationship with pure genius.

Despite the expertise within the Australian squad, it’s anybody’s guess the place they’re truly at by way of kind and expectation – particularly on a turning pitch. They’ve performed solely 11 ODIs in 2023 (in comparison with India’s 21) successful 5 and dropping six, vacillating between woeful and superior.

They’ve been within the subcontinent because the center of September, dropping 2-1 to India in a bilateral collection earlier than the warm-up matches, so they need to be properly acclimatised. However, due to the size of the event these miles on the highway (together with the journey to South Africa instantly beforehand) raises the prospect of burnout because the competitors lumbers into November.

“We’re in a really good spot,” says captain Pat Cummins after calling the toss of the coin accurately. “We’ve got a good balance between game time and being fresh.”

“The conditions are there for the bowlers, slightly on the slower side,” says Rohit Sharma as he explains his XI that includes three spinners. “The ball will turn as the game goes on.”

Shubman Gill, the main run scorer in ODIs this yr, is a giant loss on the high of the order as he continues his restoration from dengue fever. Further down the record there are three frontline spinners on a dry monitor that’s clearly anticipated to show. Australia are unlikely to get pleasure from both element in that equation – however at the very least they get first use of the pitch.

India: 1 Rohit Sharma (capt), 2 Ishan Kishan, 3 Virat Kohli, 4 Shreyas Iyer, 5 KL Rahul (wk), 6 Hardik Pandya, 7 Ravindra Jadeja, 8 R Ashwin, 9 Kuldeep Yadav, 10 Jasprit Bumrah, 11 Mohammed Siraj.

Australia go in as anticipated with Travis Head a long-term absentee and Marcus Stoinis not deemed match sufficient for immediately’s conflict.

The stability of the bowling assault shall be scrutinised intently with solely Adam Zampa out there as a frontline spinner, backed up by Glenn Maxwell’s darts and the who-knows-what of Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne. If the floor does reply to tempo then Australia have 5 high class seamers to name on.

Australia: 1 David Warner, 2 Mitchell Marsh, 3 Steven Smith, 4 Marnus Labuschagne, 5 Cameron Green, 6 Alex Carey (wk), 7 Glenn Maxwell, 8 Mitchell Starc, 9 Pat Cummins (capt), 10 Josh Hazlewood, 11 Adam Zampa.

The staff that has batted first has gained seven of the previous 9 ODIs at Chennai.

Meanwhile, in South Australia, Jake Fraser-McGurk has finished a factor – a foul unhealthy factor.

Today’s umpires are Chris Gaffaney (NZ) and Richard Kettleborough (Eng). Chris Brown (NZ) is watching the TV replays. They could have their work minimize out on a turning pitch in baking warmth in entrance of a passionate house crowd.

Today’s venue is the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium – AKA Chepauk Stadium – in Chennai. Capacity is 38,000.

Curiously, India’s ODI document right here (seven wins, 5 defeats) isn’t that nice. Australia have gained 4 out of 5 on the floor, together with their final go to in March when Adam Zampa starred. The vacationers have already gained World Cup matches right here in 1987 and 1996.

Today is the primary time we’ll see the event favourites – within the eyes of The Guardian’s cricket consultants.

This World Cup has confronted criticism early on for its empty stands and low-key build-up. The hosts in opposition to probably the most formidable opponents in event historical past ought to give issues a bounce begin.

This is match 5 of the 2023 World Cup, however you could solely simply be tuning in. If you could have any questions concerning the occasion, Simon Burnton and Rob Smyth have you ever coated.

Speaking of Geoff, right here’s the cat in a hat.

Geoff Lemon is on high of all issues Australia, who arrive on the World Cup with a squad chock stuffed with expertise.

Seven of the probably finest XI at this yr’s event had been within the 2015 World Cup squad: David Warner, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood performed within the successful closing whereas Mitchell Marsh and Pat Cummins received medals from the bench. Throw in Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green and Alex Carey after Travis Head returns from damage and you can have a staff with 10 Test gamers from this yr’s Ashes. England, in contrast, have a most of six.

Of the remaining, Marcus Stoinis and Adam Zampa began their very own worldwide careers inside a yr of that 2015 World Cup and have been fixtures since. The solely gamers who’re anyplace near new, Sean Abbott and Josh Inglis, are 31 and 28 years outdated respectively and have performed mountains of home cricket. It is a squad effectively seasoned to the purpose of changing into jerky.

Anand Vasu units the scene from the hosts’ perspective, lasering in on Virat Kohli forward of what’s prone to be his closing 50-over World Cup.

Kohli will know that his nation and the world aren’t his batting alone. He could ship a bucketload of runs and India might nonetheless fall brief. On the sphere, Kohli likes to consider that he leads India, even when he isn’t captain. He admonishes fielders, will get below the pores and skin of opposition batters and even attracts the ire of umpires and match referees.

This is as a result of Kohli believes any staff he performs for is actually his. It is because of this that this World Cup shall be a tour of Kohli’s glories, as India play 9 opponents in 9 venues throughout the nation.

Preamble

Jonathan Howcroft

Hello everyone and welcome to live OBO protection of match 5 of the 2023 Cricket World Cup. India vs Australia will get underway in Chennai at 2pm native time (7.30pm AEDT/9.30am BST).

With apologies to the whole nation of New Zealand and the person brilliance of Aidan Markram, this ought to be when the event comes alive.

It’s the hosts in opposition to the World Cup’s dominant drive; No 1 vs No 3 on the ICC ODI rankings; the 2 2023 ICC Test World Championship finalists; Kohli and Rohit vs Maxwell and Starc. Everywhere you select to look there’s a famous person and a story.

These are acquainted foes with the pair having simply accomplished a three-match ODI collection, one which ended with India 2-1 victors. There had been runs for Shubman Gill and David Warner, wickets for Mohammed Shami and Glenn Maxwell, and by the tip of the collection a a lot clearer sense that each these sides ought to, as ever, be contenders for the largest prize within the 50-over format.

So settle in whereas I steer you thru the pregame and first innings, with Adam Collins taking up to the tip of play.

If you’d wish to get in contact whereas I’m on, please fireplace all communication to jonathan.howcroft.informal@theguardian.com.

eleventh over: Australia 51-1 (Warner 24, Smith 27) Powerplay one finished and dusted, Rohit feels assured sufficient to recall Hardik after his tough opening over. But once more the all-rounder overpitches early in his spell and Smith climbs throughout it, creaming his second straight-driven boundary of the day. Tail up, Smith then golf equipment a pull effectively in entrance of sq. for 4 extra! A pair extra deliveries are destined for the boundary however for good fielding as this partnership takes benefit of a tactical error. Not positive we’ll see Hardik once more till it’s his flip to bat.

tenth over: Australia 43-1 (Warner 24, Smith 19) The warmth and humidity is already attending to the gamers on this sweaty scorcher of a day. Smith’s shirt is already caught to his torso with sweat, a scenario not helped by an Ashwin over starting with three consecutive singles. Warner fixes that challenge, driving the flip and bounce delightfully to clip a 4 via level with stunning timing.

“The turn being offered by the pitch at the famous Chepauk stadium would, definitely, be a matter of concern for the Aussies as their innings unfolds,” emails Vakkalanka Venkataramana. “I doubt if Cummins’ batters can really run up a challenging score for the strong Indian batting line up: Subhman Gill or no Gill.”

ninth over: Australia 36-1 (Warner 19, Smith 17) Hardik doesn’t return for a second over. Not positive if that’s a tactical or a health name from India. So it’s Bumrah again into the fray. He hits his typical line and size, retaining Australia to a few singles – till Warner tries to hit him off it – mistiming an unconvincing hoick to leg that does simply sufficient to beat the sphere and earn a few runs.

eighth over: Australia 32-1 (Warner 16, Smith 16) Time for an early take a look at spin with Ravichandran Ashwin changing Siraj. Warner guides a single away early however his accomplice Smith seems far much less assured, first crushed by bounce outdoors his off stump then shocked by one other supply spitting at him off a size because it cuts in off the deck. Just what India had been hoping to see.

seventh over: Australia 29-1 (Warner 14, Smith 15) A patched up Hardik continues after a delay however Australia’s assault continues, starting with Warner rocking again, getting inside the road and flipping a one-bounce 4 right down to fine-leg. After the strike’s rotated Smith reveals the total face of his bat, the one which appears as huge as a barn door, and caresses a straight drive into the sightscreen. Australia, belatedly, are on the transfer.

6.2 overs: Australia 20-1 (Warner 9, Smith 11) Bumrah will get an early relaxation on this warmth with Hardik Pandya coming into the assault. Warner respects the opening supply after which smears the second straight previous – nay via – the bowler in his comply with via. That was technically a c&b likelihood, however Hardik would have been higher suggested to not stick his bowling hand anyplace close to the missile coming his manner. As it’s he now requires remedy for a few knackered fingertips.

sixth over: Australia 16-1 (Warner 5, Smith 11) Maiden over! Smith is basically making an attempt to claim himself on the market however Siraj doesn’t give him something to work with, nailing his line and size for 5 deliveries, then getting away with a loosener on the finish that’s minimize straight to Kohli within the ring on the offside. The Indian fast is just not getting plenty of bounce out of the dry floor with the brand new ball so Rohit removes the final remaining slip – from two to none in six overs.

fifth over: Australia 16-1 (Warner 5, Smith 11) Oh my. Smith heralds the newest Bumrah over by creaming a actually good cowl drive. It was a kind of pictures that appeared like he was enjoying with a bat about three-times the width of an everyday stick, and was accompanied by a observe good “clack”. Is he in one among “those” moods immediately? He’s definitely come out with loads of intent. Bumrah responds by bringing his size again a fraction, dotting Smith up till one other fast single sees the strike rotate. Warner, starved of the strike, performs and misses at his solely ball of the over.

4th over: Australia 11-1 (Warner 5, Smith 6) Siraj is good and full to Smith on an off-stump line and he earns three consecutive dots for his self-discipline. Delivery 4 is angling in although and Smith is onto it in a flash, leaning to the offside and drilling a boundary huge of mid-on. The over ends with Smith farming the strike with a fast single.

“We’re a relaxed culture, we don’t take too much seriously on the pitch,” lies Aaron Finch on TV Commentary.

third over: Australia 6-1 (Warner 5, Smith 1) Steve Smith is into the fray a lot sooner than he would have anticipated. Bumrah bowled a tidy supply however Marsh, flat-footed, turned it right into a wicket-taking one by making an attempt to run the ball down to 3rd with out adjusting to a smidgen of seam motion again into him, cramping him for room and scary the wholesome edge.

Smith, sometimes skittish is determined to get bat on ball – and off strike – which he does third ball with a full size dive. Bumrah then rips one paast Warner’s outdoors edge with a quick off-cutter. India flying early.

Two slips down to 1 for Bumrah’s second over in a transparent indication of how India see this pitch enjoying. BUT THEY ONLY NEED ONE! Virat Kohli at first slip dives neatly to his left and pouches an outstanding catch mid-dive after Marsh edged a regulation line and size supply. Horror begin for Australia. Brilliant catch from India.

2nd over: Australia 5-0 (Warner 5, Marsh 0) Warner welcomes Siraj to the crease by slashing him with malice via level for the opening boundary of the match. He performs extra circumspect to the subsequent few deliveries earlier than thumping one other huge one straight to level. Siraj ends a great comeback over with a slower supply that confounds the batter and dribbles via to the keeper. An indication of issues to return when the spinners come on.

“Could you please remind us of the fielding restrictions for this tournament,” emails John Kyriazis. “Hard to keep up with regular changes and multiple cricket formats.”

The full enjoying circumstances could be discovered right here. The salient passage is as follows:

28.7.2.2.1 Powerplay 1 – not more than two (2) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 1 to 10 inclusive.

28.7.2.2.2 Powerplay 2 – not more than 4 (4) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 11 to 40 inclusive.

28.7.2.2.3 Powerplay 3 – not more than 5 (5) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 41 to 50 inclusive

1st over: Australia 1-0 (Warner 1, Marsh 0) Lovely begin for Bumrah, beating Warner for tempo with one which nips away off the seam from again of a size. He tries once more subsequent supply however the veteran opener is sensible to it, dabbing bat on ball and scampering a fast single. Marsh then leaves a large one earlier than dead-batting three line-and-length probers.

Mohammed Siraj will share the brand new ball.

David Warner has made his manner swiftly from the anthem line-up to the batting crease. Mitchell Marsh leans on his bat on the non-striker’s finish. Jasprit Bumrah paws on the floor on the high of his mark. He we go!

The two groups are out within the baking solar for the anthems.

Australia drape their arms over each other’s shoulders of their acquainted all-yellow one-day uniform. This iteration a smidge extra golden than latest variations.

India, high to toe in blue with orange trim, decide to face bolt upright with arms by their sides as they metal themselves for motion.

This is unlikely to be probably the most ballistic of ODIs. Only Pakistan – manner again in 1997 – have handed 300 right here. It’s a venue the place Rohit averages solely 23, with a excessive rating of simply 36 from seven ODIs.

Teams batting first have a tendency to carry sway, which is nice information for Australia. The unhealthy information is it’s additionally a floor that favours spin, and India have three frontline tweakers of the very best high quality of their XI. Overs 11-40 might effectively be a grind. Hopefully there are many fireworks on both facet.

The climate is scorching and humid on India’s south-eastern coast with temperatures within the early 30s, helped alongside by a heat southerly breeze. There is a faint likelihood of a bathe in some unspecified time in the future however the lingering monsoonal rain ought to keep away. The pitch is anticipated to be dry, sluggish, and receptive to show.

India’s kind is far more healthy: 15 wins and 5 losses in 2023, together with that latest 2-1 collection victory over the Aussies. Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Shubman Gill all common over 50 for the yr from a good pattern measurement, Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav have been taking bucketloads of wickets, and there’s versatility aplenty within the squad with spinning and seam-bowling all-rounders available to swimsuit the circumstances.

That contains Ravichandran Ashwin, a person assured stardom in every other ODI squad on this planet, however on the margins of the mighty blue machine, as Jonathan Liew investigates.

What this nice profession lacks, in narrative phrases, is a crowning second: a signature efficiency on the largest stage. Kumble had his 10-wicket haul. Harbhajan Singh had his Australia collection. For Ashwin, a house World Cup may very well be that flourish. But after all there are layers and mirrors to this factor. Ashwin’s place is on no account safe. Axar Patel and Washington Sundar are nonetheless pushing him arduous and maybe for a lot of India followers this can be a largely transactional query: who matches finest into this staff on this event? But for the remainder of us, it looks like a call freighted with one thing extra: a parable for contemporary cricket and its quirks, its efficiencies and inefficiencies, its quixotic and infrequently unstable relationship with pure genius.

Despite the expertise within the Australian squad, it’s anybody’s guess the place they’re truly at by way of kind and expectation – particularly on a turning pitch. They’ve performed solely 11 ODIs in 2023 (in comparison with India’s 21) successful 5 and dropping six, vacillating between woeful and superior.

They’ve been within the subcontinent because the center of September, dropping 2-1 to India in a bilateral collection earlier than the warm-up matches, so they need to be properly acclimatised. However, due to the size of the event these miles on the highway (together with the journey to South Africa instantly beforehand) raises the prospect of burnout because the competitors lumbers into November.

“We’re in a really good spot,” says captain Pat Cummins after calling the toss of the coin accurately. “We’ve got a good balance between game time and being fresh.”

“The conditions are there for the bowlers, slightly on the slower side,” says Rohit Sharma as he explains his XI that includes three spinners. “The ball will turn as the game goes on.”

Shubman Gill, the main run scorer in ODIs this yr, is a giant loss on the high of the order as he continues his restoration from dengue fever. Further down the record there are three frontline spinners on a dry monitor that’s clearly anticipated to show. Australia are unlikely to get pleasure from both element in that equation – however at the very least they get first use of the pitch.

India: 1 Rohit Sharma (capt), 2 Ishan Kishan, 3 Virat Kohli, 4 Shreyas Iyer, 5 KL Rahul (wk), 6 Hardik Pandya, 7 Ravindra Jadeja, 8 R Ashwin, 9 Kuldeep Yadav, 10 Jasprit Bumrah, 11 Mohammed Siraj.

Australia go in as anticipated with Travis Head a long-term absentee and Marcus Stoinis not deemed match sufficient for immediately’s conflict.

The stability of the bowling assault shall be scrutinised intently with solely Adam Zampa out there as a frontline spinner, backed up by Glenn Maxwell’s darts and the who-knows-what of Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne. If the floor does reply to tempo then Australia have 5 high class seamers to name on.

Australia: 1 David Warner, 2 Mitchell Marsh, 3 Steven Smith, 4 Marnus Labuschagne, 5 Cameron Green, 6 Alex Carey (wk), 7 Glenn Maxwell, 8 Mitchell Starc, 9 Pat Cummins (capt), 10 Josh Hazlewood, 11 Adam Zampa.

The staff that has batted first has gained seven of the previous 9 ODIs at Chennai.

Meanwhile, in South Australia, Jake Fraser-McGurk has finished a factor – a foul unhealthy factor.

Today’s umpires are Chris Gaffaney (NZ) and Richard Kettleborough (Eng). Chris Brown (NZ) is watching the TV replays. They could have their work minimize out on a turning pitch in baking warmth in entrance of a passionate house crowd.

Today’s venue is the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium – AKA Chepauk Stadium – in Chennai. Capacity is 38,000.

Curiously, India’s ODI document right here (seven wins, 5 defeats) isn’t that nice. Australia have gained 4 out of 5 on the floor, together with their final go to in March when Adam Zampa starred. The vacationers have already gained World Cup matches right here in 1987 and 1996.

Today is the primary time we’ll see the event favourites – within the eyes of The Guardian’s cricket consultants.

This World Cup has confronted criticism early on for its empty stands and low-key build-up. The hosts in opposition to probably the most formidable opponents in event historical past ought to give issues a bounce begin.

This is match 5 of the 2023 World Cup, however you could solely simply be tuning in. If you could have any questions concerning the occasion, Simon Burnton and Rob Smyth have you ever coated.

Speaking of Geoff, right here’s the cat in a hat.

Geoff Lemon is on high of all issues Australia, who arrive on the World Cup with a squad chock stuffed with expertise.

Seven of the probably finest XI at this yr’s event had been within the 2015 World Cup squad: David Warner, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood performed within the successful closing whereas Mitchell Marsh and Pat Cummins received medals from the bench. Throw in Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green and Alex Carey after Travis Head returns from damage and you can have a staff with 10 Test gamers from this yr’s Ashes. England, in contrast, have a most of six.

Of the remaining, Marcus Stoinis and Adam Zampa began their very own worldwide careers inside a yr of that 2015 World Cup and have been fixtures since. The solely gamers who’re anyplace near new, Sean Abbott and Josh Inglis, are 31 and 28 years outdated respectively and have performed mountains of home cricket. It is a squad effectively seasoned to the purpose of changing into jerky.

Anand Vasu units the scene from the hosts’ perspective, lasering in on Virat Kohli forward of what’s prone to be his closing 50-over World Cup.

Kohli will know that his nation and the world aren’t his batting alone. He could ship a bucketload of runs and India might nonetheless fall brief. On the sphere, Kohli likes to consider that he leads India, even when he isn’t captain. He admonishes fielders, will get below the pores and skin of opposition batters and even attracts the ire of umpires and match referees.

This is as a result of Kohli believes any staff he performs for is actually his. It is because of this that this World Cup shall be a tour of Kohli’s glories, as India play 9 opponents in 9 venues throughout the nation.

Preamble

Jonathan Howcroft

Hello everyone and welcome to live OBO protection of match 5 of the 2023 Cricket World Cup. India vs Australia will get underway in Chennai at 2pm native time (7.30pm AEDT/9.30am BST).

With apologies to the whole nation of New Zealand and the person brilliance of Aidan Markram, this ought to be when the event comes alive.

It’s the hosts in opposition to the World Cup’s dominant drive; No 1 vs No 3 on the ICC ODI rankings; the 2 2023 ICC Test World Championship finalists; Kohli and Rohit vs Maxwell and Starc. Everywhere you select to look there’s a famous person and a story.

These are acquainted foes with the pair having simply accomplished a three-match ODI collection, one which ended with India 2-1 victors. There had been runs for Shubman Gill and David Warner, wickets for Mohammed Shami and Glenn Maxwell, and by the tip of the collection a a lot clearer sense that each these sides ought to, as ever, be contenders for the largest prize within the 50-over format.

So settle in whereas I steer you thru the pregame and first innings, with Adam Collins taking up to the tip of play.

If you’d wish to get in contact whereas I’m on, please fireplace all communication to jonathan.howcroft.informal@theguardian.com.

eleventh over: Australia 51-1 (Warner 24, Smith 27) Powerplay one finished and dusted, Rohit feels assured sufficient to recall Hardik after his tough opening over. But once more the all-rounder overpitches early in his spell and Smith climbs throughout it, creaming his second straight-driven boundary of the day. Tail up, Smith then golf equipment a pull effectively in entrance of sq. for 4 extra! A pair extra deliveries are destined for the boundary however for good fielding as this partnership takes benefit of a tactical error. Not positive we’ll see Hardik once more till it’s his flip to bat.

tenth over: Australia 43-1 (Warner 24, Smith 19) The warmth and humidity is already attending to the gamers on this sweaty scorcher of a day. Smith’s shirt is already caught to his torso with sweat, a scenario not helped by an Ashwin over starting with three consecutive singles. Warner fixes that challenge, driving the flip and bounce delightfully to clip a 4 via level with stunning timing.

“The turn being offered by the pitch at the famous Chepauk stadium would, definitely, be a matter of concern for the Aussies as their innings unfolds,” emails Vakkalanka Venkataramana. “I doubt if Cummins’ batters can really run up a challenging score for the strong Indian batting line up: Subhman Gill or no Gill.”

ninth over: Australia 36-1 (Warner 19, Smith 17) Hardik doesn’t return for a second over. Not positive if that’s a tactical or a health name from India. So it’s Bumrah again into the fray. He hits his typical line and size, retaining Australia to a few singles – till Warner tries to hit him off it – mistiming an unconvincing hoick to leg that does simply sufficient to beat the sphere and earn a few runs.

eighth over: Australia 32-1 (Warner 16, Smith 16) Time for an early take a look at spin with Ravichandran Ashwin changing Siraj. Warner guides a single away early however his accomplice Smith seems far much less assured, first crushed by bounce outdoors his off stump then shocked by one other supply spitting at him off a size because it cuts in off the deck. Just what India had been hoping to see.

seventh over: Australia 29-1 (Warner 14, Smith 15) A patched up Hardik continues after a delay however Australia’s assault continues, starting with Warner rocking again, getting inside the road and flipping a one-bounce 4 right down to fine-leg. After the strike’s rotated Smith reveals the total face of his bat, the one which appears as huge as a barn door, and caresses a straight drive into the sightscreen. Australia, belatedly, are on the transfer.

6.2 overs: Australia 20-1 (Warner 9, Smith 11) Bumrah will get an early relaxation on this warmth with Hardik Pandya coming into the assault. Warner respects the opening supply after which smears the second straight previous – nay via – the bowler in his comply with via. That was technically a c&b likelihood, however Hardik would have been higher suggested to not stick his bowling hand anyplace close to the missile coming his manner. As it’s he now requires remedy for a few knackered fingertips.

sixth over: Australia 16-1 (Warner 5, Smith 11) Maiden over! Smith is basically making an attempt to claim himself on the market however Siraj doesn’t give him something to work with, nailing his line and size for 5 deliveries, then getting away with a loosener on the finish that’s minimize straight to Kohli within the ring on the offside. The Indian fast is just not getting plenty of bounce out of the dry floor with the brand new ball so Rohit removes the final remaining slip – from two to none in six overs.

fifth over: Australia 16-1 (Warner 5, Smith 11) Oh my. Smith heralds the newest Bumrah over by creaming a actually good cowl drive. It was a kind of pictures that appeared like he was enjoying with a bat about three-times the width of an everyday stick, and was accompanied by a observe good “clack”. Is he in one among “those” moods immediately? He’s definitely come out with loads of intent. Bumrah responds by bringing his size again a fraction, dotting Smith up till one other fast single sees the strike rotate. Warner, starved of the strike, performs and misses at his solely ball of the over.

4th over: Australia 11-1 (Warner 5, Smith 6) Siraj is good and full to Smith on an off-stump line and he earns three consecutive dots for his self-discipline. Delivery 4 is angling in although and Smith is onto it in a flash, leaning to the offside and drilling a boundary huge of mid-on. The over ends with Smith farming the strike with a fast single.

“We’re a relaxed culture, we don’t take too much seriously on the pitch,” lies Aaron Finch on TV Commentary.

third over: Australia 6-1 (Warner 5, Smith 1) Steve Smith is into the fray a lot sooner than he would have anticipated. Bumrah bowled a tidy supply however Marsh, flat-footed, turned it right into a wicket-taking one by making an attempt to run the ball down to 3rd with out adjusting to a smidgen of seam motion again into him, cramping him for room and scary the wholesome edge.

Smith, sometimes skittish is determined to get bat on ball – and off strike – which he does third ball with a full size dive. Bumrah then rips one paast Warner’s outdoors edge with a quick off-cutter. India flying early.

Two slips down to 1 for Bumrah’s second over in a transparent indication of how India see this pitch enjoying. BUT THEY ONLY NEED ONE! Virat Kohli at first slip dives neatly to his left and pouches an outstanding catch mid-dive after Marsh edged a regulation line and size supply. Horror begin for Australia. Brilliant catch from India.

2nd over: Australia 5-0 (Warner 5, Marsh 0) Warner welcomes Siraj to the crease by slashing him with malice via level for the opening boundary of the match. He performs extra circumspect to the subsequent few deliveries earlier than thumping one other huge one straight to level. Siraj ends a great comeback over with a slower supply that confounds the batter and dribbles via to the keeper. An indication of issues to return when the spinners come on.

“Could you please remind us of the fielding restrictions for this tournament,” emails John Kyriazis. “Hard to keep up with regular changes and multiple cricket formats.”

The full enjoying circumstances could be discovered right here. The salient passage is as follows:

28.7.2.2.1 Powerplay 1 – not more than two (2) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 1 to 10 inclusive.

28.7.2.2.2 Powerplay 2 – not more than 4 (4) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 11 to 40 inclusive.

28.7.2.2.3 Powerplay 3 – not more than 5 (5) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 41 to 50 inclusive

1st over: Australia 1-0 (Warner 1, Marsh 0) Lovely begin for Bumrah, beating Warner for tempo with one which nips away off the seam from again of a size. He tries once more subsequent supply however the veteran opener is sensible to it, dabbing bat on ball and scampering a fast single. Marsh then leaves a large one earlier than dead-batting three line-and-length probers.

Mohammed Siraj will share the brand new ball.

David Warner has made his manner swiftly from the anthem line-up to the batting crease. Mitchell Marsh leans on his bat on the non-striker’s finish. Jasprit Bumrah paws on the floor on the high of his mark. He we go!

The two groups are out within the baking solar for the anthems.

Australia drape their arms over each other’s shoulders of their acquainted all-yellow one-day uniform. This iteration a smidge extra golden than latest variations.

India, high to toe in blue with orange trim, decide to face bolt upright with arms by their sides as they metal themselves for motion.

This is unlikely to be probably the most ballistic of ODIs. Only Pakistan – manner again in 1997 – have handed 300 right here. It’s a venue the place Rohit averages solely 23, with a excessive rating of simply 36 from seven ODIs.

Teams batting first have a tendency to carry sway, which is nice information for Australia. The unhealthy information is it’s additionally a floor that favours spin, and India have three frontline tweakers of the very best high quality of their XI. Overs 11-40 might effectively be a grind. Hopefully there are many fireworks on both facet.

The climate is scorching and humid on India’s south-eastern coast with temperatures within the early 30s, helped alongside by a heat southerly breeze. There is a faint likelihood of a bathe in some unspecified time in the future however the lingering monsoonal rain ought to keep away. The pitch is anticipated to be dry, sluggish, and receptive to show.

India’s kind is far more healthy: 15 wins and 5 losses in 2023, together with that latest 2-1 collection victory over the Aussies. Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Shubman Gill all common over 50 for the yr from a good pattern measurement, Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav have been taking bucketloads of wickets, and there’s versatility aplenty within the squad with spinning and seam-bowling all-rounders available to swimsuit the circumstances.

That contains Ravichandran Ashwin, a person assured stardom in every other ODI squad on this planet, however on the margins of the mighty blue machine, as Jonathan Liew investigates.

What this nice profession lacks, in narrative phrases, is a crowning second: a signature efficiency on the largest stage. Kumble had his 10-wicket haul. Harbhajan Singh had his Australia collection. For Ashwin, a house World Cup may very well be that flourish. But after all there are layers and mirrors to this factor. Ashwin’s place is on no account safe. Axar Patel and Washington Sundar are nonetheless pushing him arduous and maybe for a lot of India followers this can be a largely transactional query: who matches finest into this staff on this event? But for the remainder of us, it looks like a call freighted with one thing extra: a parable for contemporary cricket and its quirks, its efficiencies and inefficiencies, its quixotic and infrequently unstable relationship with pure genius.

Despite the expertise within the Australian squad, it’s anybody’s guess the place they’re truly at by way of kind and expectation – particularly on a turning pitch. They’ve performed solely 11 ODIs in 2023 (in comparison with India’s 21) successful 5 and dropping six, vacillating between woeful and superior.

They’ve been within the subcontinent because the center of September, dropping 2-1 to India in a bilateral collection earlier than the warm-up matches, so they need to be properly acclimatised. However, due to the size of the event these miles on the highway (together with the journey to South Africa instantly beforehand) raises the prospect of burnout because the competitors lumbers into November.

“We’re in a really good spot,” says captain Pat Cummins after calling the toss of the coin accurately. “We’ve got a good balance between game time and being fresh.”

“The conditions are there for the bowlers, slightly on the slower side,” says Rohit Sharma as he explains his XI that includes three spinners. “The ball will turn as the game goes on.”

Shubman Gill, the main run scorer in ODIs this yr, is a giant loss on the high of the order as he continues his restoration from dengue fever. Further down the record there are three frontline spinners on a dry monitor that’s clearly anticipated to show. Australia are unlikely to get pleasure from both element in that equation – however at the very least they get first use of the pitch.

India: 1 Rohit Sharma (capt), 2 Ishan Kishan, 3 Virat Kohli, 4 Shreyas Iyer, 5 KL Rahul (wk), 6 Hardik Pandya, 7 Ravindra Jadeja, 8 R Ashwin, 9 Kuldeep Yadav, 10 Jasprit Bumrah, 11 Mohammed Siraj.

Australia go in as anticipated with Travis Head a long-term absentee and Marcus Stoinis not deemed match sufficient for immediately’s conflict.

The stability of the bowling assault shall be scrutinised intently with solely Adam Zampa out there as a frontline spinner, backed up by Glenn Maxwell’s darts and the who-knows-what of Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne. If the floor does reply to tempo then Australia have 5 high class seamers to name on.

Australia: 1 David Warner, 2 Mitchell Marsh, 3 Steven Smith, 4 Marnus Labuschagne, 5 Cameron Green, 6 Alex Carey (wk), 7 Glenn Maxwell, 8 Mitchell Starc, 9 Pat Cummins (capt), 10 Josh Hazlewood, 11 Adam Zampa.

The staff that has batted first has gained seven of the previous 9 ODIs at Chennai.

Meanwhile, in South Australia, Jake Fraser-McGurk has finished a factor – a foul unhealthy factor.

Today’s umpires are Chris Gaffaney (NZ) and Richard Kettleborough (Eng). Chris Brown (NZ) is watching the TV replays. They could have their work minimize out on a turning pitch in baking warmth in entrance of a passionate house crowd.

Today’s venue is the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium – AKA Chepauk Stadium – in Chennai. Capacity is 38,000.

Curiously, India’s ODI document right here (seven wins, 5 defeats) isn’t that nice. Australia have gained 4 out of 5 on the floor, together with their final go to in March when Adam Zampa starred. The vacationers have already gained World Cup matches right here in 1987 and 1996.

Today is the primary time we’ll see the event favourites – within the eyes of The Guardian’s cricket consultants.

This World Cup has confronted criticism early on for its empty stands and low-key build-up. The hosts in opposition to probably the most formidable opponents in event historical past ought to give issues a bounce begin.

This is match 5 of the 2023 World Cup, however you could solely simply be tuning in. If you could have any questions concerning the occasion, Simon Burnton and Rob Smyth have you ever coated.

Speaking of Geoff, right here’s the cat in a hat.

Geoff Lemon is on high of all issues Australia, who arrive on the World Cup with a squad chock stuffed with expertise.

Seven of the probably finest XI at this yr’s event had been within the 2015 World Cup squad: David Warner, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood performed within the successful closing whereas Mitchell Marsh and Pat Cummins received medals from the bench. Throw in Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green and Alex Carey after Travis Head returns from damage and you can have a staff with 10 Test gamers from this yr’s Ashes. England, in contrast, have a most of six.

Of the remaining, Marcus Stoinis and Adam Zampa began their very own worldwide careers inside a yr of that 2015 World Cup and have been fixtures since. The solely gamers who’re anyplace near new, Sean Abbott and Josh Inglis, are 31 and 28 years outdated respectively and have performed mountains of home cricket. It is a squad effectively seasoned to the purpose of changing into jerky.

Anand Vasu units the scene from the hosts’ perspective, lasering in on Virat Kohli forward of what’s prone to be his closing 50-over World Cup.

Kohli will know that his nation and the world aren’t his batting alone. He could ship a bucketload of runs and India might nonetheless fall brief. On the sphere, Kohli likes to consider that he leads India, even when he isn’t captain. He admonishes fielders, will get below the pores and skin of opposition batters and even attracts the ire of umpires and match referees.

This is as a result of Kohli believes any staff he performs for is actually his. It is because of this that this World Cup shall be a tour of Kohli’s glories, as India play 9 opponents in 9 venues throughout the nation.

Preamble

Jonathan Howcroft

Hello everyone and welcome to live OBO protection of match 5 of the 2023 Cricket World Cup. India vs Australia will get underway in Chennai at 2pm native time (7.30pm AEDT/9.30am BST).

With apologies to the whole nation of New Zealand and the person brilliance of Aidan Markram, this ought to be when the event comes alive.

It’s the hosts in opposition to the World Cup’s dominant drive; No 1 vs No 3 on the ICC ODI rankings; the 2 2023 ICC Test World Championship finalists; Kohli and Rohit vs Maxwell and Starc. Everywhere you select to look there’s a famous person and a story.

These are acquainted foes with the pair having simply accomplished a three-match ODI collection, one which ended with India 2-1 victors. There had been runs for Shubman Gill and David Warner, wickets for Mohammed Shami and Glenn Maxwell, and by the tip of the collection a a lot clearer sense that each these sides ought to, as ever, be contenders for the largest prize within the 50-over format.

So settle in whereas I steer you thru the pregame and first innings, with Adam Collins taking up to the tip of play.

If you’d wish to get in contact whereas I’m on, please fireplace all communication to jonathan.howcroft.informal@theguardian.com.

eleventh over: Australia 51-1 (Warner 24, Smith 27) Powerplay one finished and dusted, Rohit feels assured sufficient to recall Hardik after his tough opening over. But once more the all-rounder overpitches early in his spell and Smith climbs throughout it, creaming his second straight-driven boundary of the day. Tail up, Smith then golf equipment a pull effectively in entrance of sq. for 4 extra! A pair extra deliveries are destined for the boundary however for good fielding as this partnership takes benefit of a tactical error. Not positive we’ll see Hardik once more till it’s his flip to bat.

tenth over: Australia 43-1 (Warner 24, Smith 19) The warmth and humidity is already attending to the gamers on this sweaty scorcher of a day. Smith’s shirt is already caught to his torso with sweat, a scenario not helped by an Ashwin over starting with three consecutive singles. Warner fixes that challenge, driving the flip and bounce delightfully to clip a 4 via level with stunning timing.

“The turn being offered by the pitch at the famous Chepauk stadium would, definitely, be a matter of concern for the Aussies as their innings unfolds,” emails Vakkalanka Venkataramana. “I doubt if Cummins’ batters can really run up a challenging score for the strong Indian batting line up: Subhman Gill or no Gill.”

ninth over: Australia 36-1 (Warner 19, Smith 17) Hardik doesn’t return for a second over. Not positive if that’s a tactical or a health name from India. So it’s Bumrah again into the fray. He hits his typical line and size, retaining Australia to a few singles – till Warner tries to hit him off it – mistiming an unconvincing hoick to leg that does simply sufficient to beat the sphere and earn a few runs.

eighth over: Australia 32-1 (Warner 16, Smith 16) Time for an early take a look at spin with Ravichandran Ashwin changing Siraj. Warner guides a single away early however his accomplice Smith seems far much less assured, first crushed by bounce outdoors his off stump then shocked by one other supply spitting at him off a size because it cuts in off the deck. Just what India had been hoping to see.

seventh over: Australia 29-1 (Warner 14, Smith 15) A patched up Hardik continues after a delay however Australia’s assault continues, starting with Warner rocking again, getting inside the road and flipping a one-bounce 4 right down to fine-leg. After the strike’s rotated Smith reveals the total face of his bat, the one which appears as huge as a barn door, and caresses a straight drive into the sightscreen. Australia, belatedly, are on the transfer.

6.2 overs: Australia 20-1 (Warner 9, Smith 11) Bumrah will get an early relaxation on this warmth with Hardik Pandya coming into the assault. Warner respects the opening supply after which smears the second straight previous – nay via – the bowler in his comply with via. That was technically a c&b likelihood, however Hardik would have been higher suggested to not stick his bowling hand anyplace close to the missile coming his manner. As it’s he now requires remedy for a few knackered fingertips.

sixth over: Australia 16-1 (Warner 5, Smith 11) Maiden over! Smith is basically making an attempt to claim himself on the market however Siraj doesn’t give him something to work with, nailing his line and size for 5 deliveries, then getting away with a loosener on the finish that’s minimize straight to Kohli within the ring on the offside. The Indian fast is just not getting plenty of bounce out of the dry floor with the brand new ball so Rohit removes the final remaining slip – from two to none in six overs.

fifth over: Australia 16-1 (Warner 5, Smith 11) Oh my. Smith heralds the newest Bumrah over by creaming a actually good cowl drive. It was a kind of pictures that appeared like he was enjoying with a bat about three-times the width of an everyday stick, and was accompanied by a observe good “clack”. Is he in one among “those” moods immediately? He’s definitely come out with loads of intent. Bumrah responds by bringing his size again a fraction, dotting Smith up till one other fast single sees the strike rotate. Warner, starved of the strike, performs and misses at his solely ball of the over.

4th over: Australia 11-1 (Warner 5, Smith 6) Siraj is good and full to Smith on an off-stump line and he earns three consecutive dots for his self-discipline. Delivery 4 is angling in although and Smith is onto it in a flash, leaning to the offside and drilling a boundary huge of mid-on. The over ends with Smith farming the strike with a fast single.

“We’re a relaxed culture, we don’t take too much seriously on the pitch,” lies Aaron Finch on TV Commentary.

third over: Australia 6-1 (Warner 5, Smith 1) Steve Smith is into the fray a lot sooner than he would have anticipated. Bumrah bowled a tidy supply however Marsh, flat-footed, turned it right into a wicket-taking one by making an attempt to run the ball down to 3rd with out adjusting to a smidgen of seam motion again into him, cramping him for room and scary the wholesome edge.

Smith, sometimes skittish is determined to get bat on ball – and off strike – which he does third ball with a full size dive. Bumrah then rips one paast Warner’s outdoors edge with a quick off-cutter. India flying early.

Two slips down to 1 for Bumrah’s second over in a transparent indication of how India see this pitch enjoying. BUT THEY ONLY NEED ONE! Virat Kohli at first slip dives neatly to his left and pouches an outstanding catch mid-dive after Marsh edged a regulation line and size supply. Horror begin for Australia. Brilliant catch from India.

2nd over: Australia 5-0 (Warner 5, Marsh 0) Warner welcomes Siraj to the crease by slashing him with malice via level for the opening boundary of the match. He performs extra circumspect to the subsequent few deliveries earlier than thumping one other huge one straight to level. Siraj ends a great comeback over with a slower supply that confounds the batter and dribbles via to the keeper. An indication of issues to return when the spinners come on.

“Could you please remind us of the fielding restrictions for this tournament,” emails John Kyriazis. “Hard to keep up with regular changes and multiple cricket formats.”

The full enjoying circumstances could be discovered right here. The salient passage is as follows:

28.7.2.2.1 Powerplay 1 – not more than two (2) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 1 to 10 inclusive.

28.7.2.2.2 Powerplay 2 – not more than 4 (4) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 11 to 40 inclusive.

28.7.2.2.3 Powerplay 3 – not more than 5 (5) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 41 to 50 inclusive

1st over: Australia 1-0 (Warner 1, Marsh 0) Lovely begin for Bumrah, beating Warner for tempo with one which nips away off the seam from again of a size. He tries once more subsequent supply however the veteran opener is sensible to it, dabbing bat on ball and scampering a fast single. Marsh then leaves a large one earlier than dead-batting three line-and-length probers.

Mohammed Siraj will share the brand new ball.

David Warner has made his manner swiftly from the anthem line-up to the batting crease. Mitchell Marsh leans on his bat on the non-striker’s finish. Jasprit Bumrah paws on the floor on the high of his mark. He we go!

The two groups are out within the baking solar for the anthems.

Australia drape their arms over each other’s shoulders of their acquainted all-yellow one-day uniform. This iteration a smidge extra golden than latest variations.

India, high to toe in blue with orange trim, decide to face bolt upright with arms by their sides as they metal themselves for motion.

This is unlikely to be probably the most ballistic of ODIs. Only Pakistan – manner again in 1997 – have handed 300 right here. It’s a venue the place Rohit averages solely 23, with a excessive rating of simply 36 from seven ODIs.

Teams batting first have a tendency to carry sway, which is nice information for Australia. The unhealthy information is it’s additionally a floor that favours spin, and India have three frontline tweakers of the very best high quality of their XI. Overs 11-40 might effectively be a grind. Hopefully there are many fireworks on both facet.

The climate is scorching and humid on India’s south-eastern coast with temperatures within the early 30s, helped alongside by a heat southerly breeze. There is a faint likelihood of a bathe in some unspecified time in the future however the lingering monsoonal rain ought to keep away. The pitch is anticipated to be dry, sluggish, and receptive to show.

India’s kind is far more healthy: 15 wins and 5 losses in 2023, together with that latest 2-1 collection victory over the Aussies. Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Shubman Gill all common over 50 for the yr from a good pattern measurement, Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav have been taking bucketloads of wickets, and there’s versatility aplenty within the squad with spinning and seam-bowling all-rounders available to swimsuit the circumstances.

That contains Ravichandran Ashwin, a person assured stardom in every other ODI squad on this planet, however on the margins of the mighty blue machine, as Jonathan Liew investigates.

What this nice profession lacks, in narrative phrases, is a crowning second: a signature efficiency on the largest stage. Kumble had his 10-wicket haul. Harbhajan Singh had his Australia collection. For Ashwin, a house World Cup may very well be that flourish. But after all there are layers and mirrors to this factor. Ashwin’s place is on no account safe. Axar Patel and Washington Sundar are nonetheless pushing him arduous and maybe for a lot of India followers this can be a largely transactional query: who matches finest into this staff on this event? But for the remainder of us, it looks like a call freighted with one thing extra: a parable for contemporary cricket and its quirks, its efficiencies and inefficiencies, its quixotic and infrequently unstable relationship with pure genius.

Despite the expertise within the Australian squad, it’s anybody’s guess the place they’re truly at by way of kind and expectation – particularly on a turning pitch. They’ve performed solely 11 ODIs in 2023 (in comparison with India’s 21) successful 5 and dropping six, vacillating between woeful and superior.

They’ve been within the subcontinent because the center of September, dropping 2-1 to India in a bilateral collection earlier than the warm-up matches, so they need to be properly acclimatised. However, due to the size of the event these miles on the highway (together with the journey to South Africa instantly beforehand) raises the prospect of burnout because the competitors lumbers into November.

“We’re in a really good spot,” says captain Pat Cummins after calling the toss of the coin accurately. “We’ve got a good balance between game time and being fresh.”

“The conditions are there for the bowlers, slightly on the slower side,” says Rohit Sharma as he explains his XI that includes three spinners. “The ball will turn as the game goes on.”

Shubman Gill, the main run scorer in ODIs this yr, is a giant loss on the high of the order as he continues his restoration from dengue fever. Further down the record there are three frontline spinners on a dry monitor that’s clearly anticipated to show. Australia are unlikely to get pleasure from both element in that equation – however at the very least they get first use of the pitch.

India: 1 Rohit Sharma (capt), 2 Ishan Kishan, 3 Virat Kohli, 4 Shreyas Iyer, 5 KL Rahul (wk), 6 Hardik Pandya, 7 Ravindra Jadeja, 8 R Ashwin, 9 Kuldeep Yadav, 10 Jasprit Bumrah, 11 Mohammed Siraj.

Australia go in as anticipated with Travis Head a long-term absentee and Marcus Stoinis not deemed match sufficient for immediately’s conflict.

The stability of the bowling assault shall be scrutinised intently with solely Adam Zampa out there as a frontline spinner, backed up by Glenn Maxwell’s darts and the who-knows-what of Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne. If the floor does reply to tempo then Australia have 5 high class seamers to name on.

Australia: 1 David Warner, 2 Mitchell Marsh, 3 Steven Smith, 4 Marnus Labuschagne, 5 Cameron Green, 6 Alex Carey (wk), 7 Glenn Maxwell, 8 Mitchell Starc, 9 Pat Cummins (capt), 10 Josh Hazlewood, 11 Adam Zampa.

The staff that has batted first has gained seven of the previous 9 ODIs at Chennai.

Meanwhile, in South Australia, Jake Fraser-McGurk has finished a factor – a foul unhealthy factor.

Today’s umpires are Chris Gaffaney (NZ) and Richard Kettleborough (Eng). Chris Brown (NZ) is watching the TV replays. They could have their work minimize out on a turning pitch in baking warmth in entrance of a passionate house crowd.

Today’s venue is the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium – AKA Chepauk Stadium – in Chennai. Capacity is 38,000.

Curiously, India’s ODI document right here (seven wins, 5 defeats) isn’t that nice. Australia have gained 4 out of 5 on the floor, together with their final go to in March when Adam Zampa starred. The vacationers have already gained World Cup matches right here in 1987 and 1996.

Today is the primary time we’ll see the event favourites – within the eyes of The Guardian’s cricket consultants.

This World Cup has confronted criticism early on for its empty stands and low-key build-up. The hosts in opposition to probably the most formidable opponents in event historical past ought to give issues a bounce begin.

This is match 5 of the 2023 World Cup, however you could solely simply be tuning in. If you could have any questions concerning the occasion, Simon Burnton and Rob Smyth have you ever coated.

Speaking of Geoff, right here’s the cat in a hat.

Geoff Lemon is on high of all issues Australia, who arrive on the World Cup with a squad chock stuffed with expertise.

Seven of the probably finest XI at this yr’s event had been within the 2015 World Cup squad: David Warner, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood performed within the successful closing whereas Mitchell Marsh and Pat Cummins received medals from the bench. Throw in Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green and Alex Carey after Travis Head returns from damage and you can have a staff with 10 Test gamers from this yr’s Ashes. England, in contrast, have a most of six.

Of the remaining, Marcus Stoinis and Adam Zampa began their very own worldwide careers inside a yr of that 2015 World Cup and have been fixtures since. The solely gamers who’re anyplace near new, Sean Abbott and Josh Inglis, are 31 and 28 years outdated respectively and have performed mountains of home cricket. It is a squad effectively seasoned to the purpose of changing into jerky.

Anand Vasu units the scene from the hosts’ perspective, lasering in on Virat Kohli forward of what’s prone to be his closing 50-over World Cup.

Kohli will know that his nation and the world aren’t his batting alone. He could ship a bucketload of runs and India might nonetheless fall brief. On the sphere, Kohli likes to consider that he leads India, even when he isn’t captain. He admonishes fielders, will get below the pores and skin of opposition batters and even attracts the ire of umpires and match referees.

This is as a result of Kohli believes any staff he performs for is actually his. It is because of this that this World Cup shall be a tour of Kohli’s glories, as India play 9 opponents in 9 venues throughout the nation.

Preamble

Jonathan Howcroft

Hello everyone and welcome to live OBO protection of match 5 of the 2023 Cricket World Cup. India vs Australia will get underway in Chennai at 2pm native time (7.30pm AEDT/9.30am BST).

With apologies to the whole nation of New Zealand and the person brilliance of Aidan Markram, this ought to be when the event comes alive.

It’s the hosts in opposition to the World Cup’s dominant drive; No 1 vs No 3 on the ICC ODI rankings; the 2 2023 ICC Test World Championship finalists; Kohli and Rohit vs Maxwell and Starc. Everywhere you select to look there’s a famous person and a story.

These are acquainted foes with the pair having simply accomplished a three-match ODI collection, one which ended with India 2-1 victors. There had been runs for Shubman Gill and David Warner, wickets for Mohammed Shami and Glenn Maxwell, and by the tip of the collection a a lot clearer sense that each these sides ought to, as ever, be contenders for the largest prize within the 50-over format.

So settle in whereas I steer you thru the pregame and first innings, with Adam Collins taking up to the tip of play.

If you’d wish to get in contact whereas I’m on, please fireplace all communication to jonathan.howcroft.informal@theguardian.com.

eleventh over: Australia 51-1 (Warner 24, Smith 27) Powerplay one finished and dusted, Rohit feels assured sufficient to recall Hardik after his tough opening over. But once more the all-rounder overpitches early in his spell and Smith climbs throughout it, creaming his second straight-driven boundary of the day. Tail up, Smith then golf equipment a pull effectively in entrance of sq. for 4 extra! A pair extra deliveries are destined for the boundary however for good fielding as this partnership takes benefit of a tactical error. Not positive we’ll see Hardik once more till it’s his flip to bat.

tenth over: Australia 43-1 (Warner 24, Smith 19) The warmth and humidity is already attending to the gamers on this sweaty scorcher of a day. Smith’s shirt is already caught to his torso with sweat, a scenario not helped by an Ashwin over starting with three consecutive singles. Warner fixes that challenge, driving the flip and bounce delightfully to clip a 4 via level with stunning timing.

“The turn being offered by the pitch at the famous Chepauk stadium would, definitely, be a matter of concern for the Aussies as their innings unfolds,” emails Vakkalanka Venkataramana. “I doubt if Cummins’ batters can really run up a challenging score for the strong Indian batting line up: Subhman Gill or no Gill.”

ninth over: Australia 36-1 (Warner 19, Smith 17) Hardik doesn’t return for a second over. Not positive if that’s a tactical or a health name from India. So it’s Bumrah again into the fray. He hits his typical line and size, retaining Australia to a few singles – till Warner tries to hit him off it – mistiming an unconvincing hoick to leg that does simply sufficient to beat the sphere and earn a few runs.

eighth over: Australia 32-1 (Warner 16, Smith 16) Time for an early take a look at spin with Ravichandran Ashwin changing Siraj. Warner guides a single away early however his accomplice Smith seems far much less assured, first crushed by bounce outdoors his off stump then shocked by one other supply spitting at him off a size because it cuts in off the deck. Just what India had been hoping to see.

seventh over: Australia 29-1 (Warner 14, Smith 15) A patched up Hardik continues after a delay however Australia’s assault continues, starting with Warner rocking again, getting inside the road and flipping a one-bounce 4 right down to fine-leg. After the strike’s rotated Smith reveals the total face of his bat, the one which appears as huge as a barn door, and caresses a straight drive into the sightscreen. Australia, belatedly, are on the transfer.

6.2 overs: Australia 20-1 (Warner 9, Smith 11) Bumrah will get an early relaxation on this warmth with Hardik Pandya coming into the assault. Warner respects the opening supply after which smears the second straight previous – nay via – the bowler in his comply with via. That was technically a c&b likelihood, however Hardik would have been higher suggested to not stick his bowling hand anyplace close to the missile coming his manner. As it’s he now requires remedy for a few knackered fingertips.

sixth over: Australia 16-1 (Warner 5, Smith 11) Maiden over! Smith is basically making an attempt to claim himself on the market however Siraj doesn’t give him something to work with, nailing his line and size for 5 deliveries, then getting away with a loosener on the finish that’s minimize straight to Kohli within the ring on the offside. The Indian fast is just not getting plenty of bounce out of the dry floor with the brand new ball so Rohit removes the final remaining slip – from two to none in six overs.

fifth over: Australia 16-1 (Warner 5, Smith 11) Oh my. Smith heralds the newest Bumrah over by creaming a actually good cowl drive. It was a kind of pictures that appeared like he was enjoying with a bat about three-times the width of an everyday stick, and was accompanied by a observe good “clack”. Is he in one among “those” moods immediately? He’s definitely come out with loads of intent. Bumrah responds by bringing his size again a fraction, dotting Smith up till one other fast single sees the strike rotate. Warner, starved of the strike, performs and misses at his solely ball of the over.

4th over: Australia 11-1 (Warner 5, Smith 6) Siraj is good and full to Smith on an off-stump line and he earns three consecutive dots for his self-discipline. Delivery 4 is angling in although and Smith is onto it in a flash, leaning to the offside and drilling a boundary huge of mid-on. The over ends with Smith farming the strike with a fast single.

“We’re a relaxed culture, we don’t take too much seriously on the pitch,” lies Aaron Finch on TV Commentary.

third over: Australia 6-1 (Warner 5, Smith 1) Steve Smith is into the fray a lot sooner than he would have anticipated. Bumrah bowled a tidy supply however Marsh, flat-footed, turned it right into a wicket-taking one by making an attempt to run the ball down to 3rd with out adjusting to a smidgen of seam motion again into him, cramping him for room and scary the wholesome edge.

Smith, sometimes skittish is determined to get bat on ball – and off strike – which he does third ball with a full size dive. Bumrah then rips one paast Warner’s outdoors edge with a quick off-cutter. India flying early.

Two slips down to 1 for Bumrah’s second over in a transparent indication of how India see this pitch enjoying. BUT THEY ONLY NEED ONE! Virat Kohli at first slip dives neatly to his left and pouches an outstanding catch mid-dive after Marsh edged a regulation line and size supply. Horror begin for Australia. Brilliant catch from India.

2nd over: Australia 5-0 (Warner 5, Marsh 0) Warner welcomes Siraj to the crease by slashing him with malice via level for the opening boundary of the match. He performs extra circumspect to the subsequent few deliveries earlier than thumping one other huge one straight to level. Siraj ends a great comeback over with a slower supply that confounds the batter and dribbles via to the keeper. An indication of issues to return when the spinners come on.

“Could you please remind us of the fielding restrictions for this tournament,” emails John Kyriazis. “Hard to keep up with regular changes and multiple cricket formats.”

The full enjoying circumstances could be discovered right here. The salient passage is as follows:

28.7.2.2.1 Powerplay 1 – not more than two (2) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 1 to 10 inclusive.

28.7.2.2.2 Powerplay 2 – not more than 4 (4) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 11 to 40 inclusive.

28.7.2.2.3 Powerplay 3 – not more than 5 (5) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 41 to 50 inclusive

1st over: Australia 1-0 (Warner 1, Marsh 0) Lovely begin for Bumrah, beating Warner for tempo with one which nips away off the seam from again of a size. He tries once more subsequent supply however the veteran opener is sensible to it, dabbing bat on ball and scampering a fast single. Marsh then leaves a large one earlier than dead-batting three line-and-length probers.

Mohammed Siraj will share the brand new ball.

David Warner has made his manner swiftly from the anthem line-up to the batting crease. Mitchell Marsh leans on his bat on the non-striker’s finish. Jasprit Bumrah paws on the floor on the high of his mark. He we go!

The two groups are out within the baking solar for the anthems.

Australia drape their arms over each other’s shoulders of their acquainted all-yellow one-day uniform. This iteration a smidge extra golden than latest variations.

India, high to toe in blue with orange trim, decide to face bolt upright with arms by their sides as they metal themselves for motion.

This is unlikely to be probably the most ballistic of ODIs. Only Pakistan – manner again in 1997 – have handed 300 right here. It’s a venue the place Rohit averages solely 23, with a excessive rating of simply 36 from seven ODIs.

Teams batting first have a tendency to carry sway, which is nice information for Australia. The unhealthy information is it’s additionally a floor that favours spin, and India have three frontline tweakers of the very best high quality of their XI. Overs 11-40 might effectively be a grind. Hopefully there are many fireworks on both facet.

The climate is scorching and humid on India’s south-eastern coast with temperatures within the early 30s, helped alongside by a heat southerly breeze. There is a faint likelihood of a bathe in some unspecified time in the future however the lingering monsoonal rain ought to keep away. The pitch is anticipated to be dry, sluggish, and receptive to show.

India’s kind is far more healthy: 15 wins and 5 losses in 2023, together with that latest 2-1 collection victory over the Aussies. Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Shubman Gill all common over 50 for the yr from a good pattern measurement, Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav have been taking bucketloads of wickets, and there’s versatility aplenty within the squad with spinning and seam-bowling all-rounders available to swimsuit the circumstances.

That contains Ravichandran Ashwin, a person assured stardom in every other ODI squad on this planet, however on the margins of the mighty blue machine, as Jonathan Liew investigates.

What this nice profession lacks, in narrative phrases, is a crowning second: a signature efficiency on the largest stage. Kumble had his 10-wicket haul. Harbhajan Singh had his Australia collection. For Ashwin, a house World Cup may very well be that flourish. But after all there are layers and mirrors to this factor. Ashwin’s place is on no account safe. Axar Patel and Washington Sundar are nonetheless pushing him arduous and maybe for a lot of India followers this can be a largely transactional query: who matches finest into this staff on this event? But for the remainder of us, it looks like a call freighted with one thing extra: a parable for contemporary cricket and its quirks, its efficiencies and inefficiencies, its quixotic and infrequently unstable relationship with pure genius.

Despite the expertise within the Australian squad, it’s anybody’s guess the place they’re truly at by way of kind and expectation – particularly on a turning pitch. They’ve performed solely 11 ODIs in 2023 (in comparison with India’s 21) successful 5 and dropping six, vacillating between woeful and superior.

They’ve been within the subcontinent because the center of September, dropping 2-1 to India in a bilateral collection earlier than the warm-up matches, so they need to be properly acclimatised. However, due to the size of the event these miles on the highway (together with the journey to South Africa instantly beforehand) raises the prospect of burnout because the competitors lumbers into November.

“We’re in a really good spot,” says captain Pat Cummins after calling the toss of the coin accurately. “We’ve got a good balance between game time and being fresh.”

“The conditions are there for the bowlers, slightly on the slower side,” says Rohit Sharma as he explains his XI that includes three spinners. “The ball will turn as the game goes on.”

Shubman Gill, the main run scorer in ODIs this yr, is a giant loss on the high of the order as he continues his restoration from dengue fever. Further down the record there are three frontline spinners on a dry monitor that’s clearly anticipated to show. Australia are unlikely to get pleasure from both element in that equation – however at the very least they get first use of the pitch.

India: 1 Rohit Sharma (capt), 2 Ishan Kishan, 3 Virat Kohli, 4 Shreyas Iyer, 5 KL Rahul (wk), 6 Hardik Pandya, 7 Ravindra Jadeja, 8 R Ashwin, 9 Kuldeep Yadav, 10 Jasprit Bumrah, 11 Mohammed Siraj.

Australia go in as anticipated with Travis Head a long-term absentee and Marcus Stoinis not deemed match sufficient for immediately’s conflict.

The stability of the bowling assault shall be scrutinised intently with solely Adam Zampa out there as a frontline spinner, backed up by Glenn Maxwell’s darts and the who-knows-what of Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne. If the floor does reply to tempo then Australia have 5 high class seamers to name on.

Australia: 1 David Warner, 2 Mitchell Marsh, 3 Steven Smith, 4 Marnus Labuschagne, 5 Cameron Green, 6 Alex Carey (wk), 7 Glenn Maxwell, 8 Mitchell Starc, 9 Pat Cummins (capt), 10 Josh Hazlewood, 11 Adam Zampa.

The staff that has batted first has gained seven of the previous 9 ODIs at Chennai.

Meanwhile, in South Australia, Jake Fraser-McGurk has finished a factor – a foul unhealthy factor.

Today’s umpires are Chris Gaffaney (NZ) and Richard Kettleborough (Eng). Chris Brown (NZ) is watching the TV replays. They could have their work minimize out on a turning pitch in baking warmth in entrance of a passionate house crowd.

Today’s venue is the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium – AKA Chepauk Stadium – in Chennai. Capacity is 38,000.

Curiously, India’s ODI document right here (seven wins, 5 defeats) isn’t that nice. Australia have gained 4 out of 5 on the floor, together with their final go to in March when Adam Zampa starred. The vacationers have already gained World Cup matches right here in 1987 and 1996.

Today is the primary time we’ll see the event favourites – within the eyes of The Guardian’s cricket consultants.

This World Cup has confronted criticism early on for its empty stands and low-key build-up. The hosts in opposition to probably the most formidable opponents in event historical past ought to give issues a bounce begin.

This is match 5 of the 2023 World Cup, however you could solely simply be tuning in. If you could have any questions concerning the occasion, Simon Burnton and Rob Smyth have you ever coated.

Speaking of Geoff, right here’s the cat in a hat.

Geoff Lemon is on high of all issues Australia, who arrive on the World Cup with a squad chock stuffed with expertise.

Seven of the probably finest XI at this yr’s event had been within the 2015 World Cup squad: David Warner, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood performed within the successful closing whereas Mitchell Marsh and Pat Cummins received medals from the bench. Throw in Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green and Alex Carey after Travis Head returns from damage and you can have a staff with 10 Test gamers from this yr’s Ashes. England, in contrast, have a most of six.

Of the remaining, Marcus Stoinis and Adam Zampa began their very own worldwide careers inside a yr of that 2015 World Cup and have been fixtures since. The solely gamers who’re anyplace near new, Sean Abbott and Josh Inglis, are 31 and 28 years outdated respectively and have performed mountains of home cricket. It is a squad effectively seasoned to the purpose of changing into jerky.

Anand Vasu units the scene from the hosts’ perspective, lasering in on Virat Kohli forward of what’s prone to be his closing 50-over World Cup.

Kohli will know that his nation and the world aren’t his batting alone. He could ship a bucketload of runs and India might nonetheless fall brief. On the sphere, Kohli likes to consider that he leads India, even when he isn’t captain. He admonishes fielders, will get below the pores and skin of opposition batters and even attracts the ire of umpires and match referees.

This is as a result of Kohli believes any staff he performs for is actually his. It is because of this that this World Cup shall be a tour of Kohli’s glories, as India play 9 opponents in 9 venues throughout the nation.

Preamble

Jonathan Howcroft

Hello everyone and welcome to live OBO protection of match 5 of the 2023 Cricket World Cup. India vs Australia will get underway in Chennai at 2pm native time (7.30pm AEDT/9.30am BST).

With apologies to the whole nation of New Zealand and the person brilliance of Aidan Markram, this ought to be when the event comes alive.

It’s the hosts in opposition to the World Cup’s dominant drive; No 1 vs No 3 on the ICC ODI rankings; the 2 2023 ICC Test World Championship finalists; Kohli and Rohit vs Maxwell and Starc. Everywhere you select to look there’s a famous person and a story.

These are acquainted foes with the pair having simply accomplished a three-match ODI collection, one which ended with India 2-1 victors. There had been runs for Shubman Gill and David Warner, wickets for Mohammed Shami and Glenn Maxwell, and by the tip of the collection a a lot clearer sense that each these sides ought to, as ever, be contenders for the largest prize within the 50-over format.

So settle in whereas I steer you thru the pregame and first innings, with Adam Collins taking up to the tip of play.

If you’d wish to get in contact whereas I’m on, please fireplace all communication to jonathan.howcroft.informal@theguardian.com.

eleventh over: Australia 51-1 (Warner 24, Smith 27) Powerplay one finished and dusted, Rohit feels assured sufficient to recall Hardik after his tough opening over. But once more the all-rounder overpitches early in his spell and Smith climbs throughout it, creaming his second straight-driven boundary of the day. Tail up, Smith then golf equipment a pull effectively in entrance of sq. for 4 extra! A pair extra deliveries are destined for the boundary however for good fielding as this partnership takes benefit of a tactical error. Not positive we’ll see Hardik once more till it’s his flip to bat.

tenth over: Australia 43-1 (Warner 24, Smith 19) The warmth and humidity is already attending to the gamers on this sweaty scorcher of a day. Smith’s shirt is already caught to his torso with sweat, a scenario not helped by an Ashwin over starting with three consecutive singles. Warner fixes that challenge, driving the flip and bounce delightfully to clip a 4 via level with stunning timing.

“The turn being offered by the pitch at the famous Chepauk stadium would, definitely, be a matter of concern for the Aussies as their innings unfolds,” emails Vakkalanka Venkataramana. “I doubt if Cummins’ batters can really run up a challenging score for the strong Indian batting line up: Subhman Gill or no Gill.”

ninth over: Australia 36-1 (Warner 19, Smith 17) Hardik doesn’t return for a second over. Not positive if that’s a tactical or a health name from India. So it’s Bumrah again into the fray. He hits his typical line and size, retaining Australia to a few singles – till Warner tries to hit him off it – mistiming an unconvincing hoick to leg that does simply sufficient to beat the sphere and earn a few runs.

eighth over: Australia 32-1 (Warner 16, Smith 16) Time for an early take a look at spin with Ravichandran Ashwin changing Siraj. Warner guides a single away early however his accomplice Smith seems far much less assured, first crushed by bounce outdoors his off stump then shocked by one other supply spitting at him off a size because it cuts in off the deck. Just what India had been hoping to see.

seventh over: Australia 29-1 (Warner 14, Smith 15) A patched up Hardik continues after a delay however Australia’s assault continues, starting with Warner rocking again, getting inside the road and flipping a one-bounce 4 right down to fine-leg. After the strike’s rotated Smith reveals the total face of his bat, the one which appears as huge as a barn door, and caresses a straight drive into the sightscreen. Australia, belatedly, are on the transfer.

6.2 overs: Australia 20-1 (Warner 9, Smith 11) Bumrah will get an early relaxation on this warmth with Hardik Pandya coming into the assault. Warner respects the opening supply after which smears the second straight previous – nay via – the bowler in his comply with via. That was technically a c&b likelihood, however Hardik would have been higher suggested to not stick his bowling hand anyplace close to the missile coming his manner. As it’s he now requires remedy for a few knackered fingertips.

sixth over: Australia 16-1 (Warner 5, Smith 11) Maiden over! Smith is basically making an attempt to claim himself on the market however Siraj doesn’t give him something to work with, nailing his line and size for 5 deliveries, then getting away with a loosener on the finish that’s minimize straight to Kohli within the ring on the offside. The Indian fast is just not getting plenty of bounce out of the dry floor with the brand new ball so Rohit removes the final remaining slip – from two to none in six overs.

fifth over: Australia 16-1 (Warner 5, Smith 11) Oh my. Smith heralds the newest Bumrah over by creaming a actually good cowl drive. It was a kind of pictures that appeared like he was enjoying with a bat about three-times the width of an everyday stick, and was accompanied by a observe good “clack”. Is he in one among “those” moods immediately? He’s definitely come out with loads of intent. Bumrah responds by bringing his size again a fraction, dotting Smith up till one other fast single sees the strike rotate. Warner, starved of the strike, performs and misses at his solely ball of the over.

4th over: Australia 11-1 (Warner 5, Smith 6) Siraj is good and full to Smith on an off-stump line and he earns three consecutive dots for his self-discipline. Delivery 4 is angling in although and Smith is onto it in a flash, leaning to the offside and drilling a boundary huge of mid-on. The over ends with Smith farming the strike with a fast single.

“We’re a relaxed culture, we don’t take too much seriously on the pitch,” lies Aaron Finch on TV Commentary.

third over: Australia 6-1 (Warner 5, Smith 1) Steve Smith is into the fray a lot sooner than he would have anticipated. Bumrah bowled a tidy supply however Marsh, flat-footed, turned it right into a wicket-taking one by making an attempt to run the ball down to 3rd with out adjusting to a smidgen of seam motion again into him, cramping him for room and scary the wholesome edge.

Smith, sometimes skittish is determined to get bat on ball – and off strike – which he does third ball with a full size dive. Bumrah then rips one paast Warner’s outdoors edge with a quick off-cutter. India flying early.

Two slips down to 1 for Bumrah’s second over in a transparent indication of how India see this pitch enjoying. BUT THEY ONLY NEED ONE! Virat Kohli at first slip dives neatly to his left and pouches an outstanding catch mid-dive after Marsh edged a regulation line and size supply. Horror begin for Australia. Brilliant catch from India.

2nd over: Australia 5-0 (Warner 5, Marsh 0) Warner welcomes Siraj to the crease by slashing him with malice via level for the opening boundary of the match. He performs extra circumspect to the subsequent few deliveries earlier than thumping one other huge one straight to level. Siraj ends a great comeback over with a slower supply that confounds the batter and dribbles via to the keeper. An indication of issues to return when the spinners come on.

“Could you please remind us of the fielding restrictions for this tournament,” emails John Kyriazis. “Hard to keep up with regular changes and multiple cricket formats.”

The full enjoying circumstances could be discovered right here. The salient passage is as follows:

28.7.2.2.1 Powerplay 1 – not more than two (2) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 1 to 10 inclusive.

28.7.2.2.2 Powerplay 2 – not more than 4 (4) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 11 to 40 inclusive.

28.7.2.2.3 Powerplay 3 – not more than 5 (5) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 41 to 50 inclusive

1st over: Australia 1-0 (Warner 1, Marsh 0) Lovely begin for Bumrah, beating Warner for tempo with one which nips away off the seam from again of a size. He tries once more subsequent supply however the veteran opener is sensible to it, dabbing bat on ball and scampering a fast single. Marsh then leaves a large one earlier than dead-batting three line-and-length probers.

Mohammed Siraj will share the brand new ball.

David Warner has made his manner swiftly from the anthem line-up to the batting crease. Mitchell Marsh leans on his bat on the non-striker’s finish. Jasprit Bumrah paws on the floor on the high of his mark. He we go!

The two groups are out within the baking solar for the anthems.

Australia drape their arms over each other’s shoulders of their acquainted all-yellow one-day uniform. This iteration a smidge extra golden than latest variations.

India, high to toe in blue with orange trim, decide to face bolt upright with arms by their sides as they metal themselves for motion.

This is unlikely to be probably the most ballistic of ODIs. Only Pakistan – manner again in 1997 – have handed 300 right here. It’s a venue the place Rohit averages solely 23, with a excessive rating of simply 36 from seven ODIs.

Teams batting first have a tendency to carry sway, which is nice information for Australia. The unhealthy information is it’s additionally a floor that favours spin, and India have three frontline tweakers of the very best high quality of their XI. Overs 11-40 might effectively be a grind. Hopefully there are many fireworks on both facet.

The climate is scorching and humid on India’s south-eastern coast with temperatures within the early 30s, helped alongside by a heat southerly breeze. There is a faint likelihood of a bathe in some unspecified time in the future however the lingering monsoonal rain ought to keep away. The pitch is anticipated to be dry, sluggish, and receptive to show.

India’s kind is far more healthy: 15 wins and 5 losses in 2023, together with that latest 2-1 collection victory over the Aussies. Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Shubman Gill all common over 50 for the yr from a good pattern measurement, Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav have been taking bucketloads of wickets, and there’s versatility aplenty within the squad with spinning and seam-bowling all-rounders available to swimsuit the circumstances.

That contains Ravichandran Ashwin, a person assured stardom in every other ODI squad on this planet, however on the margins of the mighty blue machine, as Jonathan Liew investigates.

What this nice profession lacks, in narrative phrases, is a crowning second: a signature efficiency on the largest stage. Kumble had his 10-wicket haul. Harbhajan Singh had his Australia collection. For Ashwin, a house World Cup may very well be that flourish. But after all there are layers and mirrors to this factor. Ashwin’s place is on no account safe. Axar Patel and Washington Sundar are nonetheless pushing him arduous and maybe for a lot of India followers this can be a largely transactional query: who matches finest into this staff on this event? But for the remainder of us, it looks like a call freighted with one thing extra: a parable for contemporary cricket and its quirks, its efficiencies and inefficiencies, its quixotic and infrequently unstable relationship with pure genius.

Despite the expertise within the Australian squad, it’s anybody’s guess the place they’re truly at by way of kind and expectation – particularly on a turning pitch. They’ve performed solely 11 ODIs in 2023 (in comparison with India’s 21) successful 5 and dropping six, vacillating between woeful and superior.

They’ve been within the subcontinent because the center of September, dropping 2-1 to India in a bilateral collection earlier than the warm-up matches, so they need to be properly acclimatised. However, due to the size of the event these miles on the highway (together with the journey to South Africa instantly beforehand) raises the prospect of burnout because the competitors lumbers into November.

“We’re in a really good spot,” says captain Pat Cummins after calling the toss of the coin accurately. “We’ve got a good balance between game time and being fresh.”

“The conditions are there for the bowlers, slightly on the slower side,” says Rohit Sharma as he explains his XI that includes three spinners. “The ball will turn as the game goes on.”

Shubman Gill, the main run scorer in ODIs this yr, is a giant loss on the high of the order as he continues his restoration from dengue fever. Further down the record there are three frontline spinners on a dry monitor that’s clearly anticipated to show. Australia are unlikely to get pleasure from both element in that equation – however at the very least they get first use of the pitch.

India: 1 Rohit Sharma (capt), 2 Ishan Kishan, 3 Virat Kohli, 4 Shreyas Iyer, 5 KL Rahul (wk), 6 Hardik Pandya, 7 Ravindra Jadeja, 8 R Ashwin, 9 Kuldeep Yadav, 10 Jasprit Bumrah, 11 Mohammed Siraj.

Australia go in as anticipated with Travis Head a long-term absentee and Marcus Stoinis not deemed match sufficient for immediately’s conflict.

The stability of the bowling assault shall be scrutinised intently with solely Adam Zampa out there as a frontline spinner, backed up by Glenn Maxwell’s darts and the who-knows-what of Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne. If the floor does reply to tempo then Australia have 5 high class seamers to name on.

Australia: 1 David Warner, 2 Mitchell Marsh, 3 Steven Smith, 4 Marnus Labuschagne, 5 Cameron Green, 6 Alex Carey (wk), 7 Glenn Maxwell, 8 Mitchell Starc, 9 Pat Cummins (capt), 10 Josh Hazlewood, 11 Adam Zampa.

The staff that has batted first has gained seven of the previous 9 ODIs at Chennai.

Meanwhile, in South Australia, Jake Fraser-McGurk has finished a factor – a foul unhealthy factor.

Today’s umpires are Chris Gaffaney (NZ) and Richard Kettleborough (Eng). Chris Brown (NZ) is watching the TV replays. They could have their work minimize out on a turning pitch in baking warmth in entrance of a passionate house crowd.

Today’s venue is the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium – AKA Chepauk Stadium – in Chennai. Capacity is 38,000.

Curiously, India’s ODI document right here (seven wins, 5 defeats) isn’t that nice. Australia have gained 4 out of 5 on the floor, together with their final go to in March when Adam Zampa starred. The vacationers have already gained World Cup matches right here in 1987 and 1996.

Today is the primary time we’ll see the event favourites – within the eyes of The Guardian’s cricket consultants.

This World Cup has confronted criticism early on for its empty stands and low-key build-up. The hosts in opposition to probably the most formidable opponents in event historical past ought to give issues a bounce begin.

This is match 5 of the 2023 World Cup, however you could solely simply be tuning in. If you could have any questions concerning the occasion, Simon Burnton and Rob Smyth have you ever coated.

Speaking of Geoff, right here’s the cat in a hat.

Geoff Lemon is on high of all issues Australia, who arrive on the World Cup with a squad chock stuffed with expertise.

Seven of the probably finest XI at this yr’s event had been within the 2015 World Cup squad: David Warner, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood performed within the successful closing whereas Mitchell Marsh and Pat Cummins received medals from the bench. Throw in Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green and Alex Carey after Travis Head returns from damage and you can have a staff with 10 Test gamers from this yr’s Ashes. England, in contrast, have a most of six.

Of the remaining, Marcus Stoinis and Adam Zampa began their very own worldwide careers inside a yr of that 2015 World Cup and have been fixtures since. The solely gamers who’re anyplace near new, Sean Abbott and Josh Inglis, are 31 and 28 years outdated respectively and have performed mountains of home cricket. It is a squad effectively seasoned to the purpose of changing into jerky.

Anand Vasu units the scene from the hosts’ perspective, lasering in on Virat Kohli forward of what’s prone to be his closing 50-over World Cup.

Kohli will know that his nation and the world aren’t his batting alone. He could ship a bucketload of runs and India might nonetheless fall brief. On the sphere, Kohli likes to consider that he leads India, even when he isn’t captain. He admonishes fielders, will get below the pores and skin of opposition batters and even attracts the ire of umpires and match referees.

This is as a result of Kohli believes any staff he performs for is actually his. It is because of this that this World Cup shall be a tour of Kohli’s glories, as India play 9 opponents in 9 venues throughout the nation.

Preamble

Jonathan Howcroft

Hello everyone and welcome to live OBO protection of match 5 of the 2023 Cricket World Cup. India vs Australia will get underway in Chennai at 2pm native time (7.30pm AEDT/9.30am BST).

With apologies to the whole nation of New Zealand and the person brilliance of Aidan Markram, this ought to be when the event comes alive.

It’s the hosts in opposition to the World Cup’s dominant drive; No 1 vs No 3 on the ICC ODI rankings; the 2 2023 ICC Test World Championship finalists; Kohli and Rohit vs Maxwell and Starc. Everywhere you select to look there’s a famous person and a story.

These are acquainted foes with the pair having simply accomplished a three-match ODI collection, one which ended with India 2-1 victors. There had been runs for Shubman Gill and David Warner, wickets for Mohammed Shami and Glenn Maxwell, and by the tip of the collection a a lot clearer sense that each these sides ought to, as ever, be contenders for the largest prize within the 50-over format.

So settle in whereas I steer you thru the pregame and first innings, with Adam Collins taking up to the tip of play.

If you’d wish to get in contact whereas I’m on, please fireplace all communication to jonathan.howcroft.informal@theguardian.com.

eleventh over: Australia 51-1 (Warner 24, Smith 27) Powerplay one finished and dusted, Rohit feels assured sufficient to recall Hardik after his tough opening over. But once more the all-rounder overpitches early in his spell and Smith climbs throughout it, creaming his second straight-driven boundary of the day. Tail up, Smith then golf equipment a pull effectively in entrance of sq. for 4 extra! A pair extra deliveries are destined for the boundary however for good fielding as this partnership takes benefit of a tactical error. Not positive we’ll see Hardik once more till it’s his flip to bat.

tenth over: Australia 43-1 (Warner 24, Smith 19) The warmth and humidity is already attending to the gamers on this sweaty scorcher of a day. Smith’s shirt is already caught to his torso with sweat, a scenario not helped by an Ashwin over starting with three consecutive singles. Warner fixes that challenge, driving the flip and bounce delightfully to clip a 4 via level with stunning timing.

“The turn being offered by the pitch at the famous Chepauk stadium would, definitely, be a matter of concern for the Aussies as their innings unfolds,” emails Vakkalanka Venkataramana. “I doubt if Cummins’ batters can really run up a challenging score for the strong Indian batting line up: Subhman Gill or no Gill.”

ninth over: Australia 36-1 (Warner 19, Smith 17) Hardik doesn’t return for a second over. Not positive if that’s a tactical or a health name from India. So it’s Bumrah again into the fray. He hits his typical line and size, retaining Australia to a few singles – till Warner tries to hit him off it – mistiming an unconvincing hoick to leg that does simply sufficient to beat the sphere and earn a few runs.

eighth over: Australia 32-1 (Warner 16, Smith 16) Time for an early take a look at spin with Ravichandran Ashwin changing Siraj. Warner guides a single away early however his accomplice Smith seems far much less assured, first crushed by bounce outdoors his off stump then shocked by one other supply spitting at him off a size because it cuts in off the deck. Just what India had been hoping to see.

seventh over: Australia 29-1 (Warner 14, Smith 15) A patched up Hardik continues after a delay however Australia’s assault continues, starting with Warner rocking again, getting inside the road and flipping a one-bounce 4 right down to fine-leg. After the strike’s rotated Smith reveals the total face of his bat, the one which appears as huge as a barn door, and caresses a straight drive into the sightscreen. Australia, belatedly, are on the transfer.

6.2 overs: Australia 20-1 (Warner 9, Smith 11) Bumrah will get an early relaxation on this warmth with Hardik Pandya coming into the assault. Warner respects the opening supply after which smears the second straight previous – nay via – the bowler in his comply with via. That was technically a c&b likelihood, however Hardik would have been higher suggested to not stick his bowling hand anyplace close to the missile coming his manner. As it’s he now requires remedy for a few knackered fingertips.

sixth over: Australia 16-1 (Warner 5, Smith 11) Maiden over! Smith is basically making an attempt to claim himself on the market however Siraj doesn’t give him something to work with, nailing his line and size for 5 deliveries, then getting away with a loosener on the finish that’s minimize straight to Kohli within the ring on the offside. The Indian fast is just not getting plenty of bounce out of the dry floor with the brand new ball so Rohit removes the final remaining slip – from two to none in six overs.

fifth over: Australia 16-1 (Warner 5, Smith 11) Oh my. Smith heralds the newest Bumrah over by creaming a actually good cowl drive. It was a kind of pictures that appeared like he was enjoying with a bat about three-times the width of an everyday stick, and was accompanied by a observe good “clack”. Is he in one among “those” moods immediately? He’s definitely come out with loads of intent. Bumrah responds by bringing his size again a fraction, dotting Smith up till one other fast single sees the strike rotate. Warner, starved of the strike, performs and misses at his solely ball of the over.

4th over: Australia 11-1 (Warner 5, Smith 6) Siraj is good and full to Smith on an off-stump line and he earns three consecutive dots for his self-discipline. Delivery 4 is angling in although and Smith is onto it in a flash, leaning to the offside and drilling a boundary huge of mid-on. The over ends with Smith farming the strike with a fast single.

“We’re a relaxed culture, we don’t take too much seriously on the pitch,” lies Aaron Finch on TV Commentary.

third over: Australia 6-1 (Warner 5, Smith 1) Steve Smith is into the fray a lot sooner than he would have anticipated. Bumrah bowled a tidy supply however Marsh, flat-footed, turned it right into a wicket-taking one by making an attempt to run the ball down to 3rd with out adjusting to a smidgen of seam motion again into him, cramping him for room and scary the wholesome edge.

Smith, sometimes skittish is determined to get bat on ball – and off strike – which he does third ball with a full size dive. Bumrah then rips one paast Warner’s outdoors edge with a quick off-cutter. India flying early.

Two slips down to 1 for Bumrah’s second over in a transparent indication of how India see this pitch enjoying. BUT THEY ONLY NEED ONE! Virat Kohli at first slip dives neatly to his left and pouches an outstanding catch mid-dive after Marsh edged a regulation line and size supply. Horror begin for Australia. Brilliant catch from India.

2nd over: Australia 5-0 (Warner 5, Marsh 0) Warner welcomes Siraj to the crease by slashing him with malice via level for the opening boundary of the match. He performs extra circumspect to the subsequent few deliveries earlier than thumping one other huge one straight to level. Siraj ends a great comeback over with a slower supply that confounds the batter and dribbles via to the keeper. An indication of issues to return when the spinners come on.

“Could you please remind us of the fielding restrictions for this tournament,” emails John Kyriazis. “Hard to keep up with regular changes and multiple cricket formats.”

The full enjoying circumstances could be discovered right here. The salient passage is as follows:

28.7.2.2.1 Powerplay 1 – not more than two (2) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 1 to 10 inclusive.

28.7.2.2.2 Powerplay 2 – not more than 4 (4) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 11 to 40 inclusive.

28.7.2.2.3 Powerplay 3 – not more than 5 (5) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 41 to 50 inclusive

1st over: Australia 1-0 (Warner 1, Marsh 0) Lovely begin for Bumrah, beating Warner for tempo with one which nips away off the seam from again of a size. He tries once more subsequent supply however the veteran opener is sensible to it, dabbing bat on ball and scampering a fast single. Marsh then leaves a large one earlier than dead-batting three line-and-length probers.

Mohammed Siraj will share the brand new ball.

David Warner has made his manner swiftly from the anthem line-up to the batting crease. Mitchell Marsh leans on his bat on the non-striker’s finish. Jasprit Bumrah paws on the floor on the high of his mark. He we go!

The two groups are out within the baking solar for the anthems.

Australia drape their arms over each other’s shoulders of their acquainted all-yellow one-day uniform. This iteration a smidge extra golden than latest variations.

India, high to toe in blue with orange trim, decide to face bolt upright with arms by their sides as they metal themselves for motion.

This is unlikely to be probably the most ballistic of ODIs. Only Pakistan – manner again in 1997 – have handed 300 right here. It’s a venue the place Rohit averages solely 23, with a excessive rating of simply 36 from seven ODIs.

Teams batting first have a tendency to carry sway, which is nice information for Australia. The unhealthy information is it’s additionally a floor that favours spin, and India have three frontline tweakers of the very best high quality of their XI. Overs 11-40 might effectively be a grind. Hopefully there are many fireworks on both facet.

The climate is scorching and humid on India’s south-eastern coast with temperatures within the early 30s, helped alongside by a heat southerly breeze. There is a faint likelihood of a bathe in some unspecified time in the future however the lingering monsoonal rain ought to keep away. The pitch is anticipated to be dry, sluggish, and receptive to show.

India’s kind is far more healthy: 15 wins and 5 losses in 2023, together with that latest 2-1 collection victory over the Aussies. Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Shubman Gill all common over 50 for the yr from a good pattern measurement, Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav have been taking bucketloads of wickets, and there’s versatility aplenty within the squad with spinning and seam-bowling all-rounders available to swimsuit the circumstances.

That contains Ravichandran Ashwin, a person assured stardom in every other ODI squad on this planet, however on the margins of the mighty blue machine, as Jonathan Liew investigates.

What this nice profession lacks, in narrative phrases, is a crowning second: a signature efficiency on the largest stage. Kumble had his 10-wicket haul. Harbhajan Singh had his Australia collection. For Ashwin, a house World Cup may very well be that flourish. But after all there are layers and mirrors to this factor. Ashwin’s place is on no account safe. Axar Patel and Washington Sundar are nonetheless pushing him arduous and maybe for a lot of India followers this can be a largely transactional query: who matches finest into this staff on this event? But for the remainder of us, it looks like a call freighted with one thing extra: a parable for contemporary cricket and its quirks, its efficiencies and inefficiencies, its quixotic and infrequently unstable relationship with pure genius.

Despite the expertise within the Australian squad, it’s anybody’s guess the place they’re truly at by way of kind and expectation – particularly on a turning pitch. They’ve performed solely 11 ODIs in 2023 (in comparison with India’s 21) successful 5 and dropping six, vacillating between woeful and superior.

They’ve been within the subcontinent because the center of September, dropping 2-1 to India in a bilateral collection earlier than the warm-up matches, so they need to be properly acclimatised. However, due to the size of the event these miles on the highway (together with the journey to South Africa instantly beforehand) raises the prospect of burnout because the competitors lumbers into November.

“We’re in a really good spot,” says captain Pat Cummins after calling the toss of the coin accurately. “We’ve got a good balance between game time and being fresh.”

“The conditions are there for the bowlers, slightly on the slower side,” says Rohit Sharma as he explains his XI that includes three spinners. “The ball will turn as the game goes on.”

Shubman Gill, the main run scorer in ODIs this yr, is a giant loss on the high of the order as he continues his restoration from dengue fever. Further down the record there are three frontline spinners on a dry monitor that’s clearly anticipated to show. Australia are unlikely to get pleasure from both element in that equation – however at the very least they get first use of the pitch.

India: 1 Rohit Sharma (capt), 2 Ishan Kishan, 3 Virat Kohli, 4 Shreyas Iyer, 5 KL Rahul (wk), 6 Hardik Pandya, 7 Ravindra Jadeja, 8 R Ashwin, 9 Kuldeep Yadav, 10 Jasprit Bumrah, 11 Mohammed Siraj.

Australia go in as anticipated with Travis Head a long-term absentee and Marcus Stoinis not deemed match sufficient for immediately’s conflict.

The stability of the bowling assault shall be scrutinised intently with solely Adam Zampa out there as a frontline spinner, backed up by Glenn Maxwell’s darts and the who-knows-what of Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne. If the floor does reply to tempo then Australia have 5 high class seamers to name on.

Australia: 1 David Warner, 2 Mitchell Marsh, 3 Steven Smith, 4 Marnus Labuschagne, 5 Cameron Green, 6 Alex Carey (wk), 7 Glenn Maxwell, 8 Mitchell Starc, 9 Pat Cummins (capt), 10 Josh Hazlewood, 11 Adam Zampa.

The staff that has batted first has gained seven of the previous 9 ODIs at Chennai.

Meanwhile, in South Australia, Jake Fraser-McGurk has finished a factor – a foul unhealthy factor.

Today’s umpires are Chris Gaffaney (NZ) and Richard Kettleborough (Eng). Chris Brown (NZ) is watching the TV replays. They could have their work minimize out on a turning pitch in baking warmth in entrance of a passionate house crowd.

Today’s venue is the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium – AKA Chepauk Stadium – in Chennai. Capacity is 38,000.

Curiously, India’s ODI document right here (seven wins, 5 defeats) isn’t that nice. Australia have gained 4 out of 5 on the floor, together with their final go to in March when Adam Zampa starred. The vacationers have already gained World Cup matches right here in 1987 and 1996.

Today is the primary time we’ll see the event favourites – within the eyes of The Guardian’s cricket consultants.

This World Cup has confronted criticism early on for its empty stands and low-key build-up. The hosts in opposition to probably the most formidable opponents in event historical past ought to give issues a bounce begin.

This is match 5 of the 2023 World Cup, however you could solely simply be tuning in. If you could have any questions concerning the occasion, Simon Burnton and Rob Smyth have you ever coated.

Speaking of Geoff, right here’s the cat in a hat.

Geoff Lemon is on high of all issues Australia, who arrive on the World Cup with a squad chock stuffed with expertise.

Seven of the probably finest XI at this yr’s event had been within the 2015 World Cup squad: David Warner, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood performed within the successful closing whereas Mitchell Marsh and Pat Cummins received medals from the bench. Throw in Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green and Alex Carey after Travis Head returns from damage and you can have a staff with 10 Test gamers from this yr’s Ashes. England, in contrast, have a most of six.

Of the remaining, Marcus Stoinis and Adam Zampa began their very own worldwide careers inside a yr of that 2015 World Cup and have been fixtures since. The solely gamers who’re anyplace near new, Sean Abbott and Josh Inglis, are 31 and 28 years outdated respectively and have performed mountains of home cricket. It is a squad effectively seasoned to the purpose of changing into jerky.

Anand Vasu units the scene from the hosts’ perspective, lasering in on Virat Kohli forward of what’s prone to be his closing 50-over World Cup.

Kohli will know that his nation and the world aren’t his batting alone. He could ship a bucketload of runs and India might nonetheless fall brief. On the sphere, Kohli likes to consider that he leads India, even when he isn’t captain. He admonishes fielders, will get below the pores and skin of opposition batters and even attracts the ire of umpires and match referees.

This is as a result of Kohli believes any staff he performs for is actually his. It is because of this that this World Cup shall be a tour of Kohli’s glories, as India play 9 opponents in 9 venues throughout the nation.

Preamble

Jonathan Howcroft

Hello everyone and welcome to live OBO protection of match 5 of the 2023 Cricket World Cup. India vs Australia will get underway in Chennai at 2pm native time (7.30pm AEDT/9.30am BST).

With apologies to the whole nation of New Zealand and the person brilliance of Aidan Markram, this ought to be when the event comes alive.

It’s the hosts in opposition to the World Cup’s dominant drive; No 1 vs No 3 on the ICC ODI rankings; the 2 2023 ICC Test World Championship finalists; Kohli and Rohit vs Maxwell and Starc. Everywhere you select to look there’s a famous person and a story.

These are acquainted foes with the pair having simply accomplished a three-match ODI collection, one which ended with India 2-1 victors. There had been runs for Shubman Gill and David Warner, wickets for Mohammed Shami and Glenn Maxwell, and by the tip of the collection a a lot clearer sense that each these sides ought to, as ever, be contenders for the largest prize within the 50-over format.

So settle in whereas I steer you thru the pregame and first innings, with Adam Collins taking up to the tip of play.

If you’d wish to get in contact whereas I’m on, please fireplace all communication to jonathan.howcroft.informal@theguardian.com.

eleventh over: Australia 51-1 (Warner 24, Smith 27) Powerplay one finished and dusted, Rohit feels assured sufficient to recall Hardik after his tough opening over. But once more the all-rounder overpitches early in his spell and Smith climbs throughout it, creaming his second straight-driven boundary of the day. Tail up, Smith then golf equipment a pull effectively in entrance of sq. for 4 extra! A pair extra deliveries are destined for the boundary however for good fielding as this partnership takes benefit of a tactical error. Not positive we’ll see Hardik once more till it’s his flip to bat.

tenth over: Australia 43-1 (Warner 24, Smith 19) The warmth and humidity is already attending to the gamers on this sweaty scorcher of a day. Smith’s shirt is already caught to his torso with sweat, a scenario not helped by an Ashwin over starting with three consecutive singles. Warner fixes that challenge, driving the flip and bounce delightfully to clip a 4 via level with stunning timing.

“The turn being offered by the pitch at the famous Chepauk stadium would, definitely, be a matter of concern for the Aussies as their innings unfolds,” emails Vakkalanka Venkataramana. “I doubt if Cummins’ batters can really run up a challenging score for the strong Indian batting line up: Subhman Gill or no Gill.”

ninth over: Australia 36-1 (Warner 19, Smith 17) Hardik doesn’t return for a second over. Not positive if that’s a tactical or a health name from India. So it’s Bumrah again into the fray. He hits his typical line and size, retaining Australia to a few singles – till Warner tries to hit him off it – mistiming an unconvincing hoick to leg that does simply sufficient to beat the sphere and earn a few runs.

eighth over: Australia 32-1 (Warner 16, Smith 16) Time for an early take a look at spin with Ravichandran Ashwin changing Siraj. Warner guides a single away early however his accomplice Smith seems far much less assured, first crushed by bounce outdoors his off stump then shocked by one other supply spitting at him off a size because it cuts in off the deck. Just what India had been hoping to see.

seventh over: Australia 29-1 (Warner 14, Smith 15) A patched up Hardik continues after a delay however Australia’s assault continues, starting with Warner rocking again, getting inside the road and flipping a one-bounce 4 right down to fine-leg. After the strike’s rotated Smith reveals the total face of his bat, the one which appears as huge as a barn door, and caresses a straight drive into the sightscreen. Australia, belatedly, are on the transfer.

6.2 overs: Australia 20-1 (Warner 9, Smith 11) Bumrah will get an early relaxation on this warmth with Hardik Pandya coming into the assault. Warner respects the opening supply after which smears the second straight previous – nay via – the bowler in his comply with via. That was technically a c&b likelihood, however Hardik would have been higher suggested to not stick his bowling hand anyplace close to the missile coming his manner. As it’s he now requires remedy for a few knackered fingertips.

sixth over: Australia 16-1 (Warner 5, Smith 11) Maiden over! Smith is basically making an attempt to claim himself on the market however Siraj doesn’t give him something to work with, nailing his line and size for 5 deliveries, then getting away with a loosener on the finish that’s minimize straight to Kohli within the ring on the offside. The Indian fast is just not getting plenty of bounce out of the dry floor with the brand new ball so Rohit removes the final remaining slip – from two to none in six overs.

fifth over: Australia 16-1 (Warner 5, Smith 11) Oh my. Smith heralds the newest Bumrah over by creaming a actually good cowl drive. It was a kind of pictures that appeared like he was enjoying with a bat about three-times the width of an everyday stick, and was accompanied by a observe good “clack”. Is he in one among “those” moods immediately? He’s definitely come out with loads of intent. Bumrah responds by bringing his size again a fraction, dotting Smith up till one other fast single sees the strike rotate. Warner, starved of the strike, performs and misses at his solely ball of the over.

4th over: Australia 11-1 (Warner 5, Smith 6) Siraj is good and full to Smith on an off-stump line and he earns three consecutive dots for his self-discipline. Delivery 4 is angling in although and Smith is onto it in a flash, leaning to the offside and drilling a boundary huge of mid-on. The over ends with Smith farming the strike with a fast single.

“We’re a relaxed culture, we don’t take too much seriously on the pitch,” lies Aaron Finch on TV Commentary.

third over: Australia 6-1 (Warner 5, Smith 1) Steve Smith is into the fray a lot sooner than he would have anticipated. Bumrah bowled a tidy supply however Marsh, flat-footed, turned it right into a wicket-taking one by making an attempt to run the ball down to 3rd with out adjusting to a smidgen of seam motion again into him, cramping him for room and scary the wholesome edge.

Smith, sometimes skittish is determined to get bat on ball – and off strike – which he does third ball with a full size dive. Bumrah then rips one paast Warner’s outdoors edge with a quick off-cutter. India flying early.

Two slips down to 1 for Bumrah’s second over in a transparent indication of how India see this pitch enjoying. BUT THEY ONLY NEED ONE! Virat Kohli at first slip dives neatly to his left and pouches an outstanding catch mid-dive after Marsh edged a regulation line and size supply. Horror begin for Australia. Brilliant catch from India.

2nd over: Australia 5-0 (Warner 5, Marsh 0) Warner welcomes Siraj to the crease by slashing him with malice via level for the opening boundary of the match. He performs extra circumspect to the subsequent few deliveries earlier than thumping one other huge one straight to level. Siraj ends a great comeback over with a slower supply that confounds the batter and dribbles via to the keeper. An indication of issues to return when the spinners come on.

“Could you please remind us of the fielding restrictions for this tournament,” emails John Kyriazis. “Hard to keep up with regular changes and multiple cricket formats.”

The full enjoying circumstances could be discovered right here. The salient passage is as follows:

28.7.2.2.1 Powerplay 1 – not more than two (2) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 1 to 10 inclusive.

28.7.2.2.2 Powerplay 2 – not more than 4 (4) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 11 to 40 inclusive.

28.7.2.2.3 Powerplay 3 – not more than 5 (5) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 41 to 50 inclusive

1st over: Australia 1-0 (Warner 1, Marsh 0) Lovely begin for Bumrah, beating Warner for tempo with one which nips away off the seam from again of a size. He tries once more subsequent supply however the veteran opener is sensible to it, dabbing bat on ball and scampering a fast single. Marsh then leaves a large one earlier than dead-batting three line-and-length probers.

Mohammed Siraj will share the brand new ball.

David Warner has made his manner swiftly from the anthem line-up to the batting crease. Mitchell Marsh leans on his bat on the non-striker’s finish. Jasprit Bumrah paws on the floor on the high of his mark. He we go!

The two groups are out within the baking solar for the anthems.

Australia drape their arms over each other’s shoulders of their acquainted all-yellow one-day uniform. This iteration a smidge extra golden than latest variations.

India, high to toe in blue with orange trim, decide to face bolt upright with arms by their sides as they metal themselves for motion.

This is unlikely to be probably the most ballistic of ODIs. Only Pakistan – manner again in 1997 – have handed 300 right here. It’s a venue the place Rohit averages solely 23, with a excessive rating of simply 36 from seven ODIs.

Teams batting first have a tendency to carry sway, which is nice information for Australia. The unhealthy information is it’s additionally a floor that favours spin, and India have three frontline tweakers of the very best high quality of their XI. Overs 11-40 might effectively be a grind. Hopefully there are many fireworks on both facet.

The climate is scorching and humid on India’s south-eastern coast with temperatures within the early 30s, helped alongside by a heat southerly breeze. There is a faint likelihood of a bathe in some unspecified time in the future however the lingering monsoonal rain ought to keep away. The pitch is anticipated to be dry, sluggish, and receptive to show.

India’s kind is far more healthy: 15 wins and 5 losses in 2023, together with that latest 2-1 collection victory over the Aussies. Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Shubman Gill all common over 50 for the yr from a good pattern measurement, Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav have been taking bucketloads of wickets, and there’s versatility aplenty within the squad with spinning and seam-bowling all-rounders available to swimsuit the circumstances.

That contains Ravichandran Ashwin, a person assured stardom in every other ODI squad on this planet, however on the margins of the mighty blue machine, as Jonathan Liew investigates.

What this nice profession lacks, in narrative phrases, is a crowning second: a signature efficiency on the largest stage. Kumble had his 10-wicket haul. Harbhajan Singh had his Australia collection. For Ashwin, a house World Cup may very well be that flourish. But after all there are layers and mirrors to this factor. Ashwin’s place is on no account safe. Axar Patel and Washington Sundar are nonetheless pushing him arduous and maybe for a lot of India followers this can be a largely transactional query: who matches finest into this staff on this event? But for the remainder of us, it looks like a call freighted with one thing extra: a parable for contemporary cricket and its quirks, its efficiencies and inefficiencies, its quixotic and infrequently unstable relationship with pure genius.

Despite the expertise within the Australian squad, it’s anybody’s guess the place they’re truly at by way of kind and expectation – particularly on a turning pitch. They’ve performed solely 11 ODIs in 2023 (in comparison with India’s 21) successful 5 and dropping six, vacillating between woeful and superior.

They’ve been within the subcontinent because the center of September, dropping 2-1 to India in a bilateral collection earlier than the warm-up matches, so they need to be properly acclimatised. However, due to the size of the event these miles on the highway (together with the journey to South Africa instantly beforehand) raises the prospect of burnout because the competitors lumbers into November.

“We’re in a really good spot,” says captain Pat Cummins after calling the toss of the coin accurately. “We’ve got a good balance between game time and being fresh.”

“The conditions are there for the bowlers, slightly on the slower side,” says Rohit Sharma as he explains his XI that includes three spinners. “The ball will turn as the game goes on.”

Shubman Gill, the main run scorer in ODIs this yr, is a giant loss on the high of the order as he continues his restoration from dengue fever. Further down the record there are three frontline spinners on a dry monitor that’s clearly anticipated to show. Australia are unlikely to get pleasure from both element in that equation – however at the very least they get first use of the pitch.

India: 1 Rohit Sharma (capt), 2 Ishan Kishan, 3 Virat Kohli, 4 Shreyas Iyer, 5 KL Rahul (wk), 6 Hardik Pandya, 7 Ravindra Jadeja, 8 R Ashwin, 9 Kuldeep Yadav, 10 Jasprit Bumrah, 11 Mohammed Siraj.

Australia go in as anticipated with Travis Head a long-term absentee and Marcus Stoinis not deemed match sufficient for immediately’s conflict.

The stability of the bowling assault shall be scrutinised intently with solely Adam Zampa out there as a frontline spinner, backed up by Glenn Maxwell’s darts and the who-knows-what of Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne. If the floor does reply to tempo then Australia have 5 high class seamers to name on.

Australia: 1 David Warner, 2 Mitchell Marsh, 3 Steven Smith, 4 Marnus Labuschagne, 5 Cameron Green, 6 Alex Carey (wk), 7 Glenn Maxwell, 8 Mitchell Starc, 9 Pat Cummins (capt), 10 Josh Hazlewood, 11 Adam Zampa.

The staff that has batted first has gained seven of the previous 9 ODIs at Chennai.

Meanwhile, in South Australia, Jake Fraser-McGurk has finished a factor – a foul unhealthy factor.

Today’s umpires are Chris Gaffaney (NZ) and Richard Kettleborough (Eng). Chris Brown (NZ) is watching the TV replays. They could have their work minimize out on a turning pitch in baking warmth in entrance of a passionate house crowd.

Today’s venue is the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium – AKA Chepauk Stadium – in Chennai. Capacity is 38,000.

Curiously, India’s ODI document right here (seven wins, 5 defeats) isn’t that nice. Australia have gained 4 out of 5 on the floor, together with their final go to in March when Adam Zampa starred. The vacationers have already gained World Cup matches right here in 1987 and 1996.

Today is the primary time we’ll see the event favourites – within the eyes of The Guardian’s cricket consultants.

This World Cup has confronted criticism early on for its empty stands and low-key build-up. The hosts in opposition to probably the most formidable opponents in event historical past ought to give issues a bounce begin.

This is match 5 of the 2023 World Cup, however you could solely simply be tuning in. If you could have any questions concerning the occasion, Simon Burnton and Rob Smyth have you ever coated.

Speaking of Geoff, right here’s the cat in a hat.

Geoff Lemon is on high of all issues Australia, who arrive on the World Cup with a squad chock stuffed with expertise.

Seven of the probably finest XI at this yr’s event had been within the 2015 World Cup squad: David Warner, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood performed within the successful closing whereas Mitchell Marsh and Pat Cummins received medals from the bench. Throw in Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green and Alex Carey after Travis Head returns from damage and you can have a staff with 10 Test gamers from this yr’s Ashes. England, in contrast, have a most of six.

Of the remaining, Marcus Stoinis and Adam Zampa began their very own worldwide careers inside a yr of that 2015 World Cup and have been fixtures since. The solely gamers who’re anyplace near new, Sean Abbott and Josh Inglis, are 31 and 28 years outdated respectively and have performed mountains of home cricket. It is a squad effectively seasoned to the purpose of changing into jerky.

Anand Vasu units the scene from the hosts’ perspective, lasering in on Virat Kohli forward of what’s prone to be his closing 50-over World Cup.

Kohli will know that his nation and the world aren’t his batting alone. He could ship a bucketload of runs and India might nonetheless fall brief. On the sphere, Kohli likes to consider that he leads India, even when he isn’t captain. He admonishes fielders, will get below the pores and skin of opposition batters and even attracts the ire of umpires and match referees.

This is as a result of Kohli believes any staff he performs for is actually his. It is because of this that this World Cup shall be a tour of Kohli’s glories, as India play 9 opponents in 9 venues throughout the nation.

Preamble

Jonathan Howcroft

Hello everyone and welcome to live OBO protection of match 5 of the 2023 Cricket World Cup. India vs Australia will get underway in Chennai at 2pm native time (7.30pm AEDT/9.30am BST).

With apologies to the whole nation of New Zealand and the person brilliance of Aidan Markram, this ought to be when the event comes alive.

It’s the hosts in opposition to the World Cup’s dominant drive; No 1 vs No 3 on the ICC ODI rankings; the 2 2023 ICC Test World Championship finalists; Kohli and Rohit vs Maxwell and Starc. Everywhere you select to look there’s a famous person and a story.

These are acquainted foes with the pair having simply accomplished a three-match ODI collection, one which ended with India 2-1 victors. There had been runs for Shubman Gill and David Warner, wickets for Mohammed Shami and Glenn Maxwell, and by the tip of the collection a a lot clearer sense that each these sides ought to, as ever, be contenders for the largest prize within the 50-over format.

So settle in whereas I steer you thru the pregame and first innings, with Adam Collins taking up to the tip of play.

If you’d wish to get in contact whereas I’m on, please fireplace all communication to jonathan.howcroft.informal@theguardian.com.

eleventh over: Australia 51-1 (Warner 24, Smith 27) Powerplay one finished and dusted, Rohit feels assured sufficient to recall Hardik after his tough opening over. But once more the all-rounder overpitches early in his spell and Smith climbs throughout it, creaming his second straight-driven boundary of the day. Tail up, Smith then golf equipment a pull effectively in entrance of sq. for 4 extra! A pair extra deliveries are destined for the boundary however for good fielding as this partnership takes benefit of a tactical error. Not positive we’ll see Hardik once more till it’s his flip to bat.

tenth over: Australia 43-1 (Warner 24, Smith 19) The warmth and humidity is already attending to the gamers on this sweaty scorcher of a day. Smith’s shirt is already caught to his torso with sweat, a scenario not helped by an Ashwin over starting with three consecutive singles. Warner fixes that challenge, driving the flip and bounce delightfully to clip a 4 via level with stunning timing.

“The turn being offered by the pitch at the famous Chepauk stadium would, definitely, be a matter of concern for the Aussies as their innings unfolds,” emails Vakkalanka Venkataramana. “I doubt if Cummins’ batters can really run up a challenging score for the strong Indian batting line up: Subhman Gill or no Gill.”

ninth over: Australia 36-1 (Warner 19, Smith 17) Hardik doesn’t return for a second over. Not positive if that’s a tactical or a health name from India. So it’s Bumrah again into the fray. He hits his typical line and size, retaining Australia to a few singles – till Warner tries to hit him off it – mistiming an unconvincing hoick to leg that does simply sufficient to beat the sphere and earn a few runs.

eighth over: Australia 32-1 (Warner 16, Smith 16) Time for an early take a look at spin with Ravichandran Ashwin changing Siraj. Warner guides a single away early however his accomplice Smith seems far much less assured, first crushed by bounce outdoors his off stump then shocked by one other supply spitting at him off a size because it cuts in off the deck. Just what India had been hoping to see.

seventh over: Australia 29-1 (Warner 14, Smith 15) A patched up Hardik continues after a delay however Australia’s assault continues, starting with Warner rocking again, getting inside the road and flipping a one-bounce 4 right down to fine-leg. After the strike’s rotated Smith reveals the total face of his bat, the one which appears as huge as a barn door, and caresses a straight drive into the sightscreen. Australia, belatedly, are on the transfer.

6.2 overs: Australia 20-1 (Warner 9, Smith 11) Bumrah will get an early relaxation on this warmth with Hardik Pandya coming into the assault. Warner respects the opening supply after which smears the second straight previous – nay via – the bowler in his comply with via. That was technically a c&b likelihood, however Hardik would have been higher suggested to not stick his bowling hand anyplace close to the missile coming his manner. As it’s he now requires remedy for a few knackered fingertips.

sixth over: Australia 16-1 (Warner 5, Smith 11) Maiden over! Smith is basically making an attempt to claim himself on the market however Siraj doesn’t give him something to work with, nailing his line and size for 5 deliveries, then getting away with a loosener on the finish that’s minimize straight to Kohli within the ring on the offside. The Indian fast is just not getting plenty of bounce out of the dry floor with the brand new ball so Rohit removes the final remaining slip – from two to none in six overs.

fifth over: Australia 16-1 (Warner 5, Smith 11) Oh my. Smith heralds the newest Bumrah over by creaming a actually good cowl drive. It was a kind of pictures that appeared like he was enjoying with a bat about three-times the width of an everyday stick, and was accompanied by a observe good “clack”. Is he in one among “those” moods immediately? He’s definitely come out with loads of intent. Bumrah responds by bringing his size again a fraction, dotting Smith up till one other fast single sees the strike rotate. Warner, starved of the strike, performs and misses at his solely ball of the over.

4th over: Australia 11-1 (Warner 5, Smith 6) Siraj is good and full to Smith on an off-stump line and he earns three consecutive dots for his self-discipline. Delivery 4 is angling in although and Smith is onto it in a flash, leaning to the offside and drilling a boundary huge of mid-on. The over ends with Smith farming the strike with a fast single.

“We’re a relaxed culture, we don’t take too much seriously on the pitch,” lies Aaron Finch on TV Commentary.

third over: Australia 6-1 (Warner 5, Smith 1) Steve Smith is into the fray a lot sooner than he would have anticipated. Bumrah bowled a tidy supply however Marsh, flat-footed, turned it right into a wicket-taking one by making an attempt to run the ball down to 3rd with out adjusting to a smidgen of seam motion again into him, cramping him for room and scary the wholesome edge.

Smith, sometimes skittish is determined to get bat on ball – and off strike – which he does third ball with a full size dive. Bumrah then rips one paast Warner’s outdoors edge with a quick off-cutter. India flying early.

Two slips down to 1 for Bumrah’s second over in a transparent indication of how India see this pitch enjoying. BUT THEY ONLY NEED ONE! Virat Kohli at first slip dives neatly to his left and pouches an outstanding catch mid-dive after Marsh edged a regulation line and size supply. Horror begin for Australia. Brilliant catch from India.

2nd over: Australia 5-0 (Warner 5, Marsh 0) Warner welcomes Siraj to the crease by slashing him with malice via level for the opening boundary of the match. He performs extra circumspect to the subsequent few deliveries earlier than thumping one other huge one straight to level. Siraj ends a great comeback over with a slower supply that confounds the batter and dribbles via to the keeper. An indication of issues to return when the spinners come on.

“Could you please remind us of the fielding restrictions for this tournament,” emails John Kyriazis. “Hard to keep up with regular changes and multiple cricket formats.”

The full enjoying circumstances could be discovered right here. The salient passage is as follows:

28.7.2.2.1 Powerplay 1 – not more than two (2) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 1 to 10 inclusive.

28.7.2.2.2 Powerplay 2 – not more than 4 (4) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 11 to 40 inclusive.

28.7.2.2.3 Powerplay 3 – not more than 5 (5) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 41 to 50 inclusive

1st over: Australia 1-0 (Warner 1, Marsh 0) Lovely begin for Bumrah, beating Warner for tempo with one which nips away off the seam from again of a size. He tries once more subsequent supply however the veteran opener is sensible to it, dabbing bat on ball and scampering a fast single. Marsh then leaves a large one earlier than dead-batting three line-and-length probers.

Mohammed Siraj will share the brand new ball.

David Warner has made his manner swiftly from the anthem line-up to the batting crease. Mitchell Marsh leans on his bat on the non-striker’s finish. Jasprit Bumrah paws on the floor on the high of his mark. He we go!

The two groups are out within the baking solar for the anthems.

Australia drape their arms over each other’s shoulders of their acquainted all-yellow one-day uniform. This iteration a smidge extra golden than latest variations.

India, high to toe in blue with orange trim, decide to face bolt upright with arms by their sides as they metal themselves for motion.

This is unlikely to be probably the most ballistic of ODIs. Only Pakistan – manner again in 1997 – have handed 300 right here. It’s a venue the place Rohit averages solely 23, with a excessive rating of simply 36 from seven ODIs.

Teams batting first have a tendency to carry sway, which is nice information for Australia. The unhealthy information is it’s additionally a floor that favours spin, and India have three frontline tweakers of the very best high quality of their XI. Overs 11-40 might effectively be a grind. Hopefully there are many fireworks on both facet.

The climate is scorching and humid on India’s south-eastern coast with temperatures within the early 30s, helped alongside by a heat southerly breeze. There is a faint likelihood of a bathe in some unspecified time in the future however the lingering monsoonal rain ought to keep away. The pitch is anticipated to be dry, sluggish, and receptive to show.

India’s kind is far more healthy: 15 wins and 5 losses in 2023, together with that latest 2-1 collection victory over the Aussies. Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Shubman Gill all common over 50 for the yr from a good pattern measurement, Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav have been taking bucketloads of wickets, and there’s versatility aplenty within the squad with spinning and seam-bowling all-rounders available to swimsuit the circumstances.

That contains Ravichandran Ashwin, a person assured stardom in every other ODI squad on this planet, however on the margins of the mighty blue machine, as Jonathan Liew investigates.

What this nice profession lacks, in narrative phrases, is a crowning second: a signature efficiency on the largest stage. Kumble had his 10-wicket haul. Harbhajan Singh had his Australia collection. For Ashwin, a house World Cup may very well be that flourish. But after all there are layers and mirrors to this factor. Ashwin’s place is on no account safe. Axar Patel and Washington Sundar are nonetheless pushing him arduous and maybe for a lot of India followers this can be a largely transactional query: who matches finest into this staff on this event? But for the remainder of us, it looks like a call freighted with one thing extra: a parable for contemporary cricket and its quirks, its efficiencies and inefficiencies, its quixotic and infrequently unstable relationship with pure genius.

Despite the expertise within the Australian squad, it’s anybody’s guess the place they’re truly at by way of kind and expectation – particularly on a turning pitch. They’ve performed solely 11 ODIs in 2023 (in comparison with India’s 21) successful 5 and dropping six, vacillating between woeful and superior.

They’ve been within the subcontinent because the center of September, dropping 2-1 to India in a bilateral collection earlier than the warm-up matches, so they need to be properly acclimatised. However, due to the size of the event these miles on the highway (together with the journey to South Africa instantly beforehand) raises the prospect of burnout because the competitors lumbers into November.

“We’re in a really good spot,” says captain Pat Cummins after calling the toss of the coin accurately. “We’ve got a good balance between game time and being fresh.”

“The conditions are there for the bowlers, slightly on the slower side,” says Rohit Sharma as he explains his XI that includes three spinners. “The ball will turn as the game goes on.”

Shubman Gill, the main run scorer in ODIs this yr, is a giant loss on the high of the order as he continues his restoration from dengue fever. Further down the record there are three frontline spinners on a dry monitor that’s clearly anticipated to show. Australia are unlikely to get pleasure from both element in that equation – however at the very least they get first use of the pitch.

India: 1 Rohit Sharma (capt), 2 Ishan Kishan, 3 Virat Kohli, 4 Shreyas Iyer, 5 KL Rahul (wk), 6 Hardik Pandya, 7 Ravindra Jadeja, 8 R Ashwin, 9 Kuldeep Yadav, 10 Jasprit Bumrah, 11 Mohammed Siraj.

Australia go in as anticipated with Travis Head a long-term absentee and Marcus Stoinis not deemed match sufficient for immediately’s conflict.

The stability of the bowling assault shall be scrutinised intently with solely Adam Zampa out there as a frontline spinner, backed up by Glenn Maxwell’s darts and the who-knows-what of Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne. If the floor does reply to tempo then Australia have 5 high class seamers to name on.

Australia: 1 David Warner, 2 Mitchell Marsh, 3 Steven Smith, 4 Marnus Labuschagne, 5 Cameron Green, 6 Alex Carey (wk), 7 Glenn Maxwell, 8 Mitchell Starc, 9 Pat Cummins (capt), 10 Josh Hazlewood, 11 Adam Zampa.

The staff that has batted first has gained seven of the previous 9 ODIs at Chennai.

Meanwhile, in South Australia, Jake Fraser-McGurk has finished a factor – a foul unhealthy factor.

Today’s umpires are Chris Gaffaney (NZ) and Richard Kettleborough (Eng). Chris Brown (NZ) is watching the TV replays. They could have their work minimize out on a turning pitch in baking warmth in entrance of a passionate house crowd.

Today’s venue is the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium – AKA Chepauk Stadium – in Chennai. Capacity is 38,000.

Curiously, India’s ODI document right here (seven wins, 5 defeats) isn’t that nice. Australia have gained 4 out of 5 on the floor, together with their final go to in March when Adam Zampa starred. The vacationers have already gained World Cup matches right here in 1987 and 1996.

Today is the primary time we’ll see the event favourites – within the eyes of The Guardian’s cricket consultants.

This World Cup has confronted criticism early on for its empty stands and low-key build-up. The hosts in opposition to probably the most formidable opponents in event historical past ought to give issues a bounce begin.

This is match 5 of the 2023 World Cup, however you could solely simply be tuning in. If you could have any questions concerning the occasion, Simon Burnton and Rob Smyth have you ever coated.

Speaking of Geoff, right here’s the cat in a hat.

Geoff Lemon is on high of all issues Australia, who arrive on the World Cup with a squad chock stuffed with expertise.

Seven of the probably finest XI at this yr’s event had been within the 2015 World Cup squad: David Warner, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood performed within the successful closing whereas Mitchell Marsh and Pat Cummins received medals from the bench. Throw in Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green and Alex Carey after Travis Head returns from damage and you can have a staff with 10 Test gamers from this yr’s Ashes. England, in contrast, have a most of six.

Of the remaining, Marcus Stoinis and Adam Zampa began their very own worldwide careers inside a yr of that 2015 World Cup and have been fixtures since. The solely gamers who’re anyplace near new, Sean Abbott and Josh Inglis, are 31 and 28 years outdated respectively and have performed mountains of home cricket. It is a squad effectively seasoned to the purpose of changing into jerky.

Anand Vasu units the scene from the hosts’ perspective, lasering in on Virat Kohli forward of what’s prone to be his closing 50-over World Cup.

Kohli will know that his nation and the world aren’t his batting alone. He could ship a bucketload of runs and India might nonetheless fall brief. On the sphere, Kohli likes to consider that he leads India, even when he isn’t captain. He admonishes fielders, will get below the pores and skin of opposition batters and even attracts the ire of umpires and match referees.

This is as a result of Kohli believes any staff he performs for is actually his. It is because of this that this World Cup shall be a tour of Kohli’s glories, as India play 9 opponents in 9 venues throughout the nation.

Preamble

Jonathan Howcroft

Hello everyone and welcome to live OBO protection of match 5 of the 2023 Cricket World Cup. India vs Australia will get underway in Chennai at 2pm native time (7.30pm AEDT/9.30am BST).

With apologies to the whole nation of New Zealand and the person brilliance of Aidan Markram, this ought to be when the event comes alive.

It’s the hosts in opposition to the World Cup’s dominant drive; No 1 vs No 3 on the ICC ODI rankings; the 2 2023 ICC Test World Championship finalists; Kohli and Rohit vs Maxwell and Starc. Everywhere you select to look there’s a famous person and a story.

These are acquainted foes with the pair having simply accomplished a three-match ODI collection, one which ended with India 2-1 victors. There had been runs for Shubman Gill and David Warner, wickets for Mohammed Shami and Glenn Maxwell, and by the tip of the collection a a lot clearer sense that each these sides ought to, as ever, be contenders for the largest prize within the 50-over format.

So settle in whereas I steer you thru the pregame and first innings, with Adam Collins taking up to the tip of play.

If you’d wish to get in contact whereas I’m on, please fireplace all communication to jonathan.howcroft.informal@theguardian.com.

eleventh over: Australia 51-1 (Warner 24, Smith 27) Powerplay one finished and dusted, Rohit feels assured sufficient to recall Hardik after his tough opening over. But once more the all-rounder overpitches early in his spell and Smith climbs throughout it, creaming his second straight-driven boundary of the day. Tail up, Smith then golf equipment a pull effectively in entrance of sq. for 4 extra! A pair extra deliveries are destined for the boundary however for good fielding as this partnership takes benefit of a tactical error. Not positive we’ll see Hardik once more till it’s his flip to bat.

tenth over: Australia 43-1 (Warner 24, Smith 19) The warmth and humidity is already attending to the gamers on this sweaty scorcher of a day. Smith’s shirt is already caught to his torso with sweat, a scenario not helped by an Ashwin over starting with three consecutive singles. Warner fixes that challenge, driving the flip and bounce delightfully to clip a 4 via level with stunning timing.

“The turn being offered by the pitch at the famous Chepauk stadium would, definitely, be a matter of concern for the Aussies as their innings unfolds,” emails Vakkalanka Venkataramana. “I doubt if Cummins’ batters can really run up a challenging score for the strong Indian batting line up: Subhman Gill or no Gill.”

ninth over: Australia 36-1 (Warner 19, Smith 17) Hardik doesn’t return for a second over. Not positive if that’s a tactical or a health name from India. So it’s Bumrah again into the fray. He hits his typical line and size, retaining Australia to a few singles – till Warner tries to hit him off it – mistiming an unconvincing hoick to leg that does simply sufficient to beat the sphere and earn a few runs.

eighth over: Australia 32-1 (Warner 16, Smith 16) Time for an early take a look at spin with Ravichandran Ashwin changing Siraj. Warner guides a single away early however his accomplice Smith seems far much less assured, first crushed by bounce outdoors his off stump then shocked by one other supply spitting at him off a size because it cuts in off the deck. Just what India had been hoping to see.

seventh over: Australia 29-1 (Warner 14, Smith 15) A patched up Hardik continues after a delay however Australia’s assault continues, starting with Warner rocking again, getting inside the road and flipping a one-bounce 4 right down to fine-leg. After the strike’s rotated Smith reveals the total face of his bat, the one which appears as huge as a barn door, and caresses a straight drive into the sightscreen. Australia, belatedly, are on the transfer.

6.2 overs: Australia 20-1 (Warner 9, Smith 11) Bumrah will get an early relaxation on this warmth with Hardik Pandya coming into the assault. Warner respects the opening supply after which smears the second straight previous – nay via – the bowler in his comply with via. That was technically a c&b likelihood, however Hardik would have been higher suggested to not stick his bowling hand anyplace close to the missile coming his manner. As it’s he now requires remedy for a few knackered fingertips.

sixth over: Australia 16-1 (Warner 5, Smith 11) Maiden over! Smith is basically making an attempt to claim himself on the market however Siraj doesn’t give him something to work with, nailing his line and size for 5 deliveries, then getting away with a loosener on the finish that’s minimize straight to Kohli within the ring on the offside. The Indian fast is just not getting plenty of bounce out of the dry floor with the brand new ball so Rohit removes the final remaining slip – from two to none in six overs.

fifth over: Australia 16-1 (Warner 5, Smith 11) Oh my. Smith heralds the newest Bumrah over by creaming a actually good cowl drive. It was a kind of pictures that appeared like he was enjoying with a bat about three-times the width of an everyday stick, and was accompanied by a observe good “clack”. Is he in one among “those” moods immediately? He’s definitely come out with loads of intent. Bumrah responds by bringing his size again a fraction, dotting Smith up till one other fast single sees the strike rotate. Warner, starved of the strike, performs and misses at his solely ball of the over.

4th over: Australia 11-1 (Warner 5, Smith 6) Siraj is good and full to Smith on an off-stump line and he earns three consecutive dots for his self-discipline. Delivery 4 is angling in although and Smith is onto it in a flash, leaning to the offside and drilling a boundary huge of mid-on. The over ends with Smith farming the strike with a fast single.

“We’re a relaxed culture, we don’t take too much seriously on the pitch,” lies Aaron Finch on TV Commentary.

third over: Australia 6-1 (Warner 5, Smith 1) Steve Smith is into the fray a lot sooner than he would have anticipated. Bumrah bowled a tidy supply however Marsh, flat-footed, turned it right into a wicket-taking one by making an attempt to run the ball down to 3rd with out adjusting to a smidgen of seam motion again into him, cramping him for room and scary the wholesome edge.

Smith, sometimes skittish is determined to get bat on ball – and off strike – which he does third ball with a full size dive. Bumrah then rips one paast Warner’s outdoors edge with a quick off-cutter. India flying early.

Two slips down to 1 for Bumrah’s second over in a transparent indication of how India see this pitch enjoying. BUT THEY ONLY NEED ONE! Virat Kohli at first slip dives neatly to his left and pouches an outstanding catch mid-dive after Marsh edged a regulation line and size supply. Horror begin for Australia. Brilliant catch from India.

2nd over: Australia 5-0 (Warner 5, Marsh 0) Warner welcomes Siraj to the crease by slashing him with malice via level for the opening boundary of the match. He performs extra circumspect to the subsequent few deliveries earlier than thumping one other huge one straight to level. Siraj ends a great comeback over with a slower supply that confounds the batter and dribbles via to the keeper. An indication of issues to return when the spinners come on.

“Could you please remind us of the fielding restrictions for this tournament,” emails John Kyriazis. “Hard to keep up with regular changes and multiple cricket formats.”

The full enjoying circumstances could be discovered right here. The salient passage is as follows:

28.7.2.2.1 Powerplay 1 – not more than two (2) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 1 to 10 inclusive.

28.7.2.2.2 Powerplay 2 – not more than 4 (4) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 11 to 40 inclusive.

28.7.2.2.3 Powerplay 3 – not more than 5 (5) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 41 to 50 inclusive

1st over: Australia 1-0 (Warner 1, Marsh 0) Lovely begin for Bumrah, beating Warner for tempo with one which nips away off the seam from again of a size. He tries once more subsequent supply however the veteran opener is sensible to it, dabbing bat on ball and scampering a fast single. Marsh then leaves a large one earlier than dead-batting three line-and-length probers.

Mohammed Siraj will share the brand new ball.

David Warner has made his manner swiftly from the anthem line-up to the batting crease. Mitchell Marsh leans on his bat on the non-striker’s finish. Jasprit Bumrah paws on the floor on the high of his mark. He we go!

The two groups are out within the baking solar for the anthems.

Australia drape their arms over each other’s shoulders of their acquainted all-yellow one-day uniform. This iteration a smidge extra golden than latest variations.

India, high to toe in blue with orange trim, decide to face bolt upright with arms by their sides as they metal themselves for motion.

This is unlikely to be probably the most ballistic of ODIs. Only Pakistan – manner again in 1997 – have handed 300 right here. It’s a venue the place Rohit averages solely 23, with a excessive rating of simply 36 from seven ODIs.

Teams batting first have a tendency to carry sway, which is nice information for Australia. The unhealthy information is it’s additionally a floor that favours spin, and India have three frontline tweakers of the very best high quality of their XI. Overs 11-40 might effectively be a grind. Hopefully there are many fireworks on both facet.

The climate is scorching and humid on India’s south-eastern coast with temperatures within the early 30s, helped alongside by a heat southerly breeze. There is a faint likelihood of a bathe in some unspecified time in the future however the lingering monsoonal rain ought to keep away. The pitch is anticipated to be dry, sluggish, and receptive to show.

India’s kind is far more healthy: 15 wins and 5 losses in 2023, together with that latest 2-1 collection victory over the Aussies. Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Shubman Gill all common over 50 for the yr from a good pattern measurement, Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav have been taking bucketloads of wickets, and there’s versatility aplenty within the squad with spinning and seam-bowling all-rounders available to swimsuit the circumstances.

That contains Ravichandran Ashwin, a person assured stardom in every other ODI squad on this planet, however on the margins of the mighty blue machine, as Jonathan Liew investigates.

What this nice profession lacks, in narrative phrases, is a crowning second: a signature efficiency on the largest stage. Kumble had his 10-wicket haul. Harbhajan Singh had his Australia collection. For Ashwin, a house World Cup may very well be that flourish. But after all there are layers and mirrors to this factor. Ashwin’s place is on no account safe. Axar Patel and Washington Sundar are nonetheless pushing him arduous and maybe for a lot of India followers this can be a largely transactional query: who matches finest into this staff on this event? But for the remainder of us, it looks like a call freighted with one thing extra: a parable for contemporary cricket and its quirks, its efficiencies and inefficiencies, its quixotic and infrequently unstable relationship with pure genius.

Despite the expertise within the Australian squad, it’s anybody’s guess the place they’re truly at by way of kind and expectation – particularly on a turning pitch. They’ve performed solely 11 ODIs in 2023 (in comparison with India’s 21) successful 5 and dropping six, vacillating between woeful and superior.

They’ve been within the subcontinent because the center of September, dropping 2-1 to India in a bilateral collection earlier than the warm-up matches, so they need to be properly acclimatised. However, due to the size of the event these miles on the highway (together with the journey to South Africa instantly beforehand) raises the prospect of burnout because the competitors lumbers into November.

“We’re in a really good spot,” says captain Pat Cummins after calling the toss of the coin accurately. “We’ve got a good balance between game time and being fresh.”

“The conditions are there for the bowlers, slightly on the slower side,” says Rohit Sharma as he explains his XI that includes three spinners. “The ball will turn as the game goes on.”

Shubman Gill, the main run scorer in ODIs this yr, is a giant loss on the high of the order as he continues his restoration from dengue fever. Further down the record there are three frontline spinners on a dry monitor that’s clearly anticipated to show. Australia are unlikely to get pleasure from both element in that equation – however at the very least they get first use of the pitch.

India: 1 Rohit Sharma (capt), 2 Ishan Kishan, 3 Virat Kohli, 4 Shreyas Iyer, 5 KL Rahul (wk), 6 Hardik Pandya, 7 Ravindra Jadeja, 8 R Ashwin, 9 Kuldeep Yadav, 10 Jasprit Bumrah, 11 Mohammed Siraj.

Australia go in as anticipated with Travis Head a long-term absentee and Marcus Stoinis not deemed match sufficient for immediately’s conflict.

The stability of the bowling assault shall be scrutinised intently with solely Adam Zampa out there as a frontline spinner, backed up by Glenn Maxwell’s darts and the who-knows-what of Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne. If the floor does reply to tempo then Australia have 5 high class seamers to name on.

Australia: 1 David Warner, 2 Mitchell Marsh, 3 Steven Smith, 4 Marnus Labuschagne, 5 Cameron Green, 6 Alex Carey (wk), 7 Glenn Maxwell, 8 Mitchell Starc, 9 Pat Cummins (capt), 10 Josh Hazlewood, 11 Adam Zampa.

The staff that has batted first has gained seven of the previous 9 ODIs at Chennai.

Meanwhile, in South Australia, Jake Fraser-McGurk has finished a factor – a foul unhealthy factor.

Today’s umpires are Chris Gaffaney (NZ) and Richard Kettleborough (Eng). Chris Brown (NZ) is watching the TV replays. They could have their work minimize out on a turning pitch in baking warmth in entrance of a passionate house crowd.

Today’s venue is the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium – AKA Chepauk Stadium – in Chennai. Capacity is 38,000.

Curiously, India’s ODI document right here (seven wins, 5 defeats) isn’t that nice. Australia have gained 4 out of 5 on the floor, together with their final go to in March when Adam Zampa starred. The vacationers have already gained World Cup matches right here in 1987 and 1996.

Today is the primary time we’ll see the event favourites – within the eyes of The Guardian’s cricket consultants.

This World Cup has confronted criticism early on for its empty stands and low-key build-up. The hosts in opposition to probably the most formidable opponents in event historical past ought to give issues a bounce begin.

This is match 5 of the 2023 World Cup, however you could solely simply be tuning in. If you could have any questions concerning the occasion, Simon Burnton and Rob Smyth have you ever coated.

Speaking of Geoff, right here’s the cat in a hat.

Geoff Lemon is on high of all issues Australia, who arrive on the World Cup with a squad chock stuffed with expertise.

Seven of the probably finest XI at this yr’s event had been within the 2015 World Cup squad: David Warner, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood performed within the successful closing whereas Mitchell Marsh and Pat Cummins received medals from the bench. Throw in Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green and Alex Carey after Travis Head returns from damage and you can have a staff with 10 Test gamers from this yr’s Ashes. England, in contrast, have a most of six.

Of the remaining, Marcus Stoinis and Adam Zampa began their very own worldwide careers inside a yr of that 2015 World Cup and have been fixtures since. The solely gamers who’re anyplace near new, Sean Abbott and Josh Inglis, are 31 and 28 years outdated respectively and have performed mountains of home cricket. It is a squad effectively seasoned to the purpose of changing into jerky.

Anand Vasu units the scene from the hosts’ perspective, lasering in on Virat Kohli forward of what’s prone to be his closing 50-over World Cup.

Kohli will know that his nation and the world aren’t his batting alone. He could ship a bucketload of runs and India might nonetheless fall brief. On the sphere, Kohli likes to consider that he leads India, even when he isn’t captain. He admonishes fielders, will get below the pores and skin of opposition batters and even attracts the ire of umpires and match referees.

This is as a result of Kohli believes any staff he performs for is actually his. It is because of this that this World Cup shall be a tour of Kohli’s glories, as India play 9 opponents in 9 venues throughout the nation.

Preamble

Jonathan Howcroft

Hello everyone and welcome to live OBO protection of match 5 of the 2023 Cricket World Cup. India vs Australia will get underway in Chennai at 2pm native time (7.30pm AEDT/9.30am BST).

With apologies to the whole nation of New Zealand and the person brilliance of Aidan Markram, this ought to be when the event comes alive.

It’s the hosts in opposition to the World Cup’s dominant drive; No 1 vs No 3 on the ICC ODI rankings; the 2 2023 ICC Test World Championship finalists; Kohli and Rohit vs Maxwell and Starc. Everywhere you select to look there’s a famous person and a story.

These are acquainted foes with the pair having simply accomplished a three-match ODI collection, one which ended with India 2-1 victors. There had been runs for Shubman Gill and David Warner, wickets for Mohammed Shami and Glenn Maxwell, and by the tip of the collection a a lot clearer sense that each these sides ought to, as ever, be contenders for the largest prize within the 50-over format.

So settle in whereas I steer you thru the pregame and first innings, with Adam Collins taking up to the tip of play.

If you’d wish to get in contact whereas I’m on, please fireplace all communication to jonathan.howcroft.informal@theguardian.com.

eleventh over: Australia 51-1 (Warner 24, Smith 27) Powerplay one finished and dusted, Rohit feels assured sufficient to recall Hardik after his tough opening over. But once more the all-rounder overpitches early in his spell and Smith climbs throughout it, creaming his second straight-driven boundary of the day. Tail up, Smith then golf equipment a pull effectively in entrance of sq. for 4 extra! A pair extra deliveries are destined for the boundary however for good fielding as this partnership takes benefit of a tactical error. Not positive we’ll see Hardik once more till it’s his flip to bat.

tenth over: Australia 43-1 (Warner 24, Smith 19) The warmth and humidity is already attending to the gamers on this sweaty scorcher of a day. Smith’s shirt is already caught to his torso with sweat, a scenario not helped by an Ashwin over starting with three consecutive singles. Warner fixes that challenge, driving the flip and bounce delightfully to clip a 4 via level with stunning timing.

“The turn being offered by the pitch at the famous Chepauk stadium would, definitely, be a matter of concern for the Aussies as their innings unfolds,” emails Vakkalanka Venkataramana. “I doubt if Cummins’ batters can really run up a challenging score for the strong Indian batting line up: Subhman Gill or no Gill.”

ninth over: Australia 36-1 (Warner 19, Smith 17) Hardik doesn’t return for a second over. Not positive if that’s a tactical or a health name from India. So it’s Bumrah again into the fray. He hits his typical line and size, retaining Australia to a few singles – till Warner tries to hit him off it – mistiming an unconvincing hoick to leg that does simply sufficient to beat the sphere and earn a few runs.

eighth over: Australia 32-1 (Warner 16, Smith 16) Time for an early take a look at spin with Ravichandran Ashwin changing Siraj. Warner guides a single away early however his accomplice Smith seems far much less assured, first crushed by bounce outdoors his off stump then shocked by one other supply spitting at him off a size because it cuts in off the deck. Just what India had been hoping to see.

seventh over: Australia 29-1 (Warner 14, Smith 15) A patched up Hardik continues after a delay however Australia’s assault continues, starting with Warner rocking again, getting inside the road and flipping a one-bounce 4 right down to fine-leg. After the strike’s rotated Smith reveals the total face of his bat, the one which appears as huge as a barn door, and caresses a straight drive into the sightscreen. Australia, belatedly, are on the transfer.

6.2 overs: Australia 20-1 (Warner 9, Smith 11) Bumrah will get an early relaxation on this warmth with Hardik Pandya coming into the assault. Warner respects the opening supply after which smears the second straight previous – nay via – the bowler in his comply with via. That was technically a c&b likelihood, however Hardik would have been higher suggested to not stick his bowling hand anyplace close to the missile coming his manner. As it’s he now requires remedy for a few knackered fingertips.

sixth over: Australia 16-1 (Warner 5, Smith 11) Maiden over! Smith is basically making an attempt to claim himself on the market however Siraj doesn’t give him something to work with, nailing his line and size for 5 deliveries, then getting away with a loosener on the finish that’s minimize straight to Kohli within the ring on the offside. The Indian fast is just not getting plenty of bounce out of the dry floor with the brand new ball so Rohit removes the final remaining slip – from two to none in six overs.

fifth over: Australia 16-1 (Warner 5, Smith 11) Oh my. Smith heralds the newest Bumrah over by creaming a actually good cowl drive. It was a kind of pictures that appeared like he was enjoying with a bat about three-times the width of an everyday stick, and was accompanied by a observe good “clack”. Is he in one among “those” moods immediately? He’s definitely come out with loads of intent. Bumrah responds by bringing his size again a fraction, dotting Smith up till one other fast single sees the strike rotate. Warner, starved of the strike, performs and misses at his solely ball of the over.

4th over: Australia 11-1 (Warner 5, Smith 6) Siraj is good and full to Smith on an off-stump line and he earns three consecutive dots for his self-discipline. Delivery 4 is angling in although and Smith is onto it in a flash, leaning to the offside and drilling a boundary huge of mid-on. The over ends with Smith farming the strike with a fast single.

“We’re a relaxed culture, we don’t take too much seriously on the pitch,” lies Aaron Finch on TV Commentary.

third over: Australia 6-1 (Warner 5, Smith 1) Steve Smith is into the fray a lot sooner than he would have anticipated. Bumrah bowled a tidy supply however Marsh, flat-footed, turned it right into a wicket-taking one by making an attempt to run the ball down to 3rd with out adjusting to a smidgen of seam motion again into him, cramping him for room and scary the wholesome edge.

Smith, sometimes skittish is determined to get bat on ball – and off strike – which he does third ball with a full size dive. Bumrah then rips one paast Warner’s outdoors edge with a quick off-cutter. India flying early.

Two slips down to 1 for Bumrah’s second over in a transparent indication of how India see this pitch enjoying. BUT THEY ONLY NEED ONE! Virat Kohli at first slip dives neatly to his left and pouches an outstanding catch mid-dive after Marsh edged a regulation line and size supply. Horror begin for Australia. Brilliant catch from India.

2nd over: Australia 5-0 (Warner 5, Marsh 0) Warner welcomes Siraj to the crease by slashing him with malice via level for the opening boundary of the match. He performs extra circumspect to the subsequent few deliveries earlier than thumping one other huge one straight to level. Siraj ends a great comeback over with a slower supply that confounds the batter and dribbles via to the keeper. An indication of issues to return when the spinners come on.

“Could you please remind us of the fielding restrictions for this tournament,” emails John Kyriazis. “Hard to keep up with regular changes and multiple cricket formats.”

The full enjoying circumstances could be discovered right here. The salient passage is as follows:

28.7.2.2.1 Powerplay 1 – not more than two (2) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 1 to 10 inclusive.

28.7.2.2.2 Powerplay 2 – not more than 4 (4) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 11 to 40 inclusive.

28.7.2.2.3 Powerplay 3 – not more than 5 (5) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 41 to 50 inclusive

1st over: Australia 1-0 (Warner 1, Marsh 0) Lovely begin for Bumrah, beating Warner for tempo with one which nips away off the seam from again of a size. He tries once more subsequent supply however the veteran opener is sensible to it, dabbing bat on ball and scampering a fast single. Marsh then leaves a large one earlier than dead-batting three line-and-length probers.

Mohammed Siraj will share the brand new ball.

David Warner has made his manner swiftly from the anthem line-up to the batting crease. Mitchell Marsh leans on his bat on the non-striker’s finish. Jasprit Bumrah paws on the floor on the high of his mark. He we go!

The two groups are out within the baking solar for the anthems.

Australia drape their arms over each other’s shoulders of their acquainted all-yellow one-day uniform. This iteration a smidge extra golden than latest variations.

India, high to toe in blue with orange trim, decide to face bolt upright with arms by their sides as they metal themselves for motion.

This is unlikely to be probably the most ballistic of ODIs. Only Pakistan – manner again in 1997 – have handed 300 right here. It’s a venue the place Rohit averages solely 23, with a excessive rating of simply 36 from seven ODIs.

Teams batting first have a tendency to carry sway, which is nice information for Australia. The unhealthy information is it’s additionally a floor that favours spin, and India have three frontline tweakers of the very best high quality of their XI. Overs 11-40 might effectively be a grind. Hopefully there are many fireworks on both facet.

The climate is scorching and humid on India’s south-eastern coast with temperatures within the early 30s, helped alongside by a heat southerly breeze. There is a faint likelihood of a bathe in some unspecified time in the future however the lingering monsoonal rain ought to keep away. The pitch is anticipated to be dry, sluggish, and receptive to show.

India’s kind is far more healthy: 15 wins and 5 losses in 2023, together with that latest 2-1 collection victory over the Aussies. Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Shubman Gill all common over 50 for the yr from a good pattern measurement, Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav have been taking bucketloads of wickets, and there’s versatility aplenty within the squad with spinning and seam-bowling all-rounders available to swimsuit the circumstances.

That contains Ravichandran Ashwin, a person assured stardom in every other ODI squad on this planet, however on the margins of the mighty blue machine, as Jonathan Liew investigates.

What this nice profession lacks, in narrative phrases, is a crowning second: a signature efficiency on the largest stage. Kumble had his 10-wicket haul. Harbhajan Singh had his Australia collection. For Ashwin, a house World Cup may very well be that flourish. But after all there are layers and mirrors to this factor. Ashwin’s place is on no account safe. Axar Patel and Washington Sundar are nonetheless pushing him arduous and maybe for a lot of India followers this can be a largely transactional query: who matches finest into this staff on this event? But for the remainder of us, it looks like a call freighted with one thing extra: a parable for contemporary cricket and its quirks, its efficiencies and inefficiencies, its quixotic and infrequently unstable relationship with pure genius.

Despite the expertise within the Australian squad, it’s anybody’s guess the place they’re truly at by way of kind and expectation – particularly on a turning pitch. They’ve performed solely 11 ODIs in 2023 (in comparison with India’s 21) successful 5 and dropping six, vacillating between woeful and superior.

They’ve been within the subcontinent because the center of September, dropping 2-1 to India in a bilateral collection earlier than the warm-up matches, so they need to be properly acclimatised. However, due to the size of the event these miles on the highway (together with the journey to South Africa instantly beforehand) raises the prospect of burnout because the competitors lumbers into November.

“We’re in a really good spot,” says captain Pat Cummins after calling the toss of the coin accurately. “We’ve got a good balance between game time and being fresh.”

“The conditions are there for the bowlers, slightly on the slower side,” says Rohit Sharma as he explains his XI that includes three spinners. “The ball will turn as the game goes on.”

Shubman Gill, the main run scorer in ODIs this yr, is a giant loss on the high of the order as he continues his restoration from dengue fever. Further down the record there are three frontline spinners on a dry monitor that’s clearly anticipated to show. Australia are unlikely to get pleasure from both element in that equation – however at the very least they get first use of the pitch.

India: 1 Rohit Sharma (capt), 2 Ishan Kishan, 3 Virat Kohli, 4 Shreyas Iyer, 5 KL Rahul (wk), 6 Hardik Pandya, 7 Ravindra Jadeja, 8 R Ashwin, 9 Kuldeep Yadav, 10 Jasprit Bumrah, 11 Mohammed Siraj.

Australia go in as anticipated with Travis Head a long-term absentee and Marcus Stoinis not deemed match sufficient for immediately’s conflict.

The stability of the bowling assault shall be scrutinised intently with solely Adam Zampa out there as a frontline spinner, backed up by Glenn Maxwell’s darts and the who-knows-what of Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne. If the floor does reply to tempo then Australia have 5 high class seamers to name on.

Australia: 1 David Warner, 2 Mitchell Marsh, 3 Steven Smith, 4 Marnus Labuschagne, 5 Cameron Green, 6 Alex Carey (wk), 7 Glenn Maxwell, 8 Mitchell Starc, 9 Pat Cummins (capt), 10 Josh Hazlewood, 11 Adam Zampa.

The staff that has batted first has gained seven of the previous 9 ODIs at Chennai.

Meanwhile, in South Australia, Jake Fraser-McGurk has finished a factor – a foul unhealthy factor.

Today’s umpires are Chris Gaffaney (NZ) and Richard Kettleborough (Eng). Chris Brown (NZ) is watching the TV replays. They could have their work minimize out on a turning pitch in baking warmth in entrance of a passionate house crowd.

Today’s venue is the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium – AKA Chepauk Stadium – in Chennai. Capacity is 38,000.

Curiously, India’s ODI document right here (seven wins, 5 defeats) isn’t that nice. Australia have gained 4 out of 5 on the floor, together with their final go to in March when Adam Zampa starred. The vacationers have already gained World Cup matches right here in 1987 and 1996.

Today is the primary time we’ll see the event favourites – within the eyes of The Guardian’s cricket consultants.

This World Cup has confronted criticism early on for its empty stands and low-key build-up. The hosts in opposition to probably the most formidable opponents in event historical past ought to give issues a bounce begin.

This is match 5 of the 2023 World Cup, however you could solely simply be tuning in. If you could have any questions concerning the occasion, Simon Burnton and Rob Smyth have you ever coated.

Speaking of Geoff, right here’s the cat in a hat.

Geoff Lemon is on high of all issues Australia, who arrive on the World Cup with a squad chock stuffed with expertise.

Seven of the probably finest XI at this yr’s event had been within the 2015 World Cup squad: David Warner, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood performed within the successful closing whereas Mitchell Marsh and Pat Cummins received medals from the bench. Throw in Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green and Alex Carey after Travis Head returns from damage and you can have a staff with 10 Test gamers from this yr’s Ashes. England, in contrast, have a most of six.

Of the remaining, Marcus Stoinis and Adam Zampa began their very own worldwide careers inside a yr of that 2015 World Cup and have been fixtures since. The solely gamers who’re anyplace near new, Sean Abbott and Josh Inglis, are 31 and 28 years outdated respectively and have performed mountains of home cricket. It is a squad effectively seasoned to the purpose of changing into jerky.

Anand Vasu units the scene from the hosts’ perspective, lasering in on Virat Kohli forward of what’s prone to be his closing 50-over World Cup.

Kohli will know that his nation and the world aren’t his batting alone. He could ship a bucketload of runs and India might nonetheless fall brief. On the sphere, Kohli likes to consider that he leads India, even when he isn’t captain. He admonishes fielders, will get below the pores and skin of opposition batters and even attracts the ire of umpires and match referees.

This is as a result of Kohli believes any staff he performs for is actually his. It is because of this that this World Cup shall be a tour of Kohli’s glories, as India play 9 opponents in 9 venues throughout the nation.

Preamble

Jonathan Howcroft

Hello everyone and welcome to live OBO protection of match 5 of the 2023 Cricket World Cup. India vs Australia will get underway in Chennai at 2pm native time (7.30pm AEDT/9.30am BST).

With apologies to the whole nation of New Zealand and the person brilliance of Aidan Markram, this ought to be when the event comes alive.

It’s the hosts in opposition to the World Cup’s dominant drive; No 1 vs No 3 on the ICC ODI rankings; the 2 2023 ICC Test World Championship finalists; Kohli and Rohit vs Maxwell and Starc. Everywhere you select to look there’s a famous person and a story.

These are acquainted foes with the pair having simply accomplished a three-match ODI collection, one which ended with India 2-1 victors. There had been runs for Shubman Gill and David Warner, wickets for Mohammed Shami and Glenn Maxwell, and by the tip of the collection a a lot clearer sense that each these sides ought to, as ever, be contenders for the largest prize within the 50-over format.

So settle in whereas I steer you thru the pregame and first innings, with Adam Collins taking up to the tip of play.

If you’d wish to get in contact whereas I’m on, please fireplace all communication to jonathan.howcroft.informal@theguardian.com.

eleventh over: Australia 51-1 (Warner 24, Smith 27) Powerplay one finished and dusted, Rohit feels assured sufficient to recall Hardik after his tough opening over. But once more the all-rounder overpitches early in his spell and Smith climbs throughout it, creaming his second straight-driven boundary of the day. Tail up, Smith then golf equipment a pull effectively in entrance of sq. for 4 extra! A pair extra deliveries are destined for the boundary however for good fielding as this partnership takes benefit of a tactical error. Not positive we’ll see Hardik once more till it’s his flip to bat.

tenth over: Australia 43-1 (Warner 24, Smith 19) The warmth and humidity is already attending to the gamers on this sweaty scorcher of a day. Smith’s shirt is already caught to his torso with sweat, a scenario not helped by an Ashwin over starting with three consecutive singles. Warner fixes that challenge, driving the flip and bounce delightfully to clip a 4 via level with stunning timing.

“The turn being offered by the pitch at the famous Chepauk stadium would, definitely, be a matter of concern for the Aussies as their innings unfolds,” emails Vakkalanka Venkataramana. “I doubt if Cummins’ batters can really run up a challenging score for the strong Indian batting line up: Subhman Gill or no Gill.”

ninth over: Australia 36-1 (Warner 19, Smith 17) Hardik doesn’t return for a second over. Not positive if that’s a tactical or a health name from India. So it’s Bumrah again into the fray. He hits his typical line and size, retaining Australia to a few singles – till Warner tries to hit him off it – mistiming an unconvincing hoick to leg that does simply sufficient to beat the sphere and earn a few runs.

eighth over: Australia 32-1 (Warner 16, Smith 16) Time for an early take a look at spin with Ravichandran Ashwin changing Siraj. Warner guides a single away early however his accomplice Smith seems far much less assured, first crushed by bounce outdoors his off stump then shocked by one other supply spitting at him off a size because it cuts in off the deck. Just what India had been hoping to see.

seventh over: Australia 29-1 (Warner 14, Smith 15) A patched up Hardik continues after a delay however Australia’s assault continues, starting with Warner rocking again, getting inside the road and flipping a one-bounce 4 right down to fine-leg. After the strike’s rotated Smith reveals the total face of his bat, the one which appears as huge as a barn door, and caresses a straight drive into the sightscreen. Australia, belatedly, are on the transfer.

6.2 overs: Australia 20-1 (Warner 9, Smith 11) Bumrah will get an early relaxation on this warmth with Hardik Pandya coming into the assault. Warner respects the opening supply after which smears the second straight previous – nay via – the bowler in his comply with via. That was technically a c&b likelihood, however Hardik would have been higher suggested to not stick his bowling hand anyplace close to the missile coming his manner. As it’s he now requires remedy for a few knackered fingertips.

sixth over: Australia 16-1 (Warner 5, Smith 11) Maiden over! Smith is basically making an attempt to claim himself on the market however Siraj doesn’t give him something to work with, nailing his line and size for 5 deliveries, then getting away with a loosener on the finish that’s minimize straight to Kohli within the ring on the offside. The Indian fast is just not getting plenty of bounce out of the dry floor with the brand new ball so Rohit removes the final remaining slip – from two to none in six overs.

fifth over: Australia 16-1 (Warner 5, Smith 11) Oh my. Smith heralds the newest Bumrah over by creaming a actually good cowl drive. It was a kind of pictures that appeared like he was enjoying with a bat about three-times the width of an everyday stick, and was accompanied by a observe good “clack”. Is he in one among “those” moods immediately? He’s definitely come out with loads of intent. Bumrah responds by bringing his size again a fraction, dotting Smith up till one other fast single sees the strike rotate. Warner, starved of the strike, performs and misses at his solely ball of the over.

4th over: Australia 11-1 (Warner 5, Smith 6) Siraj is good and full to Smith on an off-stump line and he earns three consecutive dots for his self-discipline. Delivery 4 is angling in although and Smith is onto it in a flash, leaning to the offside and drilling a boundary huge of mid-on. The over ends with Smith farming the strike with a fast single.

“We’re a relaxed culture, we don’t take too much seriously on the pitch,” lies Aaron Finch on TV Commentary.

third over: Australia 6-1 (Warner 5, Smith 1) Steve Smith is into the fray a lot sooner than he would have anticipated. Bumrah bowled a tidy supply however Marsh, flat-footed, turned it right into a wicket-taking one by making an attempt to run the ball down to 3rd with out adjusting to a smidgen of seam motion again into him, cramping him for room and scary the wholesome edge.

Smith, sometimes skittish is determined to get bat on ball – and off strike – which he does third ball with a full size dive. Bumrah then rips one paast Warner’s outdoors edge with a quick off-cutter. India flying early.

Two slips down to 1 for Bumrah’s second over in a transparent indication of how India see this pitch enjoying. BUT THEY ONLY NEED ONE! Virat Kohli at first slip dives neatly to his left and pouches an outstanding catch mid-dive after Marsh edged a regulation line and size supply. Horror begin for Australia. Brilliant catch from India.

2nd over: Australia 5-0 (Warner 5, Marsh 0) Warner welcomes Siraj to the crease by slashing him with malice via level for the opening boundary of the match. He performs extra circumspect to the subsequent few deliveries earlier than thumping one other huge one straight to level. Siraj ends a great comeback over with a slower supply that confounds the batter and dribbles via to the keeper. An indication of issues to return when the spinners come on.

“Could you please remind us of the fielding restrictions for this tournament,” emails John Kyriazis. “Hard to keep up with regular changes and multiple cricket formats.”

The full enjoying circumstances could be discovered right here. The salient passage is as follows:

28.7.2.2.1 Powerplay 1 – not more than two (2) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 1 to 10 inclusive.

28.7.2.2.2 Powerplay 2 – not more than 4 (4) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 11 to 40 inclusive.

28.7.2.2.3 Powerplay 3 – not more than 5 (5) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 41 to 50 inclusive

1st over: Australia 1-0 (Warner 1, Marsh 0) Lovely begin for Bumrah, beating Warner for tempo with one which nips away off the seam from again of a size. He tries once more subsequent supply however the veteran opener is sensible to it, dabbing bat on ball and scampering a fast single. Marsh then leaves a large one earlier than dead-batting three line-and-length probers.

Mohammed Siraj will share the brand new ball.

David Warner has made his manner swiftly from the anthem line-up to the batting crease. Mitchell Marsh leans on his bat on the non-striker’s finish. Jasprit Bumrah paws on the floor on the high of his mark. He we go!

The two groups are out within the baking solar for the anthems.

Australia drape their arms over each other’s shoulders of their acquainted all-yellow one-day uniform. This iteration a smidge extra golden than latest variations.

India, high to toe in blue with orange trim, decide to face bolt upright with arms by their sides as they metal themselves for motion.

This is unlikely to be probably the most ballistic of ODIs. Only Pakistan – manner again in 1997 – have handed 300 right here. It’s a venue the place Rohit averages solely 23, with a excessive rating of simply 36 from seven ODIs.

Teams batting first have a tendency to carry sway, which is nice information for Australia. The unhealthy information is it’s additionally a floor that favours spin, and India have three frontline tweakers of the very best high quality of their XI. Overs 11-40 might effectively be a grind. Hopefully there are many fireworks on both facet.

The climate is scorching and humid on India’s south-eastern coast with temperatures within the early 30s, helped alongside by a heat southerly breeze. There is a faint likelihood of a bathe in some unspecified time in the future however the lingering monsoonal rain ought to keep away. The pitch is anticipated to be dry, sluggish, and receptive to show.

India’s kind is far more healthy: 15 wins and 5 losses in 2023, together with that latest 2-1 collection victory over the Aussies. Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Shubman Gill all common over 50 for the yr from a good pattern measurement, Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav have been taking bucketloads of wickets, and there’s versatility aplenty within the squad with spinning and seam-bowling all-rounders available to swimsuit the circumstances.

That contains Ravichandran Ashwin, a person assured stardom in every other ODI squad on this planet, however on the margins of the mighty blue machine, as Jonathan Liew investigates.

What this nice profession lacks, in narrative phrases, is a crowning second: a signature efficiency on the largest stage. Kumble had his 10-wicket haul. Harbhajan Singh had his Australia collection. For Ashwin, a house World Cup may very well be that flourish. But after all there are layers and mirrors to this factor. Ashwin’s place is on no account safe. Axar Patel and Washington Sundar are nonetheless pushing him arduous and maybe for a lot of India followers this can be a largely transactional query: who matches finest into this staff on this event? But for the remainder of us, it looks like a call freighted with one thing extra: a parable for contemporary cricket and its quirks, its efficiencies and inefficiencies, its quixotic and infrequently unstable relationship with pure genius.

Despite the expertise within the Australian squad, it’s anybody’s guess the place they’re truly at by way of kind and expectation – particularly on a turning pitch. They’ve performed solely 11 ODIs in 2023 (in comparison with India’s 21) successful 5 and dropping six, vacillating between woeful and superior.

They’ve been within the subcontinent because the center of September, dropping 2-1 to India in a bilateral collection earlier than the warm-up matches, so they need to be properly acclimatised. However, due to the size of the event these miles on the highway (together with the journey to South Africa instantly beforehand) raises the prospect of burnout because the competitors lumbers into November.

“We’re in a really good spot,” says captain Pat Cummins after calling the toss of the coin accurately. “We’ve got a good balance between game time and being fresh.”

“The conditions are there for the bowlers, slightly on the slower side,” says Rohit Sharma as he explains his XI that includes three spinners. “The ball will turn as the game goes on.”

Shubman Gill, the main run scorer in ODIs this yr, is a giant loss on the high of the order as he continues his restoration from dengue fever. Further down the record there are three frontline spinners on a dry monitor that’s clearly anticipated to show. Australia are unlikely to get pleasure from both element in that equation – however at the very least they get first use of the pitch.

India: 1 Rohit Sharma (capt), 2 Ishan Kishan, 3 Virat Kohli, 4 Shreyas Iyer, 5 KL Rahul (wk), 6 Hardik Pandya, 7 Ravindra Jadeja, 8 R Ashwin, 9 Kuldeep Yadav, 10 Jasprit Bumrah, 11 Mohammed Siraj.

Australia go in as anticipated with Travis Head a long-term absentee and Marcus Stoinis not deemed match sufficient for immediately’s conflict.

The stability of the bowling assault shall be scrutinised intently with solely Adam Zampa out there as a frontline spinner, backed up by Glenn Maxwell’s darts and the who-knows-what of Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne. If the floor does reply to tempo then Australia have 5 high class seamers to name on.

Australia: 1 David Warner, 2 Mitchell Marsh, 3 Steven Smith, 4 Marnus Labuschagne, 5 Cameron Green, 6 Alex Carey (wk), 7 Glenn Maxwell, 8 Mitchell Starc, 9 Pat Cummins (capt), 10 Josh Hazlewood, 11 Adam Zampa.

The staff that has batted first has gained seven of the previous 9 ODIs at Chennai.

Meanwhile, in South Australia, Jake Fraser-McGurk has finished a factor – a foul unhealthy factor.

Today’s umpires are Chris Gaffaney (NZ) and Richard Kettleborough (Eng). Chris Brown (NZ) is watching the TV replays. They could have their work minimize out on a turning pitch in baking warmth in entrance of a passionate house crowd.

Today’s venue is the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium – AKA Chepauk Stadium – in Chennai. Capacity is 38,000.

Curiously, India’s ODI document right here (seven wins, 5 defeats) isn’t that nice. Australia have gained 4 out of 5 on the floor, together with their final go to in March when Adam Zampa starred. The vacationers have already gained World Cup matches right here in 1987 and 1996.

Today is the primary time we’ll see the event favourites – within the eyes of The Guardian’s cricket consultants.

This World Cup has confronted criticism early on for its empty stands and low-key build-up. The hosts in opposition to probably the most formidable opponents in event historical past ought to give issues a bounce begin.

This is match 5 of the 2023 World Cup, however you could solely simply be tuning in. If you could have any questions concerning the occasion, Simon Burnton and Rob Smyth have you ever coated.

Speaking of Geoff, right here’s the cat in a hat.

Geoff Lemon is on high of all issues Australia, who arrive on the World Cup with a squad chock stuffed with expertise.

Seven of the probably finest XI at this yr’s event had been within the 2015 World Cup squad: David Warner, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood performed within the successful closing whereas Mitchell Marsh and Pat Cummins received medals from the bench. Throw in Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green and Alex Carey after Travis Head returns from damage and you can have a staff with 10 Test gamers from this yr’s Ashes. England, in contrast, have a most of six.

Of the remaining, Marcus Stoinis and Adam Zampa began their very own worldwide careers inside a yr of that 2015 World Cup and have been fixtures since. The solely gamers who’re anyplace near new, Sean Abbott and Josh Inglis, are 31 and 28 years outdated respectively and have performed mountains of home cricket. It is a squad effectively seasoned to the purpose of changing into jerky.

Anand Vasu units the scene from the hosts’ perspective, lasering in on Virat Kohli forward of what’s prone to be his closing 50-over World Cup.

Kohli will know that his nation and the world aren’t his batting alone. He could ship a bucketload of runs and India might nonetheless fall brief. On the sphere, Kohli likes to consider that he leads India, even when he isn’t captain. He admonishes fielders, will get below the pores and skin of opposition batters and even attracts the ire of umpires and match referees.

This is as a result of Kohli believes any staff he performs for is actually his. It is because of this that this World Cup shall be a tour of Kohli’s glories, as India play 9 opponents in 9 venues throughout the nation.

Preamble

Jonathan Howcroft

Hello everyone and welcome to live OBO protection of match 5 of the 2023 Cricket World Cup. India vs Australia will get underway in Chennai at 2pm native time (7.30pm AEDT/9.30am BST).

With apologies to the whole nation of New Zealand and the person brilliance of Aidan Markram, this ought to be when the event comes alive.

It’s the hosts in opposition to the World Cup’s dominant drive; No 1 vs No 3 on the ICC ODI rankings; the 2 2023 ICC Test World Championship finalists; Kohli and Rohit vs Maxwell and Starc. Everywhere you select to look there’s a famous person and a story.

These are acquainted foes with the pair having simply accomplished a three-match ODI collection, one which ended with India 2-1 victors. There had been runs for Shubman Gill and David Warner, wickets for Mohammed Shami and Glenn Maxwell, and by the tip of the collection a a lot clearer sense that each these sides ought to, as ever, be contenders for the largest prize within the 50-over format.

So settle in whereas I steer you thru the pregame and first innings, with Adam Collins taking up to the tip of play.

If you’d wish to get in contact whereas I’m on, please fireplace all communication to jonathan.howcroft.informal@theguardian.com.

eleventh over: Australia 51-1 (Warner 24, Smith 27) Powerplay one finished and dusted, Rohit feels assured sufficient to recall Hardik after his tough opening over. But once more the all-rounder overpitches early in his spell and Smith climbs throughout it, creaming his second straight-driven boundary of the day. Tail up, Smith then golf equipment a pull effectively in entrance of sq. for 4 extra! A pair extra deliveries are destined for the boundary however for good fielding as this partnership takes benefit of a tactical error. Not positive we’ll see Hardik once more till it’s his flip to bat.

tenth over: Australia 43-1 (Warner 24, Smith 19) The warmth and humidity is already attending to the gamers on this sweaty scorcher of a day. Smith’s shirt is already caught to his torso with sweat, a scenario not helped by an Ashwin over starting with three consecutive singles. Warner fixes that challenge, driving the flip and bounce delightfully to clip a 4 via level with stunning timing.

“The turn being offered by the pitch at the famous Chepauk stadium would, definitely, be a matter of concern for the Aussies as their innings unfolds,” emails Vakkalanka Venkataramana. “I doubt if Cummins’ batters can really run up a challenging score for the strong Indian batting line up: Subhman Gill or no Gill.”

ninth over: Australia 36-1 (Warner 19, Smith 17) Hardik doesn’t return for a second over. Not positive if that’s a tactical or a health name from India. So it’s Bumrah again into the fray. He hits his typical line and size, retaining Australia to a few singles – till Warner tries to hit him off it – mistiming an unconvincing hoick to leg that does simply sufficient to beat the sphere and earn a few runs.

eighth over: Australia 32-1 (Warner 16, Smith 16) Time for an early take a look at spin with Ravichandran Ashwin changing Siraj. Warner guides a single away early however his accomplice Smith seems far much less assured, first crushed by bounce outdoors his off stump then shocked by one other supply spitting at him off a size because it cuts in off the deck. Just what India had been hoping to see.

seventh over: Australia 29-1 (Warner 14, Smith 15) A patched up Hardik continues after a delay however Australia’s assault continues, starting with Warner rocking again, getting inside the road and flipping a one-bounce 4 right down to fine-leg. After the strike’s rotated Smith reveals the total face of his bat, the one which appears as huge as a barn door, and caresses a straight drive into the sightscreen. Australia, belatedly, are on the transfer.

6.2 overs: Australia 20-1 (Warner 9, Smith 11) Bumrah will get an early relaxation on this warmth with Hardik Pandya coming into the assault. Warner respects the opening supply after which smears the second straight previous – nay via – the bowler in his comply with via. That was technically a c&b likelihood, however Hardik would have been higher suggested to not stick his bowling hand anyplace close to the missile coming his manner. As it’s he now requires remedy for a few knackered fingertips.

sixth over: Australia 16-1 (Warner 5, Smith 11) Maiden over! Smith is basically making an attempt to claim himself on the market however Siraj doesn’t give him something to work with, nailing his line and size for 5 deliveries, then getting away with a loosener on the finish that’s minimize straight to Kohli within the ring on the offside. The Indian fast is just not getting plenty of bounce out of the dry floor with the brand new ball so Rohit removes the final remaining slip – from two to none in six overs.

fifth over: Australia 16-1 (Warner 5, Smith 11) Oh my. Smith heralds the newest Bumrah over by creaming a actually good cowl drive. It was a kind of pictures that appeared like he was enjoying with a bat about three-times the width of an everyday stick, and was accompanied by a observe good “clack”. Is he in one among “those” moods immediately? He’s definitely come out with loads of intent. Bumrah responds by bringing his size again a fraction, dotting Smith up till one other fast single sees the strike rotate. Warner, starved of the strike, performs and misses at his solely ball of the over.

4th over: Australia 11-1 (Warner 5, Smith 6) Siraj is good and full to Smith on an off-stump line and he earns three consecutive dots for his self-discipline. Delivery 4 is angling in although and Smith is onto it in a flash, leaning to the offside and drilling a boundary huge of mid-on. The over ends with Smith farming the strike with a fast single.

“We’re a relaxed culture, we don’t take too much seriously on the pitch,” lies Aaron Finch on TV Commentary.

third over: Australia 6-1 (Warner 5, Smith 1) Steve Smith is into the fray a lot sooner than he would have anticipated. Bumrah bowled a tidy supply however Marsh, flat-footed, turned it right into a wicket-taking one by making an attempt to run the ball down to 3rd with out adjusting to a smidgen of seam motion again into him, cramping him for room and scary the wholesome edge.

Smith, sometimes skittish is determined to get bat on ball – and off strike – which he does third ball with a full size dive. Bumrah then rips one paast Warner’s outdoors edge with a quick off-cutter. India flying early.

Two slips down to 1 for Bumrah’s second over in a transparent indication of how India see this pitch enjoying. BUT THEY ONLY NEED ONE! Virat Kohli at first slip dives neatly to his left and pouches an outstanding catch mid-dive after Marsh edged a regulation line and size supply. Horror begin for Australia. Brilliant catch from India.

2nd over: Australia 5-0 (Warner 5, Marsh 0) Warner welcomes Siraj to the crease by slashing him with malice via level for the opening boundary of the match. He performs extra circumspect to the subsequent few deliveries earlier than thumping one other huge one straight to level. Siraj ends a great comeback over with a slower supply that confounds the batter and dribbles via to the keeper. An indication of issues to return when the spinners come on.

“Could you please remind us of the fielding restrictions for this tournament,” emails John Kyriazis. “Hard to keep up with regular changes and multiple cricket formats.”

The full enjoying circumstances could be discovered right here. The salient passage is as follows:

28.7.2.2.1 Powerplay 1 – not more than two (2) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 1 to 10 inclusive.

28.7.2.2.2 Powerplay 2 – not more than 4 (4) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 11 to 40 inclusive.

28.7.2.2.3 Powerplay 3 – not more than 5 (5) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 41 to 50 inclusive

1st over: Australia 1-0 (Warner 1, Marsh 0) Lovely begin for Bumrah, beating Warner for tempo with one which nips away off the seam from again of a size. He tries once more subsequent supply however the veteran opener is sensible to it, dabbing bat on ball and scampering a fast single. Marsh then leaves a large one earlier than dead-batting three line-and-length probers.

Mohammed Siraj will share the brand new ball.

David Warner has made his manner swiftly from the anthem line-up to the batting crease. Mitchell Marsh leans on his bat on the non-striker’s finish. Jasprit Bumrah paws on the floor on the high of his mark. He we go!

The two groups are out within the baking solar for the anthems.

Australia drape their arms over each other’s shoulders of their acquainted all-yellow one-day uniform. This iteration a smidge extra golden than latest variations.

India, high to toe in blue with orange trim, decide to face bolt upright with arms by their sides as they metal themselves for motion.

This is unlikely to be probably the most ballistic of ODIs. Only Pakistan – manner again in 1997 – have handed 300 right here. It’s a venue the place Rohit averages solely 23, with a excessive rating of simply 36 from seven ODIs.

Teams batting first have a tendency to carry sway, which is nice information for Australia. The unhealthy information is it’s additionally a floor that favours spin, and India have three frontline tweakers of the very best high quality of their XI. Overs 11-40 might effectively be a grind. Hopefully there are many fireworks on both facet.

The climate is scorching and humid on India’s south-eastern coast with temperatures within the early 30s, helped alongside by a heat southerly breeze. There is a faint likelihood of a bathe in some unspecified time in the future however the lingering monsoonal rain ought to keep away. The pitch is anticipated to be dry, sluggish, and receptive to show.

India’s kind is far more healthy: 15 wins and 5 losses in 2023, together with that latest 2-1 collection victory over the Aussies. Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Shubman Gill all common over 50 for the yr from a good pattern measurement, Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav have been taking bucketloads of wickets, and there’s versatility aplenty within the squad with spinning and seam-bowling all-rounders available to swimsuit the circumstances.

That contains Ravichandran Ashwin, a person assured stardom in every other ODI squad on this planet, however on the margins of the mighty blue machine, as Jonathan Liew investigates.

What this nice profession lacks, in narrative phrases, is a crowning second: a signature efficiency on the largest stage. Kumble had his 10-wicket haul. Harbhajan Singh had his Australia collection. For Ashwin, a house World Cup may very well be that flourish. But after all there are layers and mirrors to this factor. Ashwin’s place is on no account safe. Axar Patel and Washington Sundar are nonetheless pushing him arduous and maybe for a lot of India followers this can be a largely transactional query: who matches finest into this staff on this event? But for the remainder of us, it looks like a call freighted with one thing extra: a parable for contemporary cricket and its quirks, its efficiencies and inefficiencies, its quixotic and infrequently unstable relationship with pure genius.

Despite the expertise within the Australian squad, it’s anybody’s guess the place they’re truly at by way of kind and expectation – particularly on a turning pitch. They’ve performed solely 11 ODIs in 2023 (in comparison with India’s 21) successful 5 and dropping six, vacillating between woeful and superior.

They’ve been within the subcontinent because the center of September, dropping 2-1 to India in a bilateral collection earlier than the warm-up matches, so they need to be properly acclimatised. However, due to the size of the event these miles on the highway (together with the journey to South Africa instantly beforehand) raises the prospect of burnout because the competitors lumbers into November.

“We’re in a really good spot,” says captain Pat Cummins after calling the toss of the coin accurately. “We’ve got a good balance between game time and being fresh.”

“The conditions are there for the bowlers, slightly on the slower side,” says Rohit Sharma as he explains his XI that includes three spinners. “The ball will turn as the game goes on.”

Shubman Gill, the main run scorer in ODIs this yr, is a giant loss on the high of the order as he continues his restoration from dengue fever. Further down the record there are three frontline spinners on a dry monitor that’s clearly anticipated to show. Australia are unlikely to get pleasure from both element in that equation – however at the very least they get first use of the pitch.

India: 1 Rohit Sharma (capt), 2 Ishan Kishan, 3 Virat Kohli, 4 Shreyas Iyer, 5 KL Rahul (wk), 6 Hardik Pandya, 7 Ravindra Jadeja, 8 R Ashwin, 9 Kuldeep Yadav, 10 Jasprit Bumrah, 11 Mohammed Siraj.

Australia go in as anticipated with Travis Head a long-term absentee and Marcus Stoinis not deemed match sufficient for immediately’s conflict.

The stability of the bowling assault shall be scrutinised intently with solely Adam Zampa out there as a frontline spinner, backed up by Glenn Maxwell’s darts and the who-knows-what of Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne. If the floor does reply to tempo then Australia have 5 high class seamers to name on.

Australia: 1 David Warner, 2 Mitchell Marsh, 3 Steven Smith, 4 Marnus Labuschagne, 5 Cameron Green, 6 Alex Carey (wk), 7 Glenn Maxwell, 8 Mitchell Starc, 9 Pat Cummins (capt), 10 Josh Hazlewood, 11 Adam Zampa.

The staff that has batted first has gained seven of the previous 9 ODIs at Chennai.

Meanwhile, in South Australia, Jake Fraser-McGurk has finished a factor – a foul unhealthy factor.

Today’s umpires are Chris Gaffaney (NZ) and Richard Kettleborough (Eng). Chris Brown (NZ) is watching the TV replays. They could have their work minimize out on a turning pitch in baking warmth in entrance of a passionate house crowd.

Today’s venue is the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium – AKA Chepauk Stadium – in Chennai. Capacity is 38,000.

Curiously, India’s ODI document right here (seven wins, 5 defeats) isn’t that nice. Australia have gained 4 out of 5 on the floor, together with their final go to in March when Adam Zampa starred. The vacationers have already gained World Cup matches right here in 1987 and 1996.

Today is the primary time we’ll see the event favourites – within the eyes of The Guardian’s cricket consultants.

This World Cup has confronted criticism early on for its empty stands and low-key build-up. The hosts in opposition to probably the most formidable opponents in event historical past ought to give issues a bounce begin.

This is match 5 of the 2023 World Cup, however you could solely simply be tuning in. If you could have any questions concerning the occasion, Simon Burnton and Rob Smyth have you ever coated.

Speaking of Geoff, right here’s the cat in a hat.

Geoff Lemon is on high of all issues Australia, who arrive on the World Cup with a squad chock stuffed with expertise.

Seven of the probably finest XI at this yr’s event had been within the 2015 World Cup squad: David Warner, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood performed within the successful closing whereas Mitchell Marsh and Pat Cummins received medals from the bench. Throw in Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green and Alex Carey after Travis Head returns from damage and you can have a staff with 10 Test gamers from this yr’s Ashes. England, in contrast, have a most of six.

Of the remaining, Marcus Stoinis and Adam Zampa began their very own worldwide careers inside a yr of that 2015 World Cup and have been fixtures since. The solely gamers who’re anyplace near new, Sean Abbott and Josh Inglis, are 31 and 28 years outdated respectively and have performed mountains of home cricket. It is a squad effectively seasoned to the purpose of changing into jerky.

Anand Vasu units the scene from the hosts’ perspective, lasering in on Virat Kohli forward of what’s prone to be his closing 50-over World Cup.

Kohli will know that his nation and the world aren’t his batting alone. He could ship a bucketload of runs and India might nonetheless fall brief. On the sphere, Kohli likes to consider that he leads India, even when he isn’t captain. He admonishes fielders, will get below the pores and skin of opposition batters and even attracts the ire of umpires and match referees.

This is as a result of Kohli believes any staff he performs for is actually his. It is because of this that this World Cup shall be a tour of Kohli’s glories, as India play 9 opponents in 9 venues throughout the nation.

Preamble

Jonathan Howcroft

Hello everyone and welcome to live OBO protection of match 5 of the 2023 Cricket World Cup. India vs Australia will get underway in Chennai at 2pm native time (7.30pm AEDT/9.30am BST).

With apologies to the whole nation of New Zealand and the person brilliance of Aidan Markram, this ought to be when the event comes alive.

It’s the hosts in opposition to the World Cup’s dominant drive; No 1 vs No 3 on the ICC ODI rankings; the 2 2023 ICC Test World Championship finalists; Kohli and Rohit vs Maxwell and Starc. Everywhere you select to look there’s a famous person and a story.

These are acquainted foes with the pair having simply accomplished a three-match ODI collection, one which ended with India 2-1 victors. There had been runs for Shubman Gill and David Warner, wickets for Mohammed Shami and Glenn Maxwell, and by the tip of the collection a a lot clearer sense that each these sides ought to, as ever, be contenders for the largest prize within the 50-over format.

So settle in whereas I steer you thru the pregame and first innings, with Adam Collins taking up to the tip of play.

If you’d wish to get in contact whereas I’m on, please fireplace all communication to jonathan.howcroft.informal@theguardian.com.

eleventh over: Australia 51-1 (Warner 24, Smith 27) Powerplay one finished and dusted, Rohit feels assured sufficient to recall Hardik after his tough opening over. But once more the all-rounder overpitches early in his spell and Smith climbs throughout it, creaming his second straight-driven boundary of the day. Tail up, Smith then golf equipment a pull effectively in entrance of sq. for 4 extra! A pair extra deliveries are destined for the boundary however for good fielding as this partnership takes benefit of a tactical error. Not positive we’ll see Hardik once more till it’s his flip to bat.

tenth over: Australia 43-1 (Warner 24, Smith 19) The warmth and humidity is already attending to the gamers on this sweaty scorcher of a day. Smith’s shirt is already caught to his torso with sweat, a scenario not helped by an Ashwin over starting with three consecutive singles. Warner fixes that challenge, driving the flip and bounce delightfully to clip a 4 via level with stunning timing.

“The turn being offered by the pitch at the famous Chepauk stadium would, definitely, be a matter of concern for the Aussies as their innings unfolds,” emails Vakkalanka Venkataramana. “I doubt if Cummins’ batters can really run up a challenging score for the strong Indian batting line up: Subhman Gill or no Gill.”

ninth over: Australia 36-1 (Warner 19, Smith 17) Hardik doesn’t return for a second over. Not positive if that’s a tactical or a health name from India. So it’s Bumrah again into the fray. He hits his typical line and size, retaining Australia to a few singles – till Warner tries to hit him off it – mistiming an unconvincing hoick to leg that does simply sufficient to beat the sphere and earn a few runs.

eighth over: Australia 32-1 (Warner 16, Smith 16) Time for an early take a look at spin with Ravichandran Ashwin changing Siraj. Warner guides a single away early however his accomplice Smith seems far much less assured, first crushed by bounce outdoors his off stump then shocked by one other supply spitting at him off a size because it cuts in off the deck. Just what India had been hoping to see.

seventh over: Australia 29-1 (Warner 14, Smith 15) A patched up Hardik continues after a delay however Australia’s assault continues, starting with Warner rocking again, getting inside the road and flipping a one-bounce 4 right down to fine-leg. After the strike’s rotated Smith reveals the total face of his bat, the one which appears as huge as a barn door, and caresses a straight drive into the sightscreen. Australia, belatedly, are on the transfer.

6.2 overs: Australia 20-1 (Warner 9, Smith 11) Bumrah will get an early relaxation on this warmth with Hardik Pandya coming into the assault. Warner respects the opening supply after which smears the second straight previous – nay via – the bowler in his comply with via. That was technically a c&b likelihood, however Hardik would have been higher suggested to not stick his bowling hand anyplace close to the missile coming his manner. As it’s he now requires remedy for a few knackered fingertips.

sixth over: Australia 16-1 (Warner 5, Smith 11) Maiden over! Smith is basically making an attempt to claim himself on the market however Siraj doesn’t give him something to work with, nailing his line and size for 5 deliveries, then getting away with a loosener on the finish that’s minimize straight to Kohli within the ring on the offside. The Indian fast is just not getting plenty of bounce out of the dry floor with the brand new ball so Rohit removes the final remaining slip – from two to none in six overs.

fifth over: Australia 16-1 (Warner 5, Smith 11) Oh my. Smith heralds the newest Bumrah over by creaming a actually good cowl drive. It was a kind of pictures that appeared like he was enjoying with a bat about three-times the width of an everyday stick, and was accompanied by a observe good “clack”. Is he in one among “those” moods immediately? He’s definitely come out with loads of intent. Bumrah responds by bringing his size again a fraction, dotting Smith up till one other fast single sees the strike rotate. Warner, starved of the strike, performs and misses at his solely ball of the over.

4th over: Australia 11-1 (Warner 5, Smith 6) Siraj is good and full to Smith on an off-stump line and he earns three consecutive dots for his self-discipline. Delivery 4 is angling in although and Smith is onto it in a flash, leaning to the offside and drilling a boundary huge of mid-on. The over ends with Smith farming the strike with a fast single.

“We’re a relaxed culture, we don’t take too much seriously on the pitch,” lies Aaron Finch on TV Commentary.

third over: Australia 6-1 (Warner 5, Smith 1) Steve Smith is into the fray a lot sooner than he would have anticipated. Bumrah bowled a tidy supply however Marsh, flat-footed, turned it right into a wicket-taking one by making an attempt to run the ball down to 3rd with out adjusting to a smidgen of seam motion again into him, cramping him for room and scary the wholesome edge.

Smith, sometimes skittish is determined to get bat on ball – and off strike – which he does third ball with a full size dive. Bumrah then rips one paast Warner’s outdoors edge with a quick off-cutter. India flying early.

Two slips down to 1 for Bumrah’s second over in a transparent indication of how India see this pitch enjoying. BUT THEY ONLY NEED ONE! Virat Kohli at first slip dives neatly to his left and pouches an outstanding catch mid-dive after Marsh edged a regulation line and size supply. Horror begin for Australia. Brilliant catch from India.

2nd over: Australia 5-0 (Warner 5, Marsh 0) Warner welcomes Siraj to the crease by slashing him with malice via level for the opening boundary of the match. He performs extra circumspect to the subsequent few deliveries earlier than thumping one other huge one straight to level. Siraj ends a great comeback over with a slower supply that confounds the batter and dribbles via to the keeper. An indication of issues to return when the spinners come on.

“Could you please remind us of the fielding restrictions for this tournament,” emails John Kyriazis. “Hard to keep up with regular changes and multiple cricket formats.”

The full enjoying circumstances could be discovered right here. The salient passage is as follows:

28.7.2.2.1 Powerplay 1 – not more than two (2) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 1 to 10 inclusive.

28.7.2.2.2 Powerplay 2 – not more than 4 (4) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 11 to 40 inclusive.

28.7.2.2.3 Powerplay 3 – not more than 5 (5) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 41 to 50 inclusive

1st over: Australia 1-0 (Warner 1, Marsh 0) Lovely begin for Bumrah, beating Warner for tempo with one which nips away off the seam from again of a size. He tries once more subsequent supply however the veteran opener is sensible to it, dabbing bat on ball and scampering a fast single. Marsh then leaves a large one earlier than dead-batting three line-and-length probers.

Mohammed Siraj will share the brand new ball.

David Warner has made his manner swiftly from the anthem line-up to the batting crease. Mitchell Marsh leans on his bat on the non-striker’s finish. Jasprit Bumrah paws on the floor on the high of his mark. He we go!

The two groups are out within the baking solar for the anthems.

Australia drape their arms over each other’s shoulders of their acquainted all-yellow one-day uniform. This iteration a smidge extra golden than latest variations.

India, high to toe in blue with orange trim, decide to face bolt upright with arms by their sides as they metal themselves for motion.

This is unlikely to be probably the most ballistic of ODIs. Only Pakistan – manner again in 1997 – have handed 300 right here. It’s a venue the place Rohit averages solely 23, with a excessive rating of simply 36 from seven ODIs.

Teams batting first have a tendency to carry sway, which is nice information for Australia. The unhealthy information is it’s additionally a floor that favours spin, and India have three frontline tweakers of the very best high quality of their XI. Overs 11-40 might effectively be a grind. Hopefully there are many fireworks on both facet.

The climate is scorching and humid on India’s south-eastern coast with temperatures within the early 30s, helped alongside by a heat southerly breeze. There is a faint likelihood of a bathe in some unspecified time in the future however the lingering monsoonal rain ought to keep away. The pitch is anticipated to be dry, sluggish, and receptive to show.

India’s kind is far more healthy: 15 wins and 5 losses in 2023, together with that latest 2-1 collection victory over the Aussies. Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Shubman Gill all common over 50 for the yr from a good pattern measurement, Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav have been taking bucketloads of wickets, and there’s versatility aplenty within the squad with spinning and seam-bowling all-rounders available to swimsuit the circumstances.

That contains Ravichandran Ashwin, a person assured stardom in every other ODI squad on this planet, however on the margins of the mighty blue machine, as Jonathan Liew investigates.

What this nice profession lacks, in narrative phrases, is a crowning second: a signature efficiency on the largest stage. Kumble had his 10-wicket haul. Harbhajan Singh had his Australia collection. For Ashwin, a house World Cup may very well be that flourish. But after all there are layers and mirrors to this factor. Ashwin’s place is on no account safe. Axar Patel and Washington Sundar are nonetheless pushing him arduous and maybe for a lot of India followers this can be a largely transactional query: who matches finest into this staff on this event? But for the remainder of us, it looks like a call freighted with one thing extra: a parable for contemporary cricket and its quirks, its efficiencies and inefficiencies, its quixotic and infrequently unstable relationship with pure genius.

Despite the expertise within the Australian squad, it’s anybody’s guess the place they’re truly at by way of kind and expectation – particularly on a turning pitch. They’ve performed solely 11 ODIs in 2023 (in comparison with India’s 21) successful 5 and dropping six, vacillating between woeful and superior.

They’ve been within the subcontinent because the center of September, dropping 2-1 to India in a bilateral collection earlier than the warm-up matches, so they need to be properly acclimatised. However, due to the size of the event these miles on the highway (together with the journey to South Africa instantly beforehand) raises the prospect of burnout because the competitors lumbers into November.

“We’re in a really good spot,” says captain Pat Cummins after calling the toss of the coin accurately. “We’ve got a good balance between game time and being fresh.”

“The conditions are there for the bowlers, slightly on the slower side,” says Rohit Sharma as he explains his XI that includes three spinners. “The ball will turn as the game goes on.”

Shubman Gill, the main run scorer in ODIs this yr, is a giant loss on the high of the order as he continues his restoration from dengue fever. Further down the record there are three frontline spinners on a dry monitor that’s clearly anticipated to show. Australia are unlikely to get pleasure from both element in that equation – however at the very least they get first use of the pitch.

India: 1 Rohit Sharma (capt), 2 Ishan Kishan, 3 Virat Kohli, 4 Shreyas Iyer, 5 KL Rahul (wk), 6 Hardik Pandya, 7 Ravindra Jadeja, 8 R Ashwin, 9 Kuldeep Yadav, 10 Jasprit Bumrah, 11 Mohammed Siraj.

Australia go in as anticipated with Travis Head a long-term absentee and Marcus Stoinis not deemed match sufficient for immediately’s conflict.

The stability of the bowling assault shall be scrutinised intently with solely Adam Zampa out there as a frontline spinner, backed up by Glenn Maxwell’s darts and the who-knows-what of Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne. If the floor does reply to tempo then Australia have 5 high class seamers to name on.

Australia: 1 David Warner, 2 Mitchell Marsh, 3 Steven Smith, 4 Marnus Labuschagne, 5 Cameron Green, 6 Alex Carey (wk), 7 Glenn Maxwell, 8 Mitchell Starc, 9 Pat Cummins (capt), 10 Josh Hazlewood, 11 Adam Zampa.

The staff that has batted first has gained seven of the previous 9 ODIs at Chennai.

Meanwhile, in South Australia, Jake Fraser-McGurk has finished a factor – a foul unhealthy factor.

Today’s umpires are Chris Gaffaney (NZ) and Richard Kettleborough (Eng). Chris Brown (NZ) is watching the TV replays. They could have their work minimize out on a turning pitch in baking warmth in entrance of a passionate house crowd.

Today’s venue is the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium – AKA Chepauk Stadium – in Chennai. Capacity is 38,000.

Curiously, India’s ODI document right here (seven wins, 5 defeats) isn’t that nice. Australia have gained 4 out of 5 on the floor, together with their final go to in March when Adam Zampa starred. The vacationers have already gained World Cup matches right here in 1987 and 1996.

Today is the primary time we’ll see the event favourites – within the eyes of The Guardian’s cricket consultants.

This World Cup has confronted criticism early on for its empty stands and low-key build-up. The hosts in opposition to probably the most formidable opponents in event historical past ought to give issues a bounce begin.

This is match 5 of the 2023 World Cup, however you could solely simply be tuning in. If you could have any questions concerning the occasion, Simon Burnton and Rob Smyth have you ever coated.

Speaking of Geoff, right here’s the cat in a hat.

Geoff Lemon is on high of all issues Australia, who arrive on the World Cup with a squad chock stuffed with expertise.

Seven of the probably finest XI at this yr’s event had been within the 2015 World Cup squad: David Warner, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood performed within the successful closing whereas Mitchell Marsh and Pat Cummins received medals from the bench. Throw in Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green and Alex Carey after Travis Head returns from damage and you can have a staff with 10 Test gamers from this yr’s Ashes. England, in contrast, have a most of six.

Of the remaining, Marcus Stoinis and Adam Zampa began their very own worldwide careers inside a yr of that 2015 World Cup and have been fixtures since. The solely gamers who’re anyplace near new, Sean Abbott and Josh Inglis, are 31 and 28 years outdated respectively and have performed mountains of home cricket. It is a squad effectively seasoned to the purpose of changing into jerky.

Anand Vasu units the scene from the hosts’ perspective, lasering in on Virat Kohli forward of what’s prone to be his closing 50-over World Cup.

Kohli will know that his nation and the world aren’t his batting alone. He could ship a bucketload of runs and India might nonetheless fall brief. On the sphere, Kohli likes to consider that he leads India, even when he isn’t captain. He admonishes fielders, will get below the pores and skin of opposition batters and even attracts the ire of umpires and match referees.

This is as a result of Kohli believes any staff he performs for is actually his. It is because of this that this World Cup shall be a tour of Kohli’s glories, as India play 9 opponents in 9 venues throughout the nation.

Preamble

Jonathan Howcroft

Hello everyone and welcome to live OBO protection of match 5 of the 2023 Cricket World Cup. India vs Australia will get underway in Chennai at 2pm native time (7.30pm AEDT/9.30am BST).

With apologies to the whole nation of New Zealand and the person brilliance of Aidan Markram, this ought to be when the event comes alive.

It’s the hosts in opposition to the World Cup’s dominant drive; No 1 vs No 3 on the ICC ODI rankings; the 2 2023 ICC Test World Championship finalists; Kohli and Rohit vs Maxwell and Starc. Everywhere you select to look there’s a famous person and a story.

These are acquainted foes with the pair having simply accomplished a three-match ODI collection, one which ended with India 2-1 victors. There had been runs for Shubman Gill and David Warner, wickets for Mohammed Shami and Glenn Maxwell, and by the tip of the collection a a lot clearer sense that each these sides ought to, as ever, be contenders for the largest prize within the 50-over format.

So settle in whereas I steer you thru the pregame and first innings, with Adam Collins taking up to the tip of play.

If you’d wish to get in contact whereas I’m on, please fireplace all communication to jonathan.howcroft.informal@theguardian.com.

eleventh over: Australia 51-1 (Warner 24, Smith 27) Powerplay one finished and dusted, Rohit feels assured sufficient to recall Hardik after his tough opening over. But once more the all-rounder overpitches early in his spell and Smith climbs throughout it, creaming his second straight-driven boundary of the day. Tail up, Smith then golf equipment a pull effectively in entrance of sq. for 4 extra! A pair extra deliveries are destined for the boundary however for good fielding as this partnership takes benefit of a tactical error. Not positive we’ll see Hardik once more till it’s his flip to bat.

tenth over: Australia 43-1 (Warner 24, Smith 19) The warmth and humidity is already attending to the gamers on this sweaty scorcher of a day. Smith’s shirt is already caught to his torso with sweat, a scenario not helped by an Ashwin over starting with three consecutive singles. Warner fixes that challenge, driving the flip and bounce delightfully to clip a 4 via level with stunning timing.

“The turn being offered by the pitch at the famous Chepauk stadium would, definitely, be a matter of concern for the Aussies as their innings unfolds,” emails Vakkalanka Venkataramana. “I doubt if Cummins’ batters can really run up a challenging score for the strong Indian batting line up: Subhman Gill or no Gill.”

ninth over: Australia 36-1 (Warner 19, Smith 17) Hardik doesn’t return for a second over. Not positive if that’s a tactical or a health name from India. So it’s Bumrah again into the fray. He hits his typical line and size, retaining Australia to a few singles – till Warner tries to hit him off it – mistiming an unconvincing hoick to leg that does simply sufficient to beat the sphere and earn a few runs.

eighth over: Australia 32-1 (Warner 16, Smith 16) Time for an early take a look at spin with Ravichandran Ashwin changing Siraj. Warner guides a single away early however his accomplice Smith seems far much less assured, first crushed by bounce outdoors his off stump then shocked by one other supply spitting at him off a size because it cuts in off the deck. Just what India had been hoping to see.

seventh over: Australia 29-1 (Warner 14, Smith 15) A patched up Hardik continues after a delay however Australia’s assault continues, starting with Warner rocking again, getting inside the road and flipping a one-bounce 4 right down to fine-leg. After the strike’s rotated Smith reveals the total face of his bat, the one which appears as huge as a barn door, and caresses a straight drive into the sightscreen. Australia, belatedly, are on the transfer.

6.2 overs: Australia 20-1 (Warner 9, Smith 11) Bumrah will get an early relaxation on this warmth with Hardik Pandya coming into the assault. Warner respects the opening supply after which smears the second straight previous – nay via – the bowler in his comply with via. That was technically a c&b likelihood, however Hardik would have been higher suggested to not stick his bowling hand anyplace close to the missile coming his manner. As it’s he now requires remedy for a few knackered fingertips.

sixth over: Australia 16-1 (Warner 5, Smith 11) Maiden over! Smith is basically making an attempt to claim himself on the market however Siraj doesn’t give him something to work with, nailing his line and size for 5 deliveries, then getting away with a loosener on the finish that’s minimize straight to Kohli within the ring on the offside. The Indian fast is just not getting plenty of bounce out of the dry floor with the brand new ball so Rohit removes the final remaining slip – from two to none in six overs.

fifth over: Australia 16-1 (Warner 5, Smith 11) Oh my. Smith heralds the newest Bumrah over by creaming a actually good cowl drive. It was a kind of pictures that appeared like he was enjoying with a bat about three-times the width of an everyday stick, and was accompanied by a observe good “clack”. Is he in one among “those” moods immediately? He’s definitely come out with loads of intent. Bumrah responds by bringing his size again a fraction, dotting Smith up till one other fast single sees the strike rotate. Warner, starved of the strike, performs and misses at his solely ball of the over.

4th over: Australia 11-1 (Warner 5, Smith 6) Siraj is good and full to Smith on an off-stump line and he earns three consecutive dots for his self-discipline. Delivery 4 is angling in although and Smith is onto it in a flash, leaning to the offside and drilling a boundary huge of mid-on. The over ends with Smith farming the strike with a fast single.

“We’re a relaxed culture, we don’t take too much seriously on the pitch,” lies Aaron Finch on TV Commentary.

third over: Australia 6-1 (Warner 5, Smith 1) Steve Smith is into the fray a lot sooner than he would have anticipated. Bumrah bowled a tidy supply however Marsh, flat-footed, turned it right into a wicket-taking one by making an attempt to run the ball down to 3rd with out adjusting to a smidgen of seam motion again into him, cramping him for room and scary the wholesome edge.

Smith, sometimes skittish is determined to get bat on ball – and off strike – which he does third ball with a full size dive. Bumrah then rips one paast Warner’s outdoors edge with a quick off-cutter. India flying early.

Two slips down to 1 for Bumrah’s second over in a transparent indication of how India see this pitch enjoying. BUT THEY ONLY NEED ONE! Virat Kohli at first slip dives neatly to his left and pouches an outstanding catch mid-dive after Marsh edged a regulation line and size supply. Horror begin for Australia. Brilliant catch from India.

2nd over: Australia 5-0 (Warner 5, Marsh 0) Warner welcomes Siraj to the crease by slashing him with malice via level for the opening boundary of the match. He performs extra circumspect to the subsequent few deliveries earlier than thumping one other huge one straight to level. Siraj ends a great comeback over with a slower supply that confounds the batter and dribbles via to the keeper. An indication of issues to return when the spinners come on.

“Could you please remind us of the fielding restrictions for this tournament,” emails John Kyriazis. “Hard to keep up with regular changes and multiple cricket formats.”

The full enjoying circumstances could be discovered right here. The salient passage is as follows:

28.7.2.2.1 Powerplay 1 – not more than two (2) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 1 to 10 inclusive.

28.7.2.2.2 Powerplay 2 – not more than 4 (4) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 11 to 40 inclusive.

28.7.2.2.3 Powerplay 3 – not more than 5 (5) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 41 to 50 inclusive

1st over: Australia 1-0 (Warner 1, Marsh 0) Lovely begin for Bumrah, beating Warner for tempo with one which nips away off the seam from again of a size. He tries once more subsequent supply however the veteran opener is sensible to it, dabbing bat on ball and scampering a fast single. Marsh then leaves a large one earlier than dead-batting three line-and-length probers.

Mohammed Siraj will share the brand new ball.

David Warner has made his manner swiftly from the anthem line-up to the batting crease. Mitchell Marsh leans on his bat on the non-striker’s finish. Jasprit Bumrah paws on the floor on the high of his mark. He we go!

The two groups are out within the baking solar for the anthems.

Australia drape their arms over each other’s shoulders of their acquainted all-yellow one-day uniform. This iteration a smidge extra golden than latest variations.

India, high to toe in blue with orange trim, decide to face bolt upright with arms by their sides as they metal themselves for motion.

This is unlikely to be probably the most ballistic of ODIs. Only Pakistan – manner again in 1997 – have handed 300 right here. It’s a venue the place Rohit averages solely 23, with a excessive rating of simply 36 from seven ODIs.

Teams batting first have a tendency to carry sway, which is nice information for Australia. The unhealthy information is it’s additionally a floor that favours spin, and India have three frontline tweakers of the very best high quality of their XI. Overs 11-40 might effectively be a grind. Hopefully there are many fireworks on both facet.

The climate is scorching and humid on India’s south-eastern coast with temperatures within the early 30s, helped alongside by a heat southerly breeze. There is a faint likelihood of a bathe in some unspecified time in the future however the lingering monsoonal rain ought to keep away. The pitch is anticipated to be dry, sluggish, and receptive to show.

India’s kind is far more healthy: 15 wins and 5 losses in 2023, together with that latest 2-1 collection victory over the Aussies. Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Shubman Gill all common over 50 for the yr from a good pattern measurement, Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav have been taking bucketloads of wickets, and there’s versatility aplenty within the squad with spinning and seam-bowling all-rounders available to swimsuit the circumstances.

That contains Ravichandran Ashwin, a person assured stardom in every other ODI squad on this planet, however on the margins of the mighty blue machine, as Jonathan Liew investigates.

What this nice profession lacks, in narrative phrases, is a crowning second: a signature efficiency on the largest stage. Kumble had his 10-wicket haul. Harbhajan Singh had his Australia collection. For Ashwin, a house World Cup may very well be that flourish. But after all there are layers and mirrors to this factor. Ashwin’s place is on no account safe. Axar Patel and Washington Sundar are nonetheless pushing him arduous and maybe for a lot of India followers this can be a largely transactional query: who matches finest into this staff on this event? But for the remainder of us, it looks like a call freighted with one thing extra: a parable for contemporary cricket and its quirks, its efficiencies and inefficiencies, its quixotic and infrequently unstable relationship with pure genius.

Despite the expertise within the Australian squad, it’s anybody’s guess the place they’re truly at by way of kind and expectation – particularly on a turning pitch. They’ve performed solely 11 ODIs in 2023 (in comparison with India’s 21) successful 5 and dropping six, vacillating between woeful and superior.

They’ve been within the subcontinent because the center of September, dropping 2-1 to India in a bilateral collection earlier than the warm-up matches, so they need to be properly acclimatised. However, due to the size of the event these miles on the highway (together with the journey to South Africa instantly beforehand) raises the prospect of burnout because the competitors lumbers into November.

“We’re in a really good spot,” says captain Pat Cummins after calling the toss of the coin accurately. “We’ve got a good balance between game time and being fresh.”

“The conditions are there for the bowlers, slightly on the slower side,” says Rohit Sharma as he explains his XI that includes three spinners. “The ball will turn as the game goes on.”

Shubman Gill, the main run scorer in ODIs this yr, is a giant loss on the high of the order as he continues his restoration from dengue fever. Further down the record there are three frontline spinners on a dry monitor that’s clearly anticipated to show. Australia are unlikely to get pleasure from both element in that equation – however at the very least they get first use of the pitch.

India: 1 Rohit Sharma (capt), 2 Ishan Kishan, 3 Virat Kohli, 4 Shreyas Iyer, 5 KL Rahul (wk), 6 Hardik Pandya, 7 Ravindra Jadeja, 8 R Ashwin, 9 Kuldeep Yadav, 10 Jasprit Bumrah, 11 Mohammed Siraj.

Australia go in as anticipated with Travis Head a long-term absentee and Marcus Stoinis not deemed match sufficient for immediately’s conflict.

The stability of the bowling assault shall be scrutinised intently with solely Adam Zampa out there as a frontline spinner, backed up by Glenn Maxwell’s darts and the who-knows-what of Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne. If the floor does reply to tempo then Australia have 5 high class seamers to name on.

Australia: 1 David Warner, 2 Mitchell Marsh, 3 Steven Smith, 4 Marnus Labuschagne, 5 Cameron Green, 6 Alex Carey (wk), 7 Glenn Maxwell, 8 Mitchell Starc, 9 Pat Cummins (capt), 10 Josh Hazlewood, 11 Adam Zampa.

The staff that has batted first has gained seven of the previous 9 ODIs at Chennai.

Meanwhile, in South Australia, Jake Fraser-McGurk has finished a factor – a foul unhealthy factor.

Today’s umpires are Chris Gaffaney (NZ) and Richard Kettleborough (Eng). Chris Brown (NZ) is watching the TV replays. They could have their work minimize out on a turning pitch in baking warmth in entrance of a passionate house crowd.

Today’s venue is the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium – AKA Chepauk Stadium – in Chennai. Capacity is 38,000.

Curiously, India’s ODI document right here (seven wins, 5 defeats) isn’t that nice. Australia have gained 4 out of 5 on the floor, together with their final go to in March when Adam Zampa starred. The vacationers have already gained World Cup matches right here in 1987 and 1996.

Today is the primary time we’ll see the event favourites – within the eyes of The Guardian’s cricket consultants.

This World Cup has confronted criticism early on for its empty stands and low-key build-up. The hosts in opposition to probably the most formidable opponents in event historical past ought to give issues a bounce begin.

This is match 5 of the 2023 World Cup, however you could solely simply be tuning in. If you could have any questions concerning the occasion, Simon Burnton and Rob Smyth have you ever coated.

Speaking of Geoff, right here’s the cat in a hat.

Geoff Lemon is on high of all issues Australia, who arrive on the World Cup with a squad chock stuffed with expertise.

Seven of the probably finest XI at this yr’s event had been within the 2015 World Cup squad: David Warner, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood performed within the successful closing whereas Mitchell Marsh and Pat Cummins received medals from the bench. Throw in Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green and Alex Carey after Travis Head returns from damage and you can have a staff with 10 Test gamers from this yr’s Ashes. England, in contrast, have a most of six.

Of the remaining, Marcus Stoinis and Adam Zampa began their very own worldwide careers inside a yr of that 2015 World Cup and have been fixtures since. The solely gamers who’re anyplace near new, Sean Abbott and Josh Inglis, are 31 and 28 years outdated respectively and have performed mountains of home cricket. It is a squad effectively seasoned to the purpose of changing into jerky.

Anand Vasu units the scene from the hosts’ perspective, lasering in on Virat Kohli forward of what’s prone to be his closing 50-over World Cup.

Kohli will know that his nation and the world aren’t his batting alone. He could ship a bucketload of runs and India might nonetheless fall brief. On the sphere, Kohli likes to consider that he leads India, even when he isn’t captain. He admonishes fielders, will get below the pores and skin of opposition batters and even attracts the ire of umpires and match referees.

This is as a result of Kohli believes any staff he performs for is actually his. It is because of this that this World Cup shall be a tour of Kohli’s glories, as India play 9 opponents in 9 venues throughout the nation.

Preamble

Jonathan Howcroft

Hello everyone and welcome to live OBO protection of match 5 of the 2023 Cricket World Cup. India vs Australia will get underway in Chennai at 2pm native time (7.30pm AEDT/9.30am BST).

With apologies to the whole nation of New Zealand and the person brilliance of Aidan Markram, this ought to be when the event comes alive.

It’s the hosts in opposition to the World Cup’s dominant drive; No 1 vs No 3 on the ICC ODI rankings; the 2 2023 ICC Test World Championship finalists; Kohli and Rohit vs Maxwell and Starc. Everywhere you select to look there’s a famous person and a story.

These are acquainted foes with the pair having simply accomplished a three-match ODI collection, one which ended with India 2-1 victors. There had been runs for Shubman Gill and David Warner, wickets for Mohammed Shami and Glenn Maxwell, and by the tip of the collection a a lot clearer sense that each these sides ought to, as ever, be contenders for the largest prize within the 50-over format.

So settle in whereas I steer you thru the pregame and first innings, with Adam Collins taking up to the tip of play.

If you’d wish to get in contact whereas I’m on, please fireplace all communication to jonathan.howcroft.informal@theguardian.com.

eleventh over: Australia 51-1 (Warner 24, Smith 27) Powerplay one finished and dusted, Rohit feels assured sufficient to recall Hardik after his tough opening over. But once more the all-rounder overpitches early in his spell and Smith climbs throughout it, creaming his second straight-driven boundary of the day. Tail up, Smith then golf equipment a pull effectively in entrance of sq. for 4 extra! A pair extra deliveries are destined for the boundary however for good fielding as this partnership takes benefit of a tactical error. Not positive we’ll see Hardik once more till it’s his flip to bat.

tenth over: Australia 43-1 (Warner 24, Smith 19) The warmth and humidity is already attending to the gamers on this sweaty scorcher of a day. Smith’s shirt is already caught to his torso with sweat, a scenario not helped by an Ashwin over starting with three consecutive singles. Warner fixes that challenge, driving the flip and bounce delightfully to clip a 4 via level with stunning timing.

“The turn being offered by the pitch at the famous Chepauk stadium would, definitely, be a matter of concern for the Aussies as their innings unfolds,” emails Vakkalanka Venkataramana. “I doubt if Cummins’ batters can really run up a challenging score for the strong Indian batting line up: Subhman Gill or no Gill.”

ninth over: Australia 36-1 (Warner 19, Smith 17) Hardik doesn’t return for a second over. Not positive if that’s a tactical or a health name from India. So it’s Bumrah again into the fray. He hits his typical line and size, retaining Australia to a few singles – till Warner tries to hit him off it – mistiming an unconvincing hoick to leg that does simply sufficient to beat the sphere and earn a few runs.

eighth over: Australia 32-1 (Warner 16, Smith 16) Time for an early take a look at spin with Ravichandran Ashwin changing Siraj. Warner guides a single away early however his accomplice Smith seems far much less assured, first crushed by bounce outdoors his off stump then shocked by one other supply spitting at him off a size because it cuts in off the deck. Just what India had been hoping to see.

seventh over: Australia 29-1 (Warner 14, Smith 15) A patched up Hardik continues after a delay however Australia’s assault continues, starting with Warner rocking again, getting inside the road and flipping a one-bounce 4 right down to fine-leg. After the strike’s rotated Smith reveals the total face of his bat, the one which appears as huge as a barn door, and caresses a straight drive into the sightscreen. Australia, belatedly, are on the transfer.

6.2 overs: Australia 20-1 (Warner 9, Smith 11) Bumrah will get an early relaxation on this warmth with Hardik Pandya coming into the assault. Warner respects the opening supply after which smears the second straight previous – nay via – the bowler in his comply with via. That was technically a c&b likelihood, however Hardik would have been higher suggested to not stick his bowling hand anyplace close to the missile coming his manner. As it’s he now requires remedy for a few knackered fingertips.

sixth over: Australia 16-1 (Warner 5, Smith 11) Maiden over! Smith is basically making an attempt to claim himself on the market however Siraj doesn’t give him something to work with, nailing his line and size for 5 deliveries, then getting away with a loosener on the finish that’s minimize straight to Kohli within the ring on the offside. The Indian fast is just not getting plenty of bounce out of the dry floor with the brand new ball so Rohit removes the final remaining slip – from two to none in six overs.

fifth over: Australia 16-1 (Warner 5, Smith 11) Oh my. Smith heralds the newest Bumrah over by creaming a actually good cowl drive. It was a kind of pictures that appeared like he was enjoying with a bat about three-times the width of an everyday stick, and was accompanied by a observe good “clack”. Is he in one among “those” moods immediately? He’s definitely come out with loads of intent. Bumrah responds by bringing his size again a fraction, dotting Smith up till one other fast single sees the strike rotate. Warner, starved of the strike, performs and misses at his solely ball of the over.

4th over: Australia 11-1 (Warner 5, Smith 6) Siraj is good and full to Smith on an off-stump line and he earns three consecutive dots for his self-discipline. Delivery 4 is angling in although and Smith is onto it in a flash, leaning to the offside and drilling a boundary huge of mid-on. The over ends with Smith farming the strike with a fast single.

“We’re a relaxed culture, we don’t take too much seriously on the pitch,” lies Aaron Finch on TV Commentary.

third over: Australia 6-1 (Warner 5, Smith 1) Steve Smith is into the fray a lot sooner than he would have anticipated. Bumrah bowled a tidy supply however Marsh, flat-footed, turned it right into a wicket-taking one by making an attempt to run the ball down to 3rd with out adjusting to a smidgen of seam motion again into him, cramping him for room and scary the wholesome edge.

Smith, sometimes skittish is determined to get bat on ball – and off strike – which he does third ball with a full size dive. Bumrah then rips one paast Warner’s outdoors edge with a quick off-cutter. India flying early.

Two slips down to 1 for Bumrah’s second over in a transparent indication of how India see this pitch enjoying. BUT THEY ONLY NEED ONE! Virat Kohli at first slip dives neatly to his left and pouches an outstanding catch mid-dive after Marsh edged a regulation line and size supply. Horror begin for Australia. Brilliant catch from India.

2nd over: Australia 5-0 (Warner 5, Marsh 0) Warner welcomes Siraj to the crease by slashing him with malice via level for the opening boundary of the match. He performs extra circumspect to the subsequent few deliveries earlier than thumping one other huge one straight to level. Siraj ends a great comeback over with a slower supply that confounds the batter and dribbles via to the keeper. An indication of issues to return when the spinners come on.

“Could you please remind us of the fielding restrictions for this tournament,” emails John Kyriazis. “Hard to keep up with regular changes and multiple cricket formats.”

The full enjoying circumstances could be discovered right here. The salient passage is as follows:

28.7.2.2.1 Powerplay 1 – not more than two (2) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 1 to 10 inclusive.

28.7.2.2.2 Powerplay 2 – not more than 4 (4) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 11 to 40 inclusive.

28.7.2.2.3 Powerplay 3 – not more than 5 (5) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 41 to 50 inclusive

1st over: Australia 1-0 (Warner 1, Marsh 0) Lovely begin for Bumrah, beating Warner for tempo with one which nips away off the seam from again of a size. He tries once more subsequent supply however the veteran opener is sensible to it, dabbing bat on ball and scampering a fast single. Marsh then leaves a large one earlier than dead-batting three line-and-length probers.

Mohammed Siraj will share the brand new ball.

David Warner has made his manner swiftly from the anthem line-up to the batting crease. Mitchell Marsh leans on his bat on the non-striker’s finish. Jasprit Bumrah paws on the floor on the high of his mark. He we go!

The two groups are out within the baking solar for the anthems.

Australia drape their arms over each other’s shoulders of their acquainted all-yellow one-day uniform. This iteration a smidge extra golden than latest variations.

India, high to toe in blue with orange trim, decide to face bolt upright with arms by their sides as they metal themselves for motion.

This is unlikely to be probably the most ballistic of ODIs. Only Pakistan – manner again in 1997 – have handed 300 right here. It’s a venue the place Rohit averages solely 23, with a excessive rating of simply 36 from seven ODIs.

Teams batting first have a tendency to carry sway, which is nice information for Australia. The unhealthy information is it’s additionally a floor that favours spin, and India have three frontline tweakers of the very best high quality of their XI. Overs 11-40 might effectively be a grind. Hopefully there are many fireworks on both facet.

The climate is scorching and humid on India’s south-eastern coast with temperatures within the early 30s, helped alongside by a heat southerly breeze. There is a faint likelihood of a bathe in some unspecified time in the future however the lingering monsoonal rain ought to keep away. The pitch is anticipated to be dry, sluggish, and receptive to show.

India’s kind is far more healthy: 15 wins and 5 losses in 2023, together with that latest 2-1 collection victory over the Aussies. Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Shubman Gill all common over 50 for the yr from a good pattern measurement, Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav have been taking bucketloads of wickets, and there’s versatility aplenty within the squad with spinning and seam-bowling all-rounders available to swimsuit the circumstances.

That contains Ravichandran Ashwin, a person assured stardom in every other ODI squad on this planet, however on the margins of the mighty blue machine, as Jonathan Liew investigates.

What this nice profession lacks, in narrative phrases, is a crowning second: a signature efficiency on the largest stage. Kumble had his 10-wicket haul. Harbhajan Singh had his Australia collection. For Ashwin, a house World Cup may very well be that flourish. But after all there are layers and mirrors to this factor. Ashwin’s place is on no account safe. Axar Patel and Washington Sundar are nonetheless pushing him arduous and maybe for a lot of India followers this can be a largely transactional query: who matches finest into this staff on this event? But for the remainder of us, it looks like a call freighted with one thing extra: a parable for contemporary cricket and its quirks, its efficiencies and inefficiencies, its quixotic and infrequently unstable relationship with pure genius.

Despite the expertise within the Australian squad, it’s anybody’s guess the place they’re truly at by way of kind and expectation – particularly on a turning pitch. They’ve performed solely 11 ODIs in 2023 (in comparison with India’s 21) successful 5 and dropping six, vacillating between woeful and superior.

They’ve been within the subcontinent because the center of September, dropping 2-1 to India in a bilateral collection earlier than the warm-up matches, so they need to be properly acclimatised. However, due to the size of the event these miles on the highway (together with the journey to South Africa instantly beforehand) raises the prospect of burnout because the competitors lumbers into November.

“We’re in a really good spot,” says captain Pat Cummins after calling the toss of the coin accurately. “We’ve got a good balance between game time and being fresh.”

“The conditions are there for the bowlers, slightly on the slower side,” says Rohit Sharma as he explains his XI that includes three spinners. “The ball will turn as the game goes on.”

Shubman Gill, the main run scorer in ODIs this yr, is a giant loss on the high of the order as he continues his restoration from dengue fever. Further down the record there are three frontline spinners on a dry monitor that’s clearly anticipated to show. Australia are unlikely to get pleasure from both element in that equation – however at the very least they get first use of the pitch.

India: 1 Rohit Sharma (capt), 2 Ishan Kishan, 3 Virat Kohli, 4 Shreyas Iyer, 5 KL Rahul (wk), 6 Hardik Pandya, 7 Ravindra Jadeja, 8 R Ashwin, 9 Kuldeep Yadav, 10 Jasprit Bumrah, 11 Mohammed Siraj.

Australia go in as anticipated with Travis Head a long-term absentee and Marcus Stoinis not deemed match sufficient for immediately’s conflict.

The stability of the bowling assault shall be scrutinised intently with solely Adam Zampa out there as a frontline spinner, backed up by Glenn Maxwell’s darts and the who-knows-what of Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne. If the floor does reply to tempo then Australia have 5 high class seamers to name on.

Australia: 1 David Warner, 2 Mitchell Marsh, 3 Steven Smith, 4 Marnus Labuschagne, 5 Cameron Green, 6 Alex Carey (wk), 7 Glenn Maxwell, 8 Mitchell Starc, 9 Pat Cummins (capt), 10 Josh Hazlewood, 11 Adam Zampa.

The staff that has batted first has gained seven of the previous 9 ODIs at Chennai.

Meanwhile, in South Australia, Jake Fraser-McGurk has finished a factor – a foul unhealthy factor.

Today’s umpires are Chris Gaffaney (NZ) and Richard Kettleborough (Eng). Chris Brown (NZ) is watching the TV replays. They could have their work minimize out on a turning pitch in baking warmth in entrance of a passionate house crowd.

Today’s venue is the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium – AKA Chepauk Stadium – in Chennai. Capacity is 38,000.

Curiously, India’s ODI document right here (seven wins, 5 defeats) isn’t that nice. Australia have gained 4 out of 5 on the floor, together with their final go to in March when Adam Zampa starred. The vacationers have already gained World Cup matches right here in 1987 and 1996.

Today is the primary time we’ll see the event favourites – within the eyes of The Guardian’s cricket consultants.

This World Cup has confronted criticism early on for its empty stands and low-key build-up. The hosts in opposition to probably the most formidable opponents in event historical past ought to give issues a bounce begin.

This is match 5 of the 2023 World Cup, however you could solely simply be tuning in. If you could have any questions concerning the occasion, Simon Burnton and Rob Smyth have you ever coated.

Speaking of Geoff, right here’s the cat in a hat.

Geoff Lemon is on high of all issues Australia, who arrive on the World Cup with a squad chock stuffed with expertise.

Seven of the probably finest XI at this yr’s event had been within the 2015 World Cup squad: David Warner, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood performed within the successful closing whereas Mitchell Marsh and Pat Cummins received medals from the bench. Throw in Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green and Alex Carey after Travis Head returns from damage and you can have a staff with 10 Test gamers from this yr’s Ashes. England, in contrast, have a most of six.

Of the remaining, Marcus Stoinis and Adam Zampa began their very own worldwide careers inside a yr of that 2015 World Cup and have been fixtures since. The solely gamers who’re anyplace near new, Sean Abbott and Josh Inglis, are 31 and 28 years outdated respectively and have performed mountains of home cricket. It is a squad effectively seasoned to the purpose of changing into jerky.

Anand Vasu units the scene from the hosts’ perspective, lasering in on Virat Kohli forward of what’s prone to be his closing 50-over World Cup.

Kohli will know that his nation and the world aren’t his batting alone. He could ship a bucketload of runs and India might nonetheless fall brief. On the sphere, Kohli likes to consider that he leads India, even when he isn’t captain. He admonishes fielders, will get below the pores and skin of opposition batters and even attracts the ire of umpires and match referees.

This is as a result of Kohli believes any staff he performs for is actually his. It is because of this that this World Cup shall be a tour of Kohli’s glories, as India play 9 opponents in 9 venues throughout the nation.

Preamble

Jonathan Howcroft

Hello everyone and welcome to live OBO protection of match 5 of the 2023 Cricket World Cup. India vs Australia will get underway in Chennai at 2pm native time (7.30pm AEDT/9.30am BST).

With apologies to the whole nation of New Zealand and the person brilliance of Aidan Markram, this ought to be when the event comes alive.

It’s the hosts in opposition to the World Cup’s dominant drive; No 1 vs No 3 on the ICC ODI rankings; the 2 2023 ICC Test World Championship finalists; Kohli and Rohit vs Maxwell and Starc. Everywhere you select to look there’s a famous person and a story.

These are acquainted foes with the pair having simply accomplished a three-match ODI collection, one which ended with India 2-1 victors. There had been runs for Shubman Gill and David Warner, wickets for Mohammed Shami and Glenn Maxwell, and by the tip of the collection a a lot clearer sense that each these sides ought to, as ever, be contenders for the largest prize within the 50-over format.

So settle in whereas I steer you thru the pregame and first innings, with Adam Collins taking up to the tip of play.

If you’d wish to get in contact whereas I’m on, please fireplace all communication to jonathan.howcroft.informal@theguardian.com.

eleventh over: Australia 51-1 (Warner 24, Smith 27) Powerplay one finished and dusted, Rohit feels assured sufficient to recall Hardik after his tough opening over. But once more the all-rounder overpitches early in his spell and Smith climbs throughout it, creaming his second straight-driven boundary of the day. Tail up, Smith then golf equipment a pull effectively in entrance of sq. for 4 extra! A pair extra deliveries are destined for the boundary however for good fielding as this partnership takes benefit of a tactical error. Not positive we’ll see Hardik once more till it’s his flip to bat.

tenth over: Australia 43-1 (Warner 24, Smith 19) The warmth and humidity is already attending to the gamers on this sweaty scorcher of a day. Smith’s shirt is already caught to his torso with sweat, a scenario not helped by an Ashwin over starting with three consecutive singles. Warner fixes that challenge, driving the flip and bounce delightfully to clip a 4 via level with stunning timing.

“The turn being offered by the pitch at the famous Chepauk stadium would, definitely, be a matter of concern for the Aussies as their innings unfolds,” emails Vakkalanka Venkataramana. “I doubt if Cummins’ batters can really run up a challenging score for the strong Indian batting line up: Subhman Gill or no Gill.”

ninth over: Australia 36-1 (Warner 19, Smith 17) Hardik doesn’t return for a second over. Not positive if that’s a tactical or a health name from India. So it’s Bumrah again into the fray. He hits his typical line and size, retaining Australia to a few singles – till Warner tries to hit him off it – mistiming an unconvincing hoick to leg that does simply sufficient to beat the sphere and earn a few runs.

eighth over: Australia 32-1 (Warner 16, Smith 16) Time for an early take a look at spin with Ravichandran Ashwin changing Siraj. Warner guides a single away early however his accomplice Smith seems far much less assured, first crushed by bounce outdoors his off stump then shocked by one other supply spitting at him off a size because it cuts in off the deck. Just what India had been hoping to see.

seventh over: Australia 29-1 (Warner 14, Smith 15) A patched up Hardik continues after a delay however Australia’s assault continues, starting with Warner rocking again, getting inside the road and flipping a one-bounce 4 right down to fine-leg. After the strike’s rotated Smith reveals the total face of his bat, the one which appears as huge as a barn door, and caresses a straight drive into the sightscreen. Australia, belatedly, are on the transfer.

6.2 overs: Australia 20-1 (Warner 9, Smith 11) Bumrah will get an early relaxation on this warmth with Hardik Pandya coming into the assault. Warner respects the opening supply after which smears the second straight previous – nay via – the bowler in his comply with via. That was technically a c&b likelihood, however Hardik would have been higher suggested to not stick his bowling hand anyplace close to the missile coming his manner. As it’s he now requires remedy for a few knackered fingertips.

sixth over: Australia 16-1 (Warner 5, Smith 11) Maiden over! Smith is basically making an attempt to claim himself on the market however Siraj doesn’t give him something to work with, nailing his line and size for 5 deliveries, then getting away with a loosener on the finish that’s minimize straight to Kohli within the ring on the offside. The Indian fast is just not getting plenty of bounce out of the dry floor with the brand new ball so Rohit removes the final remaining slip – from two to none in six overs.

fifth over: Australia 16-1 (Warner 5, Smith 11) Oh my. Smith heralds the newest Bumrah over by creaming a actually good cowl drive. It was a kind of pictures that appeared like he was enjoying with a bat about three-times the width of an everyday stick, and was accompanied by a observe good “clack”. Is he in one among “those” moods immediately? He’s definitely come out with loads of intent. Bumrah responds by bringing his size again a fraction, dotting Smith up till one other fast single sees the strike rotate. Warner, starved of the strike, performs and misses at his solely ball of the over.

4th over: Australia 11-1 (Warner 5, Smith 6) Siraj is good and full to Smith on an off-stump line and he earns three consecutive dots for his self-discipline. Delivery 4 is angling in although and Smith is onto it in a flash, leaning to the offside and drilling a boundary huge of mid-on. The over ends with Smith farming the strike with a fast single.

“We’re a relaxed culture, we don’t take too much seriously on the pitch,” lies Aaron Finch on TV Commentary.

third over: Australia 6-1 (Warner 5, Smith 1) Steve Smith is into the fray a lot sooner than he would have anticipated. Bumrah bowled a tidy supply however Marsh, flat-footed, turned it right into a wicket-taking one by making an attempt to run the ball down to 3rd with out adjusting to a smidgen of seam motion again into him, cramping him for room and scary the wholesome edge.

Smith, sometimes skittish is determined to get bat on ball – and off strike – which he does third ball with a full size dive. Bumrah then rips one paast Warner’s outdoors edge with a quick off-cutter. India flying early.

Two slips down to 1 for Bumrah’s second over in a transparent indication of how India see this pitch enjoying. BUT THEY ONLY NEED ONE! Virat Kohli at first slip dives neatly to his left and pouches an outstanding catch mid-dive after Marsh edged a regulation line and size supply. Horror begin for Australia. Brilliant catch from India.

2nd over: Australia 5-0 (Warner 5, Marsh 0) Warner welcomes Siraj to the crease by slashing him with malice via level for the opening boundary of the match. He performs extra circumspect to the subsequent few deliveries earlier than thumping one other huge one straight to level. Siraj ends a great comeback over with a slower supply that confounds the batter and dribbles via to the keeper. An indication of issues to return when the spinners come on.

“Could you please remind us of the fielding restrictions for this tournament,” emails John Kyriazis. “Hard to keep up with regular changes and multiple cricket formats.”

The full enjoying circumstances could be discovered right here. The salient passage is as follows:

28.7.2.2.1 Powerplay 1 – not more than two (2) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 1 to 10 inclusive.

28.7.2.2.2 Powerplay 2 – not more than 4 (4) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 11 to 40 inclusive.

28.7.2.2.3 Powerplay 3 – not more than 5 (5) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 41 to 50 inclusive

1st over: Australia 1-0 (Warner 1, Marsh 0) Lovely begin for Bumrah, beating Warner for tempo with one which nips away off the seam from again of a size. He tries once more subsequent supply however the veteran opener is sensible to it, dabbing bat on ball and scampering a fast single. Marsh then leaves a large one earlier than dead-batting three line-and-length probers.

Mohammed Siraj will share the brand new ball.

David Warner has made his manner swiftly from the anthem line-up to the batting crease. Mitchell Marsh leans on his bat on the non-striker’s finish. Jasprit Bumrah paws on the floor on the high of his mark. He we go!

The two groups are out within the baking solar for the anthems.

Australia drape their arms over each other’s shoulders of their acquainted all-yellow one-day uniform. This iteration a smidge extra golden than latest variations.

India, high to toe in blue with orange trim, decide to face bolt upright with arms by their sides as they metal themselves for motion.

This is unlikely to be probably the most ballistic of ODIs. Only Pakistan – manner again in 1997 – have handed 300 right here. It’s a venue the place Rohit averages solely 23, with a excessive rating of simply 36 from seven ODIs.

Teams batting first have a tendency to carry sway, which is nice information for Australia. The unhealthy information is it’s additionally a floor that favours spin, and India have three frontline tweakers of the very best high quality of their XI. Overs 11-40 might effectively be a grind. Hopefully there are many fireworks on both facet.

The climate is scorching and humid on India’s south-eastern coast with temperatures within the early 30s, helped alongside by a heat southerly breeze. There is a faint likelihood of a bathe in some unspecified time in the future however the lingering monsoonal rain ought to keep away. The pitch is anticipated to be dry, sluggish, and receptive to show.

India’s kind is far more healthy: 15 wins and 5 losses in 2023, together with that latest 2-1 collection victory over the Aussies. Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Shubman Gill all common over 50 for the yr from a good pattern measurement, Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav have been taking bucketloads of wickets, and there’s versatility aplenty within the squad with spinning and seam-bowling all-rounders available to swimsuit the circumstances.

That contains Ravichandran Ashwin, a person assured stardom in every other ODI squad on this planet, however on the margins of the mighty blue machine, as Jonathan Liew investigates.

What this nice profession lacks, in narrative phrases, is a crowning second: a signature efficiency on the largest stage. Kumble had his 10-wicket haul. Harbhajan Singh had his Australia collection. For Ashwin, a house World Cup may very well be that flourish. But after all there are layers and mirrors to this factor. Ashwin’s place is on no account safe. Axar Patel and Washington Sundar are nonetheless pushing him arduous and maybe for a lot of India followers this can be a largely transactional query: who matches finest into this staff on this event? But for the remainder of us, it looks like a call freighted with one thing extra: a parable for contemporary cricket and its quirks, its efficiencies and inefficiencies, its quixotic and infrequently unstable relationship with pure genius.

Despite the expertise within the Australian squad, it’s anybody’s guess the place they’re truly at by way of kind and expectation – particularly on a turning pitch. They’ve performed solely 11 ODIs in 2023 (in comparison with India’s 21) successful 5 and dropping six, vacillating between woeful and superior.

They’ve been within the subcontinent because the center of September, dropping 2-1 to India in a bilateral collection earlier than the warm-up matches, so they need to be properly acclimatised. However, due to the size of the event these miles on the highway (together with the journey to South Africa instantly beforehand) raises the prospect of burnout because the competitors lumbers into November.

“We’re in a really good spot,” says captain Pat Cummins after calling the toss of the coin accurately. “We’ve got a good balance between game time and being fresh.”

“The conditions are there for the bowlers, slightly on the slower side,” says Rohit Sharma as he explains his XI that includes three spinners. “The ball will turn as the game goes on.”

Shubman Gill, the main run scorer in ODIs this yr, is a giant loss on the high of the order as he continues his restoration from dengue fever. Further down the record there are three frontline spinners on a dry monitor that’s clearly anticipated to show. Australia are unlikely to get pleasure from both element in that equation – however at the very least they get first use of the pitch.

India: 1 Rohit Sharma (capt), 2 Ishan Kishan, 3 Virat Kohli, 4 Shreyas Iyer, 5 KL Rahul (wk), 6 Hardik Pandya, 7 Ravindra Jadeja, 8 R Ashwin, 9 Kuldeep Yadav, 10 Jasprit Bumrah, 11 Mohammed Siraj.

Australia go in as anticipated with Travis Head a long-term absentee and Marcus Stoinis not deemed match sufficient for immediately’s conflict.

The stability of the bowling assault shall be scrutinised intently with solely Adam Zampa out there as a frontline spinner, backed up by Glenn Maxwell’s darts and the who-knows-what of Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne. If the floor does reply to tempo then Australia have 5 high class seamers to name on.

Australia: 1 David Warner, 2 Mitchell Marsh, 3 Steven Smith, 4 Marnus Labuschagne, 5 Cameron Green, 6 Alex Carey (wk), 7 Glenn Maxwell, 8 Mitchell Starc, 9 Pat Cummins (capt), 10 Josh Hazlewood, 11 Adam Zampa.

The staff that has batted first has gained seven of the previous 9 ODIs at Chennai.

Meanwhile, in South Australia, Jake Fraser-McGurk has finished a factor – a foul unhealthy factor.

Today’s umpires are Chris Gaffaney (NZ) and Richard Kettleborough (Eng). Chris Brown (NZ) is watching the TV replays. They could have their work minimize out on a turning pitch in baking warmth in entrance of a passionate house crowd.

Today’s venue is the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium – AKA Chepauk Stadium – in Chennai. Capacity is 38,000.

Curiously, India’s ODI document right here (seven wins, 5 defeats) isn’t that nice. Australia have gained 4 out of 5 on the floor, together with their final go to in March when Adam Zampa starred. The vacationers have already gained World Cup matches right here in 1987 and 1996.

Today is the primary time we’ll see the event favourites – within the eyes of The Guardian’s cricket consultants.

This World Cup has confronted criticism early on for its empty stands and low-key build-up. The hosts in opposition to probably the most formidable opponents in event historical past ought to give issues a bounce begin.

This is match 5 of the 2023 World Cup, however you could solely simply be tuning in. If you could have any questions concerning the occasion, Simon Burnton and Rob Smyth have you ever coated.

Speaking of Geoff, right here’s the cat in a hat.

Geoff Lemon is on high of all issues Australia, who arrive on the World Cup with a squad chock stuffed with expertise.

Seven of the probably finest XI at this yr’s event had been within the 2015 World Cup squad: David Warner, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood performed within the successful closing whereas Mitchell Marsh and Pat Cummins received medals from the bench. Throw in Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green and Alex Carey after Travis Head returns from damage and you can have a staff with 10 Test gamers from this yr’s Ashes. England, in contrast, have a most of six.

Of the remaining, Marcus Stoinis and Adam Zampa began their very own worldwide careers inside a yr of that 2015 World Cup and have been fixtures since. The solely gamers who’re anyplace near new, Sean Abbott and Josh Inglis, are 31 and 28 years outdated respectively and have performed mountains of home cricket. It is a squad effectively seasoned to the purpose of changing into jerky.

Anand Vasu units the scene from the hosts’ perspective, lasering in on Virat Kohli forward of what’s prone to be his closing 50-over World Cup.

Kohli will know that his nation and the world aren’t his batting alone. He could ship a bucketload of runs and India might nonetheless fall brief. On the sphere, Kohli likes to consider that he leads India, even when he isn’t captain. He admonishes fielders, will get below the pores and skin of opposition batters and even attracts the ire of umpires and match referees.

This is as a result of Kohli believes any staff he performs for is actually his. It is because of this that this World Cup shall be a tour of Kohli’s glories, as India play 9 opponents in 9 venues throughout the nation.

Preamble

Jonathan Howcroft

Hello everyone and welcome to live OBO protection of match 5 of the 2023 Cricket World Cup. India vs Australia will get underway in Chennai at 2pm native time (7.30pm AEDT/9.30am BST).

With apologies to the whole nation of New Zealand and the person brilliance of Aidan Markram, this ought to be when the event comes alive.

It’s the hosts in opposition to the World Cup’s dominant drive; No 1 vs No 3 on the ICC ODI rankings; the 2 2023 ICC Test World Championship finalists; Kohli and Rohit vs Maxwell and Starc. Everywhere you select to look there’s a famous person and a story.

These are acquainted foes with the pair having simply accomplished a three-match ODI collection, one which ended with India 2-1 victors. There had been runs for Shubman Gill and David Warner, wickets for Mohammed Shami and Glenn Maxwell, and by the tip of the collection a a lot clearer sense that each these sides ought to, as ever, be contenders for the largest prize within the 50-over format.

So settle in whereas I steer you thru the pregame and first innings, with Adam Collins taking up to the tip of play.

If you’d wish to get in contact whereas I’m on, please fireplace all communication to jonathan.howcroft.informal@theguardian.com.

eleventh over: Australia 51-1 (Warner 24, Smith 27) Powerplay one finished and dusted, Rohit feels assured sufficient to recall Hardik after his tough opening over. But once more the all-rounder overpitches early in his spell and Smith climbs throughout it, creaming his second straight-driven boundary of the day. Tail up, Smith then golf equipment a pull effectively in entrance of sq. for 4 extra! A pair extra deliveries are destined for the boundary however for good fielding as this partnership takes benefit of a tactical error. Not positive we’ll see Hardik once more till it’s his flip to bat.

tenth over: Australia 43-1 (Warner 24, Smith 19) The warmth and humidity is already attending to the gamers on this sweaty scorcher of a day. Smith’s shirt is already caught to his torso with sweat, a scenario not helped by an Ashwin over starting with three consecutive singles. Warner fixes that challenge, driving the flip and bounce delightfully to clip a 4 via level with stunning timing.

“The turn being offered by the pitch at the famous Chepauk stadium would, definitely, be a matter of concern for the Aussies as their innings unfolds,” emails Vakkalanka Venkataramana. “I doubt if Cummins’ batters can really run up a challenging score for the strong Indian batting line up: Subhman Gill or no Gill.”

ninth over: Australia 36-1 (Warner 19, Smith 17) Hardik doesn’t return for a second over. Not positive if that’s a tactical or a health name from India. So it’s Bumrah again into the fray. He hits his typical line and size, retaining Australia to a few singles – till Warner tries to hit him off it – mistiming an unconvincing hoick to leg that does simply sufficient to beat the sphere and earn a few runs.

eighth over: Australia 32-1 (Warner 16, Smith 16) Time for an early take a look at spin with Ravichandran Ashwin changing Siraj. Warner guides a single away early however his accomplice Smith seems far much less assured, first crushed by bounce outdoors his off stump then shocked by one other supply spitting at him off a size because it cuts in off the deck. Just what India had been hoping to see.

seventh over: Australia 29-1 (Warner 14, Smith 15) A patched up Hardik continues after a delay however Australia’s assault continues, starting with Warner rocking again, getting inside the road and flipping a one-bounce 4 right down to fine-leg. After the strike’s rotated Smith reveals the total face of his bat, the one which appears as huge as a barn door, and caresses a straight drive into the sightscreen. Australia, belatedly, are on the transfer.

6.2 overs: Australia 20-1 (Warner 9, Smith 11) Bumrah will get an early relaxation on this warmth with Hardik Pandya coming into the assault. Warner respects the opening supply after which smears the second straight previous – nay via – the bowler in his comply with via. That was technically a c&b likelihood, however Hardik would have been higher suggested to not stick his bowling hand anyplace close to the missile coming his manner. As it’s he now requires remedy for a few knackered fingertips.

sixth over: Australia 16-1 (Warner 5, Smith 11) Maiden over! Smith is basically making an attempt to claim himself on the market however Siraj doesn’t give him something to work with, nailing his line and size for 5 deliveries, then getting away with a loosener on the finish that’s minimize straight to Kohli within the ring on the offside. The Indian fast is just not getting plenty of bounce out of the dry floor with the brand new ball so Rohit removes the final remaining slip – from two to none in six overs.

fifth over: Australia 16-1 (Warner 5, Smith 11) Oh my. Smith heralds the newest Bumrah over by creaming a actually good cowl drive. It was a kind of pictures that appeared like he was enjoying with a bat about three-times the width of an everyday stick, and was accompanied by a observe good “clack”. Is he in one among “those” moods immediately? He’s definitely come out with loads of intent. Bumrah responds by bringing his size again a fraction, dotting Smith up till one other fast single sees the strike rotate. Warner, starved of the strike, performs and misses at his solely ball of the over.

4th over: Australia 11-1 (Warner 5, Smith 6) Siraj is good and full to Smith on an off-stump line and he earns three consecutive dots for his self-discipline. Delivery 4 is angling in although and Smith is onto it in a flash, leaning to the offside and drilling a boundary huge of mid-on. The over ends with Smith farming the strike with a fast single.

“We’re a relaxed culture, we don’t take too much seriously on the pitch,” lies Aaron Finch on TV Commentary.

third over: Australia 6-1 (Warner 5, Smith 1) Steve Smith is into the fray a lot sooner than he would have anticipated. Bumrah bowled a tidy supply however Marsh, flat-footed, turned it right into a wicket-taking one by making an attempt to run the ball down to 3rd with out adjusting to a smidgen of seam motion again into him, cramping him for room and scary the wholesome edge.

Smith, sometimes skittish is determined to get bat on ball – and off strike – which he does third ball with a full size dive. Bumrah then rips one paast Warner’s outdoors edge with a quick off-cutter. India flying early.

Two slips down to 1 for Bumrah’s second over in a transparent indication of how India see this pitch enjoying. BUT THEY ONLY NEED ONE! Virat Kohli at first slip dives neatly to his left and pouches an outstanding catch mid-dive after Marsh edged a regulation line and size supply. Horror begin for Australia. Brilliant catch from India.

2nd over: Australia 5-0 (Warner 5, Marsh 0) Warner welcomes Siraj to the crease by slashing him with malice via level for the opening boundary of the match. He performs extra circumspect to the subsequent few deliveries earlier than thumping one other huge one straight to level. Siraj ends a great comeback over with a slower supply that confounds the batter and dribbles via to the keeper. An indication of issues to return when the spinners come on.

“Could you please remind us of the fielding restrictions for this tournament,” emails John Kyriazis. “Hard to keep up with regular changes and multiple cricket formats.”

The full enjoying circumstances could be discovered right here. The salient passage is as follows:

28.7.2.2.1 Powerplay 1 – not more than two (2) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 1 to 10 inclusive.

28.7.2.2.2 Powerplay 2 – not more than 4 (4) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 11 to 40 inclusive.

28.7.2.2.3 Powerplay 3 – not more than 5 (5) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 41 to 50 inclusive

1st over: Australia 1-0 (Warner 1, Marsh 0) Lovely begin for Bumrah, beating Warner for tempo with one which nips away off the seam from again of a size. He tries once more subsequent supply however the veteran opener is sensible to it, dabbing bat on ball and scampering a fast single. Marsh then leaves a large one earlier than dead-batting three line-and-length probers.

Mohammed Siraj will share the brand new ball.

David Warner has made his manner swiftly from the anthem line-up to the batting crease. Mitchell Marsh leans on his bat on the non-striker’s finish. Jasprit Bumrah paws on the floor on the high of his mark. He we go!

The two groups are out within the baking solar for the anthems.

Australia drape their arms over each other’s shoulders of their acquainted all-yellow one-day uniform. This iteration a smidge extra golden than latest variations.

India, high to toe in blue with orange trim, decide to face bolt upright with arms by their sides as they metal themselves for motion.

This is unlikely to be probably the most ballistic of ODIs. Only Pakistan – manner again in 1997 – have handed 300 right here. It’s a venue the place Rohit averages solely 23, with a excessive rating of simply 36 from seven ODIs.

Teams batting first have a tendency to carry sway, which is nice information for Australia. The unhealthy information is it’s additionally a floor that favours spin, and India have three frontline tweakers of the very best high quality of their XI. Overs 11-40 might effectively be a grind. Hopefully there are many fireworks on both facet.

The climate is scorching and humid on India’s south-eastern coast with temperatures within the early 30s, helped alongside by a heat southerly breeze. There is a faint likelihood of a bathe in some unspecified time in the future however the lingering monsoonal rain ought to keep away. The pitch is anticipated to be dry, sluggish, and receptive to show.

India’s kind is far more healthy: 15 wins and 5 losses in 2023, together with that latest 2-1 collection victory over the Aussies. Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Shubman Gill all common over 50 for the yr from a good pattern measurement, Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav have been taking bucketloads of wickets, and there’s versatility aplenty within the squad with spinning and seam-bowling all-rounders available to swimsuit the circumstances.

That contains Ravichandran Ashwin, a person assured stardom in every other ODI squad on this planet, however on the margins of the mighty blue machine, as Jonathan Liew investigates.

What this nice profession lacks, in narrative phrases, is a crowning second: a signature efficiency on the largest stage. Kumble had his 10-wicket haul. Harbhajan Singh had his Australia collection. For Ashwin, a house World Cup may very well be that flourish. But after all there are layers and mirrors to this factor. Ashwin’s place is on no account safe. Axar Patel and Washington Sundar are nonetheless pushing him arduous and maybe for a lot of India followers this can be a largely transactional query: who matches finest into this staff on this event? But for the remainder of us, it looks like a call freighted with one thing extra: a parable for contemporary cricket and its quirks, its efficiencies and inefficiencies, its quixotic and infrequently unstable relationship with pure genius.

Despite the expertise within the Australian squad, it’s anybody’s guess the place they’re truly at by way of kind and expectation – particularly on a turning pitch. They’ve performed solely 11 ODIs in 2023 (in comparison with India’s 21) successful 5 and dropping six, vacillating between woeful and superior.

They’ve been within the subcontinent because the center of September, dropping 2-1 to India in a bilateral collection earlier than the warm-up matches, so they need to be properly acclimatised. However, due to the size of the event these miles on the highway (together with the journey to South Africa instantly beforehand) raises the prospect of burnout because the competitors lumbers into November.

“We’re in a really good spot,” says captain Pat Cummins after calling the toss of the coin accurately. “We’ve got a good balance between game time and being fresh.”

“The conditions are there for the bowlers, slightly on the slower side,” says Rohit Sharma as he explains his XI that includes three spinners. “The ball will turn as the game goes on.”

Shubman Gill, the main run scorer in ODIs this yr, is a giant loss on the high of the order as he continues his restoration from dengue fever. Further down the record there are three frontline spinners on a dry monitor that’s clearly anticipated to show. Australia are unlikely to get pleasure from both element in that equation – however at the very least they get first use of the pitch.

India: 1 Rohit Sharma (capt), 2 Ishan Kishan, 3 Virat Kohli, 4 Shreyas Iyer, 5 KL Rahul (wk), 6 Hardik Pandya, 7 Ravindra Jadeja, 8 R Ashwin, 9 Kuldeep Yadav, 10 Jasprit Bumrah, 11 Mohammed Siraj.

Australia go in as anticipated with Travis Head a long-term absentee and Marcus Stoinis not deemed match sufficient for immediately’s conflict.

The stability of the bowling assault shall be scrutinised intently with solely Adam Zampa out there as a frontline spinner, backed up by Glenn Maxwell’s darts and the who-knows-what of Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne. If the floor does reply to tempo then Australia have 5 high class seamers to name on.

Australia: 1 David Warner, 2 Mitchell Marsh, 3 Steven Smith, 4 Marnus Labuschagne, 5 Cameron Green, 6 Alex Carey (wk), 7 Glenn Maxwell, 8 Mitchell Starc, 9 Pat Cummins (capt), 10 Josh Hazlewood, 11 Adam Zampa.

The staff that has batted first has gained seven of the previous 9 ODIs at Chennai.

Meanwhile, in South Australia, Jake Fraser-McGurk has finished a factor – a foul unhealthy factor.

Today’s umpires are Chris Gaffaney (NZ) and Richard Kettleborough (Eng). Chris Brown (NZ) is watching the TV replays. They could have their work minimize out on a turning pitch in baking warmth in entrance of a passionate house crowd.

Today’s venue is the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium – AKA Chepauk Stadium – in Chennai. Capacity is 38,000.

Curiously, India’s ODI document right here (seven wins, 5 defeats) isn’t that nice. Australia have gained 4 out of 5 on the floor, together with their final go to in March when Adam Zampa starred. The vacationers have already gained World Cup matches right here in 1987 and 1996.

Today is the primary time we’ll see the event favourites – within the eyes of The Guardian’s cricket consultants.

This World Cup has confronted criticism early on for its empty stands and low-key build-up. The hosts in opposition to probably the most formidable opponents in event historical past ought to give issues a bounce begin.

This is match 5 of the 2023 World Cup, however you could solely simply be tuning in. If you could have any questions concerning the occasion, Simon Burnton and Rob Smyth have you ever coated.

Speaking of Geoff, right here’s the cat in a hat.

Geoff Lemon is on high of all issues Australia, who arrive on the World Cup with a squad chock stuffed with expertise.

Seven of the probably finest XI at this yr’s event had been within the 2015 World Cup squad: David Warner, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood performed within the successful closing whereas Mitchell Marsh and Pat Cummins received medals from the bench. Throw in Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green and Alex Carey after Travis Head returns from damage and you can have a staff with 10 Test gamers from this yr’s Ashes. England, in contrast, have a most of six.

Of the remaining, Marcus Stoinis and Adam Zampa began their very own worldwide careers inside a yr of that 2015 World Cup and have been fixtures since. The solely gamers who’re anyplace near new, Sean Abbott and Josh Inglis, are 31 and 28 years outdated respectively and have performed mountains of home cricket. It is a squad effectively seasoned to the purpose of changing into jerky.

Anand Vasu units the scene from the hosts’ perspective, lasering in on Virat Kohli forward of what’s prone to be his closing 50-over World Cup.

Kohli will know that his nation and the world aren’t his batting alone. He could ship a bucketload of runs and India might nonetheless fall brief. On the sphere, Kohli likes to consider that he leads India, even when he isn’t captain. He admonishes fielders, will get below the pores and skin of opposition batters and even attracts the ire of umpires and match referees.

This is as a result of Kohli believes any staff he performs for is actually his. It is because of this that this World Cup shall be a tour of Kohli’s glories, as India play 9 opponents in 9 venues throughout the nation.

Preamble

Jonathan Howcroft

Hello everyone and welcome to live OBO protection of match 5 of the 2023 Cricket World Cup. India vs Australia will get underway in Chennai at 2pm native time (7.30pm AEDT/9.30am BST).

With apologies to the whole nation of New Zealand and the person brilliance of Aidan Markram, this ought to be when the event comes alive.

It’s the hosts in opposition to the World Cup’s dominant drive; No 1 vs No 3 on the ICC ODI rankings; the 2 2023 ICC Test World Championship finalists; Kohli and Rohit vs Maxwell and Starc. Everywhere you select to look there’s a famous person and a story.

These are acquainted foes with the pair having simply accomplished a three-match ODI collection, one which ended with India 2-1 victors. There had been runs for Shubman Gill and David Warner, wickets for Mohammed Shami and Glenn Maxwell, and by the tip of the collection a a lot clearer sense that each these sides ought to, as ever, be contenders for the largest prize within the 50-over format.

So settle in whereas I steer you thru the pregame and first innings, with Adam Collins taking up to the tip of play.

If you’d wish to get in contact whereas I’m on, please fireplace all communication to jonathan.howcroft.informal@theguardian.com.

eleventh over: Australia 51-1 (Warner 24, Smith 27) Powerplay one finished and dusted, Rohit feels assured sufficient to recall Hardik after his tough opening over. But once more the all-rounder overpitches early in his spell and Smith climbs throughout it, creaming his second straight-driven boundary of the day. Tail up, Smith then golf equipment a pull effectively in entrance of sq. for 4 extra! A pair extra deliveries are destined for the boundary however for good fielding as this partnership takes benefit of a tactical error. Not positive we’ll see Hardik once more till it’s his flip to bat.

tenth over: Australia 43-1 (Warner 24, Smith 19) The warmth and humidity is already attending to the gamers on this sweaty scorcher of a day. Smith’s shirt is already caught to his torso with sweat, a scenario not helped by an Ashwin over starting with three consecutive singles. Warner fixes that challenge, driving the flip and bounce delightfully to clip a 4 via level with stunning timing.

“The turn being offered by the pitch at the famous Chepauk stadium would, definitely, be a matter of concern for the Aussies as their innings unfolds,” emails Vakkalanka Venkataramana. “I doubt if Cummins’ batters can really run up a challenging score for the strong Indian batting line up: Subhman Gill or no Gill.”

ninth over: Australia 36-1 (Warner 19, Smith 17) Hardik doesn’t return for a second over. Not positive if that’s a tactical or a health name from India. So it’s Bumrah again into the fray. He hits his typical line and size, retaining Australia to a few singles – till Warner tries to hit him off it – mistiming an unconvincing hoick to leg that does simply sufficient to beat the sphere and earn a few runs.

eighth over: Australia 32-1 (Warner 16, Smith 16) Time for an early take a look at spin with Ravichandran Ashwin changing Siraj. Warner guides a single away early however his accomplice Smith seems far much less assured, first crushed by bounce outdoors his off stump then shocked by one other supply spitting at him off a size because it cuts in off the deck. Just what India had been hoping to see.

seventh over: Australia 29-1 (Warner 14, Smith 15) A patched up Hardik continues after a delay however Australia’s assault continues, starting with Warner rocking again, getting inside the road and flipping a one-bounce 4 right down to fine-leg. After the strike’s rotated Smith reveals the total face of his bat, the one which appears as huge as a barn door, and caresses a straight drive into the sightscreen. Australia, belatedly, are on the transfer.

6.2 overs: Australia 20-1 (Warner 9, Smith 11) Bumrah will get an early relaxation on this warmth with Hardik Pandya coming into the assault. Warner respects the opening supply after which smears the second straight previous – nay via – the bowler in his comply with via. That was technically a c&b likelihood, however Hardik would have been higher suggested to not stick his bowling hand anyplace close to the missile coming his manner. As it’s he now requires remedy for a few knackered fingertips.

sixth over: Australia 16-1 (Warner 5, Smith 11) Maiden over! Smith is basically making an attempt to claim himself on the market however Siraj doesn’t give him something to work with, nailing his line and size for 5 deliveries, then getting away with a loosener on the finish that’s minimize straight to Kohli within the ring on the offside. The Indian fast is just not getting plenty of bounce out of the dry floor with the brand new ball so Rohit removes the final remaining slip – from two to none in six overs.

fifth over: Australia 16-1 (Warner 5, Smith 11) Oh my. Smith heralds the newest Bumrah over by creaming a actually good cowl drive. It was a kind of pictures that appeared like he was enjoying with a bat about three-times the width of an everyday stick, and was accompanied by a observe good “clack”. Is he in one among “those” moods immediately? He’s definitely come out with loads of intent. Bumrah responds by bringing his size again a fraction, dotting Smith up till one other fast single sees the strike rotate. Warner, starved of the strike, performs and misses at his solely ball of the over.

4th over: Australia 11-1 (Warner 5, Smith 6) Siraj is good and full to Smith on an off-stump line and he earns three consecutive dots for his self-discipline. Delivery 4 is angling in although and Smith is onto it in a flash, leaning to the offside and drilling a boundary huge of mid-on. The over ends with Smith farming the strike with a fast single.

“We’re a relaxed culture, we don’t take too much seriously on the pitch,” lies Aaron Finch on TV Commentary.

third over: Australia 6-1 (Warner 5, Smith 1) Steve Smith is into the fray a lot sooner than he would have anticipated. Bumrah bowled a tidy supply however Marsh, flat-footed, turned it right into a wicket-taking one by making an attempt to run the ball down to 3rd with out adjusting to a smidgen of seam motion again into him, cramping him for room and scary the wholesome edge.

Smith, sometimes skittish is determined to get bat on ball – and off strike – which he does third ball with a full size dive. Bumrah then rips one paast Warner’s outdoors edge with a quick off-cutter. India flying early.

Two slips down to 1 for Bumrah’s second over in a transparent indication of how India see this pitch enjoying. BUT THEY ONLY NEED ONE! Virat Kohli at first slip dives neatly to his left and pouches an outstanding catch mid-dive after Marsh edged a regulation line and size supply. Horror begin for Australia. Brilliant catch from India.

2nd over: Australia 5-0 (Warner 5, Marsh 0) Warner welcomes Siraj to the crease by slashing him with malice via level for the opening boundary of the match. He performs extra circumspect to the subsequent few deliveries earlier than thumping one other huge one straight to level. Siraj ends a great comeback over with a slower supply that confounds the batter and dribbles via to the keeper. An indication of issues to return when the spinners come on.

“Could you please remind us of the fielding restrictions for this tournament,” emails John Kyriazis. “Hard to keep up with regular changes and multiple cricket formats.”

The full enjoying circumstances could be discovered right here. The salient passage is as follows:

28.7.2.2.1 Powerplay 1 – not more than two (2) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 1 to 10 inclusive.

28.7.2.2.2 Powerplay 2 – not more than 4 (4) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 11 to 40 inclusive.

28.7.2.2.3 Powerplay 3 – not more than 5 (5) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 41 to 50 inclusive

1st over: Australia 1-0 (Warner 1, Marsh 0) Lovely begin for Bumrah, beating Warner for tempo with one which nips away off the seam from again of a size. He tries once more subsequent supply however the veteran opener is sensible to it, dabbing bat on ball and scampering a fast single. Marsh then leaves a large one earlier than dead-batting three line-and-length probers.

Mohammed Siraj will share the brand new ball.

David Warner has made his manner swiftly from the anthem line-up to the batting crease. Mitchell Marsh leans on his bat on the non-striker’s finish. Jasprit Bumrah paws on the floor on the high of his mark. He we go!

The two groups are out within the baking solar for the anthems.

Australia drape their arms over each other’s shoulders of their acquainted all-yellow one-day uniform. This iteration a smidge extra golden than latest variations.

India, high to toe in blue with orange trim, decide to face bolt upright with arms by their sides as they metal themselves for motion.

This is unlikely to be probably the most ballistic of ODIs. Only Pakistan – manner again in 1997 – have handed 300 right here. It’s a venue the place Rohit averages solely 23, with a excessive rating of simply 36 from seven ODIs.

Teams batting first have a tendency to carry sway, which is nice information for Australia. The unhealthy information is it’s additionally a floor that favours spin, and India have three frontline tweakers of the very best high quality of their XI. Overs 11-40 might effectively be a grind. Hopefully there are many fireworks on both facet.

The climate is scorching and humid on India’s south-eastern coast with temperatures within the early 30s, helped alongside by a heat southerly breeze. There is a faint likelihood of a bathe in some unspecified time in the future however the lingering monsoonal rain ought to keep away. The pitch is anticipated to be dry, sluggish, and receptive to show.

India’s kind is far more healthy: 15 wins and 5 losses in 2023, together with that latest 2-1 collection victory over the Aussies. Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Shubman Gill all common over 50 for the yr from a good pattern measurement, Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav have been taking bucketloads of wickets, and there’s versatility aplenty within the squad with spinning and seam-bowling all-rounders available to swimsuit the circumstances.

That contains Ravichandran Ashwin, a person assured stardom in every other ODI squad on this planet, however on the margins of the mighty blue machine, as Jonathan Liew investigates.

What this nice profession lacks, in narrative phrases, is a crowning second: a signature efficiency on the largest stage. Kumble had his 10-wicket haul. Harbhajan Singh had his Australia collection. For Ashwin, a house World Cup may very well be that flourish. But after all there are layers and mirrors to this factor. Ashwin’s place is on no account safe. Axar Patel and Washington Sundar are nonetheless pushing him arduous and maybe for a lot of India followers this can be a largely transactional query: who matches finest into this staff on this event? But for the remainder of us, it looks like a call freighted with one thing extra: a parable for contemporary cricket and its quirks, its efficiencies and inefficiencies, its quixotic and infrequently unstable relationship with pure genius.

Despite the expertise within the Australian squad, it’s anybody’s guess the place they’re truly at by way of kind and expectation – particularly on a turning pitch. They’ve performed solely 11 ODIs in 2023 (in comparison with India’s 21) successful 5 and dropping six, vacillating between woeful and superior.

They’ve been within the subcontinent because the center of September, dropping 2-1 to India in a bilateral collection earlier than the warm-up matches, so they need to be properly acclimatised. However, due to the size of the event these miles on the highway (together with the journey to South Africa instantly beforehand) raises the prospect of burnout because the competitors lumbers into November.

“We’re in a really good spot,” says captain Pat Cummins after calling the toss of the coin accurately. “We’ve got a good balance between game time and being fresh.”

“The conditions are there for the bowlers, slightly on the slower side,” says Rohit Sharma as he explains his XI that includes three spinners. “The ball will turn as the game goes on.”

Shubman Gill, the main run scorer in ODIs this yr, is a giant loss on the high of the order as he continues his restoration from dengue fever. Further down the record there are three frontline spinners on a dry monitor that’s clearly anticipated to show. Australia are unlikely to get pleasure from both element in that equation – however at the very least they get first use of the pitch.

India: 1 Rohit Sharma (capt), 2 Ishan Kishan, 3 Virat Kohli, 4 Shreyas Iyer, 5 KL Rahul (wk), 6 Hardik Pandya, 7 Ravindra Jadeja, 8 R Ashwin, 9 Kuldeep Yadav, 10 Jasprit Bumrah, 11 Mohammed Siraj.

Australia go in as anticipated with Travis Head a long-term absentee and Marcus Stoinis not deemed match sufficient for immediately’s conflict.

The stability of the bowling assault shall be scrutinised intently with solely Adam Zampa out there as a frontline spinner, backed up by Glenn Maxwell’s darts and the who-knows-what of Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne. If the floor does reply to tempo then Australia have 5 high class seamers to name on.

Australia: 1 David Warner, 2 Mitchell Marsh, 3 Steven Smith, 4 Marnus Labuschagne, 5 Cameron Green, 6 Alex Carey (wk), 7 Glenn Maxwell, 8 Mitchell Starc, 9 Pat Cummins (capt), 10 Josh Hazlewood, 11 Adam Zampa.

The staff that has batted first has gained seven of the previous 9 ODIs at Chennai.

Meanwhile, in South Australia, Jake Fraser-McGurk has finished a factor – a foul unhealthy factor.

Today’s umpires are Chris Gaffaney (NZ) and Richard Kettleborough (Eng). Chris Brown (NZ) is watching the TV replays. They could have their work minimize out on a turning pitch in baking warmth in entrance of a passionate house crowd.

Today’s venue is the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium – AKA Chepauk Stadium – in Chennai. Capacity is 38,000.

Curiously, India’s ODI document right here (seven wins, 5 defeats) isn’t that nice. Australia have gained 4 out of 5 on the floor, together with their final go to in March when Adam Zampa starred. The vacationers have already gained World Cup matches right here in 1987 and 1996.

Today is the primary time we’ll see the event favourites – within the eyes of The Guardian’s cricket consultants.

This World Cup has confronted criticism early on for its empty stands and low-key build-up. The hosts in opposition to probably the most formidable opponents in event historical past ought to give issues a bounce begin.

This is match 5 of the 2023 World Cup, however you could solely simply be tuning in. If you could have any questions concerning the occasion, Simon Burnton and Rob Smyth have you ever coated.

Speaking of Geoff, right here’s the cat in a hat.

Geoff Lemon is on high of all issues Australia, who arrive on the World Cup with a squad chock stuffed with expertise.

Seven of the probably finest XI at this yr’s event had been within the 2015 World Cup squad: David Warner, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood performed within the successful closing whereas Mitchell Marsh and Pat Cummins received medals from the bench. Throw in Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green and Alex Carey after Travis Head returns from damage and you can have a staff with 10 Test gamers from this yr’s Ashes. England, in contrast, have a most of six.

Of the remaining, Marcus Stoinis and Adam Zampa began their very own worldwide careers inside a yr of that 2015 World Cup and have been fixtures since. The solely gamers who’re anyplace near new, Sean Abbott and Josh Inglis, are 31 and 28 years outdated respectively and have performed mountains of home cricket. It is a squad effectively seasoned to the purpose of changing into jerky.

Anand Vasu units the scene from the hosts’ perspective, lasering in on Virat Kohli forward of what’s prone to be his closing 50-over World Cup.

Kohli will know that his nation and the world aren’t his batting alone. He could ship a bucketload of runs and India might nonetheless fall brief. On the sphere, Kohli likes to consider that he leads India, even when he isn’t captain. He admonishes fielders, will get below the pores and skin of opposition batters and even attracts the ire of umpires and match referees.

This is as a result of Kohli believes any staff he performs for is actually his. It is because of this that this World Cup shall be a tour of Kohli’s glories, as India play 9 opponents in 9 venues throughout the nation.

Preamble

Jonathan Howcroft

Hello everyone and welcome to live OBO protection of match 5 of the 2023 Cricket World Cup. India vs Australia will get underway in Chennai at 2pm native time (7.30pm AEDT/9.30am BST).

With apologies to the whole nation of New Zealand and the person brilliance of Aidan Markram, this ought to be when the event comes alive.

It’s the hosts in opposition to the World Cup’s dominant drive; No 1 vs No 3 on the ICC ODI rankings; the 2 2023 ICC Test World Championship finalists; Kohli and Rohit vs Maxwell and Starc. Everywhere you select to look there’s a famous person and a story.

These are acquainted foes with the pair having simply accomplished a three-match ODI collection, one which ended with India 2-1 victors. There had been runs for Shubman Gill and David Warner, wickets for Mohammed Shami and Glenn Maxwell, and by the tip of the collection a a lot clearer sense that each these sides ought to, as ever, be contenders for the largest prize within the 50-over format.

So settle in whereas I steer you thru the pregame and first innings, with Adam Collins taking up to the tip of play.

If you’d wish to get in contact whereas I’m on, please fireplace all communication to jonathan.howcroft.informal@theguardian.com.

eleventh over: Australia 51-1 (Warner 24, Smith 27) Powerplay one finished and dusted, Rohit feels assured sufficient to recall Hardik after his tough opening over. But once more the all-rounder overpitches early in his spell and Smith climbs throughout it, creaming his second straight-driven boundary of the day. Tail up, Smith then golf equipment a pull effectively in entrance of sq. for 4 extra! A pair extra deliveries are destined for the boundary however for good fielding as this partnership takes benefit of a tactical error. Not positive we’ll see Hardik once more till it’s his flip to bat.

tenth over: Australia 43-1 (Warner 24, Smith 19) The warmth and humidity is already attending to the gamers on this sweaty scorcher of a day. Smith’s shirt is already caught to his torso with sweat, a scenario not helped by an Ashwin over starting with three consecutive singles. Warner fixes that challenge, driving the flip and bounce delightfully to clip a 4 via level with stunning timing.

“The turn being offered by the pitch at the famous Chepauk stadium would, definitely, be a matter of concern for the Aussies as their innings unfolds,” emails Vakkalanka Venkataramana. “I doubt if Cummins’ batters can really run up a challenging score for the strong Indian batting line up: Subhman Gill or no Gill.”

ninth over: Australia 36-1 (Warner 19, Smith 17) Hardik doesn’t return for a second over. Not positive if that’s a tactical or a health name from India. So it’s Bumrah again into the fray. He hits his typical line and size, retaining Australia to a few singles – till Warner tries to hit him off it – mistiming an unconvincing hoick to leg that does simply sufficient to beat the sphere and earn a few runs.

eighth over: Australia 32-1 (Warner 16, Smith 16) Time for an early take a look at spin with Ravichandran Ashwin changing Siraj. Warner guides a single away early however his accomplice Smith seems far much less assured, first crushed by bounce outdoors his off stump then shocked by one other supply spitting at him off a size because it cuts in off the deck. Just what India had been hoping to see.

seventh over: Australia 29-1 (Warner 14, Smith 15) A patched up Hardik continues after a delay however Australia’s assault continues, starting with Warner rocking again, getting inside the road and flipping a one-bounce 4 right down to fine-leg. After the strike’s rotated Smith reveals the total face of his bat, the one which appears as huge as a barn door, and caresses a straight drive into the sightscreen. Australia, belatedly, are on the transfer.

6.2 overs: Australia 20-1 (Warner 9, Smith 11) Bumrah will get an early relaxation on this warmth with Hardik Pandya coming into the assault. Warner respects the opening supply after which smears the second straight previous – nay via – the bowler in his comply with via. That was technically a c&b likelihood, however Hardik would have been higher suggested to not stick his bowling hand anyplace close to the missile coming his manner. As it’s he now requires remedy for a few knackered fingertips.

sixth over: Australia 16-1 (Warner 5, Smith 11) Maiden over! Smith is basically making an attempt to claim himself on the market however Siraj doesn’t give him something to work with, nailing his line and size for 5 deliveries, then getting away with a loosener on the finish that’s minimize straight to Kohli within the ring on the offside. The Indian fast is just not getting plenty of bounce out of the dry floor with the brand new ball so Rohit removes the final remaining slip – from two to none in six overs.

fifth over: Australia 16-1 (Warner 5, Smith 11) Oh my. Smith heralds the newest Bumrah over by creaming a actually good cowl drive. It was a kind of pictures that appeared like he was enjoying with a bat about three-times the width of an everyday stick, and was accompanied by a observe good “clack”. Is he in one among “those” moods immediately? He’s definitely come out with loads of intent. Bumrah responds by bringing his size again a fraction, dotting Smith up till one other fast single sees the strike rotate. Warner, starved of the strike, performs and misses at his solely ball of the over.

4th over: Australia 11-1 (Warner 5, Smith 6) Siraj is good and full to Smith on an off-stump line and he earns three consecutive dots for his self-discipline. Delivery 4 is angling in although and Smith is onto it in a flash, leaning to the offside and drilling a boundary huge of mid-on. The over ends with Smith farming the strike with a fast single.

“We’re a relaxed culture, we don’t take too much seriously on the pitch,” lies Aaron Finch on TV Commentary.

third over: Australia 6-1 (Warner 5, Smith 1) Steve Smith is into the fray a lot sooner than he would have anticipated. Bumrah bowled a tidy supply however Marsh, flat-footed, turned it right into a wicket-taking one by making an attempt to run the ball down to 3rd with out adjusting to a smidgen of seam motion again into him, cramping him for room and scary the wholesome edge.

Smith, sometimes skittish is determined to get bat on ball – and off strike – which he does third ball with a full size dive. Bumrah then rips one paast Warner’s outdoors edge with a quick off-cutter. India flying early.

Two slips down to 1 for Bumrah’s second over in a transparent indication of how India see this pitch enjoying. BUT THEY ONLY NEED ONE! Virat Kohli at first slip dives neatly to his left and pouches an outstanding catch mid-dive after Marsh edged a regulation line and size supply. Horror begin for Australia. Brilliant catch from India.

2nd over: Australia 5-0 (Warner 5, Marsh 0) Warner welcomes Siraj to the crease by slashing him with malice via level for the opening boundary of the match. He performs extra circumspect to the subsequent few deliveries earlier than thumping one other huge one straight to level. Siraj ends a great comeback over with a slower supply that confounds the batter and dribbles via to the keeper. An indication of issues to return when the spinners come on.

“Could you please remind us of the fielding restrictions for this tournament,” emails John Kyriazis. “Hard to keep up with regular changes and multiple cricket formats.”

The full enjoying circumstances could be discovered right here. The salient passage is as follows:

28.7.2.2.1 Powerplay 1 – not more than two (2) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 1 to 10 inclusive.

28.7.2.2.2 Powerplay 2 – not more than 4 (4) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 11 to 40 inclusive.

28.7.2.2.3 Powerplay 3 – not more than 5 (5) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 41 to 50 inclusive

1st over: Australia 1-0 (Warner 1, Marsh 0) Lovely begin for Bumrah, beating Warner for tempo with one which nips away off the seam from again of a size. He tries once more subsequent supply however the veteran opener is sensible to it, dabbing bat on ball and scampering a fast single. Marsh then leaves a large one earlier than dead-batting three line-and-length probers.

Mohammed Siraj will share the brand new ball.

David Warner has made his manner swiftly from the anthem line-up to the batting crease. Mitchell Marsh leans on his bat on the non-striker’s finish. Jasprit Bumrah paws on the floor on the high of his mark. He we go!

The two groups are out within the baking solar for the anthems.

Australia drape their arms over each other’s shoulders of their acquainted all-yellow one-day uniform. This iteration a smidge extra golden than latest variations.

India, high to toe in blue with orange trim, decide to face bolt upright with arms by their sides as they metal themselves for motion.

This is unlikely to be probably the most ballistic of ODIs. Only Pakistan – manner again in 1997 – have handed 300 right here. It’s a venue the place Rohit averages solely 23, with a excessive rating of simply 36 from seven ODIs.

Teams batting first have a tendency to carry sway, which is nice information for Australia. The unhealthy information is it’s additionally a floor that favours spin, and India have three frontline tweakers of the very best high quality of their XI. Overs 11-40 might effectively be a grind. Hopefully there are many fireworks on both facet.

The climate is scorching and humid on India’s south-eastern coast with temperatures within the early 30s, helped alongside by a heat southerly breeze. There is a faint likelihood of a bathe in some unspecified time in the future however the lingering monsoonal rain ought to keep away. The pitch is anticipated to be dry, sluggish, and receptive to show.

India’s kind is far more healthy: 15 wins and 5 losses in 2023, together with that latest 2-1 collection victory over the Aussies. Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Shubman Gill all common over 50 for the yr from a good pattern measurement, Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav have been taking bucketloads of wickets, and there’s versatility aplenty within the squad with spinning and seam-bowling all-rounders available to swimsuit the circumstances.

That contains Ravichandran Ashwin, a person assured stardom in every other ODI squad on this planet, however on the margins of the mighty blue machine, as Jonathan Liew investigates.

What this nice profession lacks, in narrative phrases, is a crowning second: a signature efficiency on the largest stage. Kumble had his 10-wicket haul. Harbhajan Singh had his Australia collection. For Ashwin, a house World Cup may very well be that flourish. But after all there are layers and mirrors to this factor. Ashwin’s place is on no account safe. Axar Patel and Washington Sundar are nonetheless pushing him arduous and maybe for a lot of India followers this can be a largely transactional query: who matches finest into this staff on this event? But for the remainder of us, it looks like a call freighted with one thing extra: a parable for contemporary cricket and its quirks, its efficiencies and inefficiencies, its quixotic and infrequently unstable relationship with pure genius.

Despite the expertise within the Australian squad, it’s anybody’s guess the place they’re truly at by way of kind and expectation – particularly on a turning pitch. They’ve performed solely 11 ODIs in 2023 (in comparison with India’s 21) successful 5 and dropping six, vacillating between woeful and superior.

They’ve been within the subcontinent because the center of September, dropping 2-1 to India in a bilateral collection earlier than the warm-up matches, so they need to be properly acclimatised. However, due to the size of the event these miles on the highway (together with the journey to South Africa instantly beforehand) raises the prospect of burnout because the competitors lumbers into November.

“We’re in a really good spot,” says captain Pat Cummins after calling the toss of the coin accurately. “We’ve got a good balance between game time and being fresh.”

“The conditions are there for the bowlers, slightly on the slower side,” says Rohit Sharma as he explains his XI that includes three spinners. “The ball will turn as the game goes on.”

Shubman Gill, the main run scorer in ODIs this yr, is a giant loss on the high of the order as he continues his restoration from dengue fever. Further down the record there are three frontline spinners on a dry monitor that’s clearly anticipated to show. Australia are unlikely to get pleasure from both element in that equation – however at the very least they get first use of the pitch.

India: 1 Rohit Sharma (capt), 2 Ishan Kishan, 3 Virat Kohli, 4 Shreyas Iyer, 5 KL Rahul (wk), 6 Hardik Pandya, 7 Ravindra Jadeja, 8 R Ashwin, 9 Kuldeep Yadav, 10 Jasprit Bumrah, 11 Mohammed Siraj.

Australia go in as anticipated with Travis Head a long-term absentee and Marcus Stoinis not deemed match sufficient for immediately’s conflict.

The stability of the bowling assault shall be scrutinised intently with solely Adam Zampa out there as a frontline spinner, backed up by Glenn Maxwell’s darts and the who-knows-what of Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne. If the floor does reply to tempo then Australia have 5 high class seamers to name on.

Australia: 1 David Warner, 2 Mitchell Marsh, 3 Steven Smith, 4 Marnus Labuschagne, 5 Cameron Green, 6 Alex Carey (wk), 7 Glenn Maxwell, 8 Mitchell Starc, 9 Pat Cummins (capt), 10 Josh Hazlewood, 11 Adam Zampa.

The staff that has batted first has gained seven of the previous 9 ODIs at Chennai.

Meanwhile, in South Australia, Jake Fraser-McGurk has finished a factor – a foul unhealthy factor.

Today’s umpires are Chris Gaffaney (NZ) and Richard Kettleborough (Eng). Chris Brown (NZ) is watching the TV replays. They could have their work minimize out on a turning pitch in baking warmth in entrance of a passionate house crowd.

Today’s venue is the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium – AKA Chepauk Stadium – in Chennai. Capacity is 38,000.

Curiously, India’s ODI document right here (seven wins, 5 defeats) isn’t that nice. Australia have gained 4 out of 5 on the floor, together with their final go to in March when Adam Zampa starred. The vacationers have already gained World Cup matches right here in 1987 and 1996.

Today is the primary time we’ll see the event favourites – within the eyes of The Guardian’s cricket consultants.

This World Cup has confronted criticism early on for its empty stands and low-key build-up. The hosts in opposition to probably the most formidable opponents in event historical past ought to give issues a bounce begin.

This is match 5 of the 2023 World Cup, however you could solely simply be tuning in. If you could have any questions concerning the occasion, Simon Burnton and Rob Smyth have you ever coated.

Speaking of Geoff, right here’s the cat in a hat.

Geoff Lemon is on high of all issues Australia, who arrive on the World Cup with a squad chock stuffed with expertise.

Seven of the probably finest XI at this yr’s event had been within the 2015 World Cup squad: David Warner, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood performed within the successful closing whereas Mitchell Marsh and Pat Cummins received medals from the bench. Throw in Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green and Alex Carey after Travis Head returns from damage and you can have a staff with 10 Test gamers from this yr’s Ashes. England, in contrast, have a most of six.

Of the remaining, Marcus Stoinis and Adam Zampa began their very own worldwide careers inside a yr of that 2015 World Cup and have been fixtures since. The solely gamers who’re anyplace near new, Sean Abbott and Josh Inglis, are 31 and 28 years outdated respectively and have performed mountains of home cricket. It is a squad effectively seasoned to the purpose of changing into jerky.

Anand Vasu units the scene from the hosts’ perspective, lasering in on Virat Kohli forward of what’s prone to be his closing 50-over World Cup.

Kohli will know that his nation and the world aren’t his batting alone. He could ship a bucketload of runs and India might nonetheless fall brief. On the sphere, Kohli likes to consider that he leads India, even when he isn’t captain. He admonishes fielders, will get below the pores and skin of opposition batters and even attracts the ire of umpires and match referees.

This is as a result of Kohli believes any staff he performs for is actually his. It is because of this that this World Cup shall be a tour of Kohli’s glories, as India play 9 opponents in 9 venues throughout the nation.

Preamble

Jonathan Howcroft

Hello everyone and welcome to live OBO protection of match 5 of the 2023 Cricket World Cup. India vs Australia will get underway in Chennai at 2pm native time (7.30pm AEDT/9.30am BST).

With apologies to the whole nation of New Zealand and the person brilliance of Aidan Markram, this ought to be when the event comes alive.

It’s the hosts in opposition to the World Cup’s dominant drive; No 1 vs No 3 on the ICC ODI rankings; the 2 2023 ICC Test World Championship finalists; Kohli and Rohit vs Maxwell and Starc. Everywhere you select to look there’s a famous person and a story.

These are acquainted foes with the pair having simply accomplished a three-match ODI collection, one which ended with India 2-1 victors. There had been runs for Shubman Gill and David Warner, wickets for Mohammed Shami and Glenn Maxwell, and by the tip of the collection a a lot clearer sense that each these sides ought to, as ever, be contenders for the largest prize within the 50-over format.

So settle in whereas I steer you thru the pregame and first innings, with Adam Collins taking up to the tip of play.

If you’d wish to get in contact whereas I’m on, please fireplace all communication to jonathan.howcroft.informal@theguardian.com.

eleventh over: Australia 51-1 (Warner 24, Smith 27) Powerplay one finished and dusted, Rohit feels assured sufficient to recall Hardik after his tough opening over. But once more the all-rounder overpitches early in his spell and Smith climbs throughout it, creaming his second straight-driven boundary of the day. Tail up, Smith then golf equipment a pull effectively in entrance of sq. for 4 extra! A pair extra deliveries are destined for the boundary however for good fielding as this partnership takes benefit of a tactical error. Not positive we’ll see Hardik once more till it’s his flip to bat.

tenth over: Australia 43-1 (Warner 24, Smith 19) The warmth and humidity is already attending to the gamers on this sweaty scorcher of a day. Smith’s shirt is already caught to his torso with sweat, a scenario not helped by an Ashwin over starting with three consecutive singles. Warner fixes that challenge, driving the flip and bounce delightfully to clip a 4 via level with stunning timing.

“The turn being offered by the pitch at the famous Chepauk stadium would, definitely, be a matter of concern for the Aussies as their innings unfolds,” emails Vakkalanka Venkataramana. “I doubt if Cummins’ batters can really run up a challenging score for the strong Indian batting line up: Subhman Gill or no Gill.”

ninth over: Australia 36-1 (Warner 19, Smith 17) Hardik doesn’t return for a second over. Not positive if that’s a tactical or a health name from India. So it’s Bumrah again into the fray. He hits his typical line and size, retaining Australia to a few singles – till Warner tries to hit him off it – mistiming an unconvincing hoick to leg that does simply sufficient to beat the sphere and earn a few runs.

eighth over: Australia 32-1 (Warner 16, Smith 16) Time for an early take a look at spin with Ravichandran Ashwin changing Siraj. Warner guides a single away early however his accomplice Smith seems far much less assured, first crushed by bounce outdoors his off stump then shocked by one other supply spitting at him off a size because it cuts in off the deck. Just what India had been hoping to see.

seventh over: Australia 29-1 (Warner 14, Smith 15) A patched up Hardik continues after a delay however Australia’s assault continues, starting with Warner rocking again, getting inside the road and flipping a one-bounce 4 right down to fine-leg. After the strike’s rotated Smith reveals the total face of his bat, the one which appears as huge as a barn door, and caresses a straight drive into the sightscreen. Australia, belatedly, are on the transfer.

6.2 overs: Australia 20-1 (Warner 9, Smith 11) Bumrah will get an early relaxation on this warmth with Hardik Pandya coming into the assault. Warner respects the opening supply after which smears the second straight previous – nay via – the bowler in his comply with via. That was technically a c&b likelihood, however Hardik would have been higher suggested to not stick his bowling hand anyplace close to the missile coming his manner. As it’s he now requires remedy for a few knackered fingertips.

sixth over: Australia 16-1 (Warner 5, Smith 11) Maiden over! Smith is basically making an attempt to claim himself on the market however Siraj doesn’t give him something to work with, nailing his line and size for 5 deliveries, then getting away with a loosener on the finish that’s minimize straight to Kohli within the ring on the offside. The Indian fast is just not getting plenty of bounce out of the dry floor with the brand new ball so Rohit removes the final remaining slip – from two to none in six overs.

fifth over: Australia 16-1 (Warner 5, Smith 11) Oh my. Smith heralds the newest Bumrah over by creaming a actually good cowl drive. It was a kind of pictures that appeared like he was enjoying with a bat about three-times the width of an everyday stick, and was accompanied by a observe good “clack”. Is he in one among “those” moods immediately? He’s definitely come out with loads of intent. Bumrah responds by bringing his size again a fraction, dotting Smith up till one other fast single sees the strike rotate. Warner, starved of the strike, performs and misses at his solely ball of the over.

4th over: Australia 11-1 (Warner 5, Smith 6) Siraj is good and full to Smith on an off-stump line and he earns three consecutive dots for his self-discipline. Delivery 4 is angling in although and Smith is onto it in a flash, leaning to the offside and drilling a boundary huge of mid-on. The over ends with Smith farming the strike with a fast single.

“We’re a relaxed culture, we don’t take too much seriously on the pitch,” lies Aaron Finch on TV Commentary.

third over: Australia 6-1 (Warner 5, Smith 1) Steve Smith is into the fray a lot sooner than he would have anticipated. Bumrah bowled a tidy supply however Marsh, flat-footed, turned it right into a wicket-taking one by making an attempt to run the ball down to 3rd with out adjusting to a smidgen of seam motion again into him, cramping him for room and scary the wholesome edge.

Smith, sometimes skittish is determined to get bat on ball – and off strike – which he does third ball with a full size dive. Bumrah then rips one paast Warner’s outdoors edge with a quick off-cutter. India flying early.

Two slips down to 1 for Bumrah’s second over in a transparent indication of how India see this pitch enjoying. BUT THEY ONLY NEED ONE! Virat Kohli at first slip dives neatly to his left and pouches an outstanding catch mid-dive after Marsh edged a regulation line and size supply. Horror begin for Australia. Brilliant catch from India.

2nd over: Australia 5-0 (Warner 5, Marsh 0) Warner welcomes Siraj to the crease by slashing him with malice via level for the opening boundary of the match. He performs extra circumspect to the subsequent few deliveries earlier than thumping one other huge one straight to level. Siraj ends a great comeback over with a slower supply that confounds the batter and dribbles via to the keeper. An indication of issues to return when the spinners come on.

“Could you please remind us of the fielding restrictions for this tournament,” emails John Kyriazis. “Hard to keep up with regular changes and multiple cricket formats.”

The full enjoying circumstances could be discovered right here. The salient passage is as follows:

28.7.2.2.1 Powerplay 1 – not more than two (2) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 1 to 10 inclusive.

28.7.2.2.2 Powerplay 2 – not more than 4 (4) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 11 to 40 inclusive.

28.7.2.2.3 Powerplay 3 – not more than 5 (5) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 41 to 50 inclusive

1st over: Australia 1-0 (Warner 1, Marsh 0) Lovely begin for Bumrah, beating Warner for tempo with one which nips away off the seam from again of a size. He tries once more subsequent supply however the veteran opener is sensible to it, dabbing bat on ball and scampering a fast single. Marsh then leaves a large one earlier than dead-batting three line-and-length probers.

Mohammed Siraj will share the brand new ball.

David Warner has made his manner swiftly from the anthem line-up to the batting crease. Mitchell Marsh leans on his bat on the non-striker’s finish. Jasprit Bumrah paws on the floor on the high of his mark. He we go!

The two groups are out within the baking solar for the anthems.

Australia drape their arms over each other’s shoulders of their acquainted all-yellow one-day uniform. This iteration a smidge extra golden than latest variations.

India, high to toe in blue with orange trim, decide to face bolt upright with arms by their sides as they metal themselves for motion.

This is unlikely to be probably the most ballistic of ODIs. Only Pakistan – manner again in 1997 – have handed 300 right here. It’s a venue the place Rohit averages solely 23, with a excessive rating of simply 36 from seven ODIs.

Teams batting first have a tendency to carry sway, which is nice information for Australia. The unhealthy information is it’s additionally a floor that favours spin, and India have three frontline tweakers of the very best high quality of their XI. Overs 11-40 might effectively be a grind. Hopefully there are many fireworks on both facet.

The climate is scorching and humid on India’s south-eastern coast with temperatures within the early 30s, helped alongside by a heat southerly breeze. There is a faint likelihood of a bathe in some unspecified time in the future however the lingering monsoonal rain ought to keep away. The pitch is anticipated to be dry, sluggish, and receptive to show.

India’s kind is far more healthy: 15 wins and 5 losses in 2023, together with that latest 2-1 collection victory over the Aussies. Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Shubman Gill all common over 50 for the yr from a good pattern measurement, Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav have been taking bucketloads of wickets, and there’s versatility aplenty within the squad with spinning and seam-bowling all-rounders available to swimsuit the circumstances.

That contains Ravichandran Ashwin, a person assured stardom in every other ODI squad on this planet, however on the margins of the mighty blue machine, as Jonathan Liew investigates.

What this nice profession lacks, in narrative phrases, is a crowning second: a signature efficiency on the largest stage. Kumble had his 10-wicket haul. Harbhajan Singh had his Australia collection. For Ashwin, a house World Cup may very well be that flourish. But after all there are layers and mirrors to this factor. Ashwin’s place is on no account safe. Axar Patel and Washington Sundar are nonetheless pushing him arduous and maybe for a lot of India followers this can be a largely transactional query: who matches finest into this staff on this event? But for the remainder of us, it looks like a call freighted with one thing extra: a parable for contemporary cricket and its quirks, its efficiencies and inefficiencies, its quixotic and infrequently unstable relationship with pure genius.

Despite the expertise within the Australian squad, it’s anybody’s guess the place they’re truly at by way of kind and expectation – particularly on a turning pitch. They’ve performed solely 11 ODIs in 2023 (in comparison with India’s 21) successful 5 and dropping six, vacillating between woeful and superior.

They’ve been within the subcontinent because the center of September, dropping 2-1 to India in a bilateral collection earlier than the warm-up matches, so they need to be properly acclimatised. However, due to the size of the event these miles on the highway (together with the journey to South Africa instantly beforehand) raises the prospect of burnout because the competitors lumbers into November.

“We’re in a really good spot,” says captain Pat Cummins after calling the toss of the coin accurately. “We’ve got a good balance between game time and being fresh.”

“The conditions are there for the bowlers, slightly on the slower side,” says Rohit Sharma as he explains his XI that includes three spinners. “The ball will turn as the game goes on.”

Shubman Gill, the main run scorer in ODIs this yr, is a giant loss on the high of the order as he continues his restoration from dengue fever. Further down the record there are three frontline spinners on a dry monitor that’s clearly anticipated to show. Australia are unlikely to get pleasure from both element in that equation – however at the very least they get first use of the pitch.

India: 1 Rohit Sharma (capt), 2 Ishan Kishan, 3 Virat Kohli, 4 Shreyas Iyer, 5 KL Rahul (wk), 6 Hardik Pandya, 7 Ravindra Jadeja, 8 R Ashwin, 9 Kuldeep Yadav, 10 Jasprit Bumrah, 11 Mohammed Siraj.

Australia go in as anticipated with Travis Head a long-term absentee and Marcus Stoinis not deemed match sufficient for immediately’s conflict.

The stability of the bowling assault shall be scrutinised intently with solely Adam Zampa out there as a frontline spinner, backed up by Glenn Maxwell’s darts and the who-knows-what of Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne. If the floor does reply to tempo then Australia have 5 high class seamers to name on.

Australia: 1 David Warner, 2 Mitchell Marsh, 3 Steven Smith, 4 Marnus Labuschagne, 5 Cameron Green, 6 Alex Carey (wk), 7 Glenn Maxwell, 8 Mitchell Starc, 9 Pat Cummins (capt), 10 Josh Hazlewood, 11 Adam Zampa.

The staff that has batted first has gained seven of the previous 9 ODIs at Chennai.

Meanwhile, in South Australia, Jake Fraser-McGurk has finished a factor – a foul unhealthy factor.

Today’s umpires are Chris Gaffaney (NZ) and Richard Kettleborough (Eng). Chris Brown (NZ) is watching the TV replays. They could have their work minimize out on a turning pitch in baking warmth in entrance of a passionate house crowd.

Today’s venue is the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium – AKA Chepauk Stadium – in Chennai. Capacity is 38,000.

Curiously, India’s ODI document right here (seven wins, 5 defeats) isn’t that nice. Australia have gained 4 out of 5 on the floor, together with their final go to in March when Adam Zampa starred. The vacationers have already gained World Cup matches right here in 1987 and 1996.

Today is the primary time we’ll see the event favourites – within the eyes of The Guardian’s cricket consultants.

This World Cup has confronted criticism early on for its empty stands and low-key build-up. The hosts in opposition to probably the most formidable opponents in event historical past ought to give issues a bounce begin.

This is match 5 of the 2023 World Cup, however you could solely simply be tuning in. If you could have any questions concerning the occasion, Simon Burnton and Rob Smyth have you ever coated.

Speaking of Geoff, right here’s the cat in a hat.

Geoff Lemon is on high of all issues Australia, who arrive on the World Cup with a squad chock stuffed with expertise.

Seven of the probably finest XI at this yr’s event had been within the 2015 World Cup squad: David Warner, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood performed within the successful closing whereas Mitchell Marsh and Pat Cummins received medals from the bench. Throw in Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green and Alex Carey after Travis Head returns from damage and you can have a staff with 10 Test gamers from this yr’s Ashes. England, in contrast, have a most of six.

Of the remaining, Marcus Stoinis and Adam Zampa began their very own worldwide careers inside a yr of that 2015 World Cup and have been fixtures since. The solely gamers who’re anyplace near new, Sean Abbott and Josh Inglis, are 31 and 28 years outdated respectively and have performed mountains of home cricket. It is a squad effectively seasoned to the purpose of changing into jerky.

Anand Vasu units the scene from the hosts’ perspective, lasering in on Virat Kohli forward of what’s prone to be his closing 50-over World Cup.

Kohli will know that his nation and the world aren’t his batting alone. He could ship a bucketload of runs and India might nonetheless fall brief. On the sphere, Kohli likes to consider that he leads India, even when he isn’t captain. He admonishes fielders, will get below the pores and skin of opposition batters and even attracts the ire of umpires and match referees.

This is as a result of Kohli believes any staff he performs for is actually his. It is because of this that this World Cup shall be a tour of Kohli’s glories, as India play 9 opponents in 9 venues throughout the nation.

Preamble

Jonathan Howcroft

Hello everyone and welcome to live OBO protection of match 5 of the 2023 Cricket World Cup. India vs Australia will get underway in Chennai at 2pm native time (7.30pm AEDT/9.30am BST).

With apologies to the whole nation of New Zealand and the person brilliance of Aidan Markram, this ought to be when the event comes alive.

It’s the hosts in opposition to the World Cup’s dominant drive; No 1 vs No 3 on the ICC ODI rankings; the 2 2023 ICC Test World Championship finalists; Kohli and Rohit vs Maxwell and Starc. Everywhere you select to look there’s a famous person and a story.

These are acquainted foes with the pair having simply accomplished a three-match ODI collection, one which ended with India 2-1 victors. There had been runs for Shubman Gill and David Warner, wickets for Mohammed Shami and Glenn Maxwell, and by the tip of the collection a a lot clearer sense that each these sides ought to, as ever, be contenders for the largest prize within the 50-over format.

So settle in whereas I steer you thru the pregame and first innings, with Adam Collins taking up to the tip of play.

If you’d wish to get in contact whereas I’m on, please fireplace all communication to jonathan.howcroft.informal@theguardian.com.

eleventh over: Australia 51-1 (Warner 24, Smith 27) Powerplay one finished and dusted, Rohit feels assured sufficient to recall Hardik after his tough opening over. But once more the all-rounder overpitches early in his spell and Smith climbs throughout it, creaming his second straight-driven boundary of the day. Tail up, Smith then golf equipment a pull effectively in entrance of sq. for 4 extra! A pair extra deliveries are destined for the boundary however for good fielding as this partnership takes benefit of a tactical error. Not positive we’ll see Hardik once more till it’s his flip to bat.

tenth over: Australia 43-1 (Warner 24, Smith 19) The warmth and humidity is already attending to the gamers on this sweaty scorcher of a day. Smith’s shirt is already caught to his torso with sweat, a scenario not helped by an Ashwin over starting with three consecutive singles. Warner fixes that challenge, driving the flip and bounce delightfully to clip a 4 via level with stunning timing.

“The turn being offered by the pitch at the famous Chepauk stadium would, definitely, be a matter of concern for the Aussies as their innings unfolds,” emails Vakkalanka Venkataramana. “I doubt if Cummins’ batters can really run up a challenging score for the strong Indian batting line up: Subhman Gill or no Gill.”

ninth over: Australia 36-1 (Warner 19, Smith 17) Hardik doesn’t return for a second over. Not positive if that’s a tactical or a health name from India. So it’s Bumrah again into the fray. He hits his typical line and size, retaining Australia to a few singles – till Warner tries to hit him off it – mistiming an unconvincing hoick to leg that does simply sufficient to beat the sphere and earn a few runs.

eighth over: Australia 32-1 (Warner 16, Smith 16) Time for an early take a look at spin with Ravichandran Ashwin changing Siraj. Warner guides a single away early however his accomplice Smith seems far much less assured, first crushed by bounce outdoors his off stump then shocked by one other supply spitting at him off a size because it cuts in off the deck. Just what India had been hoping to see.

seventh over: Australia 29-1 (Warner 14, Smith 15) A patched up Hardik continues after a delay however Australia’s assault continues, starting with Warner rocking again, getting inside the road and flipping a one-bounce 4 right down to fine-leg. After the strike’s rotated Smith reveals the total face of his bat, the one which appears as huge as a barn door, and caresses a straight drive into the sightscreen. Australia, belatedly, are on the transfer.

6.2 overs: Australia 20-1 (Warner 9, Smith 11) Bumrah will get an early relaxation on this warmth with Hardik Pandya coming into the assault. Warner respects the opening supply after which smears the second straight previous – nay via – the bowler in his comply with via. That was technically a c&b likelihood, however Hardik would have been higher suggested to not stick his bowling hand anyplace close to the missile coming his manner. As it’s he now requires remedy for a few knackered fingertips.

sixth over: Australia 16-1 (Warner 5, Smith 11) Maiden over! Smith is basically making an attempt to claim himself on the market however Siraj doesn’t give him something to work with, nailing his line and size for 5 deliveries, then getting away with a loosener on the finish that’s minimize straight to Kohli within the ring on the offside. The Indian fast is just not getting plenty of bounce out of the dry floor with the brand new ball so Rohit removes the final remaining slip – from two to none in six overs.

fifth over: Australia 16-1 (Warner 5, Smith 11) Oh my. Smith heralds the newest Bumrah over by creaming a actually good cowl drive. It was a kind of pictures that appeared like he was enjoying with a bat about three-times the width of an everyday stick, and was accompanied by a observe good “clack”. Is he in one among “those” moods immediately? He’s definitely come out with loads of intent. Bumrah responds by bringing his size again a fraction, dotting Smith up till one other fast single sees the strike rotate. Warner, starved of the strike, performs and misses at his solely ball of the over.

4th over: Australia 11-1 (Warner 5, Smith 6) Siraj is good and full to Smith on an off-stump line and he earns three consecutive dots for his self-discipline. Delivery 4 is angling in although and Smith is onto it in a flash, leaning to the offside and drilling a boundary huge of mid-on. The over ends with Smith farming the strike with a fast single.

“We’re a relaxed culture, we don’t take too much seriously on the pitch,” lies Aaron Finch on TV Commentary.

third over: Australia 6-1 (Warner 5, Smith 1) Steve Smith is into the fray a lot sooner than he would have anticipated. Bumrah bowled a tidy supply however Marsh, flat-footed, turned it right into a wicket-taking one by making an attempt to run the ball down to 3rd with out adjusting to a smidgen of seam motion again into him, cramping him for room and scary the wholesome edge.

Smith, sometimes skittish is determined to get bat on ball – and off strike – which he does third ball with a full size dive. Bumrah then rips one paast Warner’s outdoors edge with a quick off-cutter. India flying early.

Two slips down to 1 for Bumrah’s second over in a transparent indication of how India see this pitch enjoying. BUT THEY ONLY NEED ONE! Virat Kohli at first slip dives neatly to his left and pouches an outstanding catch mid-dive after Marsh edged a regulation line and size supply. Horror begin for Australia. Brilliant catch from India.

2nd over: Australia 5-0 (Warner 5, Marsh 0) Warner welcomes Siraj to the crease by slashing him with malice via level for the opening boundary of the match. He performs extra circumspect to the subsequent few deliveries earlier than thumping one other huge one straight to level. Siraj ends a great comeback over with a slower supply that confounds the batter and dribbles via to the keeper. An indication of issues to return when the spinners come on.

“Could you please remind us of the fielding restrictions for this tournament,” emails John Kyriazis. “Hard to keep up with regular changes and multiple cricket formats.”

The full enjoying circumstances could be discovered right here. The salient passage is as follows:

28.7.2.2.1 Powerplay 1 – not more than two (2) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 1 to 10 inclusive.

28.7.2.2.2 Powerplay 2 – not more than 4 (4) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 11 to 40 inclusive.

28.7.2.2.3 Powerplay 3 – not more than 5 (5) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 41 to 50 inclusive

1st over: Australia 1-0 (Warner 1, Marsh 0) Lovely begin for Bumrah, beating Warner for tempo with one which nips away off the seam from again of a size. He tries once more subsequent supply however the veteran opener is sensible to it, dabbing bat on ball and scampering a fast single. Marsh then leaves a large one earlier than dead-batting three line-and-length probers.

Mohammed Siraj will share the brand new ball.

David Warner has made his manner swiftly from the anthem line-up to the batting crease. Mitchell Marsh leans on his bat on the non-striker’s finish. Jasprit Bumrah paws on the floor on the high of his mark. He we go!

The two groups are out within the baking solar for the anthems.

Australia drape their arms over each other’s shoulders of their acquainted all-yellow one-day uniform. This iteration a smidge extra golden than latest variations.

India, high to toe in blue with orange trim, decide to face bolt upright with arms by their sides as they metal themselves for motion.

This is unlikely to be probably the most ballistic of ODIs. Only Pakistan – manner again in 1997 – have handed 300 right here. It’s a venue the place Rohit averages solely 23, with a excessive rating of simply 36 from seven ODIs.

Teams batting first have a tendency to carry sway, which is nice information for Australia. The unhealthy information is it’s additionally a floor that favours spin, and India have three frontline tweakers of the very best high quality of their XI. Overs 11-40 might effectively be a grind. Hopefully there are many fireworks on both facet.

The climate is scorching and humid on India’s south-eastern coast with temperatures within the early 30s, helped alongside by a heat southerly breeze. There is a faint likelihood of a bathe in some unspecified time in the future however the lingering monsoonal rain ought to keep away. The pitch is anticipated to be dry, sluggish, and receptive to show.

India’s kind is far more healthy: 15 wins and 5 losses in 2023, together with that latest 2-1 collection victory over the Aussies. Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Shubman Gill all common over 50 for the yr from a good pattern measurement, Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav have been taking bucketloads of wickets, and there’s versatility aplenty within the squad with spinning and seam-bowling all-rounders available to swimsuit the circumstances.

That contains Ravichandran Ashwin, a person assured stardom in every other ODI squad on this planet, however on the margins of the mighty blue machine, as Jonathan Liew investigates.

What this nice profession lacks, in narrative phrases, is a crowning second: a signature efficiency on the largest stage. Kumble had his 10-wicket haul. Harbhajan Singh had his Australia collection. For Ashwin, a house World Cup may very well be that flourish. But after all there are layers and mirrors to this factor. Ashwin’s place is on no account safe. Axar Patel and Washington Sundar are nonetheless pushing him arduous and maybe for a lot of India followers this can be a largely transactional query: who matches finest into this staff on this event? But for the remainder of us, it looks like a call freighted with one thing extra: a parable for contemporary cricket and its quirks, its efficiencies and inefficiencies, its quixotic and infrequently unstable relationship with pure genius.

Despite the expertise within the Australian squad, it’s anybody’s guess the place they’re truly at by way of kind and expectation – particularly on a turning pitch. They’ve performed solely 11 ODIs in 2023 (in comparison with India’s 21) successful 5 and dropping six, vacillating between woeful and superior.

They’ve been within the subcontinent because the center of September, dropping 2-1 to India in a bilateral collection earlier than the warm-up matches, so they need to be properly acclimatised. However, due to the size of the event these miles on the highway (together with the journey to South Africa instantly beforehand) raises the prospect of burnout because the competitors lumbers into November.

“We’re in a really good spot,” says captain Pat Cummins after calling the toss of the coin accurately. “We’ve got a good balance between game time and being fresh.”

“The conditions are there for the bowlers, slightly on the slower side,” says Rohit Sharma as he explains his XI that includes three spinners. “The ball will turn as the game goes on.”

Shubman Gill, the main run scorer in ODIs this yr, is a giant loss on the high of the order as he continues his restoration from dengue fever. Further down the record there are three frontline spinners on a dry monitor that’s clearly anticipated to show. Australia are unlikely to get pleasure from both element in that equation – however at the very least they get first use of the pitch.

India: 1 Rohit Sharma (capt), 2 Ishan Kishan, 3 Virat Kohli, 4 Shreyas Iyer, 5 KL Rahul (wk), 6 Hardik Pandya, 7 Ravindra Jadeja, 8 R Ashwin, 9 Kuldeep Yadav, 10 Jasprit Bumrah, 11 Mohammed Siraj.

Australia go in as anticipated with Travis Head a long-term absentee and Marcus Stoinis not deemed match sufficient for immediately’s conflict.

The stability of the bowling assault shall be scrutinised intently with solely Adam Zampa out there as a frontline spinner, backed up by Glenn Maxwell’s darts and the who-knows-what of Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne. If the floor does reply to tempo then Australia have 5 high class seamers to name on.

Australia: 1 David Warner, 2 Mitchell Marsh, 3 Steven Smith, 4 Marnus Labuschagne, 5 Cameron Green, 6 Alex Carey (wk), 7 Glenn Maxwell, 8 Mitchell Starc, 9 Pat Cummins (capt), 10 Josh Hazlewood, 11 Adam Zampa.

The staff that has batted first has gained seven of the previous 9 ODIs at Chennai.

Meanwhile, in South Australia, Jake Fraser-McGurk has finished a factor – a foul unhealthy factor.

Today’s umpires are Chris Gaffaney (NZ) and Richard Kettleborough (Eng). Chris Brown (NZ) is watching the TV replays. They could have their work minimize out on a turning pitch in baking warmth in entrance of a passionate house crowd.

Today’s venue is the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium – AKA Chepauk Stadium – in Chennai. Capacity is 38,000.

Curiously, India’s ODI document right here (seven wins, 5 defeats) isn’t that nice. Australia have gained 4 out of 5 on the floor, together with their final go to in March when Adam Zampa starred. The vacationers have already gained World Cup matches right here in 1987 and 1996.

Today is the primary time we’ll see the event favourites – within the eyes of The Guardian’s cricket consultants.

This World Cup has confronted criticism early on for its empty stands and low-key build-up. The hosts in opposition to probably the most formidable opponents in event historical past ought to give issues a bounce begin.

This is match 5 of the 2023 World Cup, however you could solely simply be tuning in. If you could have any questions concerning the occasion, Simon Burnton and Rob Smyth have you ever coated.

Speaking of Geoff, right here’s the cat in a hat.

Geoff Lemon is on high of all issues Australia, who arrive on the World Cup with a squad chock stuffed with expertise.

Seven of the probably finest XI at this yr’s event had been within the 2015 World Cup squad: David Warner, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood performed within the successful closing whereas Mitchell Marsh and Pat Cummins received medals from the bench. Throw in Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green and Alex Carey after Travis Head returns from damage and you can have a staff with 10 Test gamers from this yr’s Ashes. England, in contrast, have a most of six.

Of the remaining, Marcus Stoinis and Adam Zampa began their very own worldwide careers inside a yr of that 2015 World Cup and have been fixtures since. The solely gamers who’re anyplace near new, Sean Abbott and Josh Inglis, are 31 and 28 years outdated respectively and have performed mountains of home cricket. It is a squad effectively seasoned to the purpose of changing into jerky.

Anand Vasu units the scene from the hosts’ perspective, lasering in on Virat Kohli forward of what’s prone to be his closing 50-over World Cup.

Kohli will know that his nation and the world aren’t his batting alone. He could ship a bucketload of runs and India might nonetheless fall brief. On the sphere, Kohli likes to consider that he leads India, even when he isn’t captain. He admonishes fielders, will get below the pores and skin of opposition batters and even attracts the ire of umpires and match referees.

This is as a result of Kohli believes any staff he performs for is actually his. It is because of this that this World Cup shall be a tour of Kohli’s glories, as India play 9 opponents in 9 venues throughout the nation.

Preamble

Jonathan Howcroft

Hello everyone and welcome to live OBO protection of match 5 of the 2023 Cricket World Cup. India vs Australia will get underway in Chennai at 2pm native time (7.30pm AEDT/9.30am BST).

With apologies to the whole nation of New Zealand and the person brilliance of Aidan Markram, this ought to be when the event comes alive.

It’s the hosts in opposition to the World Cup’s dominant drive; No 1 vs No 3 on the ICC ODI rankings; the 2 2023 ICC Test World Championship finalists; Kohli and Rohit vs Maxwell and Starc. Everywhere you select to look there’s a famous person and a story.

These are acquainted foes with the pair having simply accomplished a three-match ODI collection, one which ended with India 2-1 victors. There had been runs for Shubman Gill and David Warner, wickets for Mohammed Shami and Glenn Maxwell, and by the tip of the collection a a lot clearer sense that each these sides ought to, as ever, be contenders for the largest prize within the 50-over format.

So settle in whereas I steer you thru the pregame and first innings, with Adam Collins taking up to the tip of play.

If you’d wish to get in contact whereas I’m on, please fireplace all communication to jonathan.howcroft.informal@theguardian.com.

eleventh over: Australia 51-1 (Warner 24, Smith 27) Powerplay one finished and dusted, Rohit feels assured sufficient to recall Hardik after his tough opening over. But once more the all-rounder overpitches early in his spell and Smith climbs throughout it, creaming his second straight-driven boundary of the day. Tail up, Smith then golf equipment a pull effectively in entrance of sq. for 4 extra! A pair extra deliveries are destined for the boundary however for good fielding as this partnership takes benefit of a tactical error. Not positive we’ll see Hardik once more till it’s his flip to bat.

tenth over: Australia 43-1 (Warner 24, Smith 19) The warmth and humidity is already attending to the gamers on this sweaty scorcher of a day. Smith’s shirt is already caught to his torso with sweat, a scenario not helped by an Ashwin over starting with three consecutive singles. Warner fixes that challenge, driving the flip and bounce delightfully to clip a 4 via level with stunning timing.

“The turn being offered by the pitch at the famous Chepauk stadium would, definitely, be a matter of concern for the Aussies as their innings unfolds,” emails Vakkalanka Venkataramana. “I doubt if Cummins’ batters can really run up a challenging score for the strong Indian batting line up: Subhman Gill or no Gill.”

ninth over: Australia 36-1 (Warner 19, Smith 17) Hardik doesn’t return for a second over. Not positive if that’s a tactical or a health name from India. So it’s Bumrah again into the fray. He hits his typical line and size, retaining Australia to a few singles – till Warner tries to hit him off it – mistiming an unconvincing hoick to leg that does simply sufficient to beat the sphere and earn a few runs.

eighth over: Australia 32-1 (Warner 16, Smith 16) Time for an early take a look at spin with Ravichandran Ashwin changing Siraj. Warner guides a single away early however his accomplice Smith seems far much less assured, first crushed by bounce outdoors his off stump then shocked by one other supply spitting at him off a size because it cuts in off the deck. Just what India had been hoping to see.

seventh over: Australia 29-1 (Warner 14, Smith 15) A patched up Hardik continues after a delay however Australia’s assault continues, starting with Warner rocking again, getting inside the road and flipping a one-bounce 4 right down to fine-leg. After the strike’s rotated Smith reveals the total face of his bat, the one which appears as huge as a barn door, and caresses a straight drive into the sightscreen. Australia, belatedly, are on the transfer.

6.2 overs: Australia 20-1 (Warner 9, Smith 11) Bumrah will get an early relaxation on this warmth with Hardik Pandya coming into the assault. Warner respects the opening supply after which smears the second straight previous – nay via – the bowler in his comply with via. That was technically a c&b likelihood, however Hardik would have been higher suggested to not stick his bowling hand anyplace close to the missile coming his manner. As it’s he now requires remedy for a few knackered fingertips.

sixth over: Australia 16-1 (Warner 5, Smith 11) Maiden over! Smith is basically making an attempt to claim himself on the market however Siraj doesn’t give him something to work with, nailing his line and size for 5 deliveries, then getting away with a loosener on the finish that’s minimize straight to Kohli within the ring on the offside. The Indian fast is just not getting plenty of bounce out of the dry floor with the brand new ball so Rohit removes the final remaining slip – from two to none in six overs.

fifth over: Australia 16-1 (Warner 5, Smith 11) Oh my. Smith heralds the newest Bumrah over by creaming a actually good cowl drive. It was a kind of pictures that appeared like he was enjoying with a bat about three-times the width of an everyday stick, and was accompanied by a observe good “clack”. Is he in one among “those” moods immediately? He’s definitely come out with loads of intent. Bumrah responds by bringing his size again a fraction, dotting Smith up till one other fast single sees the strike rotate. Warner, starved of the strike, performs and misses at his solely ball of the over.

4th over: Australia 11-1 (Warner 5, Smith 6) Siraj is good and full to Smith on an off-stump line and he earns three consecutive dots for his self-discipline. Delivery 4 is angling in although and Smith is onto it in a flash, leaning to the offside and drilling a boundary huge of mid-on. The over ends with Smith farming the strike with a fast single.

“We’re a relaxed culture, we don’t take too much seriously on the pitch,” lies Aaron Finch on TV Commentary.

third over: Australia 6-1 (Warner 5, Smith 1) Steve Smith is into the fray a lot sooner than he would have anticipated. Bumrah bowled a tidy supply however Marsh, flat-footed, turned it right into a wicket-taking one by making an attempt to run the ball down to 3rd with out adjusting to a smidgen of seam motion again into him, cramping him for room and scary the wholesome edge.

Smith, sometimes skittish is determined to get bat on ball – and off strike – which he does third ball with a full size dive. Bumrah then rips one paast Warner’s outdoors edge with a quick off-cutter. India flying early.

Two slips down to 1 for Bumrah’s second over in a transparent indication of how India see this pitch enjoying. BUT THEY ONLY NEED ONE! Virat Kohli at first slip dives neatly to his left and pouches an outstanding catch mid-dive after Marsh edged a regulation line and size supply. Horror begin for Australia. Brilliant catch from India.

2nd over: Australia 5-0 (Warner 5, Marsh 0) Warner welcomes Siraj to the crease by slashing him with malice via level for the opening boundary of the match. He performs extra circumspect to the subsequent few deliveries earlier than thumping one other huge one straight to level. Siraj ends a great comeback over with a slower supply that confounds the batter and dribbles via to the keeper. An indication of issues to return when the spinners come on.

“Could you please remind us of the fielding restrictions for this tournament,” emails John Kyriazis. “Hard to keep up with regular changes and multiple cricket formats.”

The full enjoying circumstances could be discovered right here. The salient passage is as follows:

28.7.2.2.1 Powerplay 1 – not more than two (2) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 1 to 10 inclusive.

28.7.2.2.2 Powerplay 2 – not more than 4 (4) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 11 to 40 inclusive.

28.7.2.2.3 Powerplay 3 – not more than 5 (5) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 41 to 50 inclusive

1st over: Australia 1-0 (Warner 1, Marsh 0) Lovely begin for Bumrah, beating Warner for tempo with one which nips away off the seam from again of a size. He tries once more subsequent supply however the veteran opener is sensible to it, dabbing bat on ball and scampering a fast single. Marsh then leaves a large one earlier than dead-batting three line-and-length probers.

Mohammed Siraj will share the brand new ball.

David Warner has made his manner swiftly from the anthem line-up to the batting crease. Mitchell Marsh leans on his bat on the non-striker’s finish. Jasprit Bumrah paws on the floor on the high of his mark. He we go!

The two groups are out within the baking solar for the anthems.

Australia drape their arms over each other’s shoulders of their acquainted all-yellow one-day uniform. This iteration a smidge extra golden than latest variations.

India, high to toe in blue with orange trim, decide to face bolt upright with arms by their sides as they metal themselves for motion.

This is unlikely to be probably the most ballistic of ODIs. Only Pakistan – manner again in 1997 – have handed 300 right here. It’s a venue the place Rohit averages solely 23, with a excessive rating of simply 36 from seven ODIs.

Teams batting first have a tendency to carry sway, which is nice information for Australia. The unhealthy information is it’s additionally a floor that favours spin, and India have three frontline tweakers of the very best high quality of their XI. Overs 11-40 might effectively be a grind. Hopefully there are many fireworks on both facet.

The climate is scorching and humid on India’s south-eastern coast with temperatures within the early 30s, helped alongside by a heat southerly breeze. There is a faint likelihood of a bathe in some unspecified time in the future however the lingering monsoonal rain ought to keep away. The pitch is anticipated to be dry, sluggish, and receptive to show.

India’s kind is far more healthy: 15 wins and 5 losses in 2023, together with that latest 2-1 collection victory over the Aussies. Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Shubman Gill all common over 50 for the yr from a good pattern measurement, Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav have been taking bucketloads of wickets, and there’s versatility aplenty within the squad with spinning and seam-bowling all-rounders available to swimsuit the circumstances.

That contains Ravichandran Ashwin, a person assured stardom in every other ODI squad on this planet, however on the margins of the mighty blue machine, as Jonathan Liew investigates.

What this nice profession lacks, in narrative phrases, is a crowning second: a signature efficiency on the largest stage. Kumble had his 10-wicket haul. Harbhajan Singh had his Australia collection. For Ashwin, a house World Cup may very well be that flourish. But after all there are layers and mirrors to this factor. Ashwin’s place is on no account safe. Axar Patel and Washington Sundar are nonetheless pushing him arduous and maybe for a lot of India followers this can be a largely transactional query: who matches finest into this staff on this event? But for the remainder of us, it looks like a call freighted with one thing extra: a parable for contemporary cricket and its quirks, its efficiencies and inefficiencies, its quixotic and infrequently unstable relationship with pure genius.

Despite the expertise within the Australian squad, it’s anybody’s guess the place they’re truly at by way of kind and expectation – particularly on a turning pitch. They’ve performed solely 11 ODIs in 2023 (in comparison with India’s 21) successful 5 and dropping six, vacillating between woeful and superior.

They’ve been within the subcontinent because the center of September, dropping 2-1 to India in a bilateral collection earlier than the warm-up matches, so they need to be properly acclimatised. However, due to the size of the event these miles on the highway (together with the journey to South Africa instantly beforehand) raises the prospect of burnout because the competitors lumbers into November.

“We’re in a really good spot,” says captain Pat Cummins after calling the toss of the coin accurately. “We’ve got a good balance between game time and being fresh.”

“The conditions are there for the bowlers, slightly on the slower side,” says Rohit Sharma as he explains his XI that includes three spinners. “The ball will turn as the game goes on.”

Shubman Gill, the main run scorer in ODIs this yr, is a giant loss on the high of the order as he continues his restoration from dengue fever. Further down the record there are three frontline spinners on a dry monitor that’s clearly anticipated to show. Australia are unlikely to get pleasure from both element in that equation – however at the very least they get first use of the pitch.

India: 1 Rohit Sharma (capt), 2 Ishan Kishan, 3 Virat Kohli, 4 Shreyas Iyer, 5 KL Rahul (wk), 6 Hardik Pandya, 7 Ravindra Jadeja, 8 R Ashwin, 9 Kuldeep Yadav, 10 Jasprit Bumrah, 11 Mohammed Siraj.

Australia go in as anticipated with Travis Head a long-term absentee and Marcus Stoinis not deemed match sufficient for immediately’s conflict.

The stability of the bowling assault shall be scrutinised intently with solely Adam Zampa out there as a frontline spinner, backed up by Glenn Maxwell’s darts and the who-knows-what of Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne. If the floor does reply to tempo then Australia have 5 high class seamers to name on.

Australia: 1 David Warner, 2 Mitchell Marsh, 3 Steven Smith, 4 Marnus Labuschagne, 5 Cameron Green, 6 Alex Carey (wk), 7 Glenn Maxwell, 8 Mitchell Starc, 9 Pat Cummins (capt), 10 Josh Hazlewood, 11 Adam Zampa.

The staff that has batted first has gained seven of the previous 9 ODIs at Chennai.

Meanwhile, in South Australia, Jake Fraser-McGurk has finished a factor – a foul unhealthy factor.

Today’s umpires are Chris Gaffaney (NZ) and Richard Kettleborough (Eng). Chris Brown (NZ) is watching the TV replays. They could have their work minimize out on a turning pitch in baking warmth in entrance of a passionate house crowd.

Today’s venue is the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium – AKA Chepauk Stadium – in Chennai. Capacity is 38,000.

Curiously, India’s ODI document right here (seven wins, 5 defeats) isn’t that nice. Australia have gained 4 out of 5 on the floor, together with their final go to in March when Adam Zampa starred. The vacationers have already gained World Cup matches right here in 1987 and 1996.

Today is the primary time we’ll see the event favourites – within the eyes of The Guardian’s cricket consultants.

This World Cup has confronted criticism early on for its empty stands and low-key build-up. The hosts in opposition to probably the most formidable opponents in event historical past ought to give issues a bounce begin.

This is match 5 of the 2023 World Cup, however you could solely simply be tuning in. If you could have any questions concerning the occasion, Simon Burnton and Rob Smyth have you ever coated.

Speaking of Geoff, right here’s the cat in a hat.

Geoff Lemon is on high of all issues Australia, who arrive on the World Cup with a squad chock stuffed with expertise.

Seven of the probably finest XI at this yr’s event had been within the 2015 World Cup squad: David Warner, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood performed within the successful closing whereas Mitchell Marsh and Pat Cummins received medals from the bench. Throw in Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green and Alex Carey after Travis Head returns from damage and you can have a staff with 10 Test gamers from this yr’s Ashes. England, in contrast, have a most of six.

Of the remaining, Marcus Stoinis and Adam Zampa began their very own worldwide careers inside a yr of that 2015 World Cup and have been fixtures since. The solely gamers who’re anyplace near new, Sean Abbott and Josh Inglis, are 31 and 28 years outdated respectively and have performed mountains of home cricket. It is a squad effectively seasoned to the purpose of changing into jerky.

Anand Vasu units the scene from the hosts’ perspective, lasering in on Virat Kohli forward of what’s prone to be his closing 50-over World Cup.

Kohli will know that his nation and the world aren’t his batting alone. He could ship a bucketload of runs and India might nonetheless fall brief. On the sphere, Kohli likes to consider that he leads India, even when he isn’t captain. He admonishes fielders, will get below the pores and skin of opposition batters and even attracts the ire of umpires and match referees.

This is as a result of Kohli believes any staff he performs for is actually his. It is because of this that this World Cup shall be a tour of Kohli’s glories, as India play 9 opponents in 9 venues throughout the nation.

Preamble

Jonathan Howcroft

Hello everyone and welcome to live OBO protection of match 5 of the 2023 Cricket World Cup. India vs Australia will get underway in Chennai at 2pm native time (7.30pm AEDT/9.30am BST).

With apologies to the whole nation of New Zealand and the person brilliance of Aidan Markram, this ought to be when the event comes alive.

It’s the hosts in opposition to the World Cup’s dominant drive; No 1 vs No 3 on the ICC ODI rankings; the 2 2023 ICC Test World Championship finalists; Kohli and Rohit vs Maxwell and Starc. Everywhere you select to look there’s a famous person and a story.

These are acquainted foes with the pair having simply accomplished a three-match ODI collection, one which ended with India 2-1 victors. There had been runs for Shubman Gill and David Warner, wickets for Mohammed Shami and Glenn Maxwell, and by the tip of the collection a a lot clearer sense that each these sides ought to, as ever, be contenders for the largest prize within the 50-over format.

So settle in whereas I steer you thru the pregame and first innings, with Adam Collins taking up to the tip of play.

If you’d wish to get in contact whereas I’m on, please fireplace all communication to jonathan.howcroft.informal@theguardian.com.

eleventh over: Australia 51-1 (Warner 24, Smith 27) Powerplay one finished and dusted, Rohit feels assured sufficient to recall Hardik after his tough opening over. But once more the all-rounder overpitches early in his spell and Smith climbs throughout it, creaming his second straight-driven boundary of the day. Tail up, Smith then golf equipment a pull effectively in entrance of sq. for 4 extra! A pair extra deliveries are destined for the boundary however for good fielding as this partnership takes benefit of a tactical error. Not positive we’ll see Hardik once more till it’s his flip to bat.

tenth over: Australia 43-1 (Warner 24, Smith 19) The warmth and humidity is already attending to the gamers on this sweaty scorcher of a day. Smith’s shirt is already caught to his torso with sweat, a scenario not helped by an Ashwin over starting with three consecutive singles. Warner fixes that challenge, driving the flip and bounce delightfully to clip a 4 via level with stunning timing.

“The turn being offered by the pitch at the famous Chepauk stadium would, definitely, be a matter of concern for the Aussies as their innings unfolds,” emails Vakkalanka Venkataramana. “I doubt if Cummins’ batters can really run up a challenging score for the strong Indian batting line up: Subhman Gill or no Gill.”

ninth over: Australia 36-1 (Warner 19, Smith 17) Hardik doesn’t return for a second over. Not positive if that’s a tactical or a health name from India. So it’s Bumrah again into the fray. He hits his typical line and size, retaining Australia to a few singles – till Warner tries to hit him off it – mistiming an unconvincing hoick to leg that does simply sufficient to beat the sphere and earn a few runs.

eighth over: Australia 32-1 (Warner 16, Smith 16) Time for an early take a look at spin with Ravichandran Ashwin changing Siraj. Warner guides a single away early however his accomplice Smith seems far much less assured, first crushed by bounce outdoors his off stump then shocked by one other supply spitting at him off a size because it cuts in off the deck. Just what India had been hoping to see.

seventh over: Australia 29-1 (Warner 14, Smith 15) A patched up Hardik continues after a delay however Australia’s assault continues, starting with Warner rocking again, getting inside the road and flipping a one-bounce 4 right down to fine-leg. After the strike’s rotated Smith reveals the total face of his bat, the one which appears as huge as a barn door, and caresses a straight drive into the sightscreen. Australia, belatedly, are on the transfer.

6.2 overs: Australia 20-1 (Warner 9, Smith 11) Bumrah will get an early relaxation on this warmth with Hardik Pandya coming into the assault. Warner respects the opening supply after which smears the second straight previous – nay via – the bowler in his comply with via. That was technically a c&b likelihood, however Hardik would have been higher suggested to not stick his bowling hand anyplace close to the missile coming his manner. As it’s he now requires remedy for a few knackered fingertips.

sixth over: Australia 16-1 (Warner 5, Smith 11) Maiden over! Smith is basically making an attempt to claim himself on the market however Siraj doesn’t give him something to work with, nailing his line and size for 5 deliveries, then getting away with a loosener on the finish that’s minimize straight to Kohli within the ring on the offside. The Indian fast is just not getting plenty of bounce out of the dry floor with the brand new ball so Rohit removes the final remaining slip – from two to none in six overs.

fifth over: Australia 16-1 (Warner 5, Smith 11) Oh my. Smith heralds the newest Bumrah over by creaming a actually good cowl drive. It was a kind of pictures that appeared like he was enjoying with a bat about three-times the width of an everyday stick, and was accompanied by a observe good “clack”. Is he in one among “those” moods immediately? He’s definitely come out with loads of intent. Bumrah responds by bringing his size again a fraction, dotting Smith up till one other fast single sees the strike rotate. Warner, starved of the strike, performs and misses at his solely ball of the over.

4th over: Australia 11-1 (Warner 5, Smith 6) Siraj is good and full to Smith on an off-stump line and he earns three consecutive dots for his self-discipline. Delivery 4 is angling in although and Smith is onto it in a flash, leaning to the offside and drilling a boundary huge of mid-on. The over ends with Smith farming the strike with a fast single.

“We’re a relaxed culture, we don’t take too much seriously on the pitch,” lies Aaron Finch on TV Commentary.

third over: Australia 6-1 (Warner 5, Smith 1) Steve Smith is into the fray a lot sooner than he would have anticipated. Bumrah bowled a tidy supply however Marsh, flat-footed, turned it right into a wicket-taking one by making an attempt to run the ball down to 3rd with out adjusting to a smidgen of seam motion again into him, cramping him for room and scary the wholesome edge.

Smith, sometimes skittish is determined to get bat on ball – and off strike – which he does third ball with a full size dive. Bumrah then rips one paast Warner’s outdoors edge with a quick off-cutter. India flying early.

Two slips down to 1 for Bumrah’s second over in a transparent indication of how India see this pitch enjoying. BUT THEY ONLY NEED ONE! Virat Kohli at first slip dives neatly to his left and pouches an outstanding catch mid-dive after Marsh edged a regulation line and size supply. Horror begin for Australia. Brilliant catch from India.

2nd over: Australia 5-0 (Warner 5, Marsh 0) Warner welcomes Siraj to the crease by slashing him with malice via level for the opening boundary of the match. He performs extra circumspect to the subsequent few deliveries earlier than thumping one other huge one straight to level. Siraj ends a great comeback over with a slower supply that confounds the batter and dribbles via to the keeper. An indication of issues to return when the spinners come on.

“Could you please remind us of the fielding restrictions for this tournament,” emails John Kyriazis. “Hard to keep up with regular changes and multiple cricket formats.”

The full enjoying circumstances could be discovered right here. The salient passage is as follows:

28.7.2.2.1 Powerplay 1 – not more than two (2) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 1 to 10 inclusive.

28.7.2.2.2 Powerplay 2 – not more than 4 (4) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 11 to 40 inclusive.

28.7.2.2.3 Powerplay 3 – not more than 5 (5) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 41 to 50 inclusive

1st over: Australia 1-0 (Warner 1, Marsh 0) Lovely begin for Bumrah, beating Warner for tempo with one which nips away off the seam from again of a size. He tries once more subsequent supply however the veteran opener is sensible to it, dabbing bat on ball and scampering a fast single. Marsh then leaves a large one earlier than dead-batting three line-and-length probers.

Mohammed Siraj will share the brand new ball.

David Warner has made his manner swiftly from the anthem line-up to the batting crease. Mitchell Marsh leans on his bat on the non-striker’s finish. Jasprit Bumrah paws on the floor on the high of his mark. He we go!

The two groups are out within the baking solar for the anthems.

Australia drape their arms over each other’s shoulders of their acquainted all-yellow one-day uniform. This iteration a smidge extra golden than latest variations.

India, high to toe in blue with orange trim, decide to face bolt upright with arms by their sides as they metal themselves for motion.

This is unlikely to be probably the most ballistic of ODIs. Only Pakistan – manner again in 1997 – have handed 300 right here. It’s a venue the place Rohit averages solely 23, with a excessive rating of simply 36 from seven ODIs.

Teams batting first have a tendency to carry sway, which is nice information for Australia. The unhealthy information is it’s additionally a floor that favours spin, and India have three frontline tweakers of the very best high quality of their XI. Overs 11-40 might effectively be a grind. Hopefully there are many fireworks on both facet.

The climate is scorching and humid on India’s south-eastern coast with temperatures within the early 30s, helped alongside by a heat southerly breeze. There is a faint likelihood of a bathe in some unspecified time in the future however the lingering monsoonal rain ought to keep away. The pitch is anticipated to be dry, sluggish, and receptive to show.

India’s kind is far more healthy: 15 wins and 5 losses in 2023, together with that latest 2-1 collection victory over the Aussies. Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Shubman Gill all common over 50 for the yr from a good pattern measurement, Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav have been taking bucketloads of wickets, and there’s versatility aplenty within the squad with spinning and seam-bowling all-rounders available to swimsuit the circumstances.

That contains Ravichandran Ashwin, a person assured stardom in every other ODI squad on this planet, however on the margins of the mighty blue machine, as Jonathan Liew investigates.

What this nice profession lacks, in narrative phrases, is a crowning second: a signature efficiency on the largest stage. Kumble had his 10-wicket haul. Harbhajan Singh had his Australia collection. For Ashwin, a house World Cup may very well be that flourish. But after all there are layers and mirrors to this factor. Ashwin’s place is on no account safe. Axar Patel and Washington Sundar are nonetheless pushing him arduous and maybe for a lot of India followers this can be a largely transactional query: who matches finest into this staff on this event? But for the remainder of us, it looks like a call freighted with one thing extra: a parable for contemporary cricket and its quirks, its efficiencies and inefficiencies, its quixotic and infrequently unstable relationship with pure genius.

Despite the expertise within the Australian squad, it’s anybody’s guess the place they’re truly at by way of kind and expectation – particularly on a turning pitch. They’ve performed solely 11 ODIs in 2023 (in comparison with India’s 21) successful 5 and dropping six, vacillating between woeful and superior.

They’ve been within the subcontinent because the center of September, dropping 2-1 to India in a bilateral collection earlier than the warm-up matches, so they need to be properly acclimatised. However, due to the size of the event these miles on the highway (together with the journey to South Africa instantly beforehand) raises the prospect of burnout because the competitors lumbers into November.

“We’re in a really good spot,” says captain Pat Cummins after calling the toss of the coin accurately. “We’ve got a good balance between game time and being fresh.”

“The conditions are there for the bowlers, slightly on the slower side,” says Rohit Sharma as he explains his XI that includes three spinners. “The ball will turn as the game goes on.”

Shubman Gill, the main run scorer in ODIs this yr, is a giant loss on the high of the order as he continues his restoration from dengue fever. Further down the record there are three frontline spinners on a dry monitor that’s clearly anticipated to show. Australia are unlikely to get pleasure from both element in that equation – however at the very least they get first use of the pitch.

India: 1 Rohit Sharma (capt), 2 Ishan Kishan, 3 Virat Kohli, 4 Shreyas Iyer, 5 KL Rahul (wk), 6 Hardik Pandya, 7 Ravindra Jadeja, 8 R Ashwin, 9 Kuldeep Yadav, 10 Jasprit Bumrah, 11 Mohammed Siraj.

Australia go in as anticipated with Travis Head a long-term absentee and Marcus Stoinis not deemed match sufficient for immediately’s conflict.

The stability of the bowling assault shall be scrutinised intently with solely Adam Zampa out there as a frontline spinner, backed up by Glenn Maxwell’s darts and the who-knows-what of Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne. If the floor does reply to tempo then Australia have 5 high class seamers to name on.

Australia: 1 David Warner, 2 Mitchell Marsh, 3 Steven Smith, 4 Marnus Labuschagne, 5 Cameron Green, 6 Alex Carey (wk), 7 Glenn Maxwell, 8 Mitchell Starc, 9 Pat Cummins (capt), 10 Josh Hazlewood, 11 Adam Zampa.

The staff that has batted first has gained seven of the previous 9 ODIs at Chennai.

Meanwhile, in South Australia, Jake Fraser-McGurk has finished a factor – a foul unhealthy factor.

Today’s umpires are Chris Gaffaney (NZ) and Richard Kettleborough (Eng). Chris Brown (NZ) is watching the TV replays. They could have their work minimize out on a turning pitch in baking warmth in entrance of a passionate house crowd.

Today’s venue is the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium – AKA Chepauk Stadium – in Chennai. Capacity is 38,000.

Curiously, India’s ODI document right here (seven wins, 5 defeats) isn’t that nice. Australia have gained 4 out of 5 on the floor, together with their final go to in March when Adam Zampa starred. The vacationers have already gained World Cup matches right here in 1987 and 1996.

Today is the primary time we’ll see the event favourites – within the eyes of The Guardian’s cricket consultants.

This World Cup has confronted criticism early on for its empty stands and low-key build-up. The hosts in opposition to probably the most formidable opponents in event historical past ought to give issues a bounce begin.

This is match 5 of the 2023 World Cup, however you could solely simply be tuning in. If you could have any questions concerning the occasion, Simon Burnton and Rob Smyth have you ever coated.

Speaking of Geoff, right here’s the cat in a hat.

Geoff Lemon is on high of all issues Australia, who arrive on the World Cup with a squad chock stuffed with expertise.

Seven of the probably finest XI at this yr’s event had been within the 2015 World Cup squad: David Warner, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood performed within the successful closing whereas Mitchell Marsh and Pat Cummins received medals from the bench. Throw in Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green and Alex Carey after Travis Head returns from damage and you can have a staff with 10 Test gamers from this yr’s Ashes. England, in contrast, have a most of six.

Of the remaining, Marcus Stoinis and Adam Zampa began their very own worldwide careers inside a yr of that 2015 World Cup and have been fixtures since. The solely gamers who’re anyplace near new, Sean Abbott and Josh Inglis, are 31 and 28 years outdated respectively and have performed mountains of home cricket. It is a squad effectively seasoned to the purpose of changing into jerky.

Anand Vasu units the scene from the hosts’ perspective, lasering in on Virat Kohli forward of what’s prone to be his closing 50-over World Cup.

Kohli will know that his nation and the world aren’t his batting alone. He could ship a bucketload of runs and India might nonetheless fall brief. On the sphere, Kohli likes to consider that he leads India, even when he isn’t captain. He admonishes fielders, will get below the pores and skin of opposition batters and even attracts the ire of umpires and match referees.

This is as a result of Kohli believes any staff he performs for is actually his. It is because of this that this World Cup shall be a tour of Kohli’s glories, as India play 9 opponents in 9 venues throughout the nation.

Preamble

Jonathan Howcroft

Hello everyone and welcome to live OBO protection of match 5 of the 2023 Cricket World Cup. India vs Australia will get underway in Chennai at 2pm native time (7.30pm AEDT/9.30am BST).

With apologies to the whole nation of New Zealand and the person brilliance of Aidan Markram, this ought to be when the event comes alive.

It’s the hosts in opposition to the World Cup’s dominant drive; No 1 vs No 3 on the ICC ODI rankings; the 2 2023 ICC Test World Championship finalists; Kohli and Rohit vs Maxwell and Starc. Everywhere you select to look there’s a famous person and a story.

These are acquainted foes with the pair having simply accomplished a three-match ODI collection, one which ended with India 2-1 victors. There had been runs for Shubman Gill and David Warner, wickets for Mohammed Shami and Glenn Maxwell, and by the tip of the collection a a lot clearer sense that each these sides ought to, as ever, be contenders for the largest prize within the 50-over format.

So settle in whereas I steer you thru the pregame and first innings, with Adam Collins taking up to the tip of play.

If you’d wish to get in contact whereas I’m on, please fireplace all communication to jonathan.howcroft.informal@theguardian.com.

eleventh over: Australia 51-1 (Warner 24, Smith 27) Powerplay one finished and dusted, Rohit feels assured sufficient to recall Hardik after his tough opening over. But once more the all-rounder overpitches early in his spell and Smith climbs throughout it, creaming his second straight-driven boundary of the day. Tail up, Smith then golf equipment a pull effectively in entrance of sq. for 4 extra! A pair extra deliveries are destined for the boundary however for good fielding as this partnership takes benefit of a tactical error. Not positive we’ll see Hardik once more till it’s his flip to bat.

tenth over: Australia 43-1 (Warner 24, Smith 19) The warmth and humidity is already attending to the gamers on this sweaty scorcher of a day. Smith’s shirt is already caught to his torso with sweat, a scenario not helped by an Ashwin over starting with three consecutive singles. Warner fixes that challenge, driving the flip and bounce delightfully to clip a 4 via level with stunning timing.

“The turn being offered by the pitch at the famous Chepauk stadium would, definitely, be a matter of concern for the Aussies as their innings unfolds,” emails Vakkalanka Venkataramana. “I doubt if Cummins’ batters can really run up a challenging score for the strong Indian batting line up: Subhman Gill or no Gill.”

ninth over: Australia 36-1 (Warner 19, Smith 17) Hardik doesn’t return for a second over. Not positive if that’s a tactical or a health name from India. So it’s Bumrah again into the fray. He hits his typical line and size, retaining Australia to a few singles – till Warner tries to hit him off it – mistiming an unconvincing hoick to leg that does simply sufficient to beat the sphere and earn a few runs.

eighth over: Australia 32-1 (Warner 16, Smith 16) Time for an early take a look at spin with Ravichandran Ashwin changing Siraj. Warner guides a single away early however his accomplice Smith seems far much less assured, first crushed by bounce outdoors his off stump then shocked by one other supply spitting at him off a size because it cuts in off the deck. Just what India had been hoping to see.

seventh over: Australia 29-1 (Warner 14, Smith 15) A patched up Hardik continues after a delay however Australia’s assault continues, starting with Warner rocking again, getting inside the road and flipping a one-bounce 4 right down to fine-leg. After the strike’s rotated Smith reveals the total face of his bat, the one which appears as huge as a barn door, and caresses a straight drive into the sightscreen. Australia, belatedly, are on the transfer.

6.2 overs: Australia 20-1 (Warner 9, Smith 11) Bumrah will get an early relaxation on this warmth with Hardik Pandya coming into the assault. Warner respects the opening supply after which smears the second straight previous – nay via – the bowler in his comply with via. That was technically a c&b likelihood, however Hardik would have been higher suggested to not stick his bowling hand anyplace close to the missile coming his manner. As it’s he now requires remedy for a few knackered fingertips.

sixth over: Australia 16-1 (Warner 5, Smith 11) Maiden over! Smith is basically making an attempt to claim himself on the market however Siraj doesn’t give him something to work with, nailing his line and size for 5 deliveries, then getting away with a loosener on the finish that’s minimize straight to Kohli within the ring on the offside. The Indian fast is just not getting plenty of bounce out of the dry floor with the brand new ball so Rohit removes the final remaining slip – from two to none in six overs.

fifth over: Australia 16-1 (Warner 5, Smith 11) Oh my. Smith heralds the newest Bumrah over by creaming a actually good cowl drive. It was a kind of pictures that appeared like he was enjoying with a bat about three-times the width of an everyday stick, and was accompanied by a observe good “clack”. Is he in one among “those” moods immediately? He’s definitely come out with loads of intent. Bumrah responds by bringing his size again a fraction, dotting Smith up till one other fast single sees the strike rotate. Warner, starved of the strike, performs and misses at his solely ball of the over.

4th over: Australia 11-1 (Warner 5, Smith 6) Siraj is good and full to Smith on an off-stump line and he earns three consecutive dots for his self-discipline. Delivery 4 is angling in although and Smith is onto it in a flash, leaning to the offside and drilling a boundary huge of mid-on. The over ends with Smith farming the strike with a fast single.

“We’re a relaxed culture, we don’t take too much seriously on the pitch,” lies Aaron Finch on TV Commentary.

third over: Australia 6-1 (Warner 5, Smith 1) Steve Smith is into the fray a lot sooner than he would have anticipated. Bumrah bowled a tidy supply however Marsh, flat-footed, turned it right into a wicket-taking one by making an attempt to run the ball down to 3rd with out adjusting to a smidgen of seam motion again into him, cramping him for room and scary the wholesome edge.

Smith, sometimes skittish is determined to get bat on ball – and off strike – which he does third ball with a full size dive. Bumrah then rips one paast Warner’s outdoors edge with a quick off-cutter. India flying early.

Two slips down to 1 for Bumrah’s second over in a transparent indication of how India see this pitch enjoying. BUT THEY ONLY NEED ONE! Virat Kohli at first slip dives neatly to his left and pouches an outstanding catch mid-dive after Marsh edged a regulation line and size supply. Horror begin for Australia. Brilliant catch from India.

2nd over: Australia 5-0 (Warner 5, Marsh 0) Warner welcomes Siraj to the crease by slashing him with malice via level for the opening boundary of the match. He performs extra circumspect to the subsequent few deliveries earlier than thumping one other huge one straight to level. Siraj ends a great comeback over with a slower supply that confounds the batter and dribbles via to the keeper. An indication of issues to return when the spinners come on.

“Could you please remind us of the fielding restrictions for this tournament,” emails John Kyriazis. “Hard to keep up with regular changes and multiple cricket formats.”

The full enjoying circumstances could be discovered right here. The salient passage is as follows:

28.7.2.2.1 Powerplay 1 – not more than two (2) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 1 to 10 inclusive.

28.7.2.2.2 Powerplay 2 – not more than 4 (4) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 11 to 40 inclusive.

28.7.2.2.3 Powerplay 3 – not more than 5 (5) fielders shall be permitted outdoors this fielding restriction space. In an innings of fifty overs, these are overs 41 to 50 inclusive

1st over: Australia 1-0 (Warner 1, Marsh 0) Lovely begin for Bumrah, beating Warner for tempo with one which nips away off the seam from again of a size. He tries once more subsequent supply however the veteran opener is sensible to it, dabbing bat on ball and scampering a fast single. Marsh then leaves a large one earlier than dead-batting three line-and-length probers.

Mohammed Siraj will share the brand new ball.

David Warner has made his manner swiftly from the anthem line-up to the batting crease. Mitchell Marsh leans on his bat on the non-striker’s finish. Jasprit Bumrah paws on the floor on the high of his mark. He we go!

The two groups are out within the baking solar for the anthems.

Australia drape their arms over each other’s shoulders of their acquainted all-yellow one-day uniform. This iteration a smidge extra golden than latest variations.

India, high to toe in blue with orange trim, decide to face bolt upright with arms by their sides as they metal themselves for motion.

This is unlikely to be probably the most ballistic of ODIs. Only Pakistan – manner again in 1997 – have handed 300 right here. It’s a venue the place Rohit averages solely 23, with a excessive rating of simply 36 from seven ODIs.

Teams batting first have a tendency to carry sway, which is nice information for Australia. The unhealthy information is it’s additionally a floor that favours spin, and India have three frontline tweakers of the very best high quality of their XI. Overs 11-40 might effectively be a grind. Hopefully there are many fireworks on both facet.

The climate is scorching and humid on India’s south-eastern coast with temperatures within the early 30s, helped alongside by a heat southerly breeze. There is a faint likelihood of a bathe in some unspecified time in the future however the lingering monsoonal rain ought to keep away. The pitch is anticipated to be dry, sluggish, and receptive to show.

India’s kind is far more healthy: 15 wins and 5 losses in 2023, together with that latest 2-1 collection victory over the Aussies. Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Shubman Gill all common over 50 for the yr from a good pattern measurement, Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav have been taking bucketloads of wickets, and there’s versatility aplenty within the squad with spinning and seam-bowling all-rounders available to swimsuit the circumstances.

That contains Ravichandran Ashwin, a person assured stardom in every other ODI squad on this planet, however on the margins of the mighty blue machine, as Jonathan Liew investigates.

What this nice profession lacks, in narrative phrases, is a crowning second: a signature efficiency on the largest stage. Kumble had his 10-wicket haul. Harbhajan Singh had his Australia collection. For Ashwin, a house World Cup may very well be that flourish. But after all there are layers and mirrors to this factor. Ashwin’s place is on no account safe. Axar Patel and Washington Sundar are nonetheless pushing him arduous and maybe for a lot of India followers this can be a largely transactional query: who matches finest into this staff on this event? But for the remainder of us, it looks like a call freighted with one thing extra: a parable for contemporary cricket and its quirks, its efficiencies and inefficiencies, its quixotic and infrequently unstable relationship with pure genius.

Despite the expertise within the Australian squad, it’s anybody’s guess the place they’re truly at by way of kind and expectation – particularly on a turning pitch. They’ve performed solely 11 ODIs in 2023 (in comparison with India’s 21) successful 5 and dropping six, vacillating between woeful and superior.

They’ve been within the subcontinent because the center of September, dropping 2-1 to India in a bilateral collection earlier than the warm-up matches, so they need to be properly acclimatised. However, due to the size of the event these miles on the highway (together with the journey to South Africa instantly beforehand) raises the prospect of burnout because the competitors lumbers into November.

“We’re in a really good spot,” says captain Pat Cummins after calling the toss of the coin accurately. “We’ve got a good balance between game time and being fresh.”

“The conditions are there for the bowlers, slightly on the slower side,” says Rohit Sharma as he explains his XI that includes three spinners. “The ball will turn as the game goes on.”

Shubman Gill, the main run scorer in ODIs this yr, is a giant loss on the high of the order as he continues his restoration from dengue fever. Further down the record there are three frontline spinners on a dry monitor that’s clearly anticipated to show. Australia are unlikely to get pleasure from both element in that equation – however at the very least they get first use of the pitch.

India: 1 Rohit Sharma (capt), 2 Ishan Kishan, 3 Virat Kohli, 4 Shreyas Iyer, 5 KL Rahul (wk), 6 Hardik Pandya, 7 Ravindra Jadeja, 8 R Ashwin, 9 Kuldeep Yadav, 10 Jasprit Bumrah, 11 Mohammed Siraj.