The hosts India claimed a comfortable win against Australia in the three-match ODI series opener at Mohali. While it was India’s second ODI victory against Australia at Mohali after the 1996 win (Check List 2), the Indian pacer Mohammed Shami became the first Indian pacer to collect an ODI five-wicket haul against Australia in India (Check List 1).
After India chose to field first, Australia scored 276 all out in 50 overs. Opener David Warner scored 52 runs, Steven Smith scored 41 runs, and wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis scored 45 runs. However, none of the batters managed the big scores.
Mohammed Shami bagged five wickets
Indian right-arm pacer Mohammed Shami ended the first innings with the bowling figures 10-1-51-5. Also, Jasprit Bumrah, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Ravindra Jadeja collected one wicket each.
In reply, Indian openers Ruturaj Gaikwad and Shubman Gill set up a 142-run partnership for the first wicket. While Gaikwad scored 71 runs, Gill scored 74 runs. Also, the captain KL Rahul scored 58 not out, and Suryakumar Yadav had relief with 50 runs. India successfully chased the 277 runs target in 48.4 overs after losing five wickets.
Here are some crucial stats of Mohammed Shami’s latest ODI five-wicket haul against Australia
Shami became the first Indian pacer to record an ODI five-wicket haul against Australia in India.
Shami became the third Indian bowler to claim an ODI five-wicket haul against Australia in India.
Shami became the third Indian pacer to manage an ODI fifer against Australia.
Shami became the seventh Indian bowler to claim an ODI five-wicket haul against Australia.
India vs Australia ODIs: Best ODI bowling figures by the Indian bowlers (only five-wicket hauls) — List 1
Player | Bowling style | Bowling figures | Venue | Date |
(In India) | ||||
Murali Kartik | Slow left-arm orthodox | 10-3-27-6 | Wankhede | October 17, 2007 |
Sachin Tendulkar | Right-arm spinner | 10-1-32-5 | Kochi | April 1, 1998 |
Mohammed Shami | Right-arm fast | 10-1-51-5 | Mohali | September 22, 2023 |
(Outside India) | ||||
Ajit Agarkar | Right-arm fast | 9.3-1-42-6 | Melbourne | January 9, 2004 |
Yuzvendra Chahal | Right-arm leg-spinner | 10-0-42-6 | Melbourne | January 18, 2019 |
Ravi Shastri | Slow left-arm orthodox | 6.5-1-15-5 | Perth | December 8, 1991 |
Kapil Dev | Right-arm fast-medium | 12-2-43-5 | Nottingham | June 13, 1983 |
(Updated till September 22, 2023)
Meanwhile, after their 1996 ODI win against Australia, India suffered four consecutive Mohali ODI defeats against Australia. Finally, the hosts ended the losing streak with a comfortable ODI victory almost 27 years later.
India vs Australia ODIs at Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium (Mohali, Chandigarh) — List 2
Winner | Winning margin | Date |
India won | 5 runs | November 3, 1996 |
Australia won | 6 wickets | October 29, 2006 |
Australia won | 24 runs | November 2, 2009 |
Australia won | 4 wickets | October 19, 2013 |
Australia won | 4 wickets | March 10, 2019 |
India won | 5 wickets | September 22, 2023 |
(Updated till September 22, 2023)
