LONDON: Captain Virat Kohli stated India "had a point to prove" after his staff beat Australia by means of 36 runs within the World Cup right here Sunday, avenging their sour ODI series loss at home previous this yr.
The legend of Shikhar Dhawan in ICC tournaments endured to grow as his stylish 117 shaped the cornerstone of a fantastic batting display that powered India to 352 for 5.
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In answer, Australia have been bowled out for 316 at the Oval.
"Top win for us after losing that series in India. We had a point to prove. We just came with intent," Kohli stated at the post-match presentation ceremony.
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"The opening stand was outstanding. Hardik, me, MS, it was a flat wicket, but we were very professional that's always pleasing as a captain. You can't take things for granted just because you have 350 on the board."
After a qualified run-chase in opposition to South Africa within the opener, the second one match noticed the 'Men In Blue' burying the five-time global champions below a deluge of runs. Shikhar Dhawan made 117, Kohli struck 82 while Rohit Sharma contributed 57. Hardik Pandya and Mahendra Singh Dhoni then scored briskly to set Australia an impressive target.
"I held one up and Hardik could go from ball one."
Asked about the possibility of playing Mohammed Shami within the coming suits, Kohli stated, "If Shami plays, it has to be proper overcast and bowling conditions. Bhuvneshwar the new ball, old ball - the wickets of Smith and Stoinis. These guys are very experienced, you hardly need to say anything to them."
Australian captain Aaron Finch admitted that his bowlers conceded too many runs within the last 10 overs.
"They got 120 off the last 10 overs and that's a lot. There wasn't huge amount on offer. We could have dried up more. They bat very deep, you want to go for wickets," Finch stated, adding they have been "outplayed".
Man of the Match Dhawan called the victory a "great sign" for one of the crucial high identify contenders.
"It's a great sign for our staff and I'm proud of this man of the match award. Very proud of the efficiency general. We are a great fielding side, we took nice catches. We have a excellent bowling side, nice spinners as well.
"We paintings truly arduous within the nets, our procedure may be very sturdy that is why the results are going our way. We ticked all of the containers today. We knew they are a great side and the match will go all the way down to the cord. We want to continue ticking the containers in upcoming suits," Dhawan stated.
The legend of Shikhar Dhawan in ICC tournaments endured to grow as his stylish 117 shaped the cornerstone of a fantastic batting display that powered India to 352 for 5.
ICC World Cup 2019: Full Schedule | POINTS TABLE | SCORECARD
In answer, Australia have been bowled out for 316 at the Oval.
"Top win for us after losing that series in India. We had a point to prove. We just came with intent," Kohli stated at the post-match presentation ceremony.
Read also: Shikhar Dhawan century sets tone for convincing India win over Australia
"The opening stand was outstanding. Hardik, me, MS, it was a flat wicket, but we were very professional that's always pleasing as a captain. You can't take things for granted just because you have 350 on the board."
After a qualified run-chase in opposition to South Africa within the opener, the second one match noticed the 'Men In Blue' burying the five-time global champions below a deluge of runs. Shikhar Dhawan made 117, Kohli struck 82 while Rohit Sharma contributed 57. Hardik Pandya and Mahendra Singh Dhoni then scored briskly to set Australia an impressive target.
"I held one up and Hardik could go from ball one."
Asked about the possibility of playing Mohammed Shami within the coming suits, Kohli stated, "If Shami plays, it has to be proper overcast and bowling conditions. Bhuvneshwar the new ball, old ball - the wickets of Smith and Stoinis. These guys are very experienced, you hardly need to say anything to them."
Australian captain Aaron Finch admitted that his bowlers conceded too many runs within the last 10 overs.
"They got 120 off the last 10 overs and that's a lot. There wasn't huge amount on offer. We could have dried up more. They bat very deep, you want to go for wickets," Finch stated, adding they have been "outplayed".
Man of the Match Dhawan called the victory a "great sign" for one of the crucial high identify contenders.
"It's a great sign for our staff and I'm proud of this man of the match award. Very proud of the efficiency general. We are a great fielding side, we took nice catches. We have a excellent bowling side, nice spinners as well.
"We paintings truly arduous within the nets, our procedure may be very sturdy that is why the results are going our way. We ticked all of the containers today. We knew they are a great side and the match will go all the way down to the cord. We want to continue ticking the containers in upcoming suits," Dhawan stated.
Had a point to prove after defeat at home, says Virat Kohli
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