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Kohli, KL Rahul Hit Highest Partnership For India Vs Australia in World Cups

image-lnhna8klKL Rahul-Virat Kohli led India's recovery (AP)

In a high-voltage encounter at the ongoing World Cup 2023, India and Australia locked horns in a contest that saw numerous twists and turns at the Chepauk in Chennai.

A compelling bowling display had India scuttle Australia for a modest total of 199, with the versatile Ravindra Jadeja shining through by claiming three crucial wickets.


Kohli and Rahul's century stand resurrected Indian innings vs Australia

The Indian response with the bat began on an unnerving note. The usually dependable trio of Ishan Kishan, Rohit Sharma, and Shreyas Iyer returned to the pavilion without troubling the scorers, leaving India reeling at 2/3.

But as the old saying goes, "Form is temporary, class is permanent." The Indian batting mainstays, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul, demonstrated this with a stellar partnership. Their match-changing 100-run stand, which remains unbroken at the end of 31 overs, has resurrected India's hopes, as the team stands at 124/3, requiring another 76 runs for victory.

This partnership between Kohli and Rahul not only steadied the Indian innings but also etched their names in the World Cup history. Their current 122* run partnership is the third instance of a 100+ run stand for India against Australia in World Cup matches.

A trip down memory lane reminds us of the dynamic duo of Ajay Jadeja and Robin Singh, who put together a gritty 141-run partnership at The Oval in 1999. Their fight in the face of Australian firepower is still remembered fondly by Indian fans.

Twenty years later, at the very same venue in 2019, the lethal combination of Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit stitched together a 127-run stand, tormenting the Australian bowlers with their flamboyance.

With Kohli and Rahul's current partnership, India has now registered three 100+ partnerships against Australia in World Cup encounters, highlighting the team's ability to rise to the occasion in high-pressure situations.

The ongoing match at Chennai has once again highlighted the importance of partnerships in cricket's grandest spectacle. As India inches closer to their target, fans worldwide are glued to their screens, hoping Kohli and Rahul's commendable effort steers the team to a memorable victory.

Only time will tell if this duo will take India over the line, but one thing is certain: their partnership has already earned a special place in World Cup history.