NEW DELHI: India kicked off their home World Cup campaign with a hard-fought six-wicket win against Australia on Sunday, thanks to the steady 165-run fourth-wicket stand of Virat Kohli and KL Rahul, who guided them through a nervous run chase.
Following their spin-heavy bowling attack that dismissed the five-time champions Australia for 199 with just three deliveries left in their innings, the hosts likely anticipated a straightforward chase.
