K L Rahul struck an unbeaten 75 to anchor their nervy chase against Australia in a low-scoring contest and secure a five-wicket win in the opening one-day international.
Mohammed Shami, who is among the best in the business, might just have to keep warming the bench.
Pat Cummins-led side will also want to challenge for the top two spots, which is a possibility considering they have one more game after this match and a healthy net run rate of +0.406.
Usman Khawaja smashed the first century by an Australia batter in the current series against India to steer the tourists to 255/4 after the opening day of the fourth and final Test.
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'Off to England for the World Test Championship Final with the one and only Rohit Sharma.'
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In the opening ODI match at Mohali against Australia on Friday, Surya struck a flawless 49 ball 50 which included five fours and a six.
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After several losses in the early years of the new century, a resurgent India notched up two consecutive series wins in Australia to become the Aussies' nemesis.
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It happened in the fourth ball of the final over of Sri Lanka's stiff run chase of 374 when Shanaka was two runs shy of his century. Shanaka backed up Kasun Rajitha too far and Shami ran him out at the non-striker's end.
Skipper Rohit Sharma (46) led India's rollicking start but it was Kohli's fourth 50-plus score in five innings that helped to inflict on New Zealand their first defeat of the tournament.
'>'God, thank you for bringing me here safely. I am so happy and I feel so blessed with friends and family, especially you Lord.'
Once again, GT rode on the backs of the two players who have been lethal throughout this IPL season.
Images from Day 3 of the first Test between India and Australia, at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur, on Saturday
Former England captain Nasser Hussain said that the Indian fans are waiting to put 'Bazball' to bed during the five-Test series against the Three Lions from January 25 onwards and said that Indian spinners and batters will outplay those of England on turning tracks.
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India were without several frontline players and fielded five debutants in the series.
Virat Kohli has asked to be rested for India's white-ball matches during their tour of South Africa later this month.
From a maths perspective, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans can still reach the IPL playoffs, but they need to ward off inner gremlins on Saturday to notch a mandatory win to keep that dream flickering.
K L Rahul is set to be included in India's 15-member provisional World Cup squad, which will be announced by Tuesday.
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India and England have played with contrasting approaches in the World Cup so far, producing contrasting results. That is unlikely to change when the teams meet in Lucknow on Sunday.
Shami had been picked in the initial squad for the two Tests, but was forced to withdraw due to fitness issues.
'Watching Virat Kohli master the chase with remarkable consistency is becoming a routine for us.'
The fast bowler could also miss the upcoming two-Test series, beginning in Chittagong on December 14.
Pat Cummins wants to experience that awesome feeling of leading a great bunch of blokes
Axar Patel made an expected comeback to the side for the first two Tests against England.
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