CWC round review: Proteas make statement, Aussies crumble
RYAN VREDE reviews the first round of fixtures in which South Africa soared and Australia showed signs that suggest they may be overrated.
Highlights: India vs Australia (2023 CWC)
HIGHLIGHTS: Virat Kohli and KL Rahul came to India’s rescue in Chennai.
Kohli, Rahul lead India out of peril
Virat Kohli and KL Rahul hit defiant knocks to lift India from a perilous 2-3 to a six-wicket win over Australia in their opening ODI World Cup match on Sunday.
RECAP: India vs Australia (2023 CWC)
Get live text commentary and score updates from the World Cup match in Chennai.
Proteas’ batting rebirth sparks World Cup hope
If there is to be a World Cup campaign that defies expectation, it will be built on a potent Proteas batting effort, writes Ryan Vrede.
Aussies no longer angry young men
Australia captain Pat Cummins says his team are content go about their game “quietly”, in contrast to the ultra-aggressive style of earlier Australian sides.
It’s 150 not out as India, Australia clash
India begin their World Cup campaign against Australia in Chennai on Sunday in the 150th ODI clash between two of cricket’s heavyweight superpowers.
Australia, Afghanistan win warm-ups
Australia beat Pakistan by 14 runs in a high-scoring World Cup warm-up in Hyderabad on Tuesday.
CWC 2023: Australia factfile
What you need to know about Australia heading into the 50-over global showpiece in India.
Aussies back Head to make back-end impact
Australia are “aware of the risk” of carrying Travis Head in their World Cup team despite an injury and hope the opener will recover soon.
Starc takes hat-trick in warm-up
Rain on Saturday forced the World Cup warm-up match between Australia and the Netherlands to be called off after Mitchell Starc claimed a hat-trick.
Labuschagne gets World Cup call-up
Marnus Labuschagne has been drafted into Australia’s ODI World Cup squad.
Retiring Warner key for Australia
Love him or hate him, David Warner’s self-belief and single-mindedness has seen him withstand scandals and slumps to remain Australia’s key batsman at the World Cup.
Australia end losing streak
Glenn Maxwell returned career-best figures of 4-40 to end Australia’s five-match losing streak with a consolation 66-run win over India in the third ODI on Wednesday.
Starc, Maxwell return ‘on track’
Australia pace bowler Mitchell Starc says he and all-rounder Glenn Maxwell are close to match fitness ahead of the World Cup.
