India vs Australia: Virat Kohli's record-breaking catch in India's World Cup opener

TOI Sports Desk / Oct 08, 2023, 14:46 IST

Text Size

Small
Medium
Large

India began their home World Cup campaign in Chennai against Australia, with Virat Kohli becoming the outfield fielder with the most catches for India in the tournament's history. In the first game, Kohli took an acrobatic catch at slip, diving to his left and grabbing the ball with both hands, despite tumbling over in the process.

India vs Australia: Virat Kohli's record-breaking catch in India's World Cup opener

Virat Kohli (C) celebrates with teammates after taking the catch of Australia's Mitchell Marsh. (AFP Photo)

NEW DELHI: India kicked off their home World Cup campaign in Chennai with an exciting match against five-time champions Australia on Sunday. The first game of the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup witnessed a remarkable achievement by Virat Kohli, as he became the outfield fielder with the most catches for India in the history of the tournament.Scorecard: India vs AustraliaIn the third over of the match, Mitchell Marsh edged a delivery from Jasprit Bumrah and Kohli displayed his exceptional athleticism by taking an acrobatic catch at slip. Diving to his left, Kohli managed to grab the ball with both hands, tumbling over in the process.

This catch marked Kohli's 15th catch in his 28th World Cup game, surpassing the previous record held jointly with Anil Kumble, who had taken 14 catches for India.Following Kumble, the next in the list are legendary cricketers Kapil Dev and Sachin Tendulkar, both with 12 catches each.Earlier, Australia captain Pat Cummins won the toss and elected to bat first in this highly anticipated World Cup opener. In a significant change to the Indian lineup, Ishan Kishan replaced Shubman Gill, who was unable to recover from dengue fever in time for the match.

Will Virat Kohli fire on all cylinders in 2023 World Cup?

This thrilling encounter between India and Australia marked the beginning of the 2023 World Cup campaign for both the teams. It also showcased Kohli's exceptional fielding skills and his determination to leave a lasting impact in the tournament.Most catches for India in ODI World Cup (non-Wicketkeeeper):15 - Virat Kohli14 - Anil Kumble12 - Kapil Dev12 - Sachin Tendulkar

About the Author

TOI Sports Desk

The TOI Sports Desk excels in a myriad of roles that capture the essence of live sporting events and deliver compelling content to readers worldwide. From running live blogs for India and non-India cricket matches to global spectacles featuring Indian talents, like the Chess World Cup final featuring Praggnanandhaa and the Badminton World Championships semifinal featuring HS Prannoy, our live coverage extends to all mega sporting events. We extensively cover events like the Olympics, Asian Games, Cricket World Cups, FIFA World Cups, and more. The desk is also adept at writing comprehensive match reports and insightful post-match commentary, complemented by stats-based articles that provide an in-depth analysis of player performances and team dynamics. We track news wires for key stories, conduct exclusive player interviews in both text and video formats, and file content from print editions and reporters. We keep track of all viral stories, trending topics and produce our own copies on the subjects. We deliver accurate, engaging, and up-to-the-minute sports content, round the clock.

End of Article