Virat Kohli shines with half-century as Australia dominates fielding display

In the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023 final between India and Australia, both teams have confirmed their Playing XIs. For India, the lineup comprises Rohit Sharma as captain, along with Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul as wicketkeeper, Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, and Mohammed Siraj. On the Australian side, the Playing XI features Travis Head, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis as wicketkeeper, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins as captain, Adam Zampa, and Josh Hazlewood. Australia has showcased exceptional fielding skills, preventing singles and making brilliant catches in the outfield. The current score stands at IND 131/3 after 25 overs.

In a significant development, Virat Kohli, the renowned Indian cricketer, has completed his half-century during the match. Demonstrating his prowess, Kohli achieved this milestone by scoring 51 runs in 58 balls, taking on the responsibility as a key player for the team. KL Rahul is also contributing significantly with 34 runs in 64 balls. As of now, India's current score is 142-3 in 27 overs. This adds an exciting element to the ongoing World Cup final, with Kohli's stellar performance contributing to India's progress in the match.