IND vs AUS: Pic of Indore ground dimensions go viral, fans react

India are currently playing the second ODI of a three-match series against Australia. In the first innings, Indian opener Ruturaj Gaikwad was dismissed early, but Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer then formed a remarkable partnership of 200 runs. Both batters scored incredible centuries, with Gill making 104 and Iyer scoring 105.

During their innings, the Indian batters were able to hit boundaries easily due to the short dimensions of the Holker Stadium in Indore. The longest boundary was 69 meters straight, while the square boundaries were just 60 meters, allowing the batters to take full advantage of it.

Hope the size of the boundaries for the World Cup are adult size not kids size like today #INDvAUS #CWC23 pic.twitter.com/oqrdSYbZW9

— Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) September 24, 2023

A fan expressed his thoughts on social media, hoping that the boundary sizes for the World Cup would be appropriate for professional cricket and not as small as they were in today's match.

Earlier in the match, the Australian team won the toss and opted to field first at the Holker Stadium. The pitch appeared quite supportive for batting, and the dimensions of the short boundaries added to the batting-friendly allure.

India's batting lineup took full advantage of these conditions, with only Ruturaj Gaikwad missing out on the opportunity. Iyer notched up a remarkable century; his innings included 11 boundaries and three huge sixes. Gill, too, made a brilliant century, striking six boundaries and four sixes. Captain KL Rahul showcased his prowess, accumulating 52 runs off 38 balls, featuring three fours and three sixes. Ishan Kishan also played a quick cameo, scoring 31 runs from just 18 balls with two sixes and two fours.

Suryakumar Yadav was the man who provided the finishing touch for India, initially taking his time to settle but then unleashing an unstoppable onslaught. He blasted his way to a quick 72 off a mere 37 balls with six boundaries and six huge sixes. India concluded their innings at an imposing total of 399 runs, thereby setting Australia a daunting target of 400 to keep their hopes alive in the three-match ODI series.

Among the Australian bowlers, Green picked two wickets. However, he conceded a substantial 103 runs in his allotted ten overs. Despite the favourable batting conditions, the impending chase promises to be a formidable task for the Australian batters.

Here's how fans reacted: 

Chotay bchoo k lye ground h

— Muneeb Iqbal (@muneebiqbal_94) September 24, 2023

Kids play with kids size boundaries...

— Umar FarOoq 🇵🇰 (@UmarFarooqGL) September 24, 2023

Another flat-track bully feasting on a flat pitch with short boundaries.

— PakCricNews 🇵🇰🇭🇲 (@OZPAKCRIC) September 24, 2023

Even women cricket usually have bigger boundaries then this - I assume for WC proper boundaries will be in place #AUSvsIND #INDvAUS #INDvsAUS

— Malik Irfan (@urfimalik) September 24, 2023

Some Pakistani zihadi talking about #Indore pitch and short boundaries. I have a solid answers of all those thinks but I put only one here, please look at this first 👇#INDvAUS #Indore #Comparision pic.twitter.com/FNrvedDLJi

— SACHINRAJ SINGH RAJPUT (@Sachinraj_Singh) September 24, 2023

INDORE GROUND

Many people are saying that BCCI made the boundaries short so that Shubman Gill could dethrone #BabarAzam𓃵 from No 1 ranking. The truth is that normally the boundaries in Indore ground are 55-60m#INDvAUS
Flat & Steve Smith#ShubmanGill
Steve Smith#AUSvsIND pic.twitter.com/MCfOckNI9H

— Sports syncs (@moiz_sports) September 24, 2023

#INDvAUS #INDvsAUS #Indore

- Flat Pitch
- Short Boundaries
- Indian Batters in Good Touch

Aussies : pic.twitter.com/mMs6dzAyU0

— g0v!ñD $#@®mA (@rishu_1809) September 24, 2023

India needs to score at least 370+ runs to defend on this flat track of Indore with short boundaries. It will be a challenging task for the bowlers as they will need to be very accurate and consistent in order to succeed on this ground.#AUSvsIND #IndvsAus2023 #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/SvuhmhZNeP

— Ravi.. (@aryaMravi) September 24, 2023

Sad that this stadium is not hosting any world cup game.ENGVIND or ENGVAUS or ENGVSA would have been 800+ runs fest.

Surely an international ground anywhere in the world should have bigger boundaries than 54 metres.
A flat pitch with short boundaries.#INDvsAUS #AUSvsIND #Indore pic.twitter.com/tJVOV73DAX

— Usman Shaikh (@shaikhusman_7) September 24, 2023

Boundaries In Smallest Cricket Ground Of India, Indore Vs Biggest Cricket Ground In Pakistan, Karachi.#INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/fsPIzYcmyc

— Tas 🇮🇳 (@TasneemKhatai1) September 24, 2023

The "GKTMT" behind the boundaries is actually for Pakistani fans who are making fun of the Indore stadium pic.twitter.com/3xMDJ6QuwG

— india (ੴ) 🇮🇳 (@banarasi_pan97) September 24, 2023

Although Indore Cricket stadium is bigger in size than Pindi Stadium, but the vibes, the electrifying crowd, the boundaries are pretty much similar to the Home of cricket(Pindi Stadium).
No Comparison. Just a vibe. pic.twitter.com/kcclpUekB9

— Fay (@deshh_bhakkt) September 24, 2023

The men’s ODI playing conditions all over the world, except Auckland, are same. The minimum requirement is 59.43 m (from the center of the pitch). Indore meets that requirement too. The TV graphic shows the boundaries from the crease. From the center, it will be 59+m#INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/pWfXoRVE9x

— SportsZone (@sportszone78) September 24, 2023