India couldn't have asked for a perfect occasion to get into the groove for the 2015 World Cup with an opening clash against arch-rivals Pakistan at Adelaide. Though the match did not live up to the hype and hoopla with India winning comprehensively by 76 runs, the cricket world's biggest showdown witnessed some fine individual performances nevertheless.

Opting to bat, India opener Shikhar Dhawan (73) provided a rollicking start. Virat Kohli further exploited the hapless Pakistan attack with a fine knock of 107 that was worthy of the Man of the Match award.