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India vs Australia, Australia in India 5 T20I Series 2023, 1st T20I - Full Squad
02
nd Innings
India
209/8
(19.5 OV)
RR 10.54
BATTING
R
B
4s
6s
Yashasvi Jaiswal
c Steven Smith b Matthew Short
21
8
2
2
Ruturaj Gaikwad
run out (Nathan Ellis / Matthew Wade)
0
0
0
0
Ishan Kishan
c Matthew Short b Tanveer Sangha
58
39
2
5
Suryakumar Yadav
c Aaron Hardie b Jason Behrendorff
80
42
9
4
Tilak Varma
c Marcus Stoinis b Tanveer Sangha
12
10
2
0
Rinku Singh
not out
22
14
4
0
Axar Patel
c & b Sean Abbott
2
6
0
0
Ravi Bishnoi
run out (Matthew Wade / Sean Abbott)
0
1
0
0
Arshdeep Singh
run out (Steven Smith / Sean Abbott)
0
0
0
0
Mukesh Kumar
not out
0
0
0
0
Prasidh Krishna
Total
209/8
(19.5 OV)
RR 10.54
Fall of Wickets
1-11 (Ruturaj Gaikwad, 0.5 ov), 2-22 (Yashasvi Jaiswal, 2.3 ov), 3-134 (Ishan Kishan, 12.3 ov), 4-154 (Tilak Varma, 14.5 ov), 5-194 (Suryakumar Yadav, 17.4 ov), 6-207 (Axar Patel, 19.3 ov), 7-207 (Ravi Bishnoi, 19.4 ov), 8-208 (Arshdeep Singh, 19.5 ov)
BOWLING
O
M
R
W
Marcus Stoinis
3
0
36
0
Jason Behrendorff
4
1
25
1
Matthew Short
1
0
13
1
Sean Abbott
3.5
0
43
1
Nathan Ellis
4
0
44
0
Tanveer Sangha
4
0
47
2
01
st Innings
Australia
208/3
(20.0 OV)
RR 10.40
BATTING
R
B
4s
6s
Steven Smith
run out (Prasidh Krishna / Mukesh Kumar)
52
41
8
0
Matthew Short
b Ravi Bishnoi
13
11
3
0
Josh Inglis
c Yashasvi Jaiswal b Prasidh Krishna
110
50
11
8
Marcus Stoinis
not out
7
6
0
0
Tim David
not out
19
13
2
1
Aaron Hardie
Matthew Wade
Sean Abbott
Nathan Ellis
Jason Behrendorff
Tanveer Sangha
Total
208/3
(20.0 OV)
RR 10.40
Fall of Wickets
1-31 (Matthew Short, 4.4 ov), 2-161 (Steven Smith, 15.5 ov), 3-180 (Josh Inglis, 17.2 ov)
BOWLING
O
M
R
W
Arshdeep Singh
4
0
41
0
Prasidh Krishna
4
0
50
1
Axar Patel
4
0
32
0
Ravi Bishnoi
4
0
54
1
Mukesh Kumar
4
0
29
0
02
nd Innings
India
Right then! That is it from this match. A high-scoring match and it is the hosts who lead the scoreline. We will meet you again on the 26th of this month. Join us at 7 pm IST (1.30 pm GMT) and earlier for all the build up. Till then, goodbye and cheers!
Matthew Wade says it was a good match in the end. Inglis played well but the Indians came in hard. Shares they had plans with the ball but it was hard to bowl in such a small ground and a good wicket. Mentions Josh Inglis played a really good innings, Shares they had a chance in the end, credit to the boys for hanging in there.
Suryakumar Yadav wins the PLAYER OF THE MATCH AWARD. He says he is happy with the way they played despite being put under pressure. Adds it is a proud moment to captain his country, it will take time to sink in but he is really happy. Shares they knew the wicket gets better later on so he just asked the players to express themselves. Mentions he and Kishan kept on batting and were happy to be in a good position after the 10th over. Tells there was great support from the crowd. Reckons Rinku Singh kept his nerves and it was a tailor-made situation for him. Says the seamers did well in the fag end of the innings as he felt Australia might get near 230.
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Australia would have thought they had enough runs on the board. They even started well but one big partnership made them lose control. The pitch was not easy to bowl and even dew didn't help them much. Apart from Jason Behrendorff, everyone went for more than 10 runs per over. Earlier, it was Steven Smith and Josh Inglis who did all the talk. Fifty from the former and a ton from Josh Inglis helped Australia get more than 200. However, it was not enough to lead the series.
Who would have thought the game would go till the last ball? India were in cruise control till the 18th over but started losing wickets in heaps. However, Rinku Singh showed such game awareness to keep the strike in the last over and take his team over. India needed a big partnership and it came from Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan. A partnership of more than 100 runs helped India get back on track after losing 2 wickets. Both get fifty but fall at the wrong time. Suryakumar Yadav particularly, as his wicket did create some havoc in the middle but Rinku Singh got the game over the line.
Pressure, what pressure for Rinku Singh. It felt like Rinku Singh does the finishing job every night in his dreams. Made it look so effortless. Looked so calm there. Nerves of steel from the young man. Just superb.
20
over
20 | 7 Runs | HH: 209/8
19.6
1
Sean Abbott to Rinku Singh, SIX! RINKU SINGH DOES IT! This is full and on middle, Singh tonks it high over long on for a biggie. That was so clean. INDIA WIN BY 2 WICKETS and although it doesn't matter, but it was a no ball and the match was over even before the ball was sent flying out of the park.
Mukesh Kumar walks in. Rinku Singh is on the strike again. 1 run needed in 1 ball. Are we in for a Super Over?
19.5
W
Sean Abbott to Rinku Singh, OUT! RUN OUT! Three in three for Australia. Shorter and on off, Singh pulls it to deep mid-wicket and calls for two. He makes his end but just like Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh is late at his end as Steven Smith throws at the bowler's end and finds him short.
A run out appeal is taken upstairs...
Arshdeep Singh walks in. Good thing for India is Rinku Singh is on strike.
19.4
W
Sean Abbott to Ravi Bishnoi, OUT! RUN OUT! Australia are making a match out of nothing. Short and on off. Ravi Bishnoi swings and misses. Singh runs across and makes his end but the ball rolls across to Sean Abbott who clips the bails at his end. Ravi Bishnoi was well short.
Ravi Bishnoi walks in. He needs to give the strike to Singh. 2 runs needed in 3 balls.
19.3
W
Sean Abbott to Axar Patel, OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! Patel goes! Australia still in the game. Short and on off, Patel looks to pull but top edges it high but not far away. Sean Abbott turns and takes it well. Another good catch by the Aussies.
19.2
1
Sean Abbott to Rinku Singh, Bye! Slower length ball, outside off. Singh swings and misses. Matthew Wade fumbles to collect it cleanly and a bye is taken. 2 runs needed.
19.1
4
Sean Abbott to Rinku Singh, FOUR! SLASHED AWAY! A length ball, wide of off. Singh slashes and it flies over point and races to the fence.
Sean Abbott to bowl the final over. 7 runs needed by India.
19
over
19 | 7 Runs | HH: 202/5
18.6
1
Nathan Ellis to Rinku Singh, Singh keeps the strike. Short and on off, this is pulled to deep square leg for one.
18.5
4
Nathan Ellis to Rinku Singh, FOUR! Rinku, the finisher has arrived. Full and outside off, Singh drives it down past mid off for a boundary. Powered.
18.4
1
Nathan Ellis to Axar Patel, Singh finally gets the strike. Short, slow and outside off, this is hit to backward point for a single.
18.3
0
Nathan Ellis to Axar Patel, Make it three. A length ball, outside off, Patel slaps it to cover.
18.2
0
Nathan Ellis to Axar Patel, A bouncer, outside off. Patel looks to pull but misses. Two dots..
18.1
0
Nathan Ellis to Axar Patel, A yorker, outside off. Patel toe ends his strike back to the keeper.
18.1
1
Nathan Ellis to Axar Patel, Wide! Fuller and outside off, Patel leaves for a wide.
Nathan Ellis to bowl the penultimate over. Australia are 2 overs behind so they have to keep just 4 fielders outside the circle.
18
over
18 | 6 Runs | HH: 195/5
17.6
0
Jason Behrendorff to Rinku Singh, Short in length and outside off, Singh taps it straight to point.
17.5
1
Jason Behrendorff to Axar Patel, On the hips, Patel nudges it to deep square leg for one.
Axar Patel walks in next.
17.4
W
Jason Behrendorff to Suryakumar Yadav, OUT! GONE! Is there a late twist? This is full and on off, Suryakumar tries to loft but toe ends his shot to long on. Aaron Hardie runs back, keeps his eyes well on the ball and dives to take the catch, all while running towards the ropes. Just superb. 15 runs needed now.
17.3
0
Jason Behrendorff to Suryakumar Yadav, A length ball, outside off, Suryakumar with a rare swing and a miss.
17.2
4
Jason Behrendorff to Suryakumar Yadav, FOUR! Placed well. This is full and outside off. Suryakumar places it through point, the man in the deep was too wide. Easy boundary.
17.1
1
Jason Behrendorff to Rinku Singh, Length and outside off, this is steered to point for a single.
17
over
17 | 18 Runs | HH: 189/4
16.6
1
Nathan Ellis to Rinku Singh, Outside off, this is hit to third man for a single. India need 20 runs now.
16.5
1
Nathan Ellis to Suryakumar Yadav, Shorter and on off, Suryakumar pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
16.4
4
Nathan Ellis to Suryakumar Yadav, FOUR! That is the shot which you'll see in the highlights. Shorter and outside off. Suryakumar upper-cuts it over third man for a boundary.
16.3
6
Nathan Ellis to Suryakumar Yadav, SIX! Suryakumar is middling everything. This looks like a straightforward catch right now. On a length and on middle, Suryakumar thumps it over long on for a biggie. He is making it look so easy.
16.2
0
Nathan Ellis to Suryakumar Yadav, On a length and on top of off, this is punched to cover.
16.2
1
Nathan Ellis to Suryakumar Yadav, Wide! Full and close to leg, Suryakumar makes a leave for a wide.
16.2
1
Nathan Ellis to Suryakumar Yadav, Wide! Slower again but down the leg side, Suryakumar misses his clip.
16.1
4
Nathan Ellis to Suryakumar Yadav, FOUR! SKY SHOW! A slower length ball on middle, Suryakumar slams and clears the infield, past mid on for a boundary.
16
over
16 | 16 Runs | HH: 171/4
15.6
4
Marcus Stoinis to Rinku Singh, FOUR! That was meant to be hit. A half-volley on the pads. Singh whacks it behind square leg for four.
15.6
1
Marcus Stoinis to Rinku Singh, Wide! Too many wides from the Aussies so far. A bouncer on middle, Singh sits under it.
15.5
0
Marcus Stoinis to Rinku Singh, An off-cutter into the surface. Singh looks to pull but misses.
15.4
1
Marcus Stoinis to Suryakumar Yadav, Outside off, this is guided through point for a single.
15.3
4
Marcus Stoinis to Suryakumar Yadav, FOUR! MORE! Shorter and outside off, Suryakumar shifts on the back foot and punches it through point for a boundary. No chance for the fielder.
15.2
1
Marcus Stoinis to Rinku Singh, Around off, this is pushed to the left of mid off for a single.
15.1
4
Marcus Stoinis to Rinku Singh, FOUR! Deft touch! A length ball, outside off. Singh waits and lets the ball to come to him, dabs it through backward point for a boundary.
15.1
1
Marcus Stoinis to Rinku Singh, Wide! A slower bumper, outside off. Singh slashes and misses.
15
over
15 | 11 Runs | HH: 155/4
14.6
1
Tanveer Sangha to Rinku Singh, Fuller and on off, this is driven to long off for a single.
Rinku Singh walks to the midde.
14.5
W
Tanveer Sangha to Tilak Varma, OUT! GONE! The crowd goes silent. Tanveer Sangha pushes it wide of off, Varma still tries to sweep this widish delivery but gets a top edge, high in the night sky and to cover. Marcus Stoinis keeps his eyes on the ball, dives to his left and takes an excellent catch.
14.4
1
Tanveer Sangha to Suryakumar Yadav, Full and on off, this is pushed to cover for a single.
14.3
1
Tanveer Sangha to Tilak Varma, On middle, this is punched to long on for a single.
14.2
4
Tanveer Sangha to Tilak Varma, FOUR! MORE! This is short and outside off. Varma switch-hits it over third man, off the edge but over short third for four more.
14.1
4
Tanveer Sangha to Tilak Varma, FOUR! A bit short and on off, Varma goes back quickly and pulls it in the gap to deep mid-wicket for a boundary.
14
over
14 | 9 Runs | HH: 144/3
13.6
0
Sean Abbott to Suryakumar Yadav, Shorter and around off, Suryakumar bends to play the pull shot but misses.
13.5
1
Sean Abbott to Tilak Varma, CHANCE! Hits the hard length, outside off. Varma tries to cut but gets an outside edge to the left of Wade who makes a full-fledged dive but only gets gloves on it. One.
13.4
0
Sean Abbott to Tilak Varma, Length and on middle, Varma blocks it out.
13.3
1
Sean Abbott to Suryakumar Yadav, Length ball on middle, Suryakumar mistimes his punch to covers for a single.
13.2
6
Sean Abbott to Suryakumar Yadav, SIX! IN THE AIR AND SIX! This is full and on middle, Suryakumar lofts it high, high and over long on for a biggie. Holds the pose as it brings his fifty up as well. The skipper looks all set to take his team home.
13.1
1
Sean Abbott to Tilak Varma, Outside off, this is guided through covers for a single.
13
over
13 | 11 Runs | HH: 135/3
12.6
1
Tanveer Sangha to Tilak Varma, This is full and on off. Varma tries the reverse sweep, gets a top edge over the keeper and for a single.
12.5
0
Tanveer Sangha to Tilak Varma, This is full and on middle, Varma looks to sweep but looks like there was an inside edge on it.
12.4
0
Tanveer Sangha to Tilak Varma, Flat and on off, Varma blocks.
Tilak Varma is the new man in.
12.3
W
Tanveer Sangha to Ishan Kishan, OUT! GONE! What a time for Australia to get the breakthrough. This is full and outside off, away from the arc and looked like a googly as well. Kishan tries to hit this over long off but doesn't get the elevation and Matthew Short takes it. Good innings from him.
12.2
6
Tanveer Sangha to Ishan Kishan, SIX! ALL THE WAY! Short again, not much and Kishan pulls it hard over square leg for a biggie. India in pole position.
12.1
4
Tanveer Sangha to Ishan Kishan, FOUR! Fifty for Kishan! He didn't get much chance in the World Cup but has made the most of his opportunity here. Tad short and on middle, Kishan whips it in the gap to mid-wicket for a boundary.
12
over
12 | 10 Runs | HH: 124/2
11.6
1
Nathan Ellis to Ishan Kishan, This is full and outside off, Kishan knocks it through covers for a single.
11.5
0
Nathan Ellis to Ishan Kishan, A widish yorker, outside off, Kishan fails to jam it out.
11.4
6
Nathan Ellis to Ishan Kishan, SIX! Nathan Ellis brings back pace and it goes out of the park. Short in length and on middle, Kishan hangs back and pulls it over mid-wicket.
11.3
1
Nathan Ellis to Suryakumar Yadav, Hard length delivery on middle, Suryakumar plays it to fine leg for a single.
11.2
1
Nathan Ellis to Ishan Kishan, A slower length ball on off, Kishan works it to mid off for a single.
11.1
1
Nathan Ellis to Suryakumar Yadav, Fuller and on the pads, Suryakumar tickles it to fine leg for one.
Change. Nathan Ellis is back in the attack.
11
over
11 | 8 Runs | HH: 114/2
10.6
0
Marcus Stoinis to Ishan Kishan, This is short and on off, Kishan awkwardly plays it to point. Decent over from Marcus Stoinis. The slower balls are key for Australia in the chase.
10.6
1
Marcus Stoinis to Ishan Kishan, Wide! Drops it short and well wide of off, easily wided.
10.5
1
Marcus Stoinis to Suryakumar Yadav, A length ball, outside off, Suryakumar plays it through covers for a single.
10.4
1
Marcus Stoinis to Ishan Kishan, This is full and outside off, Kishan creams it through covers for a single.
10.3
1
Marcus Stoinis to Suryakumar Yadav, Short one on middle, Suryakumar works it to point for a single.
10.2
4
Marcus Stoinis to Suryakumar Yadav, FOUR! Not where he intended but will take it. Length ball on middle, Suryakumar gets low and tries to pull it away but gets a top edge over short third for four.
10.1
0
Marcus Stoinis to Suryakumar Yadav, Short, slow and outside off, Suryakumar dabs it to backward point.
Drinks. India are on the right path in the chase. Despite losing two wickets, both Suryakumar and Kishan look in fine touch. They need 103 runs in the next half. Australia need a couple of quick breakthroughs to get back in the game and the wicket of Suryakumar will do wonders for them in the next stage.
10
over
10 | 8 Runs | HH: 106/2
9.6
0
Sean Abbott to Ishan Kishan, A length ball, outside off. Kishan taps it to cover.
9.5
0
Sean Abbott to Ishan Kishan, Outside off, on a length. Kishan punches it to cover.
9.5
1
Sean Abbott to Ishan Kishan, Wide! Way outside off and it is left alone.
9.4
1
Sean Abbott to Suryakumar Yadav, Smart fielding! This is short and on off. Suryakumar loves to play the ramp and goes for it. It goes to third man where Tanveer Sangha runs forward but falls short despite the dive.
9.3
1
Sean Abbott to Ishan Kishan, Outside off, this is guided to point for a single.
9.2
2
Sean Abbott to Ishan Kishan, Length and on off, Kishan hammers it down to long off for a couple. The fielder runs to his left and dives to save two.
9.2
1
Sean Abbott to Ishan Kishan, Wide! Length ball, outside off. Kishan stands across and tries to cut but misses. Wade is not happy with the call.
9.2
1
Sean Abbott to Ishan Kishan, Wide! A slower length ball, outside off. Kishan swings and misses. 100 up.
9.1
1
Sean Abbott to Suryakumar Yadav, Length ball, outside off, this is dabbed to short third for one.
Sean Abbott is back for another spell.
9
over
9 | 19 Runs | HH: 98/2
8.6
1
Tanveer Sangha to Suryakumar Yadav, Fuller and on middle, this is flicked to deep mid-wicket for a single.
8.5
1
Tanveer Sangha to Ishan Kishan, Too full and outside off, this is driven to long off for a single.
8.4
0
Tanveer Sangha to Ishan Kishan, Short and outside off, this is cut but to point.
8.4
1
Tanveer Sangha to Ishan Kishan, Wide! A googly and it lands well outside off, Kishan leaves.
8.3
6
Tanveer Sangha to Ishan Kishan, SIX! MORE! Kishan joins the charge now. Drops it full and on middle, Kishan stands and tonks it over mid-wicket for a six. 16 runs already of this over.
8.2
6
Tanveer Sangha to Ishan Kishan, SIX! THAT IS CLEAN! Tossed up on off, Kishan slogs it well over mid-wicket and it goes all the way for a biggie.
8.1
4
Tanveer Sangha to Ishan Kishan, FOUR! Through the hands. Tossed up, outside off, Kishan slog-sweeps it to deep mid-wicket. Sean Abbott runs to his left but the power behind the ball was too much. Goes through for four.
8
over
8 | 10 Runs | HH: 79/2
7.6
1
Jason Behrendorff to Ishan Kishan, Around off, shorter and it is pulled to deep mid-wicket for a single.
7.5
1
Jason Behrendorff to Suryakumar Yadav, Shorter and outside off, Suryakumar looks to pull but gets a top edge behind square leg. The man runs in and dives but fells short. One.
7.4
1
Jason Behrendorff to Ishan Kishan, A full toss on middle, Kishan eases it to long on for a single.
7.3
1
Jason Behrendorff to Suryakumar Yadav, Around off, this is hit to long off for a single.
7.2
4
Jason Behrendorff to Suryakumar Yadav, FOUR! Off the edge! Suryakumar continues to deal in boundaries. This is full and outside off. Suryakumar looks to drive but outside edges it to the right of Wade who dives but can't do much. A boundary.
7.1
2
Jason Behrendorff to Suryakumar Yadav, Length ball, outside off, Suryakumar strokes it through covers for a couple of runs.
7
over
7 | 6 Runs | HH: 69/2
6.6
1
Tanveer Sangha to Suryakumar Yadav, On middle, this is nudged to mid-wicket for a run. Six singles off the over.
6.5
1
Tanveer Sangha to Ishan Kishan, Shorter and outside off, Kishan pulls it to deep square leg who collects it on a bounce.
6.4
1
Tanveer Sangha to Suryakumar Yadav, Fuller and outside off, Suryakumar sweeps it to deep square leg for a single.
6.3
1
Tanveer Sangha to Ishan Kishan, Another single as Kishan works it to long on.
6.2
1
Tanveer Sangha to Suryakumar Yadav, Full and on middle, this is hit to long on for a single.
6.1
1
Tanveer Sangha to Ishan Kishan, Drops it short and on off, this is pulled to mid-wicket for a single.
Change. Tanveer Sangha is into the attack.
6
over
6 | 9 Runs | HH: 63/2
5.6
0
Nathan Ellis to Suryakumar Yadav, 9 runs off the over. On a length and on off, Suryakumar splices his push to point.
5.5
4
Nathan Ellis to Suryakumar Yadav, FOUR! Suryakumar is on a charge. Finds the gap this time. Full and on middle, Suryakumar times it through mid-wicket and finds the fence.
5.4
0
Nathan Ellis to Suryakumar Yadav, Fuller and on middle, this is pushed to mid on.
5.3
4
Nathan Ellis to Suryakumar Yadav, FOUR! Helped away! Full and on the pads. Suryakumar tickles it to fine leg, there was a fielder inside the ring but Suryakumar plays it fine.
5.2
0
Nathan Ellis to Suryakumar Yadav, On a length and on middle, Suryakumar keeps it out.
5.1
1
Nathan Ellis to Ishan Kishan, Full and on off, it is eased to mid off for a single.
5
over
5 | 20 Runs | HH: 54/2
4.6
4
Sean Abbott to Suryakumar Yadav, FOUR MORE! 20 runs off the over. That was clean from Suryakumar! Full and on middle, Suryakumar times and places it back past the bowler, wide of long off for four.
4.6
1
Sean Abbott to Suryakumar Yadav, Wide! Slides it down leg, was a slower ball. Suryakumar misses his flick.
4.5
6
Sean Abbott to Suryakumar Yadav, SIX! Second in the over. Suryakumar looks in great touch. Too full and on leg, Suryakumar again stands still and hammers it over mid-wicket for a six.
4.4
0
Sean Abbott to Suryakumar Yadav, A length ball, slanting on middle and leg. Suryakumar looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads. There was an inside edge.
4.3
1
Sean Abbott to Ishan Kishan, Short in length and on top of off, this is pulled to deep square leg for a single.
4.2
6
Sean Abbott to Ishan Kishan, SIX! Kishan hits one now. This is full and on middle, Kishan smashes it down to long on for a biggie. Was an half-volley.
4.1
2
Sean Abbott to Ishan Kishan, This is full and on middle, Kishan heaves it to deep mid-wicket, not off the middle and the fielder runs to his right and saves two.
Sean Abbott to bowl now.
4
over
4 | 9 Runs | HH: 34/2
3.6
6
Jason Behrendorff to Suryakumar Yadav, SIX! The skipper finds the fence. This is short and on leg, Suryakumar stands tall and clips it over fine leg for a biggie. Made it look so easy.
3.5
1
Jason Behrendorff to Ishan Kishan, Angling on middle, this is clipped to deep square leg for a single.
3.4
0
Jason Behrendorff to Ishan Kishan, Ishan Kishan 3 runs in 11 balls. He is struggling. Short and on off, extra bounce this time. Kishan looks to defend but misses.
3.3
1
Jason Behrendorff to Suryakumar Yadav, Shorter and on middle, Suryakumar plays it to deep square leg for a single.
3.2
0
Jason Behrendorff to Suryakumar Yadav, What a delivery! Short and around off, seams a bit away. Suryakumar looks to defend but does so inside the line.
3.1
1
Jason Behrendorff to Ishan Kishan, On a length and on the pads, Kishan tucks it to square leg for a single.
3
over
3 | 13 Runs | HH: 25/2
2.6
1
Matthew Short to Ishan Kishan, Shorter and outside off, Kishan slaps it down to long off for a single.
2.5
0
Matthew Short to Ishan Kishan, Outside off and it spins back in. Kishan nudges it to mid on.
2.4
1
Matthew Short to Suryakumar Yadav, On the pads, Suryakumar flicks it to deep square leg for a single. Off the mark.
2.4
1
Matthew Short to Suryakumar Yadav, Wide! Short and down leg, Yadav leaves.
Suryakumar Yadav walks out to the middle.
2.3
W
Matthew Short to Yashasvi Jaiswal, OUT! GONE! Jaiswal goes now. India in trouble. Tossed up on middle, spins a bit. Jaiswal tries to play through the line as he tries to loft it over mid off but toe ends his shot. Steven Smith takes it safely.
2.2
6
Matthew Short to Yashasvi Jaiswal, SIX! Off the edge but all the way! Floated on middle, Jaiswal again looks to sweep but top edges it over backward square leg for a biggie.
2.1
4
Matthew Short to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Matthew Short is greeted with a boundary! Tossed up, outside off. Jaiswal sweeps it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
2
over
2 | 0 Runs | HH: 12/1
1.6
0
Jason Behrendorff to Ishan Kishan, A maiden over! This is full and close to off, lands and moves away. Kishan is drawn to drive but misses.
1.5
0
Jason Behrendorff to Ishan Kishan, On a length and outside off, swings away. Kishan has a poke at it but misses.
1.4
0
Jason Behrendorff to Ishan Kishan, Fuller delivery, outside off, Kishan drives it to cover.
1.3
0
Jason Behrendorff to Ishan Kishan, Fuller and outside off, Kishan pushes it to cover.
1.2
0
Jason Behrendorff to Ishan Kishan, Outside off and a bit of away swing for Jason Behrendorff. Kishan leaves.
1.1
0
Jason Behrendorff to Ishan Kishan, Full and outside off, swings away. Kishan shoulders arms to it.
1
over
1 | 12 Runs | HH: 12/1
0.6
1
Marcus Stoinis to Ishan Kishan, Outside off, this is dabbed to third man for a single.
Ishan Kishan walks to the middle.
0.5
W
Marcus Stoinis to Yashasvi Jaiswal, OUT! RUN OUT! Diamond duck for Gaikwad! Yes, no, yes, no, a lot of confusion and Gaikwad has to go. A slower bouncer on middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal pulls it to deep square leg. The batters complete the run but couldn't settle with a decision for another run. Yashasvi Jaiswal backed out in the last moment and Gaikwad was left alone. Easy work for Wade who clips the bails off.
0.4
0
Marcus Stoinis to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short of a length and outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal comes down the track and swings but misses.
0.3
6
Marcus Stoinis to Yashasvi Jaiswal, SIX! Just the start India wanted. Just a reminder, this is a belter pitch to bat. Short and on leg, Yashasvi Jaiswal pulls it high over square leg for a biggie.
0.2
0
Marcus Stoinis to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Drags his length back, outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal tries to cut but misses.
0.1
4
Marcus Stoinis to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Perfect start for India. Full and outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal drives it to the right of mid off and it races to the fence.
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st Innings
Australia
We are back. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad to open for India. Marcus Stoinis to bowl first. Let's play...
...THE CHASE...
India missed out with a 6th choice bowler. Even the inexperienced came into play. Although the pitch was paradise to bat but the bowlers were too short and too wide which gave Australia an easy run off. However, we feel that another option for Suryakumar Yadav could have made a difference. Right then! This is a really good pitch to bat on. India need to bat well though. Australia have to bowl more slower balls. Let's see how things pan out.
A mammoth total by the Aussies who will be pretty happy at the break. It was two experienced players who ran the show. Steven Smith and Josh Inglis hammered India all over the ground. Smith was struggling to time but Josh Inglis was enjoying his time up the order. Steven Smith scored fifty while Josh Inglis scored a fantastic century before Tim David walked out to give a powerful finish.
20
over
20 | 5 Runs |
HH: 208/3
19.6
0
Mukesh Kumar to Tim David, Outstanding from Kumar. Goes full and outside off. David gets across but fumbles to play and gets hit on the pads. Dot to end. Australia end with 208 runs.
19.5
0
Mukesh Kumar to Tim David, Excellent from Kumar! A yorker on off. David jams it out back to the bowler. Just superb.
19.4
1
Mukesh Kumar to Marcus Stoinis, JUST ONE! Too full and on middle, Stoinis plays it to long on for a single.
19.4
2
Mukesh Kumar to Tim David, A full toss, outside off. David doesn't time it well as he hits it to deep cover. Just 3 runs till now. No, no, the siren rings. No ball is called as Mukesh Kumar has overstepped. Free-hit next.
19.3
1
Mukesh Kumar to Marcus Stoinis, Very full and outside off, Stoinis drives it to deep cover for a single. Good last over from Mukesh Kumar. Can he end well?
19.2
1
Mukesh Kumar to Tim David, Well bowled! A yorker slanting on leg. David falls over as he digs it out to cover for a single. India think it is off the pads and takes it upstairs. It hits the boot but the ball was sliding down. Clearly not out.
19.1
0
Mukesh Kumar to Tim David, David missed out there. A full toss on off, David hits it straight to covers.
Mukesh Kumar to bowl the final over.
19
over
19 | 16 Runs |
HH: 203/3
18.6
1
Arshdeep Singh to Tim David, Tim keeps the strike. Full and on off, it is hit to long off for one.
18.5
6
Arshdeep Singh to Tim David, SIX! There is a reason David was so eager for that single. 200 up for the Aussies. This is full and outside off, David smokes it over extra-cover for a biggie.
18.4
1
Arshdeep Singh to Marcus Stoinis, Short and outside off, Marcus Stoinis drops it to point and takes a single. David runs to the danger side and makes it with a dive.
18.3
1
Arshdeep Singh to Tim David, Full and on off, this is pushed to long off for a single.
18.3
1
Arshdeep Singh to Tim David, Wide! This is full and wide of off. David steps across to swing but misses. Arshdeep Singh is not happy as he feels David moved across.
18.2
0
Arshdeep Singh to Tim David, Goes full and outside off, David hits it straight to cover.
18.1
4
Arshdeep Singh to Tim David, FOUR! powered! Length ball, outside off. David muscles it over covers and it races to the fence. Australia looking for 220 here.
18.1
1
Arshdeep Singh to Tim David, Wide! Slower one but again way outside off, David leaves it for a wide.
18.1
1
Arshdeep Singh to Tim David, Wide! Full and way outside off. David swings and misses.
18
over
18 | 8 Runs |
HH: 187/3
17.6
2
Prasidh Krishna to Marcus Stoinis, DROPPED! Two drop catches, a run out chance missed by Ravi Bishnoi and goes for fifty with the ball as well. Not a good day till now for him. Length and outside off, Stoinis swings and hits it over covers, not of the middle. Ravi Bishnoi runs back from infield, tries to take over his shoulder but misses.
17.5
1
Prasidh Krishna to Tim David, Drops it short and on middle, David pulls off the higher part of the blade to deep square leg for one.
17.4
0
Prasidh Krishna to Tim David, A slower bumper on leg, David looks to pull but misses.
17.3
4
Prasidh Krishna to Tim David, FOUR! Off the mark in style. A length ball, outside off, David punches it through point and it goes to the fence.
Tim David comes in to give a powerful finish.
17.2
W
Prasidh Krishna to Josh Inglis, OUT! GONE! End of a brilliant knock from Inglis! Prasidh Krishna bowls an off-cutter, lands it on the pads. Inglis tries to go over square leg but fails to power and Yashasvi Jaiswal holds his nerves in the deep. Superb knock from Inglis.
17.1
1
Prasidh Krishna to Marcus Stoinis, Good run from Inglis! Outside off, this is tapped to point. Marcus Stoinis wasn't looking for a run but Inglis calls and makes his ground easily.
17
over
17 | 18 Runs |
HH: 179/2
16.6
4
Arshdeep Singh to Josh Inglis, FOUR! Fourth boundary of the over. India looking all over the place. This is full and outside off, Inglis carves it over point and it races to the fence. 18 runs of this one.
16.5
4
Arshdeep Singh to Josh Inglis, FOUR! Inglis won't mind at all. He is enjoying his own show. Shorter and on middle, Inglis looks to pull but top edges it over the keeper and to fine leg.
16.4
4
Arshdeep Singh to Josh Inglis, FOUR! CENTURY FOR INGLIS! A huge roar from Inglis as he reaches the landmark. His first century. Bowls it wide again, outside off, Inglis gets some bat on it and the ball rolls past third man for a boundary.
16.4
1
Arshdeep Singh to Josh Inglis, Wide! Tries to stay away from the arc but bowls it over the tramline, WIDED.
16.3
0
Arshdeep Singh to Josh Inglis, A slower length ball, outside off, Inglis swings and misses.
16.2
4
Arshdeep Singh to Josh Inglis, FOUR! That is outrageous. Suryakumar Yadav is impressed as well. Full and outside off, Inglis switch-hits, plays it over short third for a boundary. Inglis is 2 runs away now for a ton.
16.1
1
Arshdeep Singh to Marcus Stoinis, Length ball, outside off, this is dropped to cover for a single.
Arshdeep Singh is into the attack.
16
over
16 | 10 Runs |
HH: 161/2
15.6
0
Mukesh Kumar to Josh Inglis, A huge appeal for caught behind but nothing given. Ishan Kishan convinces Suryakumar Yadav to take it upstairs. UltraEdge shows NO SPIKE. NOT OUT. A widish yorker, outside off. Inglis looks to drive but misses. There was a spike but it was off the blade hitting the turf.
Marcus Stoinis walks to the middle.
15.5
W
Mukesh Kumar to Steven Smith, OUT! RUN OUT! Fifty and out for Smith! This is on a length and outside off. Smith gets across and paddles it to short fine leg. Fumbles as he plays and also while running across. Prasidh Krishna was quick to pick up and throw it back to Mukesh Kumar who clips the bails off.
A run out appeal is taken upstairs...
15.4
4
Mukesh Kumar to Steven Smith, FOUR! Fifty for Smith! Started slowly but is looking to end on a high note now. Length ball, outside off, Smith cuts it through point for a boundary.
15.3
2
Mukesh Kumar to Steven Smith, A full toss on off. Smith lofts it over to long off for a couple of runs.
15.2
0
Mukesh Kumar to Steven Smith, Short again but this time outside off. Smith looks to pull but misses.
15.1
4
Mukesh Kumar to Steven Smith, FOUR! Short, slow and on middle, Smith pulls it late behind square leg for a boundary.
Mukesh Kumar to replace Prasidh Krishna.
15
over
15 | 21 Runs |
HH: 151/1
14.6
6
Ravi Bishnoi to Josh Inglis, Poor last two overs from Ravi Bishnoi and he goes over fifty in his spell. Three sixes in this over. Full and on off, this is thumped over mid-wicket for a biggie. 150 up.
14.5
6
Ravi Bishnoi to Josh Inglis, SIX! The crowd has gone absolutely silent. It is raining boundaries. Tossed up, outside off. Inglis goes inside out over covers and all the way. SIX.
14.4
1
Ravi Bishnoi to Steven Smith, Outside off, this is worked to long off for a six.
14.3
1
Ravi Bishnoi to Josh Inglis, JUST SHORT! Too full and on off. Inglis slog-sweeps it to deep mid-wicket. Rinku Singh runs in but collects on a bounce. Australia continue to enjoy their luck.
14.2
6
Ravi Bishnoi to Josh Inglis, SIX! Too many short balls from India and all have gone out of the park. Short and on middle, Inglis pulls it over to deep mid-wicket, it lands on a ropes and results in a six.
14.1
1
Ravi Bishnoi to Steven Smith, This is full and outside off, Smith smashes it to long off for a single.
14
over
14 | 10 Runs |
HH: 130/1
13.6
0
Prasidh Krishna to Josh Inglis, 10 runs of the over. Short again on middle, Inglis bends back to ramp it away but misses.
13.5
1
Prasidh Krishna to Steven Smith, This is short and outside off, Smith mistimes his pull and it falls short of the man running in from long on.
13.4
1
Prasidh Krishna to Josh Inglis, Full and on middle, this is nudged to deep square leg for a single.
13.3
0
Prasidh Krishna to Josh Inglis, Inglis tries to play the reverse scoop and Prasidh Krishna bowls it slow and wide of off. Inglis fails to connect it cleanly.
13.2
2
Prasidh Krishna to Josh Inglis, Wonderful running. A low dipping full toss on middle, Inglis softly plays it to long on and takes a couple.
13.1
6
Prasidh Krishna to Josh Inglis, SIX! CLEARS THE FENCE! This is short and on middle, Inglis gets inside the line and pulls it over square leg for a six. He was waiting for that one Australia on a roar.
13
over
13 | 10 Runs |
HH: 120/1
12.6
2
Axar Patel to Steven Smith, This is full and around off, Smith looks to sweep but top edges it over short third for a couple. A couple of edges in this over but Australia riding the luck.
12.5
0
Axar Patel to Steven Smith, Axar Patel bowls it flat and outside off, inside the line. Smith leaves it alone.
12.4
1
Axar Patel to Josh Inglis, Too full and on off, Inglis tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.
12.3
2
Axar Patel to Josh Inglis, Outside off, Inglis flicks it wide of deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
12.2
1
Axar Patel to Steven Smith, Tossed up on middle, Smith tries to work on the leg side but gets a leading edge to covers for one.
12.1
4
Axar Patel to Steven Smith, FOUR! Full and on off. Smith heaves it to deep mid-wicket. The fielder there looked interested as he runs to his left but the ball was just wide of him, four more.
12
over
12 | 18 Runs |
HH: 110/1
11.6
6
Ravi Bishnoi to Josh Inglis, SIX! That was meant to be hit. Flighted on middle, slower in the air. Inglis stays back and slams it over the bowler for a biggie. 18 runs of the over.
11.5
0
Ravi Bishnoi to Josh Inglis, Quicker one on off. Inglis taps it to point.
11.4
4
Ravi Bishnoi to Josh Inglis, FOUR! Inglis looks in hot form right now. Tossed up on off. Inglis goes inside-out over covers for one-bounce four.
11.3
6
Ravi Bishnoi to Josh Inglis, SIX! Fifty for Inglis! 100 for Australia. Follows a decent World Cup with a wonderful fifty. Too full and on off, Inglis tonks it to long on for a biggie.
11.2
1
Ravi Bishnoi to Steven Smith, Tossed up on off, Smith turns it to deep square leg for a single.
11.1
1
Ravi Bishnoi to Josh Inglis, Flat and on off, a googly. Inglis knocks it through point for a single.
Ravi Bishnoi is back into the attack. His two overs are very crucial.
11
over
11 | 9 Runs |
HH: 92/1
10.6
1
Axar Patel to Josh Inglis, A single to end the over as this is hit down to long on.
10.5
1
Axar Patel to Steven Smith, Flights it full and outside off, slower one. Smith bottom edges his cut short to short third for one.
10.4
0
Axar Patel to Steven Smith, Full and on middle and leg, this is punched to cover.
10.3
2
Axar Patel to Steven Smith, A bit short and on off, Smith pulls it to the right of long on for a couple of runs.
10.2
4
Axar Patel to Steven Smith, FOUR! Smith needed that one. Too full and on middle, Smith dances down the track and launches it straight down the ground for a boundary.
10.1
1
Axar Patel to Josh Inglis, Full and on middle, this is clipped to deep mid-wicket for a single.
Australia are in a comfortable position at the halfway mark. Steven Smith is struggling a bit but Inglis is covering things for him. Australia will hope Smith starts to fire as there is a lot of batting left. For India, they won't mind a score around 180 but will be happy if they restrict Australia to a much lower total.
10
over
10 | 8 Runs |
HH: 83/1
9.6
1
Mukesh Kumar to Josh Inglis, A yorker on middle, Inglis digs it out to mid on for a single.
9.5
2
Mukesh Kumar to Josh Inglis, Excellent fielding! Short of a length and outside off, Inglis pulls it to deep mid-wicket. Yashasvi Jaiswal runs to his right, covers a lot of carpet and dives to save two.
9.4
4
Mukesh Kumar to Josh Inglis, FOUR! Tries the yorker but bowls a low full toss on off. Inglis opens the face of the bat and plays it past backward point for a boundary.
9.3
0
Mukesh Kumar to Josh Inglis, Mukesh Kumar is bowling well at the moment. This is short and outside off. Inglis tries to pull but misses.
9.2
0
Mukesh Kumar to Josh Inglis, A length ball, outside off, Inglis swings and misses it.
9.1
1
Mukesh Kumar to Steven Smith, Length ball, outside off, Smith slaps it to deep cover for a single.
9
over
9 | 10 Runs |
HH: 75/1
8.6
0
Ravi Bishnoi to Josh Inglis, 10 runs of this one. 29 runs of the last two. Full and on middle, this is blocked.
8.5
1
Ravi Bishnoi to Steven Smith, On the pads, Smith plays it to mid-wicket for a single.
8.4
0
Ravi Bishnoi to Steven Smith, Angling on the pads, Smith keeps it out.
8.3
1
Ravi Bishnoi to Josh Inglis, CHANCE! Outside off, Inglis steers it straight to short third man. Inglis sprints to the other end. The fielder misses his shy and even Ravi Bishnoi fails to pick up the ball cleanly. Inglis was struggling but gets lucky as Ravi Bishnoi fumbles. That was a real chance.
8.2
2
Ravi Bishnoi to Josh Inglis, On the pads, Inglis works it behind square on the leg side for a couple. Good fielding by Arshdeep Singh to save two.
8.1
6
Ravi Bishnoi to Josh Inglis, SIX! Josh Inglis has changed the gears now. Short and outside off, Inglis pulls and pulls it well over mid-wicket for a six. Lands it on the ropes.
8
over
8 | 19 Runs |
HH: 65/1
7.6
1
Prasidh Krishna to Josh Inglis, 19 runs off the over. Outside off, this is dabbed to third man for a single.
7.5
4
Prasidh Krishna to Josh Inglis, FOUR! Another one! 18 already of this one. Gives width this time, outside off, Inglis drives it through covers for a boundary.
7.4
4
Prasidh Krishna to Josh Inglis, FOUR! Prasidh Krishna under pressure here. A length ball and on middle, rolls his finger on it. Inglis lofts it wide of mid off for a boundary.
7.3
6
Prasidh Krishna to Josh Inglis, SIX! BANG! Prasidh Krishna drops it short and outside off. Inglis throws his bat and places it over point. The square boundaries are short here.
7.2
0
Prasidh Krishna to Josh Inglis, Tries to be innovative. A length ball, just over the leg pole. Inglis gets across to scoop but fails to get his bat on it.
7.1
4
Prasidh Krishna to Josh Inglis, FOUR! 50 up! A length ball on middle and leg. Inglis flicks on the up and to deep square leg, finds the gap for a boundary.
7
over
7 | 6 Runs |
HH: 46/1
6.6
0
Mukesh Kumar to Steven Smith, Superb delivery! Good comeback from Mukesh Kumar after the first ball. A yorker, tailing on middle, Smith jams it out well.
6.5
1
Mukesh Kumar to Josh Inglis, Outside off, this is cut to deep point for a single.
6.4
0
Mukesh Kumar to Josh Inglis, Full and on middle, Inglis flicks it to mid-wicket. Ruturaj Gaikwad half-stops there as he dives to his left and gives away a single.
6.3
0
Mukesh Kumar to Josh Inglis, On a length and outside off, Inglis tries to drive but misses it.
6.2
1
Mukesh Kumar to Steven Smith, On middle, this is hit to square leg for a single.
6.1
4
Mukesh Kumar to Steven Smith, FOUR! What a superb shot! Just wonderful! Pure timing here. This is very full and outside off, Smith strokes it through covers and it races away to the fence in no time.
Mukesh Kumar to bowl now.
6
over
6 | 5 Runs |
HH: 40/1
5.6
0
Axar Patel to Josh Inglis, Fuller and on middle, it is pushed back to the bowler.
5.5
4
Axar Patel to Josh Inglis, FOUR! It was going well untill Axar Patel drops it way outside off, it is short and Inglis cuts it through point for a boundary.
5.4
0
Axar Patel to Josh Inglis, Three dots now. A bit short on off. Inglis cuts it to short third man.
5.3
0
Axar Patel to Josh Inglis, This one too slants in on middle, Inglis works it to cover.
5.2
0
Axar Patel to Josh Inglis, An arm ball on middle, comes way back in. Inglis punches it to cover.
5.1
1
Axar Patel to Steven Smith, Spinners getting some purchase here. Full and outside off. Smith looks to drive but inside edges it to short fine leg for a quick single.
5
over
5 | 5 Runs |
HH: 35/1
4.6
0
Ravi Bishnoi to Josh Inglis, Full again, on middle, Inglis drills it to mid on.
4.5
4
Ravi Bishnoi to Josh Inglis, FOUR! off the mark! Too full and too wide. Inglis leans and drives it through covers, tothe right of the fielder for a boundary.
Josh Inglis is the new man in.
4.4
W
Ravi Bishnoi to Matthew Short, OUT! BOWLED! Ravi Bishnoi strikes. Googly does the trick for Ravi Bishnoi! Goes full and around off, just slight turn here. Short gets low and tries to heave but misses and it crashes the stumps. Much needed for India as Australia were off to a bright start.
4.3
1
Ravi Bishnoi to Steven Smith, Too full and on off, Smith heaves it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
4.2
0
Ravi Bishnoi to Steven Smith, Straight back to the bowler and it is DROPPED! Flat and around off, slower in the air. Smith slams it straight back to Ravi Bishnoi who wasn't expecting it to comeback. Dropped.
4.1
0
Ravi Bishnoi to Steven Smith, This one lands outside and turns in. Smith looks to cut it late but mistimes it.
Spin from both ends. Ravi Bishnoi to bowl from the other end.
4
over
4 | 8 Runs |
HH: 30/0
3.6
0
Axar Patel to Matthew Short, Bowls it flat and outside off, Short again tries to sweep but misses.
3.5
4
Axar Patel to Matthew Short, FOUR! Poor bowling this. Axar Patel bowls it short and slides it on the leg side, Short slog-sweeps it through square leg for a boundary.
3.4
0
Axar Patel to Matthew Short, Tosses it up, outside off, slows it up. Short tries to sweep but inside edges it onto the pads.
3.3
0
Axar Patel to Matthew Short, Flat and on off, Short slaps it to covers.
3.2
4
Axar Patel to Matthew Short, FOUR! Nothing new here, even Axar Patel gives width to the Aussie batter. This is outside off, short and it is cut through covers for a boundary.
3.1
0
Axar Patel to Matthew Short, Tossed up on off, this is hit to covers.
Spin straightaway. Axar Patel is into the attack.
3
over
3 | 2 Runs |
HH: 22/0
2.6
0
Arshdeep Singh to Steven Smith, That was unlike Smith. Length ball, outside off. Smith gets inside the line of the ball to sweep but gets in a tangle. Gets a top edge wide of Singh and well forward of short mid-wicket.
2.5
1
Arshdeep Singh to Matthew Short, Length and outside off. Short cuts it to the left of backward point. A diving save from Axar Patel there. Only one.
2.4
0
Arshdeep Singh to Matthew Short, A length ball on off, Short turns it to mid on.
2.3
1
Arshdeep Singh to Steven Smith, Fuller and outside off, Smith plays it through covers, deep cover was placed this time. One.
2.2
0
Arshdeep Singh to Steven Smith, Touch fuller and around off, Smith pushes it back to the bowler, plays off the toe end of his blade.
2.1
0
Arshdeep Singh to Steven Smith, Drops it short and around of, Smith looks to pull but misses.
2
over
2 | 13 Runs |
HH: 20/0
1.6
4
Prasidh Krishna to Matthew Short, FOUR! Finds the gap! On a length and around off, Short thumps it through mid-wicket for a boundary. He is off the mark as well.
1.5
1
Prasidh Krishna to Steven Smith, A SINGLE! Well bowled though. A yorker on off, Smith knocks it to cover and calls for a quick single. The fielder hits at the keeper's end but Short was well in.
1.4
0
Prasidh Krishna to Steven Smith, Too full and on middle, Smith eases it to mid on.
1.3
4
Prasidh Krishna to Steven Smith, FOUR! That is some shot. Third boundary already for Smith. A length ball, outside off, this is just too easy for Smith as he punches it through point, this time right of the fielder for four runs.
1.2
0
Prasidh Krishna to Steven Smith, This is full and outside off, swings away. Smith uses his feet and swings but misses.
1.1
4
Prasidh Krishna to Steven Smith, FOUR! Slashed away! Length ball, outside off, too much width again and Smith hammers it through point for four. No chance for the fielder.
Prasidh Krishna to bowl from the other end.
1
over
1 | 7 Runs |
HH: 7/0
0.6
1
Arshdeep Singh to Steven Smith, Short in length and on the pads. Short whips it aerially and to deep square leg for a single. 7 runs off the first over.
0.5
1
Arshdeep Singh to Matthew Short, Leg bye! A yorker, swinging on the pads. Short fails to clip and it rolls to deep square leg for a single.
0.4
1
Arshdeep Singh to Steven Smith, Leg bye! Too straight on the pads. Smith misses his flick and it goes off the pads to square leg for a leg bye.
0.3
4
Arshdeep Singh to Steven Smith, FOUR! Australia are underway! Not a good delivery. Pitched up, outside off, gives too much width which allows Smith to free his arms, smashes it through covers for a boundary.
0.2
0
Arshdeep Singh to Steven Smith, Short in length and on leg, swings away from Smith who gets across to flick but misses. Not given as a wide though.
0.1
0
Arshdeep Singh to Steven Smith, A length ball outside off, bit of inswing. Smith tries to defend and inside edges it to mid-wicket, aerially but well short.
Time for the national anthems. It will be of the Aussies first followed by the hosts. All set for action. Steven Smith and Matthew Short to open for Australia. Arshdeep Singh to bowl first. A slip in place. Let's go...
So, a lot of the Aussie players who played in the final get some rest. Only Steven Smith, Josh Inglis and Marcus Stoinis stay in the XI. For India, Suryakumar Yadav is the only player who made the final. It will be interesting to see if experience plays a big part in this game.
INDIA (Playing XI) - Ruturaj Gaikwad, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ishan Kishan (WK), Suryakumar Yadav (C), Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar, Prasidh Krishna.
AUSTRALIA (Playing XI) - Steven Smith, Matthew Short, Josh Inglis, Aaron Hardie, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Matthew Wade (C/WK), Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis, Jason Behrendorff, Tanveer Sangha.
Matthew Wade says they would have bowled first as the wicket looks tacky and dew might come into play. Adds it is a privilege to play for Australia. There are only 10-12 games left before the T20I World Cup and they are looking forward to it. Informs about the team.
Suryakumar Yadav says they will bowl first as he dew might play part later. Adds it was difficult to digest the last few days but he is looking forward to this series. Shares many of them have played a lot of cricket, they just have to be calm and express themselves. Informs about the team.
TOSS - India have won the toss and will BOWL.
Australia have retained more players from the World Cup final than India and that tells you how quickly they have moved on from the triumph. Unlike India who expectedly have rested a few big names but don't write them off just yet as they have an abundance of talent on their side. Australia have a blend of experience along with a couple of youngsters in their bag. Will Aussies continue to have a great tour in India or the young Men in Blue start the new journey on a bright note? We will find out soon. Toss and teams coming up.
Hello and welcome everyone to the first of the five T20Is between India and Australia. Indian fans haven't fully yet digested the bitter loss against this same opponent and here they are already waking up to the next assignment. The ODI World Cup is done and dusted and all eyes will be on the T20I World Cup in the next year. For these two giant teams, the preparation starts, right here right now.
...MATCH DAY...
The dust has only just settled over Australia's sixth World Cup triumph in men's cricket history, and it is already time for their next assignment. In a quick turnaround, the reigning ODI champions face off against their World Cup final adversary, India, in a T20I series now. It all gets underway in Visakhapatnam with the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium hosting the first T20I. With less than a year left for the T20 World Cup, both teams will treat each of the five games as part of their preparations for the upcoming event in the West Indies and the USA. As far as the Men in Blue are concerned, Suryakumar Yadav has been handed the leadership for this series, and he will be eager to lead from the front in his maiden captaincy stint. Other than him, Ishan Kishan and Prasidh Krishna have been selected from the World Cup squad, while Shreyas Iyer has been picked up for the last two games of the series. When it comes to the pace department, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar, and Avesh Khan are the options Suryakumar Yadav will have at his disposal. With Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Ishan Kishan present as the opening options, it will be interesting to see whom the Indian think tank opts for. Moreover, India also have Jitesh Sharma in the squad as the other wicket-keeping option. Tilak Varma has shown great promise in his short international career, as has Rinku Singh, and there will be fireworks aplenty with their presence in the middle order. Having missed the World Cup due to a hamstring strain, Axar Patel returns to strengthen the all-rounder group alongside Shivam Dube and Washington Sundar. In the absence of Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi will lead the way in the spin department for India. Despite missing some of the players from that World Cup-winning squad, Australia will be riding high on confidence after their World Cup glory. In the absence of Pat Cummins and Mitchell Marsh, Matthew Wade has been given the reigns for this five-match series. Fresh off a match-winning century in the World Cup final, Travis Head will be keen to translate his form across this T20I series. With David Warner also returning home, either Matthew Short or Steven Smith will likely partner Head at the top of the order. As is the case with every Aussie squad, there will be no shortage of firepower with the presence of Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, and Tim David. Adam Zampa had a stellar World Cup campaign where he finished as Australia's leading wicket-taker, and he will be expected to keep up the good work. Left-arm seamer Jason Behrendorff will spearhead the pace attack, while for the other two pacer spots, the Australian think tank will have a decision to make from Kane Richardson, Nathan Ellis, and Sean Abbott. The last bilateral T20I series between these sides saw India stage a comeback from 0-1 to clinch it with a 2-1 scoreline. Who are you backing to draw the first blood in this series?
India
Ruturaj Gaikwad
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Yashasvi Jaiswal
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Suryakumar Yadav
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Tilak Varma
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Ishan Kishan
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Rinku Singh
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Axar Patel
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Ravi Bishnoi
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Arshdeep Singh
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Mukesh Kumar
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Prasidh Krishna
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Australia
Steven Smith
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Matthew Short
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Josh Inglis
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Aaron Hardie
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Marcus Stoinis
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Tim David
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Matthew Wade
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Sean Abbott
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Nathan Ellis
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Jason Behrendorff
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Tanveer Sangha
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