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India vs Australia, Australia in India 5 T20I Series 2023, 4th T20I - Full Squad
02
nd Innings
Australia
154/7
(20.0 OV)
RR 7.70
BATTING
R
B
4s
6s
Travis Head
c Mukesh Kumar b Axar Patel
31
16
5
1
Josh Philippe
b Ravi Bishnoi
8
7
2
0
Ben McDermott
b Axar Patel
19
22
1
0
Aaron Hardie
b Axar Patel
8
9
1
0
Tim David
c Yashasvi Jaiswal b Deepak Chahar
19
20
0
1
Matthew Short
c Yashasvi Jaiswal b Deepak Chahar
22
19
2
1
Matthew Wade
not out
36
23
2
2
Ben Dwarshuis
b Avesh Khan
1
2
0
0
Chris Green
not out
2
3
0
0
Jason Behrendorff
Tanveer Sangha
Total
154/7
(20.0 OV)
RR 7.70
Fall of Wickets
1-40 (Josh Philippe, 3.1 ov), 2-44 (Travis Head, 4.4 ov), 3-52 (Aaron Hardie, 6.2 ov), 4-87 (Ben McDermott, 11.2 ov), 5-107 (Tim David, 14.4 ov), 6-126 (Matthew Short, 16.4 ov), 7-133 (Ben Dwarshuis, 17.3 ov)
BOWLING
O
M
R
W
Deepak Chahar
4
0
44
2
Mukesh Kumar
4
0
42
0
Ravi Bishnoi
4
0
17
1
Axar Patel
4
0
16
3
Avesh Khan
4
0
33
1
01
st Innings
India
174/9
(20.0 OV)
RR 8.70
BATTING
R
B
4s
6s
Yashasvi Jaiswal
c Ben McDermott b Aaron Hardie
37
28
6
1
Ruturaj Gaikwad
c Ben Dwarshuis b Tanveer Sangha
32
28
3
1
Shreyas Iyer
c Chris Green b Tanveer Sangha
8
7
0
0
Suryakumar Yadav
c Matthew Wade b Ben Dwarshuis
1
2
0
0
Rinku Singh
lbw b Jason Behrendorff
46
29
4
2
Jitesh Sharma
c Travis Head b Ben Dwarshuis
35
19
1
3
Axar Patel
c Tanveer Sangha b Ben Dwarshuis
0
1
0
0
Deepak Chahar
c Chris Green b Jason Behrendorff
0
2
0
0
Ravi Bishnoi
run out (Josh Philippe / Matthew Wade)
4
3
0
0
Avesh Khan
not out
1
1
0
0
Mukesh Kumar
Total
174/9
(20.0 OV)
RR 8.70
Fall of Wickets
1-50 (Yashasvi Jaiswal, 6 ov), 2-62 (Shreyas Iyer, 7.5 ov), 3-63 (Suryakumar Yadav, 8.1 ov), 4-111 (Ruturaj Gaikwad, 13.2 ov), 5-167 (Jitesh Sharma, 18.4 ov), 6-168 (Axar Patel, 18.5 ov), 7-168 (Rinku Singh, 19.1 ov), 8-169 (Deepak Chahar, 19.3 ov), 9-174 (Ravi Bishnoi, 20 ov)
BOWLING
O
M
R
W
Aaron Hardie
3
1
20
1
Jason Behrendorff
4
0
32
2
Ben Dwarshuis
4
0
40
3
Chris Green
4
0
36
0
Tanveer Sangha
4
0
30
2
Matthew Short
1
0
10
0
02
nd Innings
Australia
Right then, that is it from this game and we will not get a decider. But, we do have one more game left in this series and it is an important one as there aren't that many T20Is before the T20 World Cup in about six months. It is also a great platform for players of both sides to put their best foot forward and make a case for the future. The fifth and final T20I will be played on Sunday, the 3rd of December at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru and will begin at 7 pm IST (1.30 pm GMT). Our build-up though will begin a lot sooner, so, do join us then. Cheers!
Axar Patel is the Player of the Match for his sensational spell of bowling. Axar says that he tried a bit of flight and turn when he was home. He knew that the ball was coming off well from the hand and says that it does create a bit of doubt when you lose a match despite the effort. Axar states that dew played a part in the series and it was important to bowl stump to stump. He intends that it is important to be brave and execute the plans irrespective of any fear of being whacked by the batters [especially against left-handers]. Axar highlights that it is important to innovate. People do watch videos and try to learn from players. So, he wished to try the slower ones in a match and see how things unwind. Doing in practice is a different aspect but when one can execute the plans practically in a high-profile contest, it boosts the confidence
Suryakumar Yadav, the captain of India starts by chuckling that other than the toss, everything went well and on a serious note, says that boys showed character which is more important. Adds that they spoke in the meeting before the game to go out and express themselves. Says that he always loves to put Axar Patel under pressure and give him the final over but on a serious note, it was great to see him perform the way he did in the middle phase. Mentions that no matter what the opposition requires in the final five overs, the plan was to bowl yorkers and is very happy with the performance.
The Australian captain, Matthew Wade says they did not play spin very well. Adds they lost too many wickets in the middle and that left Tim David with a lot to do on his own. Mentions that maybe they could've done better against spin. He adds that they failed to do what was needed. Says that Ben Dwarshuis was quite good with the ball as well as Jason Behrendroff. Adds that established guys like Ben McDermott and Josh Phillipe will be getting another chance in the next game. He highlights the T20 World Cup in the timeline and it would be a great opportunity to strengthen the team.
The Presentation ceremony...
Ravi Bishnoi is down for a quick chat. He says that he tried to make the most of the opportunities he got. He adds that he is happy with the way he bowled in this series and hopes to continue his form and mentions that he liked how the team played together. He then goes on to appreciate his bowling coach for backing him and always trusting his plans.
Earlier in the game, Matthew Wade won the toss and opted to bowl first yet again. The wicket seemed like a belter yet again but with no dew coming into play, it was difficult for new batters to just come in and play their shots. Yashasvi Jaiswal up top was brilliant for India and Ruturaj Gaikwad yet again played the anchor role. India did crumble in the middle phase and right at the death as well but between those two spells, Rinku Singh and Jitesh Sharma played fiery knocks to take India past the 170-run mark. It was a decent bowling display from Australia with Jason Behrendorff doing well yet again but the likes of Aaron Hardie and Tanveer Sangha came into their own and Ben Dwarshuis managed to pick up three wickets, closing out the first innings pretty well in the process. Coming to the chase, the inexperience of the Aussie batters against the spinners was evident and they fell short of the target by 20 runs.
Australia have been dealt a fatal blow here and their hopes of making a comeback in the series are over. They had a challenging total to gun down but Travis Head gave them the perfect start. Josh Philippe then played a poor shot which handed the opposition an early breakthrough and suddenly, the floodgates opened for India. Head and Aaron Hardie were the next to fall and after a shaky stand between Ben McDermott and Tim David, Australia lost a couple of quick wickets. Matthew Short also had a small contribution but it was a case of too many top-order batters playing in the middle order. Skipper Matthew Wade played another quickfire cameo but it was a bit too late and needed batters above him to do more.
India had a decent total on a surface that was devoid of dew but still needed early wickets. Deepak Chahar was put to the sword by Travis Head and it required an early change in bowling to pick up the first wicket. Once Ravi Bishnoi got the breakthrough, he along with Axar Patel bowled well in tandem and had Australia in a spot of bother. However, the introduction of pacers let the grip slip a bit but Axar came back and bowled brilliantly, finishing with three wickets in total. The pacers too managed to pick up a few wickets at the death and ensured that there were no hiccups.
Signed, sealed and delivered! India have successfully defended 174 runs and have clinched the five-match T20I series 3-1 with a game remaining. It was a competition between two sides who were testing their bench strength and Australia mostly had players who have hardly played in such conditions but the young Indian side has put on a fine display.
20
over
20 | 10 Runs | HH: 154/7
19.6
1
Avesh Khan to Matthew Wade, Full-toss at the woods. Wade miscues the hack towards Yashasvi Jaiswal at deep mid-wicket for a single. INDIA WIN THE SERIES with a game in hand. Maiden national captaincy stint for Suryakumar Yadav turns out successful! Raipur roars and the fireworks govern the night sky as series tally reads 3-1 now.
19.5
0
Avesh Khan to Matthew Wade, No run. Full at the middle and leg. Wade flicks it towards deep mid-wicket's left and avoids a run.
19.4
6
Avesh Khan to Matthew Wade, SIX! BANG! This came a bit too late for Matthew Wade and Australia. Full at the middle and leg peg line. The southpaw sat there and broomed it off the middle of the bat over the deep backward square leg ropes.
19.4
1
Avesh Khan to Matthew Wade, Wide! Full and down the leg stump. Called a wide.
19.3
2
Avesh Khan to Matthew Wade, Almost a yorker at the stumps. Wade digs it past extra cover. Shreyas Iyer takes time to pluck the ball and the duo runs for a couple.
19.2
0
Avesh Khan to Matthew Wade, No run. Another dot ball and this should be it for India. Unless any extras. Full and around the off. The batter mistimes the slog towards long off and does not run.
19.1
0
Avesh Khan to Matthew Wade, Low full-toss at the middle stump. Wade smacks across and mistimes it to deep mid-wicket. Wade avoids to cross over.
19
over
19 | 9 Runs | HH: 144/7
18.6
1
Mukesh Kumar to Matthew Wade, Was a chance of a run out but Wade survives. Full and outside the off. Wade dinks it towards mid off and hastens for a quick single. Direct hit would've been curtains!
18.5
2
Mukesh Kumar to Matthew Wade, Fuller at the stumps. Wade miscues the slog towards mid on region and hurry for a couple by the time the deep fielder steams in.
18.4
0
Mukesh Kumar to Matthew Wade, No run. A yorker outside the off stump. Sliced it towards cover-point.
18.3
1
Mukesh Kumar to Chris Green, Full-toss around the fourth stump. Green miscues it towards long off for a single.
18.2
1
Mukesh Kumar to Matthew Wade, Slower, fuller outside the off. Wade toe-ends it towards long off for a single.
18.1
4
Mukesh Kumar to Matthew Wade, FOUR!!! Full and near the fourth stump line. Wade leans forward and slashes it through the extra cover region for a four.
18
over
18 | 7 Runs | HH: 135/7
17.6
0
Avesh Khan to Chris Green, Full and wide outside the off. Green ends up steering it to backward point.
17.5
1
Avesh Khan to Matthew Wade, Full and outside the leg stick line. Wade walked down the pitch a bit and managed to flick it towards deep backward square leg for a single.
17.4
1
Avesh Khan to Chris Green, Fuller at the off peg. Green drives it with the line to long off for a single.
Chris Green is the new man in.
17.3
W
Avesh Khan to Ben Dwarshuis, OUT! Knocked him over!! Fuller than a length, right on the money and the off-stump goes cartwheeling. Dwarshuis made quick room to launch an inside-out but ended up being nowehere around the line of the ball. Ben Dwarshuis walks out off the park in disappointment.
17.2
1
Avesh Khan to Matthew Wade, Almost a yorker outside the off. Wade drills it towards fine of long off for a single.
17.1
4
Avesh Khan to Matthew Wade, FOUR! Short outside the off-stump line. Wade middles the pull towards deep mid wicket region for a boundary. Width on offer and Wade takes it gleefully.
17
over
17 | 6 Runs | HH: 128/6
16.6
1
Deepak Chahar to Matthew Wade, Full at the off stump. Wade drives it to long off for a single.
16.5
1
Deepak Chahar to Ben Dwarshuis, Short and outside the off. Dwarshuis looks to drive and gets the thickish inside edge towards fine leg for a single.
Ben Dwarshuis is the new batter in.
16.4
W
Deepak Chahar to Matthew Short, OUT! Short and slow from the bowler. Asks Short to hit him and the batter ends up executing it flat an into the hands of Yashasvi Jaiswal at deep mid-wicket. A big wicket for India and it's Short who has to trudge off the field.
16.3
1
Deepak Chahar to Matthew Wade, Short of a length at the stumps. Wade pushes and gets the inside half to fine of mid on for a single.
16.2
1
Deepak Chahar to Matthew Short, Good length at the leg stump and the batter scythes it to extra cover for a single.
16.1
2
Deepak Chahar to Matthew Short, 2 runs Short of a length over the off stump. Short pulls and gets the top edge behind the keeper. The ball just lands at the safe area behind short third man and the pair scampers a couple.
16
over
16 | 14 Runs | HH: 122/5
15.6
2
Mukesh Kumar to Matthew Wade, Full at the middle and leg stump. Wade flicks it towards deep square leg for a couple of runs.
15.5
1
Mukesh Kumar to Matthew Short, Pitched up around the off stump. Short drives it towards long on for a single.
15.4
1
Mukesh Kumar to Matthew Wade, Fuller around the middle and leg stump. Wade clips it towards deep square leg for a single.
15.3
0
Mukesh Kumar to Matthew Wade, No run. A good smearing-in yorker at the toe and Wade fails to flick it. Gets a thud at the pad. Terrific delivery on a free-hit.
15.3
7
Mukesh Kumar to Matthew Wade, SIX! Full at the middle and leg stump line. Wade shuffles across the line and scoops it over the fine leg region for a maximum..The bowler has overstepped on the landing area and therefore it is a no-ball.
15.2
1
Mukesh Kumar to Matthew Short, Fulelr at the stumps. Short pushes it towards long off for a single.
15.2
1
Mukesh Kumar to Matthew Short, Wide! Full and outside the off, past the tramline on the off stump.
15.1
1
Mukesh Kumar to Matthew Wade, back of a length delivery around the fourth stump line. Punches it towards left of mid on for a single.
15
over
15 | 9 Runs | HH: 108/5
14.6
1
Deepak Chahar to Matthew Wade, A single to end and now Australia need 67 runs off the final 30 deliveries. An off-paced delivery, shorter and angling across, Wade stays back and guides it down to third man for a single.
14.5
0
Deepak Chahar to Matthew Wade, A touch fuller on middle and leg, Matthew Wade stays back and nudges it out.
Matthew Wade is the new man in.
14.4
W
Deepak Chahar to Tim David, OUT! CAUGHT! Deepak Chahar may have been expensive but he does get a big wicket. Chahar bangs this one in now around off and gets it at a difficult height. Tim David doesn't have much pace to work it and tries to force the pull over deep mid-wicket. The timing just isn't there and Yashasvi Jaiswal takes a simple catch well inside the mid-wicket fence. Australia have now lost half their side.
14.3
1
Deepak Chahar to Matthew Short, On a good length around middle, Short pushes it down to long on for a single.
14.2
6
Deepak Chahar to Matthew Short, SIX! BANG! Short of a length and outside off, Matthew Short just hangs back and frees his arms before flat-batting it right back over the bowler's head for a biggie.
14.1
1
Deepak Chahar to Tim David, Pitched up on the off stump, a bit slower though, Tim David gets on the front foot but has to wait for it and punches it down to long off for a single.
14
over
14 | 9 Runs | HH: 99/4
13.6
0
Mukesh Kumar to Matthew Short, Gets the yorker in on off stump, Matthew Short jams it out back to the bowler.
13.5
0
Mukesh Kumar to Matthew Short, Too close for comfort! Good length around off and angled in, Matthew Short with a nothing slog across the line and the ball almost kisses the off stump.
13.4
4
Mukesh Kumar to Matthew Short, FOUR! What a shot! Full and straight, right in the blockhole, Matthew Short jams it out to the right of mid off where Suryakumar Yadav puts in the dive but the timing is just unreal and the ball deflects off SKY's body and rolls away into the long off fence.
13.3
4
Mukesh Kumar to Matthew Short, FOUR! Matthew Short is finally able to get going. Short of a length over middle, Short stands tall and whacks it over wide mid on for a boundary.
13.2
1
Mukesh Kumar to Tim David, Hard length again over off, Tim David forces it away to extra cover and sets off for the quick single.
13.1
0
Mukesh Kumar to Tim David, Hard length around the top of off stump, Tim David hits it hard but straight to the man at point.
13
over
13 | 1 Runs | HH: 90/4
12.6
0
Ravi Bishnoi to Matthew Short, Another dot to end and just the single off that over. Pulls the length back a bit and keeps it outside off, Matthew Short gets on the front foot and tentatively blocks it out.
12.5
0
Ravi Bishnoi to Matthew Short, Quicker again, a bit fuller too and outside off, Matthew Short miscues the drive back to the bowler. The dots are piling up here.
12.4
0
Ravi Bishnoi to Matthew Short, The big wrong'un, coming in quickly from around off, Matthew Short gets a big stride out and blocks it to mid off.
12.3
0
Ravi Bishnoi to Matthew Short, Fuller and quicker on the legs, Matthew Short fails to flick it away.
12.2
1
Ravi Bishnoi to Tim David, This is floated full around off, Tim David hits through the line and along the ground toward wide long off for just a single.
12.1
0
Ravi Bishnoi to Tim David, Length, outside off and sliding on, Tim David drives it straight to extra cover.
12
over
12 | 6 Runs | HH: 89/4
11.6
0
Axar Patel to Matthew Short, On a nagging length and angled into the legs, gets this one to just hold a bit in the surface. Matthew Short gets it off the leading edge toward cover.
11.5
2
Axar Patel to Matthew Short, Slightly shorter on the pads, nicely tucked away behind square leg for a couple of runs.
11.4
0
Axar Patel to Matthew Short, Turn and bounce! On a good lengthy outside off, enticing the batter to drive but the ball grips and beats the outside edge.
11.3
0
Axar Patel to Matthew Short, Quick and full on off, Matthew Short tentatively pushes it out toward cover.
Matthew Short is the new man in.
11.2
W
Axar Patel to Ben McDermott, OUT! TIMBER! Axar Patel comes back strongly and picks up his third wicket. Goes fuller and quicker, spearing it in around off. This is angled in as well and Ben McDermott has a widle swing across the line. McDermott is beaten all ends up and the ball smashes into the off stump. Australia lose their fourth wicket and McDermott's scrappy knock comes to an end.
11.1
4
Axar Patel to Ben McDermott, FOUR! Too short on off, angling it in, Ben McDermott uses the angle and muscles it wide of long on for a boundary.
11
over
11 | 7 Runs | HH: 83/3
10.6
3
Ravi Bishnoi to Ben McDermott, Lovely timing and excellent work in the deep as well. Floated up on a length and around off, Ben McDermott leans on and uses his wrists to get it wide of long on. Yashasvi Jaiswal runs across and gets in the dive but the ball goes off his body and then Rinku Singh from deep mid-wicket comes in and pulls the ball back in. The duo eventually managed to save one run for their side.
10.5
1
Ravi Bishnoi to Tim David, A low full toss outside off, Tim David carves it away in front of deep cover and manages to pick up just a single. That one should have been put away!
10.4
1
Ravi Bishnoi to Ben McDermott, Flatter one around off, played off the back foot toward long on and picks up a single.
10.3
0
Ravi Bishnoi to Ben McDermott, This time the finger does go up for LBW but Ben McDermott has immediately reviewed it. Ravi Bishnoi with another wrong'un, flatter and turning in from off stump. McDermott gets a stride across and looks to sweep it away but misses and the ball goes off the pads and loops up. The third umpire is called in and there's nothing on UltraEdge and Ball Tracking shows that the ball is just missing the leg stump. Ravi Bishnoi cannot believe it and McDermott survives yet again, good review though.
10.2
1
Ravi Bishnoi to Tim David, Quicker one, sliding onto the pads, this is flicked away to deep square leg for one more.
10.1
1
Ravi Bishnoi to Ben McDermott, The googly, on a length and angled into the pads, Ben McDermott stays watchful and nudges it in front of mid-wicket for a run.
Drinks break! At the halfway mark of the chase and for now, India have their noses in front and a couple of more wickets here will see them a very firm grip on the game. Australia do have two charismatic players on the crease and there's still a bit more batting left but Ben McDermott and Tim David have to take the game deep to give the Aussies a chance. Let's see how the game eventually pans out.
10
over
10 | 10 Runs | HH: 76/3
9.6
1
Avesh Khan to Ben McDermott, Fuller at the off stump, dished slower off the hand. McDermott works out a straight drive and long on fields to keep it to one.
9.5
1
Avesh Khan to Tim David, Good length delivery attacking the middle stump. David pushes it to long on for a single.
9.4
0
Avesh Khan to Tim David, No run. Good length and outside the off stump line. David dabs it towards backward point for none.
9.3
6
Avesh Khan to Tim David, MAXIMUM! Short ball over the stumps. David was set for it, weighed a bit on the back foot and middled the pull over the deep backward square leg region.
9.2
1
Avesh Khan to Ben McDermott, Short of a length at the middle pole. McDermott gets the toe end on the pull towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
9.1
1
Avesh Khan to Tim David, Good length and outside the off. David runs it down towards third man for a single.
9
over
9 | 5 Runs | HH: 66/3
8.6
1
Axar Patel to Tim David, Leg bye. Length delivery, flatter, arm ball sliding down the leg stump. Flicked off the pads towards short fine leg for a leg bye.
8.5
1
Axar Patel to Ben McDermott, Good length delivery, arm ball at the middle and leg. McDermott turns it across the line towards long on for a single.
8.4
2
Axar Patel to Ben McDermott, Uppish, on the money. McDermott drives it straighter and long on fielder rushes to his left to allow a couple of runs.
8.3
0
Axar Patel to Ben McDermott, No run. Good length delivery at the stumps. Worked back to the bowler.
8.2
0
Axar Patel to Ben McDermott, No run. Good length, arm ball at the leg stump. McDermott makes room, slaps it to extra cover.
8.1
1
Axar Patel to Tim David, Length and outside the off. David drives it to long off for a single.
8
over
8 | 6 Runs | HH: 61/3
7.6
1
Avesh Khan to Tim David, Back of a length, shaped in at the leg stump. David punches it to long on for a single.
7.5
1
Avesh Khan to Ben McDermott, Dragged the length back over the stumps. McDermott punches it back towards long on for a single.
7.4
1
Avesh Khan to Tim David, Good length, skids past outside the off peg. David cuts it to deep point for a single.
7.4
1
Avesh Khan to Tim David, Wide! Short of a length outside the off stump. David changes mind after setting up for a pull. Wide called for elevation.
7.3
1
Avesh Khan to Ben McDermott, Good length delivery at the middle and leg. McDermott pushes it towards long on for a single.
7.2
0
Avesh Khan to Ben McDermott, No run. Back of a length, keeps low at the fifth stump line. McDermott looks to drive through the line straight and watches the ball sneak underneath the bat.
7.1
1
Avesh Khan to Tim David, Back of a length around the fourth stump. David punches off the back foot towards square of the wicket on the off side for a single.
7
over
7 | 3 Runs | HH: 55/3
6.6
1
Axar Patel to Tim David, Quicker, at the stumps. David pushes it to long on for a single.
6.5
1
Axar Patel to Ben McDermott, Length delivery outside the off stump. McDermott pushes it towards left of long off for a single.
6.4
1
Axar Patel to Tim David, Length delivery, arm ball at the middle and leg stump. David plays at it and gets the thickish inside edge towards backward square leg for a single.
6.3
0
Axar Patel to Tim David, Length delivery at the middle and off. David pushes it back to the bowler.
Tim David is the next batter in.
6.2
W
Axar Patel to Aaron Hardie, OUT! BOWLED'EM! Good length delivery, round the arm action at the stumps and the pace is taken off as well. Aaron Hardie plants his front foot forward and goes for the heave leg side. He is beaten on the flight and on the inside edge as the ball goes through to knock the wickets.
6.1
0
Axar Patel to Aaron Hardie, Length delivery at the off stump. Hardie plays it back to the bowler.
6
over
6 | 7 Runs | HH: 52/2
5.6
0
Ravi Bishnoi to Ben McDermott, HUGE APPEAL! The umpire stays unmoved while Bishnoi was very much excited for the lbw chance. Good length delivery, wrong'un at the middle stump line. McDermott went to nudge across the line and got beaten and wrapped at the pad. A review has been taken by the Indian side. Ultraedge shows flat line as the ball whizzes past the willow. Umpire's call on wickets on ball tracking and therefore the original decision gets retained.
5.5
1
Ravi Bishnoi to Aaron Hardie, Good length delivery, turns in at the leg stump. Pushed towards right of mid on for a single.
5.4
2
Ravi Bishnoi to Aaron Hardie, Good length delivery, wrong'un at the leg stump line. Hardie flicks it towards backward square leg for a couple.
5.3
0
Ravi Bishnoi to Aaron Hardie, Length delivery, googly at the stumps. Flicked to backward square leg.
5.2
4
Ravi Bishnoi to Aaron Hardie, FOUR! Full, tossed up in the off stump. Hardie waits for it and pummels it towards the deep mid-wicket region for a four.
5.1
0
Ravi Bishnoi to Aaron Hardie, No run. Good length delivery, turns in at the stumps. Hardie gets the inside part on the defence.
5
over
5 | 3 Runs | HH: 45/2
4.6
1
Axar Patel to Aaron Hardie, Flatter one around off, this is just eased down to long off for a single.
4.5
0
Axar Patel to Aaron Hardie, Comes from around the stumps and angles it in on a length, Aaron Hardie reaches forward and makes the block.
Aaron Hardie is the new man in.
4.4
W
Axar Patel to Travis Head, OUT! CAUGHT! Axar Patel now gets into the wicket-taking act and he gets the big fish. This is floated up outside off with a bit of pace on it. Travis Head stays deep and gets down on one knee looking to play the slog-sweep. Head throws the kitchen sink at it and ends up miscuing the ball completely. The ball is sliced in the air toward short third where Mukesh Kumar settles under the high ball and pouches it safely. A big reaction from the Indian players and Head departs after a fast start.
4.3
1
Axar Patel to Ben McDermott, Shorter again on the stumps, Ben McDermott works it off the back foot through mid on and rotates the strike.
4.2
1
Axar Patel to Travis Head, Shorter in length around middle, Travis Head pulls it off the back foot down to long on and picks up a single.
4.1
0
Axar Patel to Travis Head, Straight to the man! Comes from over the wicket and bowls it full outside off, Travis Head drills it to the man at mid off.
Axar Patel is brought into the attack.
4
over
4 | 2 Runs | HH: 42/1
3.6
0
Ravi Bishnoi to Ben McDermott, A huge appeal for LBW but the umpire says no! The bowler and the keeper look convinced and eventually, Suryakumar Yadav does review it. Ravi Bishnoi bowls this one flatter and from the front of the hand on middle, the ball slides on and beats the inside edge as Ben McDermott looks to block off the front foot. The ball thuds into the pads and there's nothing on UltraEdge. Ball Tracking shows the wickets as umpire's call and McDermott survives.
3.5
1
Ravi Bishnoi to Travis Head, A touch short and wide, Travis Head rocks back and chops it wide of the man at point for a quick run.
3.4
1
Ravi Bishnoi to Ben McDermott, Fuller in length around off, Ben McDermott looks to drive at it but gets it off the inner half behind square leg and gets off the mark with a single.
3.3
0
Ravi Bishnoi to Ben McDermott, In and around the off stump, Ben McDermott works it away to the left of mid-wicket.
3.2
0
Ravi Bishnoi to Ben McDermott, A big googly, full and thrown outside off, Ben McDermott looks to reach out and drive but gets an inside edge toward square leg.
Ben McDermott walks in to bat at number 3.
3.1
W
Ravi Bishnoi to Josh Philippe, OUT! TIMBER! A wicket off the very first ball for Ravi Bishnoi but what was going on in Philippe's mind there? Starts off with a full and quick one on off stump, Josh Philippe gets down for the sweep but is beaten for pace and ends up playing all around it. The ball sneaks under the willow and crashes into the off stump and Bishnoi has handed India their first breakthrough.
3
over
3 | 22 Runs | HH: 40/0
2.6
4
Deepak Chahar to Travis Head, FOUR! Wow, make that 22 off the over! Full and on leg stump, swinging in, Travis Head stays deep and clears the front leg before whipping it toward cow corner for four more runs.
2.5
4
Deepak Chahar to Travis Head, FOUR MORE! Change of angle for Deepak Chahar but no change in fortune! This is floated up full and wide outside off, Travis Head stays leg side of the ball and throws his hands at it, gets enough timing to get it well over point for a boundary.
2.4
6
Deepak Chahar to Travis Head, SIX! Off the legs and into the crowd! Overpitched on the pads, at a gentle pace as well, Travis Head just flicks it away over the square leg fence for a biggie. 14 already off the over and Australia are flying.
2.3
0
Deepak Chahar to Travis Head, Drags the length back and bowls it around the top of off, swinging away, Travis Head hops back and guides it toward short third.
2.2
4
Deepak Chahar to Travis Head, FOUR! Thumped! Way too full and in the slot around middle, Travis Head gets the front leg out of the way and powers it down the ground for back-to-ack boundaries.
2.1
4
Deepak Chahar to Travis Head, FOUR! Dispatched! A low full toss on off, swinging in, Travis Head stays put and whacks it flat over wide mid on and collects four more runs.
2
over
2 | 11 Runs | HH: 18/0
1.6
0
Mukesh Kumar to Josh Philippe, Back of a length, angling back into off stump, Philippe stands tall and punches it toward cover.
1.5
4
Mukesh Kumar to Josh Philippe, FOUR! Sublime timing! On a good length around middle and leg, Josh Philippe gets across a bit and uses his wrists to just clip it away past square leg for a boundary.
1.4
0
Mukesh Kumar to Josh Philippe, Slightly shorter and wider of the off stump, Josh Philippe doesn't move his feet and looks to reach out but is beaten. This one swung away after leaving the batter.
1.3
1
Mukesh Kumar to Travis Head, Leg bye! Hard length on leg stump and shaping back in, Travis Head gets caught on the crease and the ball thuds into the pads before rolling toward backward point. Half an appeal from the bowler for LBW but it is turned down and they get a leg bye as well.
1.3
1
Mukesh Kumar to Travis Head, Wide! This time down the leg side! A touch fuller on the pads and swinging down leg, Head misses the flick but Jitesh Sharma does brilliantly to dive full stretch and save a certain boundary.
1.3
1
Mukesh Kumar to Travis Head, Wide! Short and wide, a bit too wide though as Travis Head fails to reach it and the umpire signals a wide.
1.2
4
Mukesh Kumar to Travis Head, FOUR! Up and over! Fuller delivery around off, Travis Head stays leg side of the ball, gets under it and slices it over the extra cover region for a boundary.
1.1
0
Mukesh Kumar to Travis Head, Swing and a miss! Starts on a hard length and angles it across the left-hander. There's width on offer and Travis Head throws his hands at it but fails to connect.
Mukesh Kumar to operate from the opposite end.
1
over
1 | 7 Runs | HH: 7/0
0.6
4
Deepak Chahar to Josh Philippe, FOUR! Gets bat to ball this time and gets off the mark with a boundary. Pitched up outside off and swinging away, Philippe leans on and strokes it a bit uppishly wide of mid off and the ball races away to the fence.
0.5
0
Deepak Chahar to Josh Philippe, Beaten again! Good length, outside off and swinging away, Josh Philippe looks to thrash it square through covers but is beaten on the outside edge this time.
0.4
0
Deepak Chahar to Josh Philippe, Beaten! Pitches this one up and around the off stump, swinging back in, Josh Philippe looks for the expansive cover drive but the ball zips past the inside edge.
0.3
1
Deepak Chahar to Travis Head, Swing! Very full at the toes, Travis Head looks to dig it out leg side but the ball shapes away and goes off the leading edge in front of mid off. The batters scamper across for a quick single. Suryakumar Yadav fails to collect the ball cleanly and Head had even given up there. A let-off this!
0.2
0
Deepak Chahar to Travis Head, Pitches this one further up on middle, swinging it in, Travis Head stays back and blocks it down the pitch.
0.1
2
Deepak Chahar to Travis Head, Off the mark right away! Starts off with a shortish delivery on the pads, Travis Head hops and tucks it away behind square leg. Avesh Khan runs around from fine leg and gets a boot in to save the boundary, two taken and Australia are underway.
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st Innings
India
All in readiness for the game to begin as the two umpires make their way out to the middle. Travis Head and Josh Philippe to open the batting for Australia. Deepak Chahar has been handed the new ball and is raring to go. Let's go...
... THE RUN CHASE ...
Right then, it is up to the Indian bowlers to defend 175 on the board. Will the Australian batting unit prove their worth or will the bowlers strike at the right times? We will find out soon in the chase.
Australia had a very good first over as Aaron Hardie bowled a maiden. After that, it was the phase for the young Indian pair of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad to dominate. Matthew Wade's plan worked to perfection as he brought Hardie back into the attack. He was rewarded with Jaiswal’s wicket which provided the important breakthrough the Aussies needed. Tanveer Sangha was the next bowler to strike as he dismissed Shreyas Iyer followed by Ben Dwarshuis who dismissed Suryakumar Yadav in the next over. This put Australia back in the game and on a strong foot. Tanveer Sangha struck again at a crucial time as he dismissed Ruturaj Gaikwad just when he was about to look dangerous. However, they were soon put under pressure as Rinku Singh and Jitesh Sharma started attacking the bowlers. Ben Dwarshuis gave his team another breather as he sent Jitesh Sharma and Axar Patel back to the pavilion towards the closing stages of his spell. Jason Behrendorff was finally rewarded for his tight bowling with the wicket of the dangerous Rinku Singh and Australia were able to keep the Indian tail quiet.
It was an explosive start to the innings from the Indians. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad built a good partnership and scored some quick runs. It was until Jaiswal had to depart and the momentum was broken. Shreyas Iyer came in but he too was sent back early followed by the Indian captain, Suryakumar Yadav. A couple of wickets in quick succession hurt the Indians but Ruturaj Gaikwad and Rinku Singh put up a strong partnership to stabilise the innings again. Gaikwad also was sent back but not before he had done his part. Jitesh Sharma was the next man in and he switched gears immediately which allowed Rinku Singh to also free his hands. Jitesh Sharma was dismissed after his power-packed cameo which gave his team some important runs. He was soon followed by Axar Patel who too was dismissed in the same over. Rinku Singh too was sent back in the next over which again put India in a tight spot. The tail end of the Indian batting lineup also was dismissed in the last over as they ended their innings at 174 at the loss of 9 wickets.
Unlike the previous matches of this series, this does not look like a 200+ pitch and the Indians have done well to bat aggressively towards the end. The Aussies looked like the stronger team until the drinks break but after it, the Indians bounced back strongly. However, cricket is a game of twists as Australia struck quite a few times towards the closing stages hence restricting the Indians to 174.
20
over
20 | 6 Runs |
HH: 174/9
19.6
W
Jason Behrendorff to Ravi Bishnoi, OUT! RUN OUT! Fuller than a length at the leg stump. Flicks it towards deep square leg and runs hard to complete a second run. A good throw at Wade and the keeper did ran fast to come near the stumps. Wade collected and whipped off the bails before Ravi Bishnoi could make home. TV umpire reviews it and watches that Bishnoi is short by almost a feet. So, just a single and a wicket in the ultimate ball of the innings. India finish with 174/9 on the board!
19.6
1
Jason Behrendorff to Ravi Bishnoi, Wide! Full and down the leg stump line. Bishnoi flicks and misses. Called a wide.
19.5
2
Jason Behrendorff to Ravi Bishnoi, Drags the length back around the leg stump line. Bishnoi swivels it towards deep backward square leg region and hurries for a couple. Bishnoi after completing the first run set off for the second and compelled Avesh to hurry at the bowler's end. Wade collected the ball and made a shy at the non-striker's end but Avesh made it despite a pause.
19.4
1
Jason Behrendorff to Avesh Khan, A beautiful yorker near the fourth stump. Digs it out near cover for a single.
Avesh Khan walks out to bat next.
19.3
W
Jason Behrendorff to Deepak Chahar, OUT! CAUGHT! Another one bites the dust! Fuller than a length, outside the off stump. Chahar looks to go big down the ground and mistimes the hack to long on. Chris Green is magnetizing the ball towards him and takes another regulation chance.
19.2
1
Jason Behrendorff to Ravi Bishnoi, Full-toss at the middle and leg. Bishnoi miscues the heave towards square of mid wicket for a single.
Ravi Bishnoi is the new man in.
19.1
W
Jason Behrendorff to Rinku Singh, OUT! LBW! Full, smearing in at the left-hander who went for the big hit down the ground. Rinku Singh failed to play in the right line and gets beaten on the inside edge to get wrapped up in the pad. The batter reviews it instantly after the umpire signals it out. Ultraedge shows no bat involved. But the ball tracking loads and the impacts fall in favor of the umpire. Hence, the original decision is upheld.
19
over
19 | 7 Runs |
HH: 168/6
18.6
0
Ben Dwarshuis to Deepak Chahar, No run. Length and outside the off stump. Chahar looks to ab and gets beaten on the outside edge.
18.5
W
Ben Dwarshuis to Axar Patel, OUT! In the air and taken! Back of a length around the midriff of the batter. Axar gets into a weird position for the swivel and ends up gifting a catch to Tanveer Sangha at fine leg. The fielder was at the edge of the boundary ropes and the TV umpire had a check at it. It's all fine and neat and therefore Axar Patel walks back without disturbing the scorers.
Deepak Chahar is the new batter in.
18.5
1
Ben Dwarshuis to Axar Patel, Wide! Full and down the leg stump. Called a wide.
Axar Patel is the new batter in.
18.4
W
Ben Dwarshuis to Jitesh Sharma, OUT! CAUGHT! Juicy full-toss outside the off-stick line. Sharma miscues the slog down the ground towards Travis Head at long off. It was a freebie from the left-arm pacer and the wicketkeeper-batter would be disappointed with his execution.
18.3
2
Ben Dwarshuis to Jitesh Sharma, Touch fuller at the same line. Sharma looks to scythe it and the ball unfurls it towards deep backward point area for a couple.
18.2
4
Ben Dwarshuis to Jitesh Sharma, FOUR! length and angled across the right-hander much outside the off stump. Sharma slaps this towards the sweeper cover region for a power packed boundary.
18.1
0
Ben Dwarshuis to Jitesh Sharma, No run. Full and outside the off. Jitesh tried to reach out but could not make a contact.
18
over
18 | 14 Runs |
HH: 161/4
17.6
1
Jason Behrendorff to Jitesh Sharma, Just short of being a yorker at the off stump. Sharma drives it towards long off for a single.
17.5
2
Jason Behrendorff to Jitesh Sharma, Fuller near the fourth stump. Sharma clobbers along the ground towards widish long on for a brace.
17.4
1
Jason Behrendorff to Rinku Singh, Length delivery at the middle and leg. Rinku tickles it behind square leg for a single.
17.3
2
Jason Behrendorff to Rinku Singh, Back of a length, angled down the leg stump. Rinku helps it down with the trajectory towards fine leg for a couple.
17.2
4
Jason Behrendorff to Rinku Singh, Four! Pushes the length up at the leg stump line. Rinku times the flick towards fine leg region for a four.
17.1
4
Jason Behrendorff to Rinku Singh, FOUR!!! Length delivery, slower one around the fourth stump line. Rinku tries to turn it across but gets a top edge in the way. The ball flies over the keeper towards the ropes.
17
over
17 | 13 Runs |
HH: 147/4
16.6
6
Aaron Hardie to Jitesh Sharma, MAXIMO! Short of a length into the stumps. Sharma winds up and swivels pulling it over the long leg region for a six. He came inside the line of the ball and manufactured the shot in the vacant space.
16.5
1
Aaron Hardie to Rinku Singh, Shade short of good length at the off stick. Singh nurdles it across towards left of mid on for a single.
16.4
4
Aaron Hardie to Rinku Singh, FOUR! Back of a length and outside the off. Singh waits for it and turns it across the line towards the deep square leg region for a boundary.
16.3
0
Aaron Hardie to Rinku Singh, Good length and wide outside the off stump. Singh cuts and gets beaten on the outside edge.
16.2
1
Aaron Hardie to Jitesh Sharma, Bangs on the hard length outside the off. Sharma miscues the flat-bat pull down the ground and finds a quick single as the ball landed in front of mid off fielder.
16.1
1
Aaron Hardie to Rinku Singh, Back of a length angling into the left-hander. Singh pulls it towards deep backward square leg for a single.
16
over
16 | 5 Runs |
HH: 134/4
15.6
0
Tanveer Sangha to Jitesh Sharma, No run. Good length and outside the off stump. Sharma reverse sweeps and misses.
15.5
2
Tanveer Sangha to Jitesh Sharma, Back of a length and outside the fourth stump. Sharma pushes it towards sweeper cover for a couple.
15.4
1
Tanveer Sangha to Rinku Singh, Short of a length and wide outside the off. Singh rocks back an cuts it to deep cover.
15.3
0
Tanveer Sangha to Rinku Singh, No run. Good length, straight at the woods. Pushed back to the bowler.
15.2
0
Tanveer Sangha to Rinku Singh, No run. Good length and much outside the off stump. Singh cuts it to backward point.
15.1
1
Tanveer Sangha to Jitesh Sharma, Pitched up near the off stump. Sharma pushes it towards cover for a single.
15.1
1
Tanveer Sangha to Jitesh Sharma, Wide! Good length and much outside the tramline. Sharma leaves.
15
over
15 | 14 Runs |
HH: 129/4
14.6
1
Chris Green to Jitesh Sharma, Floated up and on off. Jitesh Sharma drives it to long off for a single to retain the strike. An expensive over from Chris Green.
14.5
0
Chris Green to Jitesh Sharma, Beaten! Chris Green tosses it up and outside off. Jitesh Sharma tries to play it down the ground but is beaten.
14.4
6
Chris Green to Jitesh Sharma, SIX! ANOTHER ONE! Chris Green pitches it up and outside off. Jitesh Sharma carves it over covers with good timing. The ball sails away into the stands for another maximum.
14.3
0
Chris Green to Jitesh Sharma, A full toss from Chris Green on off. Jitesh Sharma slaps it straight in front but unlucky for him it has hit the umpire. He apologizes and looks like the umpire is fine.
14.2
6
Chris Green to Jitesh Sharma, SIX! PUNISHED! Chris Green goes too full and on leg. Jitesh Sharma slogs it with power over deep square leg all the way into the stands for his first maximum. He will gain some confidence from it.
14.1
1
Chris Green to Rinku Singh, Full and on middle. Rinku Singh drives it to mid off for a single.
14
over
14 | 8 Runs |
HH: 115/4
13.6
0
Tanveer Sangha to Jitesh Sharma, Nicely bowled! Tanveer Sangha drops it short and on off. Jitesh Sharma defends it well off his back foot for a dot to end the over.
13.5
2
Tanveer Sangha to Jitesh Sharma, Close! Tanveer Sangha pitches it up and on the toes. Jitesh Sharma flicks it just wide of short mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
13.4
1
Tanveer Sangha to Rinku Singh, Short again and on middle. Rinku Singh flicks it to mid-wicket for one run.
13.3
1
Tanveer Sangha to Jitesh Sharma, Shortish and on off. Jitesh Sharma punches it to deep mid-wicket for a single to get off the mark.
Jitesh Sharma walks out to bat.
13.2
W
Tanveer Sangha to Ruturaj Gaikwad, OUT! CAUGHT! Tanveer Sangha has the last laugh! He bowls floats it up and turning outside off. Ruturaj Gaikwad comes on his front foot looking to go inside out but caught a thick outside edge sending it towards Ben Dwarshuis at short third. He completes a safe catch and the dangerous-looking Ruturaj Gaikwad has to depart.
13.1
4
Tanveer Sangha to Ruturaj Gaikwad, FOUR! Perfectly placed! Tanveer Sangha is welcomed back with a boundary. He bowls it full and outside off. Ruturaj Gaikwad rocks back and cut it in the gap through point all the way to the fence for a fine boundary.
13
over
13 | 14 Runs |
HH: 107/3
12.6
6
Ben Dwarshuis to Rinku Singh, SIX! UP UP AND AWAY! Ben Dwarshuis has been punished. He bowled it on length and angled in on the pads. Rinku Singh decided that he had been respectable long enough as he danced down the ground and muscled it all the way over long on for a humongous maximum to end the over.
12.5
1
Ben Dwarshuis to Ruturaj Gaikwad, Again bowled on the good length angling on off. Ruturaj Gaikwad cuts it to deep point for a single.
12.4
1
Ben Dwarshuis to Rinku Singh, On the hard length and over off. Rinku Singh plays it late and guides it to third man for one run more.
12.3
1
Ben Dwarshuis to Ruturaj Gaikwad, On the good length and over middle. Ruturaj Gaikwad pats it to mid-wicket for a single.
12.2
4
Ben Dwarshuis to Ruturaj Gaikwad, FOUR! CLASSY! Ben Dwarshuis goes a bit full and on leg. Ruturaj Gaikwad picks it up beautifully over mid off. The ball bounces before crossing the fence for four runs.
12.1
1
Ben Dwarshuis to Rinku Singh, On length and over off. Rinku Singh punches it to long on for a single to get to the other end.
12
over
12 | 10 Runs |
HH: 93/3
11.6
1
Matthew Short to Rinku Singh, Shortish and on the off pole. Rinku Singh rocks back and cuts it towards deep point for one run to finish the over.
11.5
1
Matthew Short to Ruturaj Gaikwad, Fullish again this time on off. Ruturaj Gaikwad carves it to deep point and gets an easy single.
11.4
1
Matthew Short to Rinku Singh, Shortish and on the pads. Rinku Singh nudges it to square leg for one run.
11.3
6
Matthew Short to Rinku Singh, SIX! WHAT A SHOT! Matthew Short pitches it up and on leg. Rinku Singh changes hands and executes the switch hit to perfection. He muscles the ball over deep point all the way into the stands for a maximum.
11.2
0
Matthew Short to Rinku Singh, Tossed up and on middle. Rinku Singh drives it back to the left of the bowler who executes a well stop.
11.1
1
Matthew Short to Ruturaj Gaikwad, Fullish and on leg. Ruturaj Gaikwad slogs it to deep square leg for a single to get to the other end.
11
over
11 | 4 Runs |
HH: 83/3
10.6
1
Chris Green to Ruturaj Gaikwad, Quicker one and short of length. Ruturaj Gaikwad pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a solo to keep the strike in the next over.
10.5
0
Chris Green to Ruturaj Gaikwad, Pitched up and on middle. Ruturaj Gaikwad defends off his front foot.
10.4
1
Chris Green to Rinku Singh, Tossed up on middle and leg. Ruturaj Gaikwad pats it to mid on for a single.
10.3
1
Chris Green to Ruturaj Gaikwad, Fullish and on leg. Ruturaj Gaikwad tries to flick it but the ball rolls away nicking his pads. The batters cross for one leg bye.
10.2
1
Chris Green to Rinku Singh, A bit short and on middle and leg. Rinku Singh nudges it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
10.1
0
Chris Green to Rinku Singh, Floated up and on off. Rinku Singh blocks it solidly back to the bowler.
It is time for a breather as drinks are on the field. After a strong start by India courtesy of some clean hitting by Yashasvi Jaiswal, the Aussies have bounced back strongly over the last couple of overs. A few quick wickets have hurt the home team and now they will have to rebuild the innings and build some strong partnerships. With 10 overs to go, it is still early to tell who is on the strong foot. Australia will try to strike for a few more wickets to keep their opposition to a low total.
10
over
10 | 9 Runs |
HH: 79/3
9.6
0
Tanveer Sangha to Ruturaj Gaikwad, No run. Length and wide outside the off, leg break. Gaikwad cuts it towards backwar point.
9.5
6
Tanveer Sangha to Ruturaj Gaikwad, SIX! Short of a length near the off stick. Gaikwad rocks back and pulls it over the deep mid wicket region for a maximum.
9.4
1
Tanveer Sangha to Rinku Singh, Short of a length, leg break at the leg stump. Rinku flicks it towards deep square leg for a single.
9.3
1
Tanveer Sangha to Ruturaj Gaikwad, Short of a length and wide outside the off. Gaikwad cuts it towards deep point for a single.
9.2
0
Tanveer Sangha to Ruturaj Gaikwad, Length around the middle and leg. The wrong'un, pushed off the front foot towards the bowler.
9.1
1
Tanveer Sangha to Rinku Singh, Good length delivery, leg break at the leg peg. Flicked to square leg.
9
over
9 | 7 Runs |
HH: 70/3
8.6
0
Ben Dwarshuis to Ruturaj Gaikwad, Length outside the off stump line. Gaikwad prods forward and drives it towards cover.
8.5
1
Ben Dwarshuis to Rinku Singh, Jabbed the length up around the leg pole. Rinku flicks it towards deep square leg for a single.
8.4
4
Ben Dwarshuis to Rinku Singh, FOUR! Short of a length outside the off. Rinku triggered a bit on the back foot and eased a pull towards deep square leg for a four.
8.3
1
Ben Dwarshuis to Ruturaj Gaikwad, Full, around the off. Gaikwad clips it towards mid wicket for a single.
8.2
1
Ben Dwarshuis to Rinku Singh, Good length, outside the off. Rinku scythes it behind point towards the deep fielder go off the mark.
Rinku Singh is the new man in.
8.1
W
Ben Dwarshuis to Suryakumar Yadav, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Good length delivery, outside the off stump. Suryakumar drives off the front foot and catches on the outside edge back to the keeper. He plays the wrong line and walks back for just a single. Ben Dwarshuis dragged SKY on the front foot to play it and got the sweet fruit.
8
over
8 | 8 Runs |
HH: 63/2
7.6
1
Tanveer Sangha to Suryakumar Yadav, Good length delivery, turns in at the middle and leg. Suryakumar wrists it towards long on.
The Indian skipper, Suryakumar Yadav walks out to bat next.
7.5
W
Tanveer Sangha to Shreyas Iyer, OUT! CAUGHT! Fuller around the middle and leg. Iyer miscues the loft towards the fielder at long on. Chris Green won't miss a regulation chance and grasps it firmly. India's no.3 walks back to the hut in quick time.
7.4
2
Tanveer Sangha to Shreyas Iyer, Length delivery at the middle and leg. Iyer weighs back and pushes it towards right of long on for a brace.
7.3
2
Tanveer Sangha to Shreyas Iyer, Length delivery, around the middle and leg. Iyer wrists it between deep mid wicket and deep square leg for a double.
7.2
2
Tanveer Sangha to Shreyas Iyer, Length delivery, spins into the batter who pushes it with soft hands towards right of long on for a brace.
7.1
1
Tanveer Sangha to Ruturaj Gaikwad, Fuller, outside the off. The batter opens it towards square on the off side for a single.
7
over
7 | 5 Runs |
HH: 55/1
6.6
1
Chris Green to Ruturaj Gaikwad, Fuller than a length delivery at the stumps. Gaiwkad pushes it towards long on for a single.
6.5
1
Chris Green to Shreyas Iyer, Full at the middle and leg. Iyer flicks it towards backward square leg and gets a run.
6.4
1
Chris Green to Ruturaj Gaikwad, Full at the stumps. Gaikwad bunts it towards long on for a single.
6.3
1
Chris Green to Shreyas Iyer, Good length around the off stump. Iyer jabs it towards the right of long on for a single.
6.2
0
Chris Green to Shreyas Iyer, No run. Tad shortish near the fourth stump. Iyer pushes it to the left of the bowler.
6.1
1
Chris Green to Ruturaj Gaikwad, Good length at the middle and leg stump. Pushed towards mid on for a single.
Shreyas Iyer is the new man in.
6
over
6 | 7 Runs |
HH: 50/1
5.6
W
Aaron Hardie to Yashasvi Jaiswal, OUT! Short of a length over the stumps. Jaiswal weighs back for the pull but fails to time the execution on this one. He fails to ride the bounce and ends up offering a catch to Ben McDermott. the fielder running from square leg. Aaron Hardie gives Australia their first breakthrough.
5.5
0
Aaron Hardie to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Back of a length outside the off. Punched off the back foot towards cover.
5.4
1
Aaron Hardie to Ruturaj Gaikwad, Good length delivery at the middle and leg. Pushed to mid on for a single.
5.3
0
Aaron Hardie to Ruturaj Gaikwad, Short of a length over the stumps. Gaikwad ducks underneath the bounce.
5.3
1
Aaron Hardie to Ruturaj Gaikwad, Wide! Short of a length, much outside the off. Gaikwad leaves it to the keeper. Wide called.
5.2
1
Aaron Hardie to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Back of a length and outside the off stump. Jaiswal cuts it late towards deep backward point for a single.
5.1
4
Aaron Hardie to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Hardie gets belted down the ground for a boundary now. Fuller than a length near the off. Jaiswal picks the length and tonks it down straight as an arrow.
5
over
5 | 14 Runs |
HH: 43/0
4.6
1
Chris Green to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Pitched up and angled in on middle. Yashasvi Jaiswal slices it to the cover region for a single to end the over.
4.5
6
Chris Green to Yashasvi Jaiswal, SIX! BANG! Chris Green misses his length and is punished. He bowls it short and over middle. Yashasvi Jaiswal times this pull shot perfectly as he sends it flying over deep mid-wicket all the way for a biggie, the first of the match.
4.4
2
Chris Green to Yashasvi Jaiswal, In the air....safe. Chris Green with another short ball this time over middle. Yashasvi Jaiswal pulls it towards mid-wicket but with no timing. The ball lands safely as the batters take a couple of runs.
4.3
4
Chris Green to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Poor delivery by Chris Green. He drops it short and over off. Yashasvi Jaiswal likes the room as he cuts it through the gap at point. The ball runs away to the fence for four runs.
4.2
1
Chris Green to Ruturaj Gaikwad, Tossed up and just outside off. Ruturaj Gaikwad pushes it to point and takes a quick single.
4.1
0
Chris Green to Ruturaj Gaikwad, Floated up and on off, sort of swinging away from the batter. Ruturaj Gaikwad just blocks it into the ground.
4
over
4 | 5 Runs |
HH: 29/0
3.6
0
Jason Behrendorff to Yashasvi Jaiswal, On the hard length and into the batter. Yashasvi Jaiswal stands back and punches it back to the bowler. A good end to the over.
3.5
0
Jason Behrendorff to Yashasvi Jaiswal, On length and outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal slaps it to the fielder at cover.
3.4
1
Jason Behrendorff to Ruturaj Gaikwad, Goes full now on the off pole. Ruturaj Gaikwad drives it to mid off and takes a quick single to get to the other end.
3.3
4
Jason Behrendorff to Ruturaj Gaikwad, FOUR! Cut away! Jason Behrendorff misses his line as he pitched it a bit short and outside off. Ruturaj Gaikwad cuts it away in the gap through point all the way to the fence for his first boundary.
3.2
0
Jason Behrendorff to Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shortish now angling outside off. Ruturaj Gaikwad cuts it to the fielder at point. Good bowling from Jason Behrendorff.
3.1
0
Jason Behrendorff to Ruturaj Gaikwad, On the hard length and on off. Ruturaj Gaikwad blocks it staying back in his crease.
3
over
3 | 12 Runs |
HH: 24/0
2.6
0
Ben Dwarshuis to Yashasvi Jaiswal, On the hard length and on middle. Yashasvi Jaiswal nudges it away to the fielder at mid-wicket. Ruturaj Gaikwad to face his first ball at the start of the next over.
2.5
4
Ben Dwarshuis to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Third of the over! Ben Dwarshuis is being punished as he again bowls a full ball on the pads. Yashasvi Jaiswal picks it up well this time behind square where the ball runs away to the deep square leg fence for four runs.
2.4
4
Ben Dwarshuis to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Flicked away! Ben Dwarshuis with another full delivery on the toes. Yashasvi Jaiswal flicks it perfectly over mid-wicket all the way racing away to the fence for four more runs.
2.3
0
Ben Dwarshuis to Yashasvi Jaiswal, A bit short and over middle. Yashasvi Jaiswal punches it on the off side only to be collected by the fielder.
2.2
4
Ben Dwarshuis to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! CLASSY! Ben Dwarshuis pitches it full and on leg. Yashasvi Jaiswal drives it straight down the ground with sweet timing and in the gap. The ball meets the boundary cushions for four more runs.
2.1
0
Ben Dwarshuis to Yashasvi Jaiswal, On length with a hint of outswing. Yashasvi Jaiswal drives it to the fielder at cover.
2
over
2 | 11 Runs |
HH: 12/0
1.6
1
Jason Behrendorff to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short again and over off. Yashasvi Jaiswal cuts it to deep square leg for a single to end the over.
1.5
4
Jason Behrendorff to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR BYES! Unlucky! Jason Behrendorff drops it short and over off. Yashasvi Jaiswal is taken aback by the extra bounce as he gets out of the way. Matthew Wade also fails to collect it as the ball races away to the fence.
1.4
0
Jason Behrendorff to Yashasvi Jaiswal, On the hard length and on off. Yashasvi Jaiswal punches it to the fielder at point.
1.3
2
Jason Behrendorff to Yashasvi Jaiswal, On a very good length and over off. Yashasvi Jaiswal pushes it on the off side towards point and sets off for a quick single. The batters gett a bonus run off an over throw.
1.2
0
Jason Behrendorff to Yashasvi Jaiswal, On length, this time on off. Yashasvi Jaiswal pushes it back to the bowler.
1.1
4
Jason Behrendorff to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Finally! Jason Behrendorff bowls it on length and shaping away from the left-hander. Yashasvi Jaiswal drives it cleanly in the gap through point for a fine boundary.
Jason Behrendorff to share the new ball with Aaron Hardie.
1
over
1 | 1 Runs |
HH: 1/0
0.6
1
Aaron Hardie to Yashasvi Jaiswal, NOT OUT! Aaron Hardie bowls another quick one and on the hard length in line with middle and off. Yashasvi Jaiswal tries to play it across the line but is beaten and hit on the pads. A loud appeal which is turned down by the umpire. The Aussies have reviewed it. No spike on the Ultra Edge. The ball tracking confirms that the ball is pitching outside leg stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal survives but a brilliant over by Aaron Hardie.
A huge appeal for LBW but it is turned down. The bowler, Aaron Hardie seems very confident and skipper Matthew Wade does opt for the review. Nothing on UltraEdge and Ball Tracking shows that the ball is pitching outside leg. NOT OUT comes up on the big screen!
0.5
0
Aaron Hardie to Yashasvi Jaiswal, On the hard length and just outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal punches it to cover but is collected by the fielder. Good fielding and even better bowling.
0.4
0
Aaron Hardie to Yashasvi Jaiswal, A bit short and over middle. Yashasvi Jaiswal stands back and punches it to mid off for another dot ball.
0.3
0
Aaron Hardie to Yashasvi Jaiswal, On the good length again. Yashasvi Jaiswal drives it now to the cover-point region but fails to find the gap. Three dots in a row.
0.2
0
Aaron Hardie to Yashasvi Jaiswal, On length and on the off pole. Yashasvi Jaiswal drives it down to the fielder at mid off.
0.1
0
Aaron Hardie to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Beauty! Aaron Hardie goes full just shaping on the inside. Yashasvi Jaiswal swings hard but is beaten by the swing. Good start by Hardie.
We are all set for the match to begin! The umpires are now out in the middle and the players of Australia are taking their places on the field. The Indian opening pair of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad also stride out to the middle. Aaron Hardie has been surprisingly handed the new ball and he is raring to go. Let's play...
PITCH REPORT - Murali Kartik is pitchside. He is joined by Matthew Hayden who starts by saying that one needs to know how much is enough and the wicket is nice and hard with a layer of grass on it. Adds that the ground dimensions are 74 meters uniformly but still it is a solid wicket and dew will play a role. Kartik adds the dew will intensify at around 8 pm IST.
The Indian skipper, Suryakumar Yadav says they would have loved to bowl first but he doesn't mind batting first. Says the wicket looks good and it is the first T20I being played here so he is excited. Informs that they have four changes in total.
Matthew Wade, the captain of Australia says that he will bowl first. Mentions that there are five changes in the squad due to the players going back to Australia. He adds that the selectors and the coaching staff helped him a lot in this series and ends by saying he looks forward to this match.
Australia (Playing XI) - Josh Philippe (In for Glenn Maxwell), Travis Head, Ben McDermott (In for Josh Inglis), Aaron Hardie, Tim David, Matthew Short (In for Marcus Stoinis), Matthew Wade (C/WK), Ben Dwarshuis (In for Kane Richardson), Chris Green (On debut) (In for Nathan Ellis), Jason Behrendorff, Tanveer Sangha.
India (Playing XI) - Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shreyas Iyer (In for Ishan Kishan), Suryakumar Yadav (C), Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (In for Tilak Varma) (WK), Axar Patel, Deepak Chahar (In for Arshdeep Singh), Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar (In for Prasidh Krishna).
TOSS - Australia have won the toss and have elected to BOWL first.
Australia too have a new-look side, yet again, as Maxwell, Inglis and Stoinis have flown home and the likes of Ben McDermott, Ben Dwarshuis, Josh Philippe and Chris Green have been included in the squad. They have a bit of momentum with the win in the previous game but given the chopping and changing of the playing XI, we have seen some patchy cricket from the Aussies. However, Jason Behrendorff has stood head and shoulders above the rest and his bowling will once again be key for the touring side. Can Australia level the series? Or will the inexperience of not playing in sub-continental conditions cost them dearly? We shall find out. Toss and team news in a bit.
India have had a couple of additions to the side with the likes of Shreyas Iyer and Deepak Chahar coming in and Mukesh Kumar also returning to the side after his marriage. But whether they come straight into the playing XI remains to be seen and if so, who does India bench? The batting, in general, has fired and they have put more than 200 runs on the board in all the previous three games. The key for Suryakumar Yadav and co will be to tighten up the bowling a bit and get that series-clinching third win.
Hello and a warm welcome to one and all! We are in Raipur for the fourth T20I between India and Australia. The hosts currently lead the five-match series 2-1, but the Aussies pulled off a remarkable run chase in the previous game thanks to some Glenn Maxwell magic and will look to convert the momentum into a series-levelling win.
... MATCH DAY ...
It was the Glenn Maxwell show in the 3rd T20I that has kept this series still alive but thankfully for the hosts he has gone back home now for a much-deserved rest after winning the ODI World Cup. The focus now shifts to the fourth T20I between India and Australia which will be played at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in Raipur. The hosts have rested a lot of their regulars but have still managed to produce some excellent performances in all three games. Their batting has been fantastic with Ishan Kishan, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Ruturaj Gaikwad forming a strong top order with Gaikwad also scoring a fine hundred in the last game albeit in a losing cause. Skipper Suryakumar Yadav is probably the best batter in this format and has consistently scored runs while the return of Iyer makes them even stronger. They also have one of the best finishers in Rinku Singh who can win games single-handedly. Prasidh Krishna had a forgettable time in the last game and with the return of Deepak Chahar and Mukesh Kumar who tied the knot recently, it will be interesting to see how the combination looks with Avesh Khan and Arshdeep Singh also in contention. Axar Patel and Ravi Bishnoi handle the spin department. They will want to wrap up the series in this game only. The Aussies, on the other hand, will also be without several key players as most of the World Cup winners have returned home now. Travis Head will be leading the batting for them and we all know what he can do while this is a great opportunity for Aaron Hardie and Josh Philippe to showcase their skills. Matthew Wade, Matthew Short, and Tim David make up a solid middle order for them and they will have to take most of the responsibility in these last two games. Kane Richardson, Jason Behrendorff, and Nathan Ellis form a decent pace attack while Tanveer Sangha is their only frontline spinner. They will be riding high on confidence and will look to use it to level the series. Let's see who comes out on top.
India
Yashasvi Jaiswal
Bat/Bow
Ruturaj Gaikwad
Bat/Bow
Shreyas Iyer
Bat/Bow
Jitesh Sharma
KEEPER/Bat/Bow
Suryakumar Yadav
CAP/Bat/Bow
Rinku Singh
Bat/Bow
Axar Patel
Bat/Bow
Deepak Chahar
Bat/Bow
Ravi Bishnoi
Bat/Bow
Avesh Khan
Bat/Bow
Mukesh Kumar
Bat/Bow
Australia
Josh Philippe
Bat/Bow
Travis Head
Bat/Bow
Ben McDermott
Bat/Bow
Aaron Hardie
Bat/Bow
Tim David
Bat/Bow
Matthew Short
Bat/Bow
Matthew Wade
CAP/KEEPER/Bat/Bow
Ben Dwarshuis
Bat/Bow
Chris Green
Bat/Bow
Jason Behrendorff
Bat/Bow
Tanveer Sangha
Bat/Bow