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Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium, 1 December 2023:
T20 India vs Australia; view the live commentary transcript here.
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Australia innings
Over 20
10 runs, 0 wickets
1
19.07
Avesh Khan to Wade, 1 run
A single to end the last over to take it to 10 runs from it. Full toss on leg stump. Wade goes onto the front foot and slogs to deep mid wicket for one run. And with that the game comes to an end. India won by 20 runs.
0
19.06
Avesh Khan to Wade, no run
Half volley down leg. Wade slogs to deep mid wicket.
6
19.05
Avesh Khan to Wade, SIX!
This brings up the one-hundred-and-fifty for Australia in style. Wade slog-sweeps a length ball down leg for six. Wade is striking at 166, facing 21 deliveries for these 35 runs.
1ʷᵈ
19.04
Avesh Khan to Wade, 1 wide
Length ball down leg. Wade misses an attempted slog-sweep. Wide ball.
2
19.03
Avesh Khan to Wade, 2 runs
Wade drives a half volley on middle stump to deep extra cover for two runs.
0
19.02
Avesh Khan to Wade, no run
Couple of dots to start this over. Avesh Khan delivers a half volley on off stump. Wade goes onto the front foot and drives to long off.
0
19.01
Avesh Khan to Wade, no run
Wade slogs a full toss on leg stump to deep square leg.
Avesh Khan is on for another over.
Over 19
9 runs, 0 wickets
1
18.06
Mukesh Kumar to Wade, 1 run
Wade drives a half volley on off stump to cover for one run. Run out attempt by Yadav fails. A run-out attempt to end the over goes begging. Australia need 31 runs from 6 balls. That's the formula.
2
18.05
Mukesh Kumar to Wade, 2 runs
Half volley on middle stump. Wade slogs to long on for two runs. Australia are 143/7 compared to India's 168/6 at the 18.5 overs point of their innings.
0
18.04
Mukesh Kumar to Wade, no run
Wade drives a half volley on off stump to cover. The solution here is Australia require 34 runs off 8 balls.
1
18.03
Mukesh Kumar to Green, 1 run
Green drives a full toss outside off to long off for one run.
1
18.02
Mukesh Kumar to Wade, 1 run
Wade slogs a length ball down leg to mid off for one run. Australia need 35 runs off 10 balls.
4
18.01
Mukesh Kumar to Wade, FOUR!
Wade drives a half volley on off stump for four. Australia have set a pace of 7.7 runs per over. Wade is striking at 176 for these 23 runs.
Mukesh Kumar is back on.
Over 18
7 runs, 1 wicket
0
17.06
Avesh Khan to Green, no run
Avesh Khan delivers a yorker on off stump. Green misses.
1
17.05
Avesh Khan to Wade, 1 run
Half volley down leg. Wade goes onto the back foot and works to deep backward square leg for one run.
1
17.04
Avesh Khan to Green, 1 run
Batter facing ball number one. Full toss on off stump. Green drives to long off for one run.
Green, right-handed bat, comes to the crease.
W
17.03
Avesh Khan to Dwarshuis, OUT!
Dwarshuis leaves the scene with 1. Dwarshuis attempts to drive and misses a length ball on leg stump and is bowled.
1
17.02
Avesh Khan to Wade, 1 run
Wade drives a full toss outside off for one run.
4
17.01
Avesh Khan to Wade, FOUR!
Wade pulls a back of a length ball down leg for four.
Avesh Khan is back.
Over 17
6 runs, 1 wicket
1
16.06
Chahar to Wade, 1 run
Pace off. Slower ball full toss outside off. Wade drives to long off for one run.
1
16.05
Chahar to Dwarshuis, 1 run
Batter faces their first delivery. Dwarshuis pulls a back of a length ball outside off to fine leg for one run.
Dwarshuis, right-handed bat, is next in.
W
16.04
Chahar to Short, OUT!
Short is done. A score of 22 runs having faced 19 balls. Back of a length ball outside off. Short goes onto the back foot and pulls in the air. Caught by Jaiswal at deep square leg. WinViz moves in India's favour as they have control of this match. Chahar now has figures of two for 42 at an economy rate of 11.5 runs per over.
1
16.03
Chahar to Wade, 1 run
Wade drives a length ball outside off to mid wicket for one run.
1
16.02
Chahar to Short, 1 run
Short pushes a length ball outside off to extra cover for one run.
2
16.01
Chahar to Short, 2 runs
Short ball outside off. Short pulls to fine leg for two runs.
Chahar is on for another over.
Over 16
14 runs, 0 wickets
2
15.08
Mukesh Kumar to Wade, 2 runs
Wade works a full toss down leg to deep backward square leg for two runs.
1
15.07
Mukesh Kumar to Short, 1 run
Mukesh Kumar bowls a length ball outside off. Short slogs to long on for one run.
1
15.06
Mukesh Kumar to Wade, 1 run
Half volley down leg. Wade works to long on for one run.
0
15.05
Mukesh Kumar to Wade, no run
Half volley down leg. Wade misses the ball.
Free hit coming up.
7ⁿᵇ
15.04
Mukesh Kumar to Wade, SIX!
Half volley outside off. Wade scoops for six. Australia are still behind in this game. A lot of bat on this stroke.
1
15.03
Mukesh Kumar to Short, 1 run
Short pushes a half volley on off stump to long off for one run. Australia are 111/5 compared to India's 131/4 at the 15.2 overs point of their innings.
1ʷᵈ
15.02
Mukesh Kumar to Short, 1 wide
Short offers no shot to a slower ball half volley wide outside off. Wide given. Third wide by Mukesh Kumar.
1
15.01
Mukesh Kumar to Wade, 1 run
Wade drives a length ball outside off for one run.
Mukesh Kumar to continue.
Over 15
9 runs, 1 wicket
1
14.06
Chahar to Wade, 1 run
The over ends with a single. Wade steers a back of a length ball on off stump to third for one run.
0
14.05
Chahar to Wade, no run
Wade works a length ball on middle stump back to the bowler.
Wade, left-handed bat, comes to the middle.
W
14.04
Chahar to David, OUT!
David is out with a score of 19 runs having only just got out of first gear. Short ball outside off. David goes onto the back foot and pulls in the air. Caught by Jaiswal at deep mid wicket. The fielding side stays ahead as WinViz has been recalibrated by 10% for India. Chahar gets into the wickets.
1
14.03
Chahar to Short, 1 run
Short works a length ball on off stump to long on for one run.
6
14.02
Chahar to Short, SIX!
Short drives a slower ball outside off for six. An opportunity for a catch in the crowd!
1
14.01
Chahar to David, 1 run
This brings up the hundred for Australia. David drives a length ball outside off for one run.
Chahar is back on.
Over 14
9 runs, 0 wickets
0
13.06
Mukesh Kumar to Short, no run
Yorker outside off. Short defends back to the bowler.
0
13.05
Mukesh Kumar to Short, no run
Length ball outside off. Short misses a pull.
4
13.04
Mukesh Kumar to Short, FOUR!
More of the same. Short drives a half volley outside off for four.
4
13.03
Mukesh Kumar to Short, FOUR!
Back of a length ball outside off. Short pulls for four.
1
13.02
Mukesh Kumar to David, 1 run
David drives a length ball outside off to cover for one run.
0
13.01
Mukesh Kumar to David, no run
David pushes a length ball outside off to backward point.
Mukesh Kumar is back on.
Over 13
1 run, 0 wickets
0
12.06
Bishnoi to Short, no run
Short hits a length ball outside off back to the bowler. 1 run in the over, 90/4 after 13 overs. The over ends the way it started, with a dot.
0
12.05
Bishnoi to Short, no run
Bishnoi bowls a length ball outside off. Short drives back to the bowler.
0
12.04
Bishnoi to Short, no run
Short defends a length ball outside off to extra cover.
0
12.03
Bishnoi to Short, no run
Length ball on off stump. Short misses.
1
12.02
Bishnoi to David, 1 run
David drives a length ball outside off to deep extra cover for one run. Australia require 85 runs from 46 balls.
0
12.01
Bishnoi to David, no run
David drives a length ball outside off to cover. Australia are 89/4 compared to India's 94/3 at this stage of the innings.
Bishnoi to continue.
Over 12
6 runs, 1 wicket
0
11.06
Patel to Short, no run
Short defends a length ball outside off. 6 to the total, 89/4 after 12 overs. WinViz now has this at 76% on the side of the fielding team.
2
11.05
Patel to Short, 2 runs
Short works a length ball on off stump for two runs.
0
11.04
Patel to Short, no run
Length ball outside off. Short fails to make contact.
0
11.03
Patel to Short, no run
Short defends a length ball outside off to extra cover.
Short, right-handed bat, comes to the crease.
W
11.02
Patel to McDermott, OUT!
McDermott is done with a score of 19 runs. Big shift in momentum. McDermott tries to slog and misses a length ball outside off and is bowled. The bowling side looks to press on here as WinViz is increased for India.
4
11.01
Patel to McDermott, FOUR!
Length ball outside off. McDermott pulls for four.
Patel is back.
Over 11
7 runs, 0 wickets
3
10.06
Bishnoi to McDermott, 3 runs
McDermott drives a length ball outside off to deep mid wicket for three runs. Top class fielding by Jaiswal. Good reactions saving certain runs.
1
10.05
Bishnoi to David, 1 run
Bishnoi delivers a full toss outside off. David goes onto the front foot and drives to deep cover for one run.
1
10.04
Bishnoi to McDermott, 1 run
McDermott works a length ball outside off for one run.
0
10.03
Bishnoi to McDermott, no run
Length ball outside off. McDermott misses an attempted sweep.
1
10.02
Bishnoi to David, 1 run
Length ball on off stump. David works to deep square leg for one run.
1
10.01
Bishnoi to McDermott, 1 run
Bishnoi's responsibility to tighten the belt for India after an expensive over. The first ball goes for a single. McDermott works a length ball outside off to deep mid wicket for one run.
Bishnoi returns into the attack.
Over 10
10 runs, 0 wickets
1
9.06
Avesh Khan to McDermott, 1 run
A single to end the over to take it to 10 runs from it. Avesh Khan bowls a length ball outside off. McDermott goes onto the front foot and drives to long on for one run.
1
9.05
Avesh Khan to David, 1 run
David works a length ball outside off to long on for one run.
0
9.04
Avesh Khan to David, no run
David pushes a length ball outside off to backward point.
6
9.03
Avesh Khan to David, SIX!
Short ball outside off. David pulls for six.
1
9.02
Avesh Khan to BR McDermott
Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, back foot, pull along the ground to Deepak Chahar at fine leg. 1 run.
1
9.01
Avesh Khan to David, 1 run
Length ball outside off. David goes onto the back foot and pushes for one run.
Avesh Khan continues.
Over 9
5 runs, 0 wickets
1ˡᵇ
8.06
Patel to David, 1 leg bye
David works a length ball on off stump to short fine leg for one run.
1
8.05
Patel to McDermott, 1 run
McDermott works a length ball outside off to long on for one run.
2
8.04
Patel to McDermott, 2 runs
McDermott pulls a length ball outside off to long on for two runs. Wonderful fielding by Bishnoi. A terrific piece of fielding to save runs.
0
8.03
Akshar Patel to BR McDermott
Round the wicket. Length ball, outside off, back foot, pushed along the ground to Akshar Patel at bowler. No run.
0
8.02
Patel to McDermott, no run
McDermott cuts a length ball outside off to cover.
1
8.01
Patel to David, 1 run
Patel bowls a length ball outside off. David goes onto the front foot and drives to long off for one run.
Patel to continue.
Over 8
6 runs, 0 wickets
1
7.07
Avesh Khan to TH David
Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, back foot, worked along the ground to Ruturaj Gaikwad at deep mid wicket. 1 run.
1
7.06
Avesh Khan to McDermott, 1 run
McDermott pushes a back of a length ball outside off to long on for one run.
1
7.05
Avesh Khan to David, 1 run
David cuts a back of a length ball outside off to deep cover for one run.
1ʷᵈ
7.04
Avesh Khan to David, 1 wide
Short ball outside off. David offers no shot. Wide given.
1
7.03
Avesh Khan to McDermott, 1 run
McDermott works a length ball outside off to deep square leg for one run.
0
7.02
Avesh Khan to McDermott, no run
Length ball outside off. McDermott misses a push.
1
7.01
Avesh Khan to David, 1 run
David drives a length ball outside off for one run.
Avesh Khan, right-arm pace, is introduced into the attack.
Over 7
3 runs, 1 wicket
1
6.06
Patel to David, 1 run
Length ball outside off. David goes onto the front foot and pushes to long on for one run.
1
6.05
Patel to McDermott, 1 run
Patel delivers a length ball outside off. McDermott drives to long off for one run.
1
6.04
Patel to David, 1 run
David contributes to the total after 2 balls. Length ball outside off. David drives for one run.
0
6.03
Patel to David, no run
Patel bowls a length ball outside off. David defends.
David, right-handed bat, is next in.
W
6.02
Patel to Hardie, OUT!
That's out. Hardie is gone for 8. Hardie attempts to slog and misses a length ball outside off and is bowled.
0
6.01
Patel to Hardie, no run
Patel delivers a length ball outside off. Hardie defends back to the bowler.
Patel is on for another over.
Over 6
7 runs, 0 wickets
0
5.06
Bishnoi to McDermott, no run
Length ball outside off. McDermott misses a push.
1
5.05
Bishnoi to Hardie, 1 run
Length ball outside off. Hardie works to mid wicket for one run.
2
5.04
Bishnoi to Hardie, 2 runs
Fifty up now for Australia. Length ball on off stump. Hardie works to deep backward square leg for two runs.
0
5.03
Bishnoi to Hardie, no run
Length ball on off stump. Hardie works to backward square leg. Australia's run-rate is 8.9; they need 8.7 runs per over to win.
4
5.02
Bishnoi to Hardie, FOUR!
Hardie drives a length ball outside off for four.
0
5.01
Bishnoi to Hardie, no run
Length ball outside off. Hardie goes onto the front foot and defends to wicketkeeper.
Bishnoi continues.
Over 5
3 runs, 1 wicket
1
4.06
Patel to Hardie, 1 run
A single to end the over, just the 3 runs from it. Hardie drives a length ball outside off to long off for one run.
0
4.05
Patel to Hardie, no run
Hardie defends a length ball outside off to extra cover.
Hardie, right-handed bat, is next in.
W
4.04
Patel to Head, OUT!
This is out. Head goes having got 31 runs after being at the crease for 16 deliveries. Length ball outside off. Head goes onto the front foot and edges in the air. Caught by Mukesh Kumar at first slip.
1
4.03
Patel to McDermott, 1 run
McDermott works a length ball outside off to deep mid wicket for one run.
1
4.02
Patel to Head, 1 run
Head pulls a length ball outside off to deep mid wicket for one run.
0
4.01
Patel to Head, no run
Length ball outside off. Head drives to mid off.
Patel, left-arm spin, comes into the attack.
Over 4
2 runs, 1 wicket
0
3.06
Bishnoi to McDermott, no run
The last India over was so expensive. This is much better. Length ball outside off. McDermott misses an attempted forward defensive.
1
3.05
Bishnoi to Head, 1 run
Length ball on off stump. Head cuts to backward point for one run. It's been handsome batting by Head who goes to 30 runs.
1
3.04
Bishnoi to McDermott, 1 run
Length ball outside off. McDermott drives to backward square leg for one run.
0
3.03
Bishnoi to McDermott, no run
McDermott pushes a length ball outside off to mid wicket.
0
3.02
Bishnoi to McDermott, no run
Batter faces their first delivery. McDermott drives a half volley outside off. At this point in their innings, India were 24/0.
McDermott, right-handed bat, comes to the crease.
W
3.01
Bishnoi to Philippe, OUT!
This is out. India draw first blood. Philippe is sent back to the dugout having got to just 8. Out bowled. Philippe tries to sweep and misses a half volley outside off. That's the first dismissal for Bishnoi having conceded 0 runs.
Bishnoi, right-arm spin, is introduced into the attack.
Over 3
22 runs, 0 wickets
4
2.06
Chahar to Head, FOUR!
This shot also makes it to the boundary rope. Head flicks a half volley on leg stump for four. Fours at both ends of the over. Fifth four for the batter. Australia are scoring at 13.3; they need 7.9 runs per over to win.
4
2.05
Chahar to Head, FOUR!
And this one goes for four. Half volley outside off. Head drives for four.
6
2.04
Chahar to Head, SIX!
Head flicks a length ball down leg for six. Head moves to 21 off 10 balls.
0
2.03
Chahar to Head, no run
Head pushes a back of a length ball on leg stump.
4
2.02
Chahar to Head, FOUR!
Eight runs added from two balls. This also goes for runs. Half volley on middle stump. Head drives for four. Another expensive over could be on the cards. Three fours for this batter.
4
2.01
Chahar to Head, FOUR!
India need to improve on that poor last over. Here's Chahar. This first ball goes for runs. Head drives a full toss outside off for four.
Chahar to continue.
Over 2
11 runs, 0 wickets
0
1.08
Mukesh Kumar to Philippe, no run
Length ball outside off. Philippe goes onto the back foot and pushes to backward point. That's the second over in the bag.
4
1.07
Mukesh Kumar to Philippe, FOUR!
Length ball on off stump. Philippe works for four.
0
1.06
Mukesh Kumar to Philippe, no run
Philippe misses a length ball outside off.
1ˡᵇ
1.05
Mukesh Kumar to Head, 1 leg bye
Length ball down leg. Head misses. Leg bye adds one to the total.
1ʷᵈ
1.04
Mukesh Kumar to Head, 1 wide
Wide given. Length ball down leg. Head misses a flick.
1ʷᵈ
1.03
Mukesh Kumar to Head, 1 wide
Head misses a length ball outside off. Wide ball.
4
1.02
Mukesh Kumar to Head, FOUR!
Half volley on middle stump. Head drives for four.
0
1.01
Mukesh Kumar to Head, no run
Length ball outside off. Head tries a cut but misses.
Mukesh Kumar, right-arm pace, is introduced.
Over 1
7 runs, 0 wickets
4
0.06
Chahar to Philippe, FOUR!
The Philippe account is open with a boundary after 3 balls. Philippe drives a length ball outside off for four. Australia have a 51% probability.
0
0.05
Chahar to Philippe, no run
Chahar bowls a length ball outside off. Philippe misses a drive.
0
0.04
Chahar to Philippe, no run
Chahar bowls a length ball outside off. Philippe misses a drive.
1
0.03
Chahar to Head, 1 run
Chahar bowls a half volley down leg. Head works to extra cover for one run. Run out attempt by Iyer fails.
0
0.02
Chahar to Head, no run
Head defends a length ball on middle stump back to the bowler.
2
0.01
Chahar to Head, 2 runs
Head works a back of a length ball down leg to deep square leg for two runs. Great fielding by Avesh Khan. A terrific piece of fielding to save runs.
Chahar will open the bowling. Head will take the strike.
India innings
Over 20
6 runs, 3 wickets
1,W
19.07
Behrendorff to Bishnoi, OUT!, 1 run
Run out. Bishnoi flicks a half volley on leg stump to deep mid wicket for one run. Run out by direct hit by Philippe. Australia grab 3 wickets while conceding 6 runs in the over. This contest is balanced on a razor's edge. That gets us to the halfway point of the game. India finish on 174 runs for the loss of 9 wickets. This is deliciously poised at the turnaround.
1ʷᵈ
19.06
Behrendorff to Bishnoi, 1 wide
Over continues with the extra. That is a wide. Half volley wide down leg. Bishnoi offers no shot. Top class fielding by Wade. Solid in the field, run-saving effort.
2
19.05
Behrendorff to Bishnoi, 2 runs
Bishnoi pulls a length ball outside off to deep backward square leg for two runs. Great fielding by McDermott. Impressive work to save runs.
1
19.04
Behrendorff to Avesh Khan, 1 run
First ball for the new batter. Yorker on off stump. Avesh Khan pushes to extra cover for one run.
Avesh Khan, right-handed bat, is next in.
W
19.03
Behrendorff to Chahar, OUT!
Chahar departs with 0. Back of a length ball on off stump. Chahar pulls to long on and is caught by Green.
1
19.02
Behrendorff to Bishnoi, 1 run
Bishnoi pulls a full toss on leg stump for one run.
Bishnoi, right-handed bat, is next in.
W
19.01
Behrendorff to Singh, OUT!
This final over could be key for India. That's out. Singh goes having got 46 runs from 29 deliveries. Out leg before wicket. Singh tries to slog and misses a yorker on middle stump. Singh has an unsuccessful review of the dismissal. First wicket for Behrendorff whose figures are one for 26.
Behrendorff is on for another over.
Over 19
7 runs, 2 wickets
0
18.07
Dwarshuis to Chahar, no run
Length ball outside off. Chahar misses an attempted push. Australia pick up 2 wickets for 7 runs in the over.
Chahar, right-handed bat, comes to the crease.
W
18.06
Dwarshuis to Patel, OUT!
Patel is dealt with for 0 runs. Dwarshuis bowls a short ball outside off. Patel hooks to fine leg and is caught by Sangha. Three wicket haul for Dwarshuis.
1ʷᵈ
18.05
Dwarshuis to Patel, 1 wide
Wide ball. Yorker down leg. Patel offers no shot. Lack of concentration after the wicket ball.
Patel, left-handed bat, comes to the crease.
W
18.04
Dwarshuis to Sharma, OUT!
That's out. Sharma goes for 35 runs after facing 19 deliveries. Full toss outside off. Sharma slogs to long off and is caught by Head.
2
18.03
Dwarshuis to Sharma, 2 runs
Half volley wide outside off. Sharma drives to deep extra cover for two runs.
4
18.02
Dwarshuis to Sharma, FOUR!
Runs now. Sharma drives a length ball outside off for four. Could be another expensive over. Sharma goes to 33 off 17 deliveries. Good knock.
0
18.01
Dwarshuis to Sharma, no run
Yorker outside off. Sharma misses an attempted cut. Good start to this new Australia over.
Dwarshuis is back into the attack.
Over 18
14 runs, 0 wickets
1
17.06
Behrendorff to Sharma, 1 run
A single to end the over which adds 14 to the total. Behrendorff delivers a length ball outside off. Sharma drives to long off for one run.
2
17.05
Behrendorff to Sharma, 2 runs
Sharma slogs a half volley outside off to long on for two runs.
1
17.04
Behrendorff to Singh, 1 run
Singh works a half volley on middle stump for one run.
2
17.03
Behrendorff to Singh, 2 runs
Pace off. Slower ball outside off. Singh goes onto the back foot and pulls to fine leg for two runs.
4
17.02
Behrendorff to Singh, FOUR!
Eight runs to the total from two balls. This shot also makes it to the boundary rope. Singh glances a half volley on leg stump for four. This already looks like it could get costly again.
4
17.01
Behrendorff to Singh, FOUR!
India reach the 150-mark. Singh works a length ball outside off for four. Three fours for this batter.
Behrendorff is back on.
Over 17
13 runs, 0 wickets
6
16.06
Hardie to Sharma, SIX!
Short ball outside off. Sharma pulls for six.
1
16.05
Hardie to Singh, 1 run
Hardie bowls a length ball outside off. Singh works to deep square leg for one run.
4
16.04
Hardie to Singh, FOUR!
Back of a length ball outside off. Singh goes onto the back foot and pulls for four.
0
16.03
Hardie to Singh, no run
No run with pace off. Singh misses a slower ball half volley wide outside off.
1
16.02
Hardie to Sharma, 1 run
Back of a length ball outside off. Sharma goes onto the front foot and pulls to mid off for one run. Run out attempt by Head but missed the stumps. Fielder can't capitalise with the throw and a runout chance goes awry. Sharma moves to 20 off 12 deliveries.
1
16.01
Hardie to Singh, 1 run
Singh pulls a back of a length ball outside off to fine leg for one run. This puts Singh on 30 runs having faced 21 balls.
Hardie comes back on.
Over 16
5 runs, 0 wickets
0
15.07
Sangha to Sharma, no run
Sangha bowls a length ball outside off. Sharma misses a reverse sweep.
2
15.06
Sangha to Sharma, 2 runs
Length ball outside off. Sharma pushes to deep extra cover for two runs.
1
15.05
Sangha to Singh, 1 run
Length ball outside off. Singh cuts for one run.
0
15.04
Sangha to Singh, no run
Length ball outside off. Singh pushes back to the bowler.
0
15.03
Sangha to Singh, no run
Singh cuts a length ball outside off.
1
15.02
Sangha to Sharma, 1 run
Sharma pushes a length ball outside off to cover for one run.
1ʷᵈ
15.01
Sangha to Sharma, 1 wide
Sharma leaves a length ball wide outside off. That is a wide.
Sangha to continue.
Over 15
14 runs, 0 wickets
1
14.06
Green to Sharma, 1 run
Half volley outside off. Sharma drives to long off for one run.
0
14.05
Green to Sharma, no run
Length ball outside off. Sharma misses.
6
14.04
Green to Sharma, SIX!
Sharma drives a length ball outside off for six. Could've been caught in the crowd!
0
14.03
Green to Sharma, no run
Sharma drives a full toss outside off back to the bowler.
6
14.02
Green to Sharma, SIX!
Sharma slog-sweeps a length ball on off stump for six. Batter unloads on this one, it's a maximum.
1
14.01
Green to Singh, 1 run
Length ball outside off. Singh pushes for one run.
Green is back on.
Over 14
8 runs, 1 wicket
0
13.06
Sangha to Sharma, no run
Sharma pushes a length ball outside off to extra cover.
2
13.05
Sangha to Sharma, 2 runs
More efficient bowling was required following the previous over's runs. That's 8 runs for this over. Half volley on leg stump. Sharma goes onto the front foot and flicks to deep mid wicket for two runs.
1
13.04
Sangha to Singh, 1 run
Singh works a length ball on off stump for one run.
1
13.03
Sangha to Sharma, 1 run
Sharma works a length ball on off stump for one run.
Sharma, right-handed bat, comes to the crease.
W
13.02
Sangha to Gaikwad, OUT!
Gaikwad is out, bringing the curtain down on an innings of 32 runs from 28 balls. Length ball outside off. Gaikwad edges to gully and is caught by Dwarshuis.
4
13.01
Sangha to Gaikwad, FOUR!
Comfortable for the batting side. Gaikwad late cuts a length ball outside off for four. That puts Gaikwad on 32 runs having faced 27 balls.
Sangha is back into the attack.
Over 13
14 runs, 0 wickets
6
12.06
Dwarshuis to Singh, SIX!
Singh slogs a length ball outside off for six.
1
12.05
Dwarshuis to Gaikwad, 1 run
Dwarshuis delivers a length ball on off stump. Gaikwad pushes to deep backward point for one run.
1
12.04
Dwarshuis to Singh, 1 run
India reach three-figures. They're going at 7.9 runs per over. Singh steers a length ball outside off for one run. Singh goes to 20 off 14 balls.
1
12.03
Dwarshuis to Gaikwad, 1 run
Length ball down leg. Gaikwad works for one run.
4
12.02
Dwarshuis to Gaikwad, FOUR!
Dwarshuis delivers a length ball on leg stump. Gaikwad drives for four.
1
12.01
Ben Dwarshuis to RK Singh
Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, back foot, worked. 1 run.
Over 12
10 runs, 0 wickets
1
11.06
Short to Singh, 1 run
Singh cuts a length ball outside off to deep cover for one run.
1
11.05
Short to Gaikwad, 1 run
Gaikwad cuts a length ball on off stump to deep backward point for one run.
1
11.04
Short to Singh, 1 run
Short bowls a length ball on leg stump. Singh works to deep backward square leg for one run.
6
11.03
Short to Singh, SIX!
Singh switch hits a length ball outside off for six.
0
11.02
Short to Singh, no run
Length ball outside off. Singh pushes back to the bowler.
1
11.01
Short to Gaikwad, 1 run
Gaikwad slogs a length ball down leg for one run.
Short, right-arm pace, comes into the attack.
Over 11
4 runs, 0 wickets
1
10.06
Green to Gaikwad, 1 run
Length ball outside off. Gaikwad pulls to deep square leg for one run.
0
10.05
Green to Gaikwad, no run
Gaikwad defends a half volley outside off back to the bowler.
1
10.04
Green to Singh, 1 run
Length ball outside off. Singh works for one run.
1ˡᵇ
10.03
Green to Gaikwad, 1 leg bye
Length ball on off stump. Gaikwad misses the ball. Leg bye taken.
1
10.02
Green to Singh, 1 run
Singh works a length ball on off stump to deep backward square leg for one run.
0
10.01
Green to Singh, no run
Length ball outside off. Singh goes onto the back foot and defends back to the bowler.
Green is back.
Over 10
9 runs, 0 wickets
0
9.06
Sangha to Gaikwad, no run
Length ball outside off. Gaikwad goes onto the back foot and late cuts to backward point.
6
9.05
Sangha to Gaikwad, SIX!
Gaikwad pulls a length ball outside off for six. Destructive shot-making.
1
9.04
Sangha to Singh, 1 run
Length ball down leg. Singh works for one run.
1
9.03
Sangha to Gaikwad, 1 run
Length ball outside off. Gaikwad cuts for one run.
0
9.02
Sangha to Gaikwad, no run
Gaikwad works a length ball on middle stump to mid on.
1
9.01
Sangha to Singh, 1 run
Length ball on leg stump. Singh works for one run.
Sangha to continue.
Over 9
7 runs, 1 wicket
0
8.06
Dwarshuis to Gaikwad, no run
Length ball outside off. Gaikwad drives to extra cover.
1
8.05
Dwarshuis to Singh, 1 run
Length ball on off stump. Singh works to deep square leg for one run.
4
8.04
Dwarshuis to Singh, FOUR!
Singh pulls a length ball outside off for four.
1
8.03
Dwarshuis to Gaikwad, 1 run
Gaikwad works a length ball on middle stump to deep square leg for one run.
1
8.02
Dwarshuis to Singh, 1 run
First ball out in the middle for the new batter. Length ball outside off. Singh goes onto the back foot and pushes for one run.
Singh, left-handed bat, is next in.
W
8.01
Dwarshuis to Yadav, OUT!
Wicket ball. Yadav is gone for 1 run. Length ball outside off. Yadav drives to wicketkeeper and is caught by Wade.
Dwarshuis is back on.
Over 8
8 runs, 1 wicket
1
7.06
Sangha to Yadav, 1 run
Immediately off the mark. A single to end the over, 8 runs from it. Yadav drives a length ball outside off for one run.
Yadav, right-handed bat, comes to the middle.
W
7.05
Sangha to Iyer, OUT!
Wicket ball. Iyer leaves the middle with 8 runs. Length ball outside off. Iyer slogs to long on and is caught by Green. The batter is unable to help this India campaign.
2
7.04
Sangha to Iyer, 2 runs
Sangha bowls a length ball outside off. Iyer works to deep mid wicket for two runs.
2
7.03
Sangha to Iyer, 2 runs
Iyer works a length ball on leg stump to deep backward square leg for two runs.
2
7.02
Sangha to Iyer, 2 runs
Iyer works a length ball outside off to mid wicket for two runs.
1
7.01
Sangha to Gaikwad, 1 run
Sangha delivers a length ball outside off. Gaikwad cuts for one run.
Sangha, right-arm spin, is introduced into the attack.
Over 7
5 runs, 0 wickets
1
6.06
Green to Gaikwad, 1 run
Length ball outside off. Gaikwad pushes for one run.
1
6.05
Green to Iyer, 1 run
Length ball on off stump. Iyer drives for one run.
1
6.04
Green to Gaikwad, 1 run
Gaikwad works a length ball outside off to mid wicket for one run.
1
6.03
Green to Iyer, 1 run
Iyer works a length ball on off stump for one run.
0
6.02
Green to Iyer, no run
Iyer pushes a length ball outside off back to the bowler.
1
6.01
Green to Gaikwad, 1 run
Green continues this spell with another over. Their last one went for runs. Still in the attack, this one starts with a single. Green bowls a length ball outside off. Gaikwad works for one run.
Iyer, right-handed bat, is next in. Green to continue.
Over 6
7 runs, 1 wicket
W
5.07
Hardie to Jaiswal, OUT!
That's out! Australia strike. Jaiswal's been put to the sword to end a 28-ball innings of 37 runs. Hardie delivers a short ball outside off. Jaiswal pulls to mid on and is caught by McDermott.
0
5.06
Hardie to Jaiswal, no run
Jaiswal pushes a length ball outside off to extra cover.
1
5.05
Hardie to Gaikwad, 1 run
This brings up the fifty for India for no loss. Openers doing well. The two batters currently at the crease have put on 50 runs in their 34-ball partnership. Length ball outside off. Gaikwad goes onto the back foot and works for one run.
0
5.04
Hardie to Gaikwad, no run
Hardie delivers a short ball outside off. Gaikwad offers no shot.
1ʷᵈ
5.03
Hardie to Gaikwad, 1 wide
Gaikwad misses a half volley on leg stump. Wide given.
1
5.02
Hardie to Jaiswal, 1 run
Hardie delivers a back of a length ball on off stump. Jaiswal cuts to third for one run.
4
5.01
Hardie to Jaiswal, FOUR!
Jaiswal drives a length ball on off stump for four.
Hardie comes back on.
Over 5
14 runs, 0 wickets
1
4.06
Green to Jaiswal, 1 run
Jaiswal cuts a length ball outside off for one run.
6
4.05
Green to Jaiswal, SIX!
Length ball outside off. Jaiswal pulls for six. This is a flamboyant shot. Jaiswal is striking at 134. At the middle for 23 balls for these 31 runs.
2
4.04
Green to Jaiswal, 2 runs
Length ball outside off. Jaiswal pulls to deep square leg for two runs.
4
4.03
Green to Jaiswal, FOUR!
Jaiswal cuts a length ball outside off for four. A decent collection of fours for Jaiswal. That's the fifth.
1
4.02
Green to Gaikwad, 1 run
Length ball outside off. Gaikwad pushes to cover for one run.
0
4.01
Green to Gaikwad, no run
Gaikwad defends a length ball outside off back to the bowler.
Green, right-arm spin, comes into the attack.
Over 4
5 runs, 0 wickets
0
3.06
Behrendorff to Jaiswal, no run
Jaiswal drives a length ball outside off back to the bowler.
0
3.05
Behrendorff to Jaiswal, no run
Jaiswal cuts a length ball outside off to cover.
1
3.04
Behrendorff to Gaikwad, 1 run
Gaikwad drives a half volley outside off to mid off for one run.
4
3.03
Behrendorff to Gaikwad, FOUR!
Another boundary. Length ball outside off. Gaikwad cuts for four.
0
3.02
Behrendorff to Gaikwad, no run
Gaikwad cuts a length ball outside off to backward point.
0
3.01
Behrendorff to Gaikwad, no run
Length ball outside off. Gaikwad defends. This is an improvement for Australia. No run.
Behrendorff is on for another over.
Over 3
12 runs, 0 wickets
0
2.06
Dwarshuis to Jaiswal, no run
Length ball outside off. Jaiswal works.
4
2.05
Dwarshuis to Jaiswal, FOUR!
Half volley on leg stump. Jaiswal flicks for four. Umpire signalling for runs again.
4
2.04
Dwarshuis to Jaiswal, FOUR!
Jaiswal flicks a half volley on leg stump for four.
0
2.03
Ben Dwarshuis to YB Jaiswal
Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, front foot, drive along the ground to Travis Head at extra cover. No run.
4
2.02
Hardie to Jaiswal, FOUR!
This goes for runs. Half volley on off stump. Jaiswal goes onto the front foot and drives for four.
0
2.01
Dwarshuis to Jaiswal, no run
Hardie delivers a length ball outside off. Jaiswal goes onto the front foot and drives to cover. Dragging the run-rate back, this is good by Australia.
Dwarshuis, left-arm pace, is introduced.
Over 2
11 runs, 0 wickets
1
1.06
Behrendorff to Jaiswal, 1 run
Length ball outside off. Jaiswal cuts to third for one run.
4ᵇ
1.05
Behrendorff to Jaiswal, 4 byes
Short ball outside off. Jaiswal fails to make contact. Four byes.
0
1.04
Behrendorff to Jaiswal, no run
Length ball outside off. Jaiswal drives.
2
1.03
Behrendorff to Jaiswal, 2 runs
Jaiswal pushes a length ball outside off for two runs.
0
1.02
Behrendorff to Jaiswal, no run
Jaiswal drives a length ball outside off back to the bowler.
4
1.01
Behrendorff to Jaiswal, FOUR!
Length ball outside off. Jaiswal drives for four.
Behrendorff, left-arm pace, comes into the attack.
Over 1
1 run, 0 wickets
1ˡᵇ
0.06
Hardie to Jaiswal, no run
Length ball down leg. Jaiswal tries a pull but misses. Confident start but a long way to go still.
0
0.05
Hardie to Jaiswal, no run
Jaiswal drives a length ball outside off to cover.
0
0.04
Hardie to Jaiswal, no run
Strong start by Australia. Decent bit of bowling this. Jaiswal drives a length ball outside off to mid off.
0
0.03
Hardie to Jaiswal, no run
Jaiswal drives a length ball outside off to cover.
0
0.02
Hardie to Jaiswal, no run
Jaiswal drives a length ball outside off to mid off.
0
0.01
Hardie to Jaiswal, no run
First ball of the match goes for no run. Half volley outside off. Jaiswal tries a drive but misses. Let battle commence.
Jaiswal and Gaikwad come to the crease. Hardie will open the bowling.
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