Rahul-led India triumph over SA

India made a couple of changes to their playing eleven – Ruturaj Gaikwad and Kuldeep Yadav made way for One-day International debutant Rajat Patidar and Washington Sundar.

South Africa made no changes to the eleven that last played the Indians.

On winning the toss, Aiden Markram, South Africa’s skipper, chose to field.

The first Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 59, and lost a couple of wickets.

Nineteen balls (3.1 overs) into the match, South Africa sought a bowling review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Sai Sudharsan was the batsman. It was struck down by South African umpire Allahudien Palekar.

Patidar, whose 16-ball innings included three boundaries and a six, scored 22. Twenty-eight balls into the match, Nandre Burger broke the 34-run stand.

Forty-five balls (7.3 overs) into the match, India sought a batting review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Sudharsan, the batsman, scored 10. His 16-ball innings included a boundary. Using the umpires’ call, it was struck down by Palekar. He was trapped leg before wicket by Beuran Hendricks, who broke the 15-run stand.

India scored 50 off 7.5 overs (47 balls). South Africa had conceded eight extras at that point.

The second Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 144, and lost a wicket.

Fourteen overs into the match, the drinks break was taken. India had scored 77 for the loss of a couple of wickets at that point. While Sanju Samson, the player of the match, was batting on 26, Lokesh Rahul, India’s skipper, had scored nine.

India scored 100 off 18.3 overs (111 balls). South Africa had conceded 10 extras at that point.

The third-wicket pair put on 50 off 66 balls. While Samson’s contribution to the partnership was 28, Rahul’s contribution to it was 21. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a couple.

Rahul, whose 35-ball innings included a couple of boundaries, didn’t add to the aforementioned score. Sixty-eight balls after Sudharsan’s dismissal, he was caught by Heinrich Klaasen. Wiaan Mulder broke the 52-run partnership.

Samson’s half-century – which included four boundaries – came off 66 balls.

Thirty-three overs into the match, the drinks break was taken. India had scored 149 for the loss of three wickets at that point. While Samson was batting on 59, Tilak Varma was batting on 24.

India scored 150 off 33.1 overs (199 balls). South Africa had conceded 13 extras at that point.

The fourth-wicket pair put on 50 off 88 balls. While Samson’s contribution to the partnership was 22, Varma’s contribution to it was 25. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was three.

India scored 200 off 39.2 overs (237 balls). South Africa had conceded 16 extras at that point.

The fourth-wicket pair put on 100 off 125 balls. While the contributiona of both Samson and Varma to the partnership were 47 apiece, extras’ contribution to the partnership was half-a-dozen.

The third Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 41^st and the 50^th over. They scored 93, and lost five wickets.

Varma’s half-century – which included five boundaries and a six – came off 75 balls.

He eventually scored 52 off 77 balls. A hundred and thirty-six balls after Rahul’s dismissal, he was caught by Mulder. Keshav Maharaj broke the 116-run partnership.

Samson’s ton – which included half-a-dozen boundaries and a couple of sixes – came off 110 balls.

He eventually scored 108 off 114 balls, which included the aforementioned number of boundaries, in addition to three sixes. Twenty-five balls after Varma’s dismissal, he was caught by Reeza Hendricks. Lizaad Williams broke the 29-run stand.

India scored 250 off 46.1 overs (278 balls). South Africa had conceded 17 extras at that point.

Axar Patel, who faced three balls, scored a run. Half-a-dozen balls after Samson’s dismissal, he was caught by Mulder. Beuran broke the nine-run stand.

Sundar, whose nine-ball innings included a couple of boundaries, scored 14. Fourteen balls later, he was caught by Markram. Beuran broke the 22-run stand.

Rinku Singh, whose 27-ball innings included three boundaries and a couple of sixes, scored 38. Four balls later, he was caught by Reeza. Burger broke the six-run stand.

Arshdeep Singh, the player of the series, had a reason to be in seventh heaven – his two-ball innings included a six. Moreover, he was unbeaten, as was Avesh Khan, who faced a couple of balls, scoring a run.

South Africa eventually conceded 22 extras. India scored 296 for the loss of eight wickets off 50 overs.

Markram bowled five wicketless overs, conceding 19.

Mulder bowled seven overs, conceding 36. He picked up a wicket.

Williams and Maharaj bowled 10 overs each, picking up a wicket apiece. While the former conceded 71, the latter, whose spell included a couple of maidens, conceded 37.

Burger bowled nine overs, conceding 64. He picked up a couple of wickets.

Beuran bowled nine overs, conceding 63. He picked up three scalps.

The first Powerplay of South Africa’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 62, and lost a wicket.

South Africa’s openers put on 50 off 6.3 overs (40 balls). India had conceded half-a-dozen extras at that point. While Reeza’s contribution to the partnership was 17, Tony de Zorzi’s contribution to it was 29.

Reeza, whose 24-ball innings included three boundaries, scored 19. Fifty balls into the chase, he was caught by Rahul. Arshdeep broke the 59-run partnership.

The second Powerplay of South Africa’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 136, and lost half-a-dozen wickets.

Rassie van Dussen, who faced 17 balls, scored just a couple. Thirty-eight balls after Reeza’s dismissal, Axar broke the 17-run stand.

Tony de Zorzi’s half-century – which included five boundaries and a couple of sixes – came off 53 balls.

Seventeen overs into the chase, the drinks break was taken. South Africa had scored 83 for the loss of a couple of wickets at that point. While de Zorzi was batting on 50, Markram had scored four.

South Africa scored 100 off 20.5 overs (127 balls). India had conceded eight extras at that point.

The third-wicket pair put on 50 off 57 balls. While de Zorzi’s contribution to the partnership was 20, Markram’s contribution to it was 30. Extras didn’t contribute to the partnership.

Markram, whose 41-ball innings included a couple of boundaries and a six, eventually scored 36. Sixty-seven balls after van der Dussen’s dismissal, he was caught by Rahul. Sundar broke the 65-run partnership.

South Africa scored 150 off 27.4 overs (168 balls). India had conceded 10 extras at that point.

A hundred and eighty balls (29.4 overs) into the chase, India sought a bowling review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. De Zorzi, the batsman, eventually scored 81. His 87-ball innings included half-a-dozen boundaries and three sixes. It was upheld by Palekar. He was trapped leg before wicket by Arshdeep, who broke the 20-run stand.

Klaasen, whose 22-ball innings included three boundaries, scored 21. Sixteen balls later, he was caught by Sudharsan. Avesh broke the 13-run stand.

It was at that point that the drinks break was taken. Miller had scored four.

Two hundred and two balls (33.2 overs) into the chase, India sought a bowling review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Mulder, the batsman, faced three balls, scoring a run. It was struck down by Palekar. He was caught by Rahul off the bowling of Sundar, who broke the three-run stand.

Miiler, who faced 20 balls, eventually scored 10. Twenty-eight balls later, he was caught by Rahul. Mukesh Kumar broke the 15-run stand.

The third Powerplay of South Africa’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 41^st and the 50^th over. They scored.

South Africa scored 200 off 40.5 overs (247 balls). India had conceded 13 extras at that point. That was, incidentally, the number of extras they eventually conceded.

Two hundred and forty-seven balls (40.5 overs) into the chase, South Africa sought a batting review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Maharaj was the batsman. It was upheld by Pakistani umpire Ahsan Raza.

Maharaj, who faced 27 balls, eventually scored 14. Five overs after Miller’s dismissal, he was caught by Rinku. Arshdeep broke the 18-run stand.

Two hundred and sixty-seven balls (44.1 overs) into the chase, South Africa sought a batting review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Williams, the batsman, faced three balls, scoring a couple. It was struck down by Raza. Arshdeep trapped him leg before wicket, breaking the six-run stand.

Beuran, whose 26-ball innings included a couple of boundaries, scored 18. Ten balls later, he was caught by Samson. Avesh broke the two-run stand.

Although Burger was unbeaten, he had no reason to be in seventh heaven – he scored just one.

South Africa, who were dismissed for 218 off 45.5 overs, lost by 78 runs.

Mukesh, who bowled nine overs, conceded 56. He picked up a wicket, as did Axar, who bowled 10 overs, conceding 48.

Avesh, who bowled 7.5 overs, conceded 45. He picked up a couple of wickets, as did Sundar, who bowled 10 overs, conceding 38.

Arshdeep bowled nine overs, including a maiden. He conceded 30, picking up four scalps.

India won the three-match series 2-1.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SA beat K L-led India

India made one change to their playing eleven – Shreyas Iyer made way for One-day International debutant Rinku Singh.

South Africa made a couple of changes to the eleven that last played the Indians – Andile Phehlukwayo and Tabraiz Shamsi made way for Lizaad Williams and Beuran Hendricks.

On winning the toss, Aiden Markram, South Africa’s skipper, chose to field.

The first Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 46, and lost a wicket.

A couple of balls into the match, India sought a batting review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Ruturaj Gaikwad, who faced both the balls, scored four. His runs came by way of a boundary. It was struck down by Pakistani umpire Ahsan Raza. He was trapped leg be‘four’ wicket by Nandre Burger.

The second Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 131, and lost half-a-dozen wickets.

Tilak Varma, who faced 30 balls, scored just 10. Sixty-five balls after Gaikwad’s dismissal, he was caught by Beuran. Burger broke the 42-run stand.

India scored 50 off 13.2 overs (80 balls). South Africa had conceded three extras at that point.

Fifteen overs into the match, the drinks break was taken. India had scored 54 for the loss of a couple of wickets at that point. While Sai Sudharsan was batting on 25, Lokesh Rahul, India’s skipper, had scored a run.

Sudharshan’s half-century – which included half-a-dozen boundaries and a six – came off 65 balls.

The third-wicket pair put on 50 off 68 balls. While Sudharsan’s contribution to the partnership was 25, Rahul’s contribution to it was 23. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a couple.

India scored 100 off 23.2 overs (140 balls). South Africa had conceded five extras at that point.

Sudharsan, whose 83-ball innings included seven boundaries and a six, eventually scored 62. Ninety-one balls after Varma’s dismissal, he was caught by Heinrich Klaasen. Williams broke the 68-run partnership.

Sanju Samson, whose 23-ball innings included a boundary, scored a dozen. Thirty-four balls later, Beuran broke the 22-run stand.

It was at that point that the drinks break was taken. Rahul was batting on 42.

India scored 150 off 34.2 overs (206 balls). South Africa had conceded half-a-dozen extras at that point.

Rahul’s half-century – which included half-a-dozen boundaries – came off 60 balls.

He eventually scored 56 off 64 balls, which included seven boundaries. Twenty-two balls after Samson’s dismissal, he was caught by David Miller. Burger broke the 31-run stand.

Rinku, whose 14-ball innings included a couple of boundaries and a six, scored 17. Half-a-dozen balls later, he was stumped by Klaasen. Keshav Maharaj broke the two-run stand.

Kuldeep Yadav, who faced five balls, scored a run. A dozen balls later, he was caught by Beuran. Maharaj broke the three-run stand.

The third Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 41^st and the 50^th over. They scored 34, and lost three wickets.

Axar Patel, who faced 23 balls, had no reason to be in seventh heaven. Twenty-four balls after Kuldeep’s dismissal, he was caught by the substitute, Kyle Verreynne. Markram broke the 14-run stand.

India scored 200 off 43.5 overs (263 balls). South Africa had conceded eight extras at that point.

Arshdeep Singh, whose 17-ball innings included a boundary and a six, scored 18. (Pat)Eleven balls after Axar’s dismissal, he was caught by Miller. Beuran broke the 18-run stand.

The last-wicket pair had no reason to be in seventh heaven. Avesh Khan, whose run-a-ball innings included a six, scored nine. Eleven balls later, Wiaan Mulder ran him out.

Mukesh Kumar, who faced nine balls, scored four. His runs came by way of a boundary. He was unbeaten.

South Africa eventually scored 11 extras. India were dismissed for 211 off 46.2 overs.

Mulder bowled four wicketless overs, conceding 19.

Markram bowled four overs, conceding 28. He picked up a wicket, as did Williams, who bowled nine overs, including a maiden. He conceded 49.

Beuran bowled 9.2 overs, including a maiden. He conceded 34, picking up a couple of wickets.

Maharaj bowled 10 overs, conceding 51. He picked up two wickets.

Burger bowled 10 overs, conceding 30. He picked up three scalps.

The first Powerplay of South Africa’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 39, without the loss of a wicket.

The second Powerplay of South Africa’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 165, and lost a wicket.

South Africa’s openers put on 50 off 12.5 overs (77 balls). India had conceded a couple of extras at that point. While Reeza Hendricks’ contribution to the partnership was 18, the contribution of Tony de Zorzi, the player of the match, to it was 33.

Seventeen overs into the chase, the drinks break was taken. South Africa had scored 74 without the loss of a wicket at that point. While Reeza was batting on 24, de Zorzi was batting on 48.

De Zorzi’s half-century – which included half-a-dozen boundaries and a six – came off 55 balls.

South Africa’s openers put on 100 off 21 overs (126 balls). India had conceded a couple of extras at that point. While Reeza’s contribution to the partnership was 36, de Zorzi’s contribution to it was 62.

Reeza’s half-century – which included seven boundaries – came off 71 balls.

He eventually scored 52 off 81 balls. A hundred and sixty-seven balls into the chase, he was caught by Mukesh. Arshdeep broke the 130-run partnership.

South Africa scored 150 off 29.1 overs (175 balls). India had conceded four extras at that point.

Thirty-one overs into the chase, the drinks break was taken. South Africa had scored 160 for the loss of a wicket at that point. While de Zorzi was batting on 88, Rassie van der Dussen was batting on 15.

The second-wicket pair put on 50 off 51 balls. While de Zorzi’s contribution to the partnership was 23, van der Dussen’s contribution to it was 27. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a couple.

De Zorzi’s ton – which included nine boundaries and four sixes – came off 109 balls.

South Africa scored 200 off 39 overs (235 balls). India had conceded five extras at that point.

The third Powerplay of South Africa’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 41^st and the 50^th over. They scored 11, and lost a wicket.

De Zorzi, whose 122-ball innings included the aforementioned number of boundaries and half-a-dozen sixes, eventually scored 119. He was unbeaten.

Van der Dussen, whose 51-ball innings included five boundaries, eventually scored 36. Eighty-two balls after van der Dussen’s dismissal, he was caught by Samson. Rinku broke the 76-run partnership.

Markram faced a couple of balls, scoring as many. He was unbeaten.

India eventually conceded half-a-dozen extras. South Africa, who scored 211 for the loss of a couple of wickets off 42.3 overs, won by eight wickets with 45 balls to spare.

Sudharsan, who bowled three wicketless balls, conceded eight.

Varma, who bowled three wicketless overs, conceded 18.

Axar, who bowled half-a-dozen wicketless overs, conceded 22.

Kuldeep, Mukesh (whose spell included a couple of maidens), and Avesh bowled eight wicketless overs apiece. They conceded 48, 46, and 43, respectively.

Rinku, who bowled an over, conceded a couple. He picked up a scalp, as did Arshdeep, who bowled eight overs, conceding 28.

The three-match series was level at 1-1.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rahul-led India beat the Proteas

India (Shar)made eight changes to their playing (Pat)eleven – Rohit, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, Suryakumar Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammed Siraj made way for Ruturaj Gaikwad, One-day International debutant Sai Sudharsan, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson, Axar, Arshdeep Singh (the player of the match), Avesh Khan, and Mukesh Kumar.

South Africa (Bavu)made five changes to the eleven that last played the Indians – Quinton de Kock, Temba, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, and Lungi Ngidi made way for Reeza Hendricks, Tony de Zorzi, Wiaan Mulder, Andile Phehlukwayo, and One-day International debutant Nandre Burger.

On winning the toss, Aiden Markram, South Africa’s skipper, chose to bat.

The first Powerplay of South Africa’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 52, and lost four wickets.

Hendricks, whose faced eight balls, didn’t get off the mark. Ten balls into the match, Arshdeep broke the three-run stand.

Eleven balls (1.5 overs) into the match, South Africa sought a batting review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Rassie van der Dussen faced a ball, failing to get off the mark. Using the umpires’ call, it was struck down by South African umpire Bongani. He was trapped (Je)leg before wicket by Arshdeep.

De Zorzi, whose 22-ball innings included a couple of boundaries and as many sixes, scored 28. Thirty-six balls later, he was caught by Lokesh Rahul, India’s skipper. Arshdeep broke the 39-run stand.

South Africa scored 50 off 9.2 overs (56 balls). India had conceded half-a-dozen extras at that point.

Heinrich Klaasen, whose nine-ball innings included a boundary, scored half-a-dozen. Thirteen balls after de Zirzi’s dismissal, Arshdeep broke the 10-run stand.

The second Powerplay of South Africa’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 64, and lost half-a-dozen wickets.

The fifth-wicket pair didn’t get off the mark. Markram, whose 21-ball innings included a couple of boundaries, scored a dozen. The ball after Klaasen’s dismissal, he was dismissed by Avesh.

The sixth-wicket pair didn’t get off the mark. Sixty-two balls (10.2 overs) into the match, South Africa sought a batting review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Mulder, the batsman, faced a ball, failing get off the mark. Using the umpires’ call, it was struck down by English umpire Richard Kettleborough. He was trapped leg before wicket by Avesh.

David Miller had no reason to be in seventh heaven – he scored just a couple. Sixteen balls later, Avesh broke the six-run stand.

It was at that point that the drinks break was taken. Phehulkwayo had scored three.

Although his runs came by way of a boundary, Keshav Maharaj had no reason to be in seventh heaven – 19 balla later, he was caught by Gaikwad. Avesh broke the 15-run stand.

South Africa scored 100 off 24.1 overs (146 balls). India had conceded 11 extras at that point.

A hundred and fifty-two balls (25.1 overs) into the match, South Africa sought a batting review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Phehlukwayo, the batsman, eventually scored 33 off 49 balls, which included three boundaries and a couple of sixes. It was struck down by Jele. He was trapped leg before wicket by Arshdeep, who broke the 28-run stand.

Twenty-seven overs into the match, the drinks break was taken. South Africa had scored 116 for the loss of nine wickets at that point. While Burger had no reason to be in seventh heaven, Tabraiz Shamsi was batting on 11.

Burger, who faced 32 balls, didn’t add to the aforementioned score. Fourteen balls later, Kuldeep Yadav broke the 15-run stand

Shamsi, whose eight-ball innings included a couple of boundaries, didn’t add to the aforementioned score. He was unbeaten.

India eventually conceded 13 extras. South Africa were bundled out for 116 off 27.3 overs.

Mukesh had no reason to be in seventh heaven – he conceded 46, and was wicketless.

Kuldeep bowled 15 balls, conceding just three. He picked up a wicket.

Avesh bowled eight overs, including three maidens. He conceded 27, picking up four wickets.

Arshdeep bowled 10 overs, conceding 37. He picked up five wickets.

The first Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 61, and lost a wicket.

Twenty-two balls (3.4 overs) into the chase, South Africa sought a bowling review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Gaikwad, the batsman, scored five off 10 balls, which included a boundary. It was upheld by Kettleborough. He was trapped leg before wicket by Mulder, who broke the 23-run stand.

India scored 50 off 8.4 overs (52 balls). South Africa had conceded three extras at that point.

The second Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 56, and lost a wicket.

The second-wicket pair put on 50 off 51 balls. While Sudharsan’s contribution to the partnership was 17, Shreyas Iyer’s contribution to it was 33. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a couple.

India scored 100 off 15.1 overs (92 balls). South Africa had conceded four extras at that point. That was, incidentally, the number of extras they eventually conceded.

Sudharshan’s half-century – which included eight boundaries – came off 41 balls.

Shreya’s half-century – which included half-a-dozen boundaries and a six – came off 44 balls. He eventually scored 52 off 45 balls. Seventy-four balls after Gaikwad’s dismissal, he was caught by Miller. Phehlukwayo broke thr 88-run partnership.

It was at that point that the drinks break was taken. Sudharsan was batting on 50.

Sudharsan eventually scored 55 off 43 balls, which included nine boundaries. He was unbeaten, as was Varma, who faced a ball, scoring a run.

India, who scored 117 for the loss of a couple of wickets off 16.4 overs, won by eight wickets with 200 balls to spare.

Shamsi and Maharaj bowled three overs each, conceded 22 and 19, respectively. They were wicketless, as was Burger, who bowled 5.4 overs, including a maiden. He conceded 35.

Phehlukwayo bowled an over, conceding 15. He picked up a wicket, as did Mulder, who bowled four overs, conceding 26.

India led the three-match series 1-0.

Rohit-led India disappointed; Australia triumph

India (Shar)made half-a-dozen changes to their playing eleven – Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shubman Gill (the player of the series), Ishan Kishan, Ravichandran Ashwin, Shardul Thakur, and Mohammed Shami made way for Rohit (who was leading the team), Washington Sundar, Virat Kohli, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammed Siraj.

Australia made five changes to the eleven that last played the Indians – Matthew Short, Josh Inglis, Sean Abbott, Adam Zampa, and Spencer Johnson made way for the Mitchells (Marsh and Starc), Glenn Maxwell (the player of the match), Pat Cummins (who was leading the team, and chose to bat on winning the toss), and Tanveer Sangha.

The first Powerplay of Australia’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 90, and lost a wicket.

Australia’s openers put on 50 off 6.1 overs (37 balls). India hadn’t conceded any extras at that point. While David Warner’s contribution to the partnership was 28, Marsh’s contribution to it was 22.

Warner’s half-century – which included half-a-dozen boundaries and four sixes – came off 32 balls.

He eventually scored 56 off 34 balls. Forty-nine balls into the match, he was caught by Lokesh Rahul. Prasidh Krishna broke the 78-run partnership

The second Powerplay of Australia’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 196, and lost four wickets.

Australia scored 100 off 11.4 overs (70 balls). India hadn’t conceded any extras at that point.

The second-wicket pair put on 50 off 47 balls. While Marsh’s contribution to the partnership was 27, Steve Smith’s contribution to it was 23. Extras didn’t contribute to the partnership.

Marsh’s half-century – which included seven boundaries and a six – came off 45 balls.

Seventeen overs into the match, the drinks break was taken. Australia had scored 131 for the loss of a wicket at that point. While Marsh was batting on 50, Smith was batting on 25.

Australia scored 150 off 21.1 overs (127 balls). India had conceded an extra at that point.

The second-wicket pair put on 100 off 93 balls. While Marsh’s contribution to the partnership was 55, Smith’s contribution to it was 47. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a run.

Smith’s half-century – which included five boundaries and a six – came off 43 balls.

Australia scored 200 off 26.2 overs (158 balls). India had conceded a couple of extras at that point.

Marsh, whose 84-ball innings included 13 boundaries and three sixes, eventually scored 96. A hundred and nineteen balls after Warner’s dismissal, he was caught by Krishna. Kuldeep Yadav broke the 137-run partnership.

Smith, whose 61-ball innings included eight boundaries and a six, eventually scored 74. Twenty-one balls later, he was trapped leg before wicket by Siraj, who broke the 27-run stand.

A hundred and eighty-nine balls (31.3 overs) into the match, the drinks break was taken. Marnus Labuschagne was batting on 14.

Australia scored 250 off 34 overs (204 balls). India had conceded three extras at that point.

Alex Carey, whose 19-ball innings included a boundary, scored 11. Thirty-three balls after Smith’s dismissal, he was caught by Kohli. Bumrah broke the 25-run stand.

Maxwell had no reason to be in seventh heaven – he scored five. A couple of overs later, Bumrah broke the 14-run stand.

The third Powerplay of Australia’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 41^st and the 50^th over. They scored 66, and lost a couple of wickets.

Cameron Green, whose 13-ball innings included a boundary, scored nine. Twenty-one balls after Maxwell’s dismissal, he was caught by Shreyas Iyer. Kuldeep broke the 18-run stand. 

Australia scored 300 off 42.4 overs (256 balls). India had conceded half-a-dozen extras at that point.

Labuschagne’s half-century – which included half-a-dozen boundaries – came off 43 balls.

He eventually scored 72 off 58 balls, which included nine boundaries. Thirty-nine balls after Green’s dismissal, he was caught by Iyer. Bumrah broke the 46-run stand.

Australia scored 350 off 49.5 overs (299 balls). India had conceded nine extras at that point. That was, incidentally, the number of extras they eventually conceded.

Cummins, whose 22-ball innings included a boundary, scored 19. He was unbeaten, as was Starc, who faced a couple of balls, scoring a run.

Australia scored 352 for the loss of seven wickets off 50 overs.

Ravindra Jadeja and Sundar bowled 10 wicketless overs apiece. While the former conceded 61, the latter conceded 48.

Krishna, who bowled five overs, conceded 45. He picked up a wicket, as did Siraj, who bowled nine overs, conceding 68.

Kuldeep, who bowled half-a-dozen overs, conceded 48. He picked up a couple of wickets.

Bumrah, who bowled 10 overs, conceded 81. He picked up three scalps.

The first Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 72, without the loss of a wicket.

India’s openers put on 50 off 6.4 overs (40 balls). Australia hadn’t conceded any extras at that point. While Rohit’s contribution to the partnership was 40, Sundar’s contribution to it was 10.

Rohit’s half-century – which included three boundaries and five sixes – came off 31 balls.

The second Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 179, and lost half-a-dozen wickets.

Sundar, whose 30-ball innings included a boundary and a six, scored 18. Sixty-five balls into the chase, he was caught by Labuschagne. Maxwell broke the 74-run partnership.

Eighty-seven balls (14.3 overs) into the chase, Australia sought a bowling review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Rohit was the batsman. It was struck down by umpire Anil Chaudhary.

Fifteen overs into the chase, the drinks break was taken. India had scored 91 for the loss of a wicket at that point. While Rohit was batting on 61, Kohli was batting on 11.

India scored 100 off 15.4 overs (94 balls). India had conceded a couple of extras at that point.

The second-wicket pair put on 50 off 47 balls. While Rohit’s contribution to the partnership was 17, Kohli’s contribution to it was 32. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a run.

Rohit, whose 57-ball innings included five boundaries and half-a-dozen sixes, eventually scored 81. Sixty-one balls after Sundar’s dismissal, he was caught by Maxwell, who broke the 70-run partnership.

India scored 150 off 22.3 overs (135 balls). India had conceded a couple of extras at that point.

Kohli’s half-century – which included five boundaries and a six – came off 56 balls.

He eventually scored 56 off 61 balls. Thirty-five balls after Rohit’s dismissal, he was caught by Smith. Maxwell broke the 27-run stand.

A hundred and sixty-six balls (27.4 overs) into the chase, Australia sought a bowling review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Rahul was the batsman. It was struck down by Sri Lankan umpire Kumar Dharmasena.

India scored 200 off 31.1 overs (187 balls). Australia had conceded a couple of extras at that point.

Thirty-two overs into the chase, the drinks break was taken. India had scored 203 for the loss of three wickets at that point. While Iyer was batting on 31, Rahul was batting on 15.

The fourth-wicket pair put on 50 off 48 balls. While Iyer’s contribution to the partnership was 24, Rahul’s contribution to it was 25. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a run.

Rahul, whose 30-ball innings included a couple of boundaries, eventually scored 26. Fifty-four balls after Kohli’s dismissal, he was caught by Carey. Starc broke the 52-run partnership.

Although his innings included a boundary, Suryakumar Yadav had no reason to be in seventh heaven – he scored eight. Nine balls later, he was caught by Maxwell. Josh Hazlewood broke the 10-run stand.

Iyer, whose 43-ball innings included a boundary and a couple of sixes, eventually scored 48. Maxwell had no reason to be in seventh heaven – he broke the 16-run stand.

India scored 250 off 39.2 overs (236 balls). Australia had conceded three extras at that point.

Two hundred and thirty-seven balls (39.3 overs) into the chase, the floodlights failed. India scored 250 for the loss of half-a-dozen wickets at that point. While Jadeja was unbea‘ten’, Kuldeep hadn’t opened his account.

The third Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 41^st and the 50^th over. They scored 35, and lost four wickets.

Kuldeep, who faced a dozen balls, scored just a couple. Twenty balls after Iyer’s dismissal, Hazlewood broke the eight-run stand.

Bumrah, whose 11-ball innings included a boundary, scored five. Twenty-two balls later, he was caught by Labuschagne. Cummins broke the 13-run stand.

Two hundred and ninety-one balls (48.3 overs) into the chase, India sought a batting review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Jadeja, the batsman, scored 35 off 36 balls, which included three boundaries and a six. Using the umpires’ call, it was struck down by Chaudhary. Eighteen balls after Bumrah’s dismissal, he was trapped leg before wicket by Sangha, who broke the 16-run stand.

The last-wicket pair did not get off the mark. Siraj, who faced eight balls, scored just a run. Seven balls later, he was caught by Cummins off the bowling of Green.

Krishna, who faced three balls, failed to get off the mark. He was unbeaten.

Australia eventually conceded half-a-dozen extras. India, who were dismissed for 286 off 49.4 overs, lost by 66 runs.

Green, who bowled 6.4 overs, conceded 30. He picked up a wicket.

Starc, who bowled seven overs, conceded 53. He picked up a wicket.

Cummins, who bowled eight overs, conceded 59. He picked up a wicket.

Sangha, who bowled 10 overs, conceded 61. He picked up a wicket.

Hazlewood, who bowled eight overs, conceded 42. He picked up a couple of wickets.

Maxwell, who bowled 10 overs, conceded 40. He picked up four scalps.

India won the series 2-1.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rahul-led India trounce the Aussies

India made one change to their playing eleven – Jasprit Bumrah made way for Prasidh Krishna.

Australia made three changes to the eleven that last played the Indians – Mitchell Marsh, Marcus Stoinis, and Pat Cummins made way for Alex Carey, Josh Hazlewood, and One-day International debutant Spencer Johnson.

On winning the toss, Steven Smith, Australia’s skipper, chose to field.

The first Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 80, and lost a wicket.

Ruturaj Gaikwad, who faced a dozen balls, scored eight. His runs came by way of boundaries. Twenty-two balls into the match, he was caught by Carey. Hazlewood broke the 16-run stand.

India scored 50 off 7.3 overs (45 balls). Australia had conceded five extras at that point.

The second-wicket pair put on 50 off 29 balls. While Shubman Gill’s contribution to the partnership was 18, the contribution of Shreyas Iyer, the player of the match, to it was 32. Extras didn’t contribute to the partnership.

Fifty-nine balls (9.5 overs) into the match, there was an interruption due to rain. India scored 79 for the loss of a wicket at that point. While Gill was batting on 32, Iyer was batting on 34.

The second Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 216, and lost a couple of wickets.

India scored 100 off 12.5 overs (77 balls). Australia had conceded half-a-dozen extras at that point.

Gill’s half-century – which included a couple of boundaries and four sixes – came off 37 balls.

The second-wicket pair put on 100 off 65 balls. While Gill’s contribution to the partnership was 55, Iyer’s contribution to it was 44. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a run.

Iyer’s half-century – which included seven boundaries and a six – came off 41 balls.

India scored 150 off 19.3 overs (118 balls). The number of extras they had conceded at that point gave Australia no reason to be in seventh heaven.

The second-wicket pair put on 150 off 107 balls. While Gill’s contribution to the partnership was 72, Iyer’s contribution to it was 75. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was three.

Twenty-six overs into the match, the drinks break was taken. India had scored 190 for the loss of a wicket at that point. While Gill was batting on 86, Iyer was batting on 88.

India scored 200 off 28.3 overs (172 balls). Australia had conceded eight extras at that point.

Twenty-nine overs into the match, the drinks break was taken. India had scored 202 for the loss of a wicket at that point. While Gill was batting on 92, Iyer was batting on 94.

Iyer’s ton – which included 10 boundaries and three sixes – came off 86 balls.

The second-wicket pair put on 200 off 163 balls. While Gill’s contribution to the partnership was 92, Iyer’s contribution to it was 105. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was three.

Iyer, whose 90-ball innings included 11 boundaries and three sixes, didn’t add to the aforementioned score. A hundred and sixty-four balls after Gaikwad’s dismissal, he was caught by Matthew Short. Sean Abbott broke the 200-run partnership.

Gill’s ton – which included half-a-dozen boundaries and four sixes – came off 92 balls.

He eventually scored 104 off 97 balls. Twenty-four balls after Iyer’s dismissal, he was caught by Carey. Cameron Green broke the 27-run stand.

India scored 250 off 35.1 overs (212 balls). Australia had conceded eight extras at that point.

The fourth-wicket pair put on 50 off 30 balls. While the contributions of Lokesh Rahul, India’s skipper, and Ishan Kishan to the partnership were 25 apiece. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was three.

Forty overs into the match, Australia sought a bowling review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Rahul was the batsman. It was struck down by Sri Lankan umpire Kumar Dharmasena.

The third Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 41^st and the 50^th over. They scored 103, and lost a couple of wickets.

India scored 300 off 40.1 overs (242 balls). Australia had conceded 11 extras at that point.

Kishan, whose 18-ball innings included a couple of boundaries and as many sixes, eventually scored 31. Thirty-three balls after Gill’s dismissal, he was caught by Carey. Adam broke the 59-run (Zam)partnership.

Rahul’s half-century – which included three boundaries and as many sixes – came off 35 balls.

India scored 350 off 45.3 overs (274 balls). Australia had conceded a dozen extras at that point.

The fifth-wicket pair put on 50 off 32 balls. While Rahul’s contribution to the partnership was nine, Suryakumar Yadav’s contribution to it was 42. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a run.

Rahul eventually scored 52 off 38 balls. Thirty-four balls after Kishan’s dismissal, Green broke the 53-run partnership.

Suryakumar’s half-century – which included three boundaries and five sixes – came off 24 balls.

He eventually scored 72 off 37 balls, which included half-a-dozen boundaries and as many sixes. He was unbeaten, as was Ravindra Jadeja, who scored 13 off nine balls, which included a boundary.

Australia were penalised for slow over rate in the last over of India’s innings.

They eventually conceded 14 extras. India scored 399 for the loss of five wickets off 50 overs.

Short, who bowled a couple of overs, conceded 15. He was wicketless, as was Johnson, who bowled eight overs, conceding 61.

Abbott, Zampa and Hazlewood bowled 10 overs each, picking up a wicket apiece. They conceded 91, 67, and 62, respectively.

Green, who bowled 10 overs, conceded 103. He picked up two scalps.

Australia’s target was revised to 317 off 33 overs.

The first Powerplay of Australia’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the seventh over. They scored 43, and lost a couple of wickets.

Short, who faced eight balls, scored nine. His runs came by way of a couple of boundaries. Eight balls into the chase, he was caught by Ravichandran Ashwin. Krishna broke the eight-run stand.

The second-wicket pair didn’t get off the mark. Smith, who faced a ball, didn’t open his account. The next ball, he was caught by Gill off the bowling of Krishna.

Australia scored 50 off as many balls (8.2 overs). India had conceded four extras at that point.

Nine overs into the chase, there was an interruption due to rain (and a wet ground). Australia had scored 56 for the loss of a couple of wickets at that point. While David Warner was batting on 26, Marnus Labuschagne was batting on 17.

The second Powerplay of Australia’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the eighth and the 27^th over. They scored 162, and lost half-a-dozen wickets.

The third-wicket pair put on 50 off 49 balls. While Warner’s contribution to the partnership was 27, Labuschagne’s contribution to it was 18. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was five.

Labuschagne, whose 31-ball innings included four boundaries, eventually scored 27. Sixty-eight balls after Smith’s dismissal, Ashwin broke the 80-run partnership.

Australia scored 100 off 13.3 overs (81 balls). India had conceded five extras at that point.

Warner’s half-century – which included seven boundaries and a six – came off 38 balls.

He batted right-handed on the first and third ball of the 13^th over and the first ball of the 15^th over, and eventually scored 53 off 39 balls. Eight balls after Labuschagne’s dismissal, he was trapped leg before wicket by Ashwin, who broke the 11-run stand. 

Eighty-nine balls (14.5 overs) into the chase, Australia sought a batting review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Josh Inglis, the batsman, scored six off nine balls, which included a boundary. It was struck down by Dharmasena. He was trapped leg before wicket by Ashwin, who broke the one-run stand.

Carey, whose 12-ball innings included a couple of boundaries, scored 14. Twenty-one balls later, Jadeja broke the 27-run stand.

Nineteen overs into the chase, India sought a batting review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Abbott was the batsman. It was struck down by Dharmasena.

The seventh-wicket pair had no reason to be in seventh heaven. Green, whose 13-ball innings included a boundary and a six, scored 19. Seven balls later, Kishan ran him out.

Zampa, whose run-a-ball innings included a boundary, scored five. Five balls later, Jadeja broke the run-a-ball stand.

Australia scored 150 off 22.1 overs (133 balls). India had conceded half-a-dozen extras at that point.

The ninth-wicket pair put on 50 off 28 balls. While Abbott’s contribution to the partnership was 39, Hazlewood’s contribution to it was 14. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a run.

Australia scored 200 off 26.3 overs (159 balls). The number of extras they had conceded at that point gave India no reason to be in seventh heaven. That was, incidentally, the number of extras they eventually conceded.

Abbott’s half-century – which included four boundaries and five sixes – came off 29 balls.

The third Powerplay of Australia’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 28^th and the 33^rd over. They scored a dozen, and lost a couple of wickets.

Hazlewood, whose 16-ball innings included a couple of boundaries and as many sixes, eventually scored 23. Forty-six balls after Zampa’s dismissal, Mohammed Shami broke the 77-run partnership.

The last-wicket pair didn’t get off the mark. Abbott, whose 36-ball innings included four boundaries and five sixes, eventually scored 54. A couple of balls later, he was dismissed by Jadeja.

Johnson, who didn’t face a ball, was unbeaten.

Australia, who were dismissed for 217 off 28.2 overs, lost by 99 runs under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method.

Shardul Thakur, who bowled four wicketless overs, conceded 35.

Shami, who bowled half-a-dozen overs, conceded 39. He picked up a wicket.

Krishna, who bowled half-a-dozen overs, conceded 56. He picked up a couple of wickets.

Jadeja, who bowled 5.2 overs, conceded 42. He picked up three scalps, as did Ashwin, who bowled seven overs, conceding 41.

India led the three-match series 2-0. In fact, they won the series with a match to spare.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Australia lose to Rahul-helmed India

India (Shar)made half-a-dozen changes to their playing eleven – Rohit, Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, and Mohammed Siraj made way for Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Ravichandran Ashwin, Shardul Thakur, and Mohammed Shami (the player of the match).

Australia made four changes to the eleven that last played the Indians – Travis Head, Alex Carey, Ashton Agar, and Mitchell Starc made way for Cameron Green, Josh Inglis, One-day International debutant Matthew Short, and Pat Cummins (the player of the match).

On winning the toss, Lokesh Rahul, India’s skipper, chose to field.

The first Powerplay of Australia’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 42, and lost a wicket.

Mitchell Marsh, who faced four balls, scored as many. His runs came by way of a boundary. Four balls into the match, he was caught by Shubman Gill. Shami broke the run-a-ball stand.

The second Powerplay of Australia’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 154, and lost four wickets.

The second-wicket pair put on 50 off 70 balls. While David Warner’s contribution to the partnership was 31, Steven Smith’s contribution to it was 18. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was four.

Australia scored 50 off 11.1 overs (67 balls). India had conceded four extras at that point.

Eighty-eight balls (14.4 overs) into the match, the drinks break was taken. Australia had scored 73 for the loss of a wicket at that point. While Warner was batting on 44, Smith was batting on 20.

Warner’s half-century – which included half-a-dozen boundaries and a couple of sixes – came off 49 balls.

Warner eventually scored 52 off 53 balls. A hundred and six balls after Marsh’s dismissal, he was caught by Gill. Ravindra Jadeja broke the 94-run partnership.

Australia scored 100 off 18.4 overs (112 balls). India had conceded five extras at that point.

Smith, whose 60-ball innings included three boundaries and a six, eventually scored 41. Nineteen balls after Warner’s dismissal, Shami broke the 14-run stand.

Australia scored 150 off 29.2 overs (177 balls). India had conceded half-a-dozen extras at that point.

Marnus Labuschagne, whose 49-ball innings included three boundaries, scored 39. Sixty-seven balls after Smith’s dismissal, he was stumped by Rahul. Ashwin broke the 45-run stand.

It was at that point that the drinks break was taken. Green was batting on 15.

Two hundred and fifteen balls (35.4 overs) into the match, there was an interruption due to rain. Therefore, the ground was wet. Australia had scored 166 for the loss of four wickets at that point. While Green was batting on 21, Inglis had scored three.

The fifth-wicket pair put on 29. Green, whose 52-ball innings included three boundaries, eventually scored 31. Forty-one balls after Labuschagne’s dismissal, Rahul, Iyer, and Suryakumar ran him out.  

Australia scored 200 off 41.5 overs (252 balls). India had conceded half-a-dozen extras at that point.

The third Powerplay of Australia’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 41^st and the 50^th over. They scored 89, and lost five wickets.

The sixth-wicket pair put on 50 off 35 balls. While Inglis’ contribution to the partnership was 29, Marcus Stoinis’ contribution to it was 21. Extras didn’t contribute to the partnership.

Stoinis, whose 21-ball innings included five boundaries, eventually scored 29. Forty-three balls after Green’s dismissal, Shami broke the 62-run partnership.

Australia scored 250 off 47 overs (283 balls). India had conceded eight extras at that point. That was, incidentally, the number of extras they eventually conceded.

Inglis, whose run-a-ball innings included three boundaries and a couple of sixes, eventually scored 45. Four balls after Stoinis’ dismissal, he was caught by Iyer. Jasprit Bumrah broke the two-run stand.

Short, who faced four balls, scored a couple. Half-a-dozen balls later, he was caught by Suryakumar. Shami broke the four-run stand.

Sean Abbott, who faced a couple of balls, scored as many. A couple of balls later, Shami broke the run-a-ball stand.  

Two hundred and ninety-eight balls (49.3 overs) into the match, India sought a bowling review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Cummins was the batsman. It was struck down by umpire K N Ananthapadmanabhan.

Cummins, whose nine-ball innings included a couple of boundaries and a six, scored 21. He was unbeaten.

The last-wicket (Zam)pair put on 20. Adam, who faced a couple of balls, scored as many. Eight balls later, Suryakumar, Jadeja, and Rahul ran him out.

Australia were dismissed for 276 off 50 overs.

Each of the five bowlers bowled 10 overs apiece.

Thakur, who was wicketless, conceded 78.

Jadeja, Ashwin, and Bumrah (whose spell included a couple of maidens) picked up a wicket apiece. They conceded 51, 47, and 43, respectively.

Shami’s spell included a maiden. He conceded 51, picking up five scalps apiece.

The first Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 66, without the loss of a wicket.

India’s openers put on 50 off 8.4 overs (52 balls). Australia had conceded a couple of wickets at that point. While Gaikwad’s contribution to the partnership was 21, Gill’s contribution to it was 30.

The second Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 157, and lost four wickets.

Gill’s half-century – which included five boundaries and a couple of sixes – came off 37 balls.

India’s openers put on 100 off 15.2 overs (92 balls). Australia had conceded a couple of wickets at that point. While Gaikwad’s contribution to the partnership was 41, Gill’s contribution to it was 57.

Sixteen overs into the chase, the drinks break was taken. India’s openers had put on 101. While Gaikwad was batting on 42, Gill was batting on 57.

Gaikwad’s half-century – which included seven boundaries – came off 60 balls.

He eventually scored 71 off 77 balls, which included 10 boundaries. A hundred and thirty balls into the chase, he was trapped leg before wicket by Zampa, who broke the 142-run partnership.

The second-wicket pair put on half-a-dozen. Iyer, who faced eight balls, scored three. A dozen balls later, Green and Inglis ran him out.  

India scored 150 off 24.3 overs (147 balls). Australia had conceded three extras at that point.

Gill, whose 63-ball innings included half-a-dozen boundaries and a couple of sixes, eventually scored 74. Eleven balls after Iyer’s dismissal, Zampa broke the three-run stand.

Thirty-two overs into the chase, the drinks break was taken. India had scored 184, and lost three wickets at that point. While Rahul was batting on 15, Ishan Kishan was batting on 18.

Kishan, whose 26-ball innings included a couple of boundaries, didn’t add to the aforementioned score. Forty-two balls after Gill’s dismissal, he was caught by Inglis. Cummins broke the 34-run stand.

India scored 200 off 35.5 overs (215 balls). Australia had conceded a couple of extras at that point.

The third Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 41^st and the 50^th over. They scored 58, and lost a wicket.

The fifth-wicket pair put on 50 off 59 balls. While Rahul’s contribution to the partnership was 18, Suryakumar’s contribution to it was 32. Extras didn’t contribute to the partnership.

India scored 250 off 45 overs (270 balls). Australia had conceded three extras at that point.

Suryakumar’s half-century – which included five boundaries and a six – came off 47 balls.

He eventually faced 49 balls, failing to add to the aforementioned score. Eighty-five balls after Kishan’s dismissal, he was caught by Marsh. Abbott broke the 80-run partnership.

Rahul’s half-century – which included four boundaries – came off 62 balls.

He eventually scored 58 off 63 balls, which included the aforementioned number of boundaries, in addition to a six. He was unbeaten, as was Jadeja, who faced half-a-dozen balls, scoring three.

Australia eventually scored four extras. India, who scored 281 for the loss of five wickets off 48.4 overs, won by five wickets with eight balls to spare.

Stoinis bowled five wicketless overs, conceding 40.

Green bowled half-a-dozen wicketless overs, conceding 44.

Short bowled eight wicketless overs, conceding 39.

Abbott bowled 9.4 overs, including a maiden. He conceded 56, picking up a wicket.

Cummins bowled 10 overs, conceding 44. He picked up a wicket.

Zampa bowled 10 overs, conceding 57. He picked up two scalps.

India led the three-match series 1-0.