Rahul-led India beat South Africa

India (Var)made one change to their playing eleven – Washington Sundar made way for Tilak.

South Africa made a couple of changes to the eleven that last played the Indians – Nandre Burger and Tony de Zirzi made way for Ottneil Baartman and Ryan Rickelton.

On winning the toss, K L Rahul, India’s skipper, elected to field.

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

Rickelton, who faced four balls, did not get off the mark. Five balls into the match, he was caught by Rahul. Arshdeep broke the one-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 202, and lost half-a-dozen wickets.

South Africa scored 50 off 10.3 overs (63 balls). India had conceded a couple of extras at that point.

The second-wicket pair put on 50 off 58 balls. While Quinton de Kock’s contribution to the partnership was 32, the contribution of Temba Bavuma, South Africa’s skipper, to it was 19. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a couple.

De Kock’s half-century – which included four boundaries and as many sixes – came off 42 balls.

Sixteen overs into the match, the drinks break was taken. South Africa had scored 86 for the loss of a wicket at that point. While de Kock had scored 54, Bavuma had scored 30.

South Africa scored 100 off 19 overs (114 balls). India had conceded a couple of extras at that point.

The second-wicket pair put on 100 off 111 balls. While de Kock’s contribution to the partnership was 59, Bavuma’s contribution to it was 40. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a couple.

Bavuma, whose 67-ball innings included five boundaries, eventually missed his half-century by a couple of runs. A hundred and twenty-one balls after Rickelton’s dismissal, he was caught by Virat Kohli, the player of the series. Ravindra Jadeja broke the 113-run partnership.

South Africa scored 150 off 25.2 overs (152 balls). India had conceded three extras at that point.

The third-wicket pair put on 50 off 39 balls. While de Kock’s contribution to the partnership was 28, Matthew Breetzke’s contribution to it was 24. Extras did not contribute to the partnership.

A hundred and seventy balls (28.2 overs) into the match, South Africa sought a batting review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Breetzke, the batter, did not add to the aforementioned score. His 23-ball innings included a couple of sixes. It was struck down by umpire J Madanagopal. He was trapped leg before wicket by Prasidh Krishna, who broke the 54-run partnership.

Aiden Markram, who faced three balls, scored a run. Four balls later, he was caught by Kohli. Krishna broke the two-run stand.

De Kock’s century – which included eight boundaries and half-a-dozen sixes – came off 80 balls.

He eventually scored 106 off 89 balls. Twenty-three balls after Markram’s dismissal, Krishna broke the 29-run stand.

At that point, the drinks break was taken. Dewald Brevis had scored 13.

South Africa scored 200 off as many balls (33.2 overs). The number of extras they had conceded at that point gave India no reason to be in seventh heaven.

Brevis, whose run-a-ball innings included a couple of boundaries and a six, eventually scored 29. Thirty-two balls after de Kock’s dismissal, he was caught by Rohit Sharma. Kuldeep Yadav broke the 35-run stand.

Marco Jansen, whose 15-ball innings included a couple of boundaries, scored 17. A couple of balls later, he was caught by Jadeja. Kuldeep broke the one-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 16, and lost three wickets.

South Africa scored 250 off 42 overs (253 balls). India had conceded 11 extras at that point.

Corbin Bosch, who faced a dozen balls, scored nine. Twenty-five balls after Jansen’s dismissal, he was caught by Kuldeep, who broke the 17-run stand.

Keshav Maharaj, whose 29-ball innings included a couple of boundaries, scored 20. He was unbeaten.

Two hundred and sixty-nine balls (44.4 overs) into the match, South Africa sought a batting review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Lungi Ngidi, the batter, faced 10 balls, scoring just a run. Using the umpires’ call, it was struck down by Madanagopal. He was trapped leg before wicket by Kuldeep, who broke the six-run stand.

Baartman had no reason to be in seventh heaven – he scored three. Nineteen balls later, Krishna broke the 12-run stand.

India eventually conceded a dozen extras. South Africa were dismissed for 270 off 47.5 overs.

Varma, who bowled three overs, conceded 29. He was wicketless, as was Harshit Rana, who conceded 44 off eight overs, which included a couple of maidens.

Arshdeep conceded 36 off eight overs, which included a maiden. He picked up a wicket, as did Jadeja, who bowled nine overs, conceding 50.

Krishna, who bowled 9.5 overs, conceded 66. He picked up four scalps, as did Kuldeep conceded 41 off 10 overs, which included a maiden.

The first Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 48, without the loss of a wicket.

The second Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 223, and lost a wicket.

India’s openers put on 50 off 10.1 overs (61 balls). South Africa had conceded 10 extras at that point. The contributions of Yashasvi Jaiswal, the player of the match, and Rohit to the partnership were 20 apiece.

Seventeen overs into the chase, the drinks break was taken. India had scored 85 without the loss of a wicket at that point. While Jaiswal had scored 29, Rohit had scored 45.

Rohit’s half-century – which included half-a-dozen boundaries and a six – came off 54 balls.

India’s openers put on 100 off 19.4 overs (118 balls). South Africa had conceded 11 extras at that point. While Jaiswal’s contribution to the partnership was 39, Rohit’s contribution to it was 50.

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

India’s openers put on 150 off as many balls (25 overs). South Africa had conceded 12 extras at that point. While Jaiswal’s contribution to the partnership was 67, Rohit’s contribution to it was 74.

Rohit, whose 73-ball innings included seven boundaries and three sixes, eventually scored 75. A hundred and fifty-five balls into the chase, he was caught by Breetzke. Maharaj broke the run-a-ball partnership.

India scored 200 off 33 overs (198 balls). South Africa had conceded 13 extras at that point.

The second-wicket pair put on 50 off 48 balls. While Jaiswal’s contribution to the partnership was 28, Kohli’s contribution to it was 24. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a run.

At that point, the drinks break was taken. While Jaiswal had scored 94, Kohli had scored 19.

Jaiswal’s ton – which included 10 boundaries and a six – came off 111 balls.

Kohli’s half-century – which included four boundaries and a couple of sixes – came off 40 balls.

India scored 250 off 38.2 overs (230 balls). South Africa had conceded 14 extras at that point.

The second-wicket pair put on 100 off 78 balls. While Jaiswal’s contribution to the partnership was 43, Kohli’s contribution to it was 57. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a couple.

Jaiswal, whose 121-ball innings included a dozen boundaries and a couple of sixes, eventually scored 116. She was unbeaten, as was Kohli, who eventually scored 65 off 45 balls, which included half-a-dozen boundaries and three sixes.

South Africa eventually scored 15 extras. India, who scored 271 for the loss of a wicket off 39.5 overs, won by nine wickets with 61 balls to spare.

Markram bowled two wicketless overs, conceding 17.

Maharaj bowled half-a-dozen wicketless overs, conceding 53.

Ngidi bowled 6.5 wicketless overs, conceding 56.

Baartman bowled seven wicketless overs, conceding 60.

Jansen conceded 67 off eight wicketless overs, including a maiden.

Maharaj, who bowled 10 overs, conceded 44. He picked up the only wicket that fell.

India won the three-match series 2-1.

K L-led India are diSAppointed

India made no changes to their playing eleven.

South Africa (Bavu)made three changes to the eleven that last played the Indiams – Ryan Rickelton, Prenalen Subrayen, and Ottneil Baartman made way for Temba (who was leading the team, and elected to field on winning the toss), Keshav Maharaj, and Lungi Ngidi.

The first Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 66, and lost a couple of wickets.

Twenty-nine balls (4.5 overs) into the (Shar)match, South Africa sought a bowling review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Rohit, the batter, scored 14 off eight balls, which included three boundaries. (Pand)It was struck down by umpire Rohan. He was caught by Quinton de Kock. Nandre Burger broke the 40-run stand.

India scored 50 off 6.5 overs (41 balls). South Africa had conceded 13 extras at that point.

Yashasvi Jaiswal, whose 38-ball (Corb)innings included a couple of boundaries and a six, scored 22. Twenty-nine balls after Rohit’s dismissal, he was caught by Bosch. Marco Jansen broke the 22-run stand.

The second Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 218, and lost a couple of wickets.

Fifteen overs into the match, the drinks break was taken. India had scored 96 for the loss of a couple of wickets at that point. While Virat Kohli had scored 20, Ruturaj Gaikwad had scored 27.

India scored 100 off 15.3 overs (93 balls). South Africa had conceded 13 extras at that point.

The third-wicket pair put on 50 off 55 balls. While Kohli’s contribution to the partnership was 14, Gaikwad’s contribution to it was 36. Extras did not contribute to the partnership.

India scored 150 off 23.4 overs (142 balls). South Africa had conceded 18 extras at that point.

Gaikwad’s half-century – which included four boundaries and a six – came off 52 balls.

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

The third-wicket pair put on 100 off 93 balls. While Kohli’s contribution to the partnership was 42, Gaikwad’s contribution to it was 51. Extras’ contribution to the partnership gave South Africa no reason to be in seventh heaven.

India scored 200 off 29.5 overs (179 balls). South Africa had conceded 20 extras at that point.

The third-wicket pair put on 150 off 127 balls. While Kohli’s contribution to the partnership was 56, Gaikwad’s contribution to it was 87. Extras’ contribution to the partnership gave South Africa no reason to be in seventh heaven.

Thirty-two overs into the match, the drinks break was taken. India had scored 221 for the loss of a couple of wickets at that point. While Kohli had scored 73, Gaikwad had scored 92.

Gaikwad’s ton – which included a dozen boundaries and a couple of sixes – came off 77 balls.

India scored 250 off 34.1 overs (205 balls). South Africa had conceded 20 extras at that point.

Gaikwad eventually scored 105 off 83 balls. A hundred and fifty-six balls after Jaiswal’s dismissal, he was caught by Tony de Zorzi. Jansen broke the 195-run partnership.

Kohli’s ton – which included seven boundaries and a couple of sixes – came off 90 balls.

He eventually scored 102 0ff 93 balls. Twenty-one balls after Gaikwad’s dismissal, he was caught by Aiden Markram, the player of the match. Ngidi broke the 27-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 74, and lost a wicket.

The fifth-wicket pair put on five. Washington Sundar, who faced eight balls, scored just a run. Eleven balls after Kohli’s dismissal, Bosch and de Kock ran him out.

India scored 300 off 43.4 overs (262 balls). South Africa had conceded 20 extras at that point.

K L Rahul, India’s skipper, scored a half-century off 33 balls, which included five boundaries and a six.

The sixth-wicket pair put on 50 off 46 balls. While Rahul’s contribution to the partnership was 28, Ravindra Jadeja’s contribution to it was 19. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was three.

In the last over, a slow over-rate penalty was imposed on South Africa, because there was an extra fielder inside the circle.

India scored 350 off 49.4 overs (298 balls). South Africa had conceded 24 extras at that point. That was, incidentally, the number of extras they eventually conceded.

Rahul, whose 43-ball innings included half-a-dozen boundaries and a couple of sixes, eventually scored 66. He was unbeaten, as was Jadeja, who eventually scored 24 off 27 balls, which included a couple of boundaries.

India scored 358 for the loss of five wickets off 50 overs.

Markram bowled 5.5 wicketless overs, conceding 48.

Bosch bowled eight wicketless overs, conceding 79.

Maharaj bowled 10 wicketless overs, conceding 70.

Before he injured his hamstring, Burger, who bowled 6.1 overs, conceded 43. He picked up a wicket, as did Ngidi, who conceded 51 off 10 overs, which included a maiden.

Jansen bowled 10 overs, conceded 63. He picked up a couple of 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 51, and lost a wicket.

Three balls into the chase, India sought a bowling review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Markram was the batter. It was struck down by Australian umpire Rod Tucker.

De Kock, who faced 11 balls, scored eight. His runs came by way of boundaries. Twenty-nine balls into the chase, he was caught by Sundar. Arshdeep broke the 26-run stand.

South Africa scored 50 off 9.4 overs (58 balls). India had conceded a couple of extras at that point.

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 231, and lost a couple of wickets.

The second-wicket pair put on 50 off 54 balls. While Markram’s contribution to the partnership was 26, Bavuma’s contribution to it was 24. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a run.

Markram’s half-century – which included half-a-dozen boundaries and a six – came off 52 balls.

Sixteen overs into the chase, the drinks break was taken. South Africa had scored 92 for the loss of a wicket at that point. While Markram had scored 51, Bavuma had scored 29.

South Africa scored 100 off 17.2 overs (104 balls). India had conceded four extras at that point.

The second-wicket pair put on 100 off 95 balls. While Markram’s contribution to the partnership was 51, Bavuma’s contribution to it was 46. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was four.

Bavuma, whose 48-ball innings included three boundaries and a six, did not add to the aforementioned score. Ninety-six balls after de Kock’s dismissal, he was caught by Harshit Rana. Prasidh Krishna broke the 101-run partnership.

South Africa scored 150 off 24.4 overs (148 balls). The number of extras they had conceded at that point gave India no reason to be in seventh heaven.

Markram’s ton – which included nine boundaries and four sixes – came off 88 balls.

The third-wicket pair put on 50 off 37 balls. While Markram’s contribution to the partnership was 33, Matthew Breetzke’s contribution to it was 15. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a couple.

Markram, whose 98-ball innings included 10 boundaries and four sixes, eventually scored 110. Fifty-five balls after Bavuma’s dismissal, he was caught by Gaikwad. Rana broke the 70-run partnership.

At that point, the drinks break was taken. South Africa had scored 197 for the loss of three wickets. Breetzke had scored 23.

South Africa scored 200 off 31.1 overs (187 balls). India had conceded 10 extras at that point.

The fourth-wicket pair put on 50 off 38 balls. While Breetzke’s contribution to the partnership was 17, Dewald Brevis’ contribution to it was 28. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was five.

South Africa scored 250 off 36.3 overs (220 balls). India had conceded 15 extras at that point.

Breetzke’s half-century – which included four boundaries – came off 49 balls.

The third Powerplay of South Africa’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 40^th and the 50^th over. They scored 80, and lost three wickets.

Brevis’ half-century – which included a boundary and five sixes – came off 33 balls.

He eventually scored 54 off 34 balls. Sixty-three balls after Markram’s dismissal, he was caught by Jaiswal. Kuldeep Yadav broke the 92-run partnership.

South Africa scored 300 off 42.1 overs (254 balls). India had conceded 17 extras at that point.

Two hundred and sixty-four balls (43.5 overs) into the chase, South Africa sought a batting review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Breetzke, the batter, eventually scored 68 off 64 balls, which included five boundaries. It was struck down by Pandit. He was trapped LBW by Krishna, who broke the 28-run stand.

Jansen, who faced a couple of balls, scored as many. Four balls later, he was caught by Gaikwad. Arshdeep broke the five-run stand.

Forty-five overs into the chase, South Africa had scored 332 for the loss of half-a-dozen wickets at that point. De Zorzi, who scored 17 off 11 balls, which included a six, retired hurt.

South Africa scored 350 off 47.5 overs (288 balls). India had conceded 18 extras at that point. That was, incidentally, the number of extras they eventually conceded.

For the last two overs, a slow over-rate penalty was imposed on India, because there was an extra fielder inside the circle.

Bosch, whose 15-ball innings included four boundaries, scored 29. He was unbeaten.

Maharaj, who faced 14 balls, put the ‘ten’ in unbeaten.

South Africa scored 362 for the loss of half-a-dozen wickets off 49.2 overs, won by four wickets with as many balls to spare.

Sundar bowled four overs, conceding 28. He was wicketless, as was Jadeja, who bowled seven overs, conceding 41.

Kuldeep and Rana bowled 10 overs each, picking up a wicket apiece. While the former conceded 78, the latter conceded 70.

Krishna bowled 8.2 overs, conceding 85. He picked up two scalps, as did Arshdeep, who bowled 10 overs, conceding 59.

South Africa levelled the three-match series 1-1.

 

 

 

 

 

 

K L-led India beat SA

India made four changes to their playing (Pat)eleven – Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Axar, and Mohammed Siraj made way for Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja, and Arshdeep Singh.

South Africa made eight (Heinri)changes to the eleven that last played the Indians – the Hendrickses (Reeza and Beuran), Rassie van der Dussen, Klaasen, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, and Lizaad Williams made way for Ryan Rickelton, Quinton de Kock, Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Prenalen Subrayen, and Ottneil Baartman.

Aiden Markram, South Africa’s skipper, elected 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.

Jaiswal, whose 16-ball innings included a couple of boundaries and a six, scored 18. Nineteen balls into the match, he was caught by de Kock. Nandre Burger broke the 25-run stand. 

India scored 50 off seven overs (42 balls). South Africa had conceded 11 extras at that point.

The second-wicket pair put on 50 off 38 balls. While Rohit Sharma’s contribution to the partnership was 19, the contribution of Virat Kohli, the player of the match, to it was 29. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was five.

The second Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 184, and lost three wickets.

India scored 100 off 13.3 overs (81 balls). South Africa had conceded a dozen extras at that point.

Sixteen overs into the match, the drinks break was taken. India had scored 122 for the loss of a wicket at that point. Rohit and Kohli had scored 45 apiece.

The second-wicket pair put on 100 off 82 balls. While the contributions of Rohit and Kohli to the partnership were 46 apiece, extras’ contribution to the partnership was eight.

Kohli’s half-century – which included four boundaries and three sixes – came off 48 balls.

Rohit’s half-century – which included five boundaries and a couple of sixes – came off 43 balls.

India scored 150 off 19.4 overs (118 balls). South Africa had conceded 14 extras at that point.

Rohit eventually scored 57 off 51 balls, which included the aforementioned number of boundaries, in addition to three sixes. A hundred and nine balls after Jaiswal’s dismissal, he was trapped leg before wicket by Jansen, who broke the 136-run partnership.

Gaikwad, who faced 14 balls, scored eight. Thirty-one balls later, he was caught by Brevis. Baartman broke the 22-run stand.

India scored 200 off 30.2 overs (182 balls). South Africa had conceded 16 extras at that point.

Washington Sundar, whose 19-ball innings included a six, scored 13. Twenty-four balls after Gaikwad’s dismissal, he was caught by Bosch. Baartman broke the 17-run stand.

At that point, the drinks break was taken. Kohli had scored 88.

Kohli’s ton – which included seven boundaries and five sixes – came off 102 balls.

India scored 250 off 38.5 overs (233 balls). South Africa had conceded 17 extras at that point.

The fifth-wicket pair put on 50 off as many balls. While the contribution of Lokesh Rahul, India’s skipper, to the partnership was 31, Kohli’s contribution to it was 18. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a run.

The third Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 41^st and the 50^th over. They scored 85, and lost four wickets.

Kohli, whose 120-ball innings included 11 boundaries and seven sixes, eventually scored 135. Seventy-four balls after Sundar’s dismissal, he was caught by Rickelton. Burger broke the 76-run partnership.

India scored 300 off 44.5 overs (269 balls). South Africa had conceded 21 extras at that point.

Rahul’s run-a-ball half-century included a couple of boundaries and as many sixes.

The sixth-wicket pair put on 50 off 26 balls. While Rahul’s contribution to the partnership was 25, Jadeja’s contribution to it was 23. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a couple.

Rahul, whose 56-ball innings included the aforementioned number of boundaries, in addition to three sixes, eventually scored 60. Thirty-six balls after Kohli’s dismissal, he was caught by de Kock. Jansen broke the 65-run partnership.

In the last over, a slow over-rate penalty was imposed on South Africa, because there was an extra fielder inside the circle.

Jadeja, whose 20-ball innings included a couple of boundaries and a six, eventually scored 32. Five balls after Rahul’s dismissal, he was caught by Markram. Bosch broke the six-run stand.

Harshit Rana, who faced a couple of balls, scored three. He was unbeaten.

The seventh-wicket pair did not get off the mark. Arshdeep, who faced a ball, did not open his account. The next ball, Bosch bowled him.

Off the last ball of India’s innings, South Africa sought a bowling review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Kuldeep Yadav, the batter, faced it, failing to get off the mark. He was unbeaten. It was struck down by Australian umpire Sam Nogajski.

South Africa eventually conceded 23 extras. India scored 349 for the loss of eight wickets off 50 overs.

The five bowlers bowled 10 overs apiece.

Subrayen, who was wicketless, conceded 73.

Jansen, Bosch, Burger and Baartman picked up two wickets apiece. They conceded 76, 66, 65, and 60, respectively.

The first Powerplay of South Africa’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 47, and lost three wickets.

Rickelton, who faced a ball, did not open his account. Seven balls into the chase, Rana broke the run-a-ball stand.

The second-wicket pair did not get off the mark. De Kock, who faced a couple of balls, failed to open his account. Two balls later, he was caught by Rahul off the bowling of Rana.

Markram, whose 15-ball innings included a boundary, had no reason to be in seventh heaven – 19 balls later, he was caught by Rahul. Arshdeep broke the four-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 223, and lost five wickets.

South Africa scored 50 off 10.1 overs (61 balls). India had conceded an extra at that point.

The fourth-wicket pair put on 50 off 49 balls. While the contribution of Breetzke to the partnership was 23, Tony de Zorzi’s contribution to it was 30. Extras did not contribute to the partnership.

Fifteen overs into the chase, India sought a bowling review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. De Zorzi, the batter, eventually scored 39 off 35 balls, which included seven boundaries. It was upheld by umpire J Madanagopal. He was trapped leg before wicket by Kuldeep, who broke the 66-run partnership.

At that point, the drinks break was taken. South Africa had scored 77 for the loss of four wickets. Breetzke had scored 30.

South Africa scored 100 off 17.1 overs (103 balls). India had conceded an extra at that point.

The fifth-wicket pair put on 50 off 35 balls. While the contribution of Breetzke to the partnership was 16, Brevis’ contribution to it was 36. Extras did not contribute to the partnership.

Brevis, whose 28-ball innings included a couple of boundaries and three sixes, eventually scored 37. Forty balls after de Zorzi’s dismissal, he was caught by Gaikwad. Rana broke the 53-run partnership.

Breetzke’s half-century – which included seven boundaries and a six – came off 55 balls.

South Africa scored 150 off 24.1 overs (145 balls). India had conceded an extra at that point.

The sixth-wicket pair put on 50 off 29 balls. While the contribution of Breetzke to the partnership was nine, Jansen’s contribution to it was 44. Extras did not contribute to the partnership.

Jansen’s half-century – which included five boundaries and three sixes – came off 26 balls.

South Africa scored 200 off 29.3 overs (177 balls). India had conceded a couple of extras at that point.

Thirty overs into the chase, the drinks break was taken. South Africa had scored 206 for the loss of five wickets at that point. While Breetzke had scored 67, Jansen had scored 54.

Jansen, whose 39-ball innings included eight boundaries, in addition to the aforementioned number of sixes, eventually scored 70. Sixty-nine balls after Brevis’ dismissal, he was caught by Jadeja. Kuldeep broke the 97-run partnership.

Breetzke, whose 80-ball innings included eight boundaries, in addition to the six, eventually scored 72. A couple of balls later, he was caught by Kohli. Kuldeep broke the one-run stand.

Two hundred and seventeen balls (36.1 overs) into the chase, India sought a bowling review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Bosch was the batter. It was struck down by Madanagopal.

South Africa scored 250 off 37.4 overs (226 balls). India had conceded a couple of extras at that point.

Subrayren, whose 16-ball innings included a boundary and a six, scored 17. Thirty-six balls after Breetzke’s dismissal, he was caught by Rahul. Kuldeep broke the 42-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 62, and lost a couple of wickets.

South Africa scored 300 off 44 overs (264 balls). India had conceded three extras at that point.

Bosch’s half-century – which included five boundaries and a couple of sixes – came off 40 balls.

Burger, whose 23-ball innings included a couple of boundaries, scored 17. Forty balls after Subrayen’s dismissal, he was caught by Rahul. Arshdeep broke the 42-run stand.

In the last over, a slow over-rate penalty was imposed on South Africa, because there was an extra fielder inside the circle.

Bosch, whose 51-ball innings included the aforementioned number of boundaries, in addition to four sixes, eventually scored 67. Nineteen balls after Burger’s dismissal, he was caught by Rohit. Prasidh Krishna broke the 20-run stand.  

Baartman, who faced half-a-dozen balls, did not get off the mark. He was unbeaten.

India eventually conceded half-a-dozen extras. South Africa, who were all out for 332 off 49.2 overs, lost by 17 runs.

Sundar, who bowled three wicketless overs, conceded 18.

Jadeja, who bowled nine wicketless overs, conceded 66.

Krishna bowled 7.2 overs, including a maiden. He conceded 48, picking up a wicket.

Arshdeep bowled 10 overs, which included a maiden. He conceded 64, and picked up two wickets.

Rana, who bowled 10 overs, conceded 65. He picked up three wickets.

Kuldeep, who bowled 10 overs, conceded 68. He picked up four scalps.

India led the three-match series 1-0.

Gill-led India beat the Aussies

India made a couple of changes to their playing eleven – Nitish Kumar Reddy and Arshdeep Singh made way for Kuldeep Yadav and Prasidh Krishna.

Australia made one change to the eleven that last played the Indians – Xavier Bartlett made way for Nathan Ellis.

Mitchell Marsh, Australia’s skipper, elected to bat.

The match was attended by 40,580 people.

The first Powerplay of Australia’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 63, and lost a wicket.

Australia’s openers put on 50 off 7.3 overs (45 balls). The number of extras they had conceded at that point gave India no reason to be in seventh heaven. While Marsh’s contribution to the partnership was 20, Travis Head’s contribution to it was 23.

Head, whose 25-ball innings included half-a-dozen boundaries, eventually scored 29. Fifty-six balls into the match, he was caught by Krishna. Mohammed Siraj broke the 61-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 143, and lost half-a-dozen wickets.

Seventy-four balls (12.2 overs) into the match, India sought a bowling review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Matthew Short was the batter. It was struck down by New Zealand umpire Wayne Knights.

Fifteen overs into the match, the drinks break was taken. Australia had scored 88 for the loss of a wicket at that point. While Marsh had scored 41, Short was unbea‘ten’.

Marsh, whose 50-ball innings included five boundaries and the only six of the innings, did not add to the aforementioned score. Thirty-five balls after Head’s dismissal, Axar Patel broke the 27-run stand.

Australia scored 100 off 17 overs (102 balls). India had conceded eight extras at that point.

Short, whose 41-ball innings included a couple of boundaries, eventually scored 30. Forty-four balls after Marsh’s dismissal, he was caught by Virat Kohli. Washington Sundar broke the 36-run stand.

Australia scored 150 off 28.3 overs (171 balls). India had conceded eight extras at that point.

The fourth-wicket pair put on 50 off 60 balls. While Renshaw’s contribution to the partnership was 29, Alex Carey’s contribution to it was 21. Extras didn’t contribute to the partnership.

Carey, whose 37-ball innings included a boundary, eventually scored 24. Sixty-seven balls after Short’s dismissal, he was caught by Shreyas Iyer. Harshit Rana broke the 59-run partnership.

Renshaw’s half-century – which included a couple of boundaries – came off 48 balls.

Two hundred and two balls (33.4 overs) into the match, the drinks break was taken. Australia had scored 183 for the loss of four wickets at that point. Renshaw had scored 51.

Two hundred and eighteen balls (36.2 overs) into the match, Australia sought a batting review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Renshaw was the batter. It was struck down by Knights.

Renshaw, whose 58-ball innings included a couple of boundaries, eventually scored 56. Sixteen balls after Carey’s dismissal, he was trapped leg before wicket by Sundar, who broke the 12-run stand.

Mitchell Owen, who faced four balls, scored a run. Eight balls later, he was caught by Rohit, the player of the (Shar)match and the player of the series. Rana broke the three-run stand.

Australia scored 200 off 38.2 overs (230 balls). India had conceded 10 extras at that point.

Mitchell Starc, who faced five balls, scored a couple. Half-a-dozen balls after Owen’s dismissal, Kuldeep broke the three-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 30, and lost three wickets.

Nathan Ellis, whose 19-ball innings included three boundaries, scored 16. Thirty-one balls after Starc’s dismissal, he was caught by Rohit. Krishna broke the 22-run stand.

Cooper Connolly, whose 34-ball innings included a couple of boundaries, scored 23. Thirteen balls after Ellis’ dismissal, he was caught by Kohli. Rana broke the 13-run stand.

Adam Zampa, who faced five balls, scored a couple. He was unbeaten.

Josh Hazlewood, who faced a couple of balls, did not get off the mark. A couple of dot balls after Connolly’s dismissal, he was bowled by Rana.

India eventually conceded a dozen extras. Australia were dismissed for 236 off 46.4 overs.

Siraj bowled five overs, including a maiden. He conceded 24, picking up a wicket.

Axar, who bowled half-a-dozen overs, conceded 18. He picked up a wicket.

Krishna, who bowled seven overs, conceded 52. He picked up a wicket.

Kuldeep, who bowled 10 overs, conceded 50. He picked up a wicket.

Sundar, who bowled 10 overs, conceded 44. He picked up a couple of wickets.

Rana, who bowled 8.4 overs, conceded 39. He picked up four scalps.

The first Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 68, without the loss of a wicket.

India’s openers put on 50 off 8.3 overs (51 balls). Australia had conceded 13 extras at that point. While Rohit’s contribution to the partnership was 29, the contribution of Shubman Gill, India’s skipper, to it was 10.

The second Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 169, and lost a wicket.

Gill, whose 26-ball innings included a couple of boundaries and a six, scored 24. Sixty-two balls into the chase, he was caught by Carey. Hazlewood broke the 69-run partnership.

India scored 100 off 15.2 overs (92 balls). Australia had conceded 13 extras at that point.

Sixteen overs into the chase, the drinks break was taken. India had scored 102 for the loss of a wicket at that point. While Rohit had scored 43, Kohli had scored 22.

Rohit’s half-century – which included half-a-dozen boundaries and a six – came off 63 balls.

The second-wicket pair put on 50 off 62 balls. While Rohit’s contribution to the partnership was 18, Kohli’s contribution to it was 30. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a couple.

A hundred and forty-one balls (23.2 overs) into the chase, Australia sought a bowling review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Kohli was the batter. Using the umpires’ call, it was struck down by Knights.

India scored 150 off 25.3 overs (154 balls). Australia had conceded 17 extras at that point.

Kohli’s half-century – which included four boundaries – came off 56 balls.

The second-wicket pair put on 100 off 105 balls. While Rohit’s contribution to the partnership was 46, Kohli’s contribution to it was 50. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was four.

India scored 200 off 33 overs (199 balls). Australia had conceded 17 extras at that point.

At that point, the drinks break was taken. While Rohit had scored 100, Kohli had scored 59.

Rohit’s ton – which included 11 boundaries and a couple of sixes – came off 105 balls.

The second-wicket pair put on 150 off 161 balls. While Rohit’s contribution to the partnership was 77, Kohli’s contribution to it was 68. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was five.

Rohit, whose 125-ball innings included 13 boundaries and three sixes, eventually scored 121. He was unbeaten, as was Kohli, who eventually scored 74 off 81 balls, which included seven boundaries.

Australia eventually conceded 18 extras. India, who scored 237 for the loss of one wicket off 38.3 overs, won by nine wickets with 69 balls to spare.

Owen, who bowled a wicketless over, conceded a couple.

Short, who bowled four wicketless overs, conceded 29.

Connolly and Starc bowled five wicketless overs apiece. While the former conceded 36, the latter conceded 31.

Ellis, who bowled 7.3 wicketless overs, conceded 60.

Zampa, who bowled 10 wicketless overs, conceded 50.

Hazlewood conceded half a dozen overs, including a maiden. He conceded 23, picking up the only wicket that fell.

Australia won the series 2-1.   

Australia beat Gill-led India again

India made no changes to their playing eleven.

Australia made three changes to the eleven that last played the Indians – Josh Philippe, Nathan Ellis, and Matthew Kuhnemann made way for Alex Carey, Xavier Bartlett, and Adam Zampa, the player of the match.

On winning the toss, Mitchell Marsh, Australia’s skipper, elected 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 29, and lost a couple of wickets.

Thirty-four balls (5.4 overs) into the (Shar)match, Australia sought a bowling review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Rohit was the batter. It was struck down by South African umpire Allahuddein Paleker.

Shubman Gill, India’s skipper, scored nine off as many balls, which included a boundary. Thirty-seven balls into the match, he was caught by Marsh. Bartlett broke the 17-run stand.

The second-wicket pair did not get off the mark. Virat Kohli, who faced four balls, did not open his account. Four dot balls later, he was trapped leg before wicket by Bartlett.

The second Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 169, and lost three wickets.

Sixty-eight balls (11.2 overs) into the match, Australia sought a bowling review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Rohit was the batter. It was struck down by Paleker.

Fourteen overs into the match, the drinks break was taken. India had scored 46 for the loss of a couple of wickets at that point. While Rohit had scored 25, Shreyas Iyer had scored 11.

India scored 50 off 14.4 overs (88 balls). Australia had conceded a couple of extras at that point.

The third-wicket pair put on 50 off 68 balls. While Rohit’s contribution to the partnership was 28, Iyer’s contribution to it was 25. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a couple.

Rohit’s half-century – which included four boundaries and a couple of sixes – came off 74 balls.

India scored 100 off 23.1 overs (139 balls). Australia had conceded a couple of extras at that point.

The third-wicket pair put on 100 off 121 balls. While Rohit’s contribution to the partnership was 55, Iyer’s contribution to it was 43. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a couple.

Iyer’s half-century – which included five boundaries – came off 67 balls.

Rohit, whose 97-ball innings included seven boundaries, in addition to the aforementioned number of sixes, eventually scored 73. A hundred and thirty-six balls after Kohli’s dismissal, he was caught by Josh Hazlewood. Mitchell Starc broke the 118-run partnership.

Thirty-one overs into the match, the drinks break was taken. India had scored 143 for the loss of three wickets at that point. While Shreyas had scored 56, Axar Patel had scored a couple.

India scored 150 off 31.5 overs (191 balls). Australia had conceded three extras at that point.

Iyer, whose 77-ball innings included seven boundaries, eventually scored 61. Nineteen balls after Rohit’s dismissal, Zampa broke the 25-run stand.

Lokesh Rahul, whose 15-ball innings included a boundary, scored 11. Twenty-two balls later, Zampa broke the 14-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 66, and lost four wickets.

India scored 200 off 40.2 overs (242 balls). Australia had conceded five extras at that point.

Washington Sundar, who faced 14 balls, scored a dozen. Thirty-three balls after Rahul’s dismissal, he was caught by Hazlewood. Bartlett broke the 39-run stand.

Axar, whose 41-ball innings included five boundaries, scored 44. Fourteen balls after Sundar’s dismissal, he was caught by Starc. Zampa broke the 10-run stand.

Nitish Kumar Reddy, whose 10-ball innings included a boundary, scored eight. Five balls later, he was stumped by Carey. Zampa broke the three-run stand.

India scored 250 off 47.3 overs (285 balls). Australia had conceded half-a-dozen extras at that point.

Harshit Rana, whose 18-ball innings included three boundaries, scored 24. He was unbeaten.

Arshdeep Singh, whose 14-ball innings included a couple of boundaries, scored 13. Twenty-nine balls later, Starc broke the 37-run stand.

Mohammed Siraj, who faced a ball, did not get off the mark. He was unbeaten.

Australia eventually conceded nine extras. India scored 264 for the loss of nine wickets off 50 overs.

Mitchell Owen and Travis Head bowled two wicketless overs apiece. While the former conceded 20, the latter conceded 16.

Matthew Short and Cooper Connolly bowled three wicketless overs apiece. While the former conceded 29, the latter conceded 11.

Hazlewood bowled 10 wicketless overs, which included two maidens. He conceded 29.

Starc bowled 10 overs, conceding 62. He picked up two wickets.

Bartlett conceded 39 off 10 overs, which included a maiden. He picked up three wickets.

Zampa bowled 10 overs, conceding 60. He picked up four scalps.

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.

Marsh, whose 24-ball innings included a boundary, scored 11. Forty-four balls into the chase, he was caught by Rahul. Arshdeep broke the 30-run 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 174, and lost four wickets.

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

Head, whose 40-ball innings included a boundary and a six, scored 28. Thirty balls after Marsh’s dismissal, he was caught by Kohli. Rana broke the 24-run stand.

Fifteen overs into the chase, the drinks break was taken. Australia had scored 71 for the loss of a couple of wickets at that point. While Short had scored 23, Matt Renshaw had scored eight.

Australia scored 100 off 19.3 overs (117 balls). India had conceded a couple of extras at that point.

The third-wicket pair put on 50 off 47 balls. While Short’s contribution to the partnership was 21, Renshaw’s contribution to it was 27. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a couple.

Renshaw, whose run-a-ball innings included a boundary and a six, eventually scored 30. Fifty-six balls after Head’s dismissal, Axar broke the 55-run partnership.

Short’s half-century – which included three boundaries and a six – came off 48 balls.

Carey, who faced 17 balls, scored nine. Thirty-two balls after Renshaw’s dismissal, Sundar broke the 23-run stand.

A hundred and eighty-three balls (30.3 overs) into the chase, the drinks break was taken. Australia had scored 143 for the loss of four wickets at that point. While Short had scored 57, Connolly had scored five.

Australia scored 150 off 31.4 overs (190 balls). India had conceded three extras at that point.

The fifth-wicket pair put on 50 off 51 balls. While Short’s contribution to the partnership was 22, Connolly’s contribution to it was 30. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a run.

Short, whose 78-ball innings included four boundaries and a couple of sixes, eventually scored 74. Nine overs after Carey’s dismissal, he was caught by Siraj. Rana broke the 55-run partnership.

Australia scored 200 off 37.4 overs (226 balls). India had conceded four 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 49, and lost three wickets.

The sixth-wicket pair put on 50 off 51 balls. While Connolly’s contribution to the partnership was 13, Owen’s contribution to it was 35. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a couple.

Connolly’s half-century – which included five boundaries and a six – came off 42 balls.

He eventually scored 61 off 53 balls, and was unbeaten.

Owen, whose 23-ball innings included a couple of boundaries and a six, eventually scored 36. Thirty-nine balls after Short’s dismissal, he was caught by Arshdeep. Sundar broke the 59-run partnership.

Australia scored 250 off 43.2 overs (260 balls). The number of extras India had conceded at that point gave India no reason to be in seventh heaven.

Bartlett, who faced five balls, scored three. A dozen balls after Owen’s dismissal, he was caught by Gill. Arshdeep broke the nine-run stand.

Starc had no reason to be in seventh heaven – he scored four. His runs came by way of a boundary. Eight balls later, he was caught by Axar. Siraj broke the five-run stand.

Zampa, who faced a ball, did not open his account. He was unbeaten.

India eventually conceded nine extras. Australia, who scored 265 for the loss of eight wickets off 46.2 overs, lost by two wickets with 22 balls to spare.

Reddy bowled three wicketless overs, conceding 24.

Axar and Siraj bowled 10 overs each, picking up a wicket apiece. While the former conceded 52, the latter conceded 49.

Sundar (who conceded 37 off seven overs), Rana (who conceded 59 off eight overs), and Arshdeep (who conceded 41 off 8.2 overs) picked up a couple of scalps apiece.

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gill leads; Australia beat India

Gill leads; Australia beat India

Australia v India

India tour of Australia – First One-day International

Perth Stadium, Perth

October 19, 2025

The match was attended by 42,423 people.

India made five changes to their playing eleven – Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, and Varun Chakravarthy made way for Washington Sundar, One-day International debutant Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, and Mohammed Siraj.

Australia made eight changes to their playing eleven – Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis, Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshius, Adam Zampa, and Tanveer Sangha made way for the three Mitchells [skipper Marsh (who elected to field on winning the toss, and was the player of the match), One-day International debutant Owen, and Starc], the three Matthews (Short, One-day International debutant Renshaw, and Kuhnemann), and the two Joshes (Philippe and Hazlewood).

The first Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 27, and lost three wickets.

Rohit, whose 14-ball innings included a boundary, scored eight. Twenty-two balls into the (Shar)match, he was caught by Renshaw. Hazlewood broke the 13-run stand.

Virat Kohli faced eight balls, failing to open his account. Fifteen balls later, he was caught by Cooper Connolly. Starc broke the eight-run stand.

Shubman Gill, India’s skipper, scored 10 off 18 balls, which included two boundaries. Twelve balls later, he was caught by Philippe. Nathan Ellis broke the four-run stand.

Fifty-three balls (8.5 overs) into the match, there was an interruption due to rain, as a result of which the ground was wet. India had scored 25 for the loss of three wickets at that point. While Shreyas Iyer had scored two, Axar Patel had not opened his account.

The match was reduced to 49 overs a side.

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

Off the first ball of the 11^th over, there was a short run by Axar.

Seventy-one balls (11.5 overs) into the match, there was an interruption due to rain, as a result of which the ground was wet. India had scored 37 for the loss of three wickets at that point. While Shreyas had scored six, Axar had scored seven.

The match was reduced to 35 overs a side.

Shreyas, whose 24-ball innings included a boundary, eventually scored 11. Thirty-one balls after Gill’s dismissal, he was caught by Philippe. Hazlewood broke the 20-run stand.

Eighty-six balls (14.2 overs) into the match, there was an interruption due to rain, as a result of which the ground was wet. India had scored 46 for the loss of four wickets at that point. While Axar had scored 11, Lokesh Rahul had not opened his account.

The match was reduced to 32 overs a side.

India scored 50 off 15.4 overs (94 balls). Australia had conceded six extras at that point.

A hundred balls (16.4 overs) into the match, there was an interruption due to rain, as a result of which the ground was wet. India had scored 52 for the loss of four wickets at that point. While Axar had scored 14, Rahul had scored three.

The match was reduced to 26 overs a side.

Axar, whose 38-ball innings included three boundaries, eventually scored 31. Forty balls after Shreyas’ dismissal, he was caught by Renshaw. Kuhnemann broke the 39-run stand.

India scored 100 off 21 overs (126 balls). The number of extras they had conceded at that point gave Australia no reason to be in seventh heaven.

Sundar, whose run-a-ball innings included a boundary, scored 10. Twenty-one balls after Axar’s dismissal, Kuhnemann broke the 31-run stand.

Rahul, whose 31-ball innings included two boundaries and as many sixes, eventually scored 38. Six balls later, he was caught by Renshaw. Owen broke the run-a-ball stand.

Rana, who faced two balls, scored one. Three balls later, he was caught by Philippe. Owen broke the two-run stand.

The ninth-wicket pair put on one. Arshdeep did not face a ball. Ellis and Kuhnemann ran him out.

Reddy, whose 11-ball innings included two sixes, scored 19. He was unbeaten, as was Siraj, who did not face a ball.

Australia eventually conceded eight extras. India scored 136 for the loss of nine wickets off 26 overs.

Short bowled a wicketless over, conceding 17.

Ellis, whose five-over spell included a maiden, conceded 29. He picked up a wicket, as did Starc, who conceded 22 off six overs, which included a maiden.

Owen bowled three overs, conceding 20. He picked up two wickets.

Kuhnemann bowled four overs, conceding 26. He picked up two wickets.

Hazlewood bowled seven overs, including two maidens. He conceded 20, picking up two scalps.

Under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) Method, Australia’s target was revised to 131 off 26 overs.

The first Powerplay of Australia’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the fifth over. They scored 29, and lost a wicket.

Travis Head, who faced five balls, scored eight. His runs came by way of boundaries. Eight balls into the chase, he was caught by Rana. Arshdeep broke the 10-run stand.

The first Powerplay of Australia’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the sixth and the 16^th over. They scored 101, and lost two wickets.

Short, whose 17-ball innings included a boundary, scored eight. Thirty-nine balls after Head’s dismissal, he was caught by Rohit. Axar broke the 34-run stand.

Australia scored 50 off 9.4 overs (58 balls). India had conceded two extras at that point.

Twelve overs into the chase, the drinks break was taken. Australia had scored 67 for the loss of two wickets at that point. While Mitchell Marsh had scored 33, Philippe had scored 14.

The third-wicket pair put on 50 off 43 balls. While Mitchell Marsh’s contribution to the partnership was 11, Philippe’s contribution to it was 37. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a couple.

Philippe, whose 29-ball innings included three boundaries and two sixes, did not add to the aforementioned score. Forty-five balls after Short’s dismissal, he was caught by Arshdeep. Sundar broke the 55-run partnership.

Australia scored 100 off 16 overs (96 balls). India had conceded nine extras at that point.

Mitchell Marsh, whose 52-ball innings included two boundaries and three sixes, eventually scored 46. He was unbeaten, as was Renshaw, who scored 21 off 24 balls, which included a boundary and a six.

India eventually scored 11 extras. Australia scored 131 for the loss of three wickets off 21.1 overs, won by seven wickets with 29 balls to spare under the DLS Method.

Reddy bowled 2.1 overs, conceding 16. He was wicketless, as were Rana and Siraj, who bowled four overs apiece. While the former conceded 27, the latter, whose spell included a maiden, conceded 21.

Sundar bowled two overs, conceding 14. He picked up a wicket.

Axar bowled four overs, conceding 19. He picked up a wicket.

Arshdeep bowled five overs, conceding 31. He picked up a scalp.