Arshdeep Singh to Xavier Bartlett. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Sundar. That's the end of the first innings, and Australia have posted a competitive total after being put into bat. Despite a shaky start, losing their top three batters for low scores, Tim David turned the game around with a blistering 74 off just 38 balls, smashing boundaries all over the park. Marcus Stoinis provided the perfect finishing touch with a powerful 64, ensuring Australia reached a strong total. For India, Arshdeep Singh impressed on his comeback, picking up three crucial wickets. The stage is set for an exciting chase. Join us shortly for India's reply!
19.5
Arshdeep Singh to Matt Short. Full toss, wide outside off stump moves in front Scoop, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to short mid wicket for 1 run.
19.4
Arshdeep Singh to Xavier Bartlett. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to backward point for 1 run, fielded by Gill.
19.3
OUT! Caught (Sub). Arshdeep Singh to Marcus Stoinis. Reverse Swing-Out full toss, off stump deep in crease Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on. This time, Rinku makes no mistake.
19.2
FOUR! Arshdeep Singh to Marcus Stoinis. Reverse Swing-Out half volley, outside off stump deep in crease driving, well timed in the air under control past deep cover for 4 runs.
19.1
Arshdeep Singh to Marcus Stoinis. Reverse Swing-Out full toss, off stump down the track flick, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Varma, mis-fielded by Singh.
18.6
Jasprit Bumrah to Marcus Stoinis. Off cutter full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Varma.
18.5
Jasprit Bumrah to Marcus Stoinis. Off cutter yorker, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Sharma.
18.4
Jasprit Bumrah to Matt Short. Off cutter full toss, outside off stump on the front foot working, mis-timed to short mid wicket for 1 run.
18.3
Jasprit Bumrah to Matt Short. Full toss, off stump on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, direct hit by Gill, fielded by Yadav.
18.2
Jasprit Bumrah to Marcus Stoinis. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to long on for 1 run, fielded by Gill.
18.1
Jasprit Bumrah to Matt Short. Off cutter half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to extra cover for 1 run, direct hit by Yadav.
End of Over 18
Over 18. 11 runs. Bowler: Marcus Stoinis. India: 182/5 (rr 10.11)
17.6
FOUR! Arshdeep Singh to Marcus Stoinis. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot cutting, well timed in the air under control past third man for 4 runs.
17.5
FOUR! Arshdeep Singh to Marcus Stoinis. Reverse Swing-Out half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep backward point for 4 runs.
17.4
Arshdeep Singh to Marcus Stoinis. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, missed for no runs, fielded by Sharma.
17.3
FOUR! Arshdeep Singh to Marcus Stoinis. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot cutting, well timed in the air under control past deep backward point for 4 runs.
17.2
Arshdeep Singh to Matt Short. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot flick, to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Bumrah.
17.1
APPEAL! Arshdeep Singh to Marcus Stoinis. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 1 run, appeal made for Caught (Sub). The third umpire confirms that the ball pitches on the ground.
End of Over 17
Over 17. 11 runs. Bowler: Matthew Kuhnemann. India: 171/5 (rr 10.06)
16.6
Shivam Dube to Matt Short. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to long off for 2 runs, fielded by Varma.
16.5
FOUR! Shivam Dube to Matt Short. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
16.4
Shivam Dube to Marcus Stoinis. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off for 1 run, fielded by Varma.
16.3
Shivam Dube to Matt Short. Full toss, off stump on the front foot working, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Sharma.
16.2
Shivam Dube to Marcus Stoinis. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off for 1 run, fielded by Varma.
16.1
FOUR! Shivam Dube to Marcus Stoinis. Off cutter length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs. The ball went like a tracer bullet.
FOUR! Abhishek Sharma to Matt Short. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs, mis-fielded by Gill.
15.5
Abhishek Sharma to Marcus Stoinis. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump moves in front sweeping, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Varma.
15.4
Abhishek Sharma to Matt Short. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Gill.
15.3
SIX! Abhishek Sharma to Matt Short. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs, dropped catch by Singh.
15.2
Abhishek Sharma to Marcus Stoinis. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to deep extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Patel.
15.1
Abhishek Sharma to Marcus Stoinis. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Dube.
FOUR! Sean Abbott to Jitesh Sharma. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs. That's it! A comfortable victory for India as they win by five wickets and level the series 1-1. It was a true team effort from the Indian batting lineup, with contributions from everyone. Washington Sundar led the charge with a superb unbeaten 49 off just 23 balls, while Jitesh Sharma played a handy supporting role with a quick 22. Nathan Ellis was the standout for Australia, claiming three wickets, but it wasn't enough to stop India's momentum. The series is now perfectly poised at 1-1, with two matches remaining and both teams still have everything to play for! Arshdeep Singh is the Player of the Match.
18.2
Sean Abbott to Washington Sundar. Reverse Swing-Out half volley, middle stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Short.
18.1
Sean Abbott to Jitesh Sharma. Full toss, outside off stump on the back foot dropped, to backward point for 1 run, fielded by Stoinis.
End of Over 18
Over 18. 11 runs. Bowler: Marcus Stoinis. India: 182/5 (rr 10.11)
17.6
Marcus Stoinis to Washington Sundar. Off cutter length ball, middle stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep extra cover for 2 runs, fielded by Short.
17.5
Marcus Stoinis to Jitesh Sharma. Off cutter short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Head.
17.4
Marcus Stoinis to Washington Sundar. Off cutter short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 1 run, fielded by Owen.
17.3
Marcus Stoinis to Washington Sundar. Off cutter half volley, middle stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Short.
17.2
FOUR! Marcus Stoinis to Washington Sundar. Full toss, off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs.
17.1
Marcus Stoinis to Jitesh Sharma. Reverse Swing-In length ball, down leg side backing away driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off for 1 run, dropped catch by Owen.
End of Over 17
Over 17. 11 runs. Bowler: Matthew Kuhnemann. India: 171/5 (rr 10.06)
16.6
Matthew Kuhnemann to Washington Sundar. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Inglis.
16.5
Matthew Kuhnemann to Washington Sundar. Stock length ball, middle stump on the back foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, run save by Short.
16.4
SIX! Matthew Kuhnemann to Washington Sundar. Stock ball full toss, down leg side on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep backward square leg for 6 runs.
16.3
Matthew Kuhnemann to Jitesh Sharma. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by David.
16.2
Matthew Kuhnemann to Jitesh Sharma. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward square leg for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Ellis, fielded by Owen.
16.1
Matthew Kuhnemann to Jitesh Sharma. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control to deep extra cover for 2 runs, run save by Bartlett.
Nathan Ellis to Jitesh Sharma. Reverse Swing-In yorker, down leg side backing away driving, mis-timed to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Stoinis.
15.5
FOUR! Nathan Ellis to Jitesh Sharma. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump moves in front Scoop, well timed in the air under control past fine leg for 4 runs.
15.4
Nathan Ellis to Jitesh Sharma. Reverse Swing-In yorker, down leg side backing away driving, mis-timed to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Bartlett.
15.3
Nathan Ellis to Washington Sundar. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Marsh.
15.2
Nathan Ellis to Washington Sundar. Slower length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot cutting, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep extra cover for 2 runs, fielded by Kuhnemann.
15.1
Nathan Ellis to Washington Sundar. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Inglis.
Xavier Bartlett to Washington Sundar. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, to leg on the front foot pushing, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Short.
14.5
Xavier Bartlett to Jitesh Sharma. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Kuhnemann.
14.5
Wide Xavier Bartlett to Jitesh Sharma. Reverse Swing-In full toss, down leg side on the front foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by Inglis.
14.4
Xavier Bartlett to Jitesh Sharma. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Stoinis.
14.3
FOUR! Xavier Bartlett to Jitesh Sharma. Length ball, outside off stump moves in front driving, well timed past deep extra cover for 4 runs.
14.2
તિલક વર્મા c Josh Inglis b Xavier Bartlett 29 (26)
OUT! Caught. Xavier Bartlett to Tilak Varma. Length ball, off stump moves in front Scoop, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled, caught by Inglis. Soft dismissal.
14.1
Xavier Bartlett to Tilak Varma. Length ball, to leg on the back foot Steer, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Stoinis.
End of Over 14
Over 14. 19 runs. Bowler: Sean Abbott. India: 145/4 (rr 10.36)
13.6
SIX! Sean Abbott to Washington Sundar. Off cutter short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
13.5
SIX! Sean Abbott to Washington Sundar. Length ball, to leg on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
Arshdeep Singh to Xavier Bartlett. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Sundar. That's the end of the first innings, and Australia have posted a competitive total after being put into bat. Despite a shaky start, losing their top three batters for low scores, Tim David turned the game around with a blistering 74 off just 38 balls, smashing boundaries all over the park. Marcus Stoinis provided the perfect finishing touch with a powerful 64, ensuring Australia reached a strong total. For India, Arshdeep Singh impressed on his comeback, picking up three crucial wickets. The stage is set for an exciting chase. Join us shortly for India's reply!
Arshdeep Singh to Matt Short. Full toss, wide outside off stump moves in front Scoop, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to short mid wicket for 1 run.
Arshdeep Singh to Xavier Bartlett. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to backward point for 1 run, fielded by Gill.
OUT! Caught (Sub). Arshdeep Singh to Marcus Stoinis. Reverse Swing-Out full toss, off stump deep in crease Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on. This time, Rinku makes no mistake.
FOUR! Arshdeep Singh to Marcus Stoinis. Reverse Swing-Out half volley, outside off stump deep in crease driving, well timed in the air under control past deep cover for 4 runs.
Arshdeep Singh to Marcus Stoinis. Reverse Swing-Out full toss, off stump down the track flick, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Varma, mis-fielded by Singh.
Jasprit Bumrah to Marcus Stoinis. Off cutter full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Varma.
Jasprit Bumrah to Marcus Stoinis. Off cutter yorker, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Sharma.
Jasprit Bumrah to Matt Short. Off cutter full toss, outside off stump on the front foot working, mis-timed to short mid wicket for 1 run.
Jasprit Bumrah to Matt Short. Full toss, off stump on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, direct hit by Gill, fielded by Yadav.
Jasprit Bumrah to Marcus Stoinis. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to long on for 1 run, fielded by Gill.
Jasprit Bumrah to Matt Short. Off cutter half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to extra cover for 1 run, direct hit by Yadav.
FOUR! Arshdeep Singh to Marcus Stoinis. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot cutting, well timed in the air under control past third man for 4 runs.
FOUR! Arshdeep Singh to Marcus Stoinis. Reverse Swing-Out half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep backward point for 4 runs.
Arshdeep Singh to Marcus Stoinis. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, missed for no runs, fielded by Sharma.
FOUR! Arshdeep Singh to Marcus Stoinis. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot cutting, well timed in the air under control past deep backward point for 4 runs.
Arshdeep Singh to Matt Short. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot flick, to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Bumrah.
APPEAL! Arshdeep Singh to Marcus Stoinis. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 1 run, appeal made for Caught (Sub). The third umpire confirms that the ball pitches on the ground.
Shivam Dube to Matt Short. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to long off for 2 runs, fielded by Varma.
FOUR! Shivam Dube to Matt Short. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
Shivam Dube to Marcus Stoinis. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off for 1 run, fielded by Varma.
Shivam Dube to Matt Short. Full toss, off stump on the front foot working, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Sharma.
Shivam Dube to Marcus Stoinis. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off for 1 run, fielded by Varma.
FOUR! Shivam Dube to Marcus Stoinis. Off cutter length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs. The ball went like a tracer bullet.
FOUR! Abhishek Sharma to Matt Short. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs, mis-fielded by Gill.
Abhishek Sharma to Marcus Stoinis. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump moves in front sweeping, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Varma.
Abhishek Sharma to Matt Short. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Gill.
SIX! Abhishek Sharma to Matt Short. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs, dropped catch by Singh.
Abhishek Sharma to Marcus Stoinis. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to deep extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Patel.
Abhishek Sharma to Marcus Stoinis. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Dube.
FOUR! Sean Abbott to Jitesh Sharma. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs. That's it! A comfortable victory for India as they win by five wickets and level the series 1-1. It was a true team effort from the Indian batting lineup, with contributions from everyone. Washington Sundar led the charge with a superb unbeaten 49 off just 23 balls, while Jitesh Sharma played a handy supporting role with a quick 22. Nathan Ellis was the standout for Australia, claiming three wickets, but it wasn't enough to stop India's momentum. The series is now perfectly poised at 1-1, with two matches remaining and both teams still have everything to play for! Arshdeep Singh is the Player of the Match.
Sean Abbott to Washington Sundar. Reverse Swing-Out half volley, middle stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Short.
Sean Abbott to Jitesh Sharma. Full toss, outside off stump on the back foot dropped, to backward point for 1 run, fielded by Stoinis.
Marcus Stoinis to Washington Sundar. Off cutter length ball, middle stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep extra cover for 2 runs, fielded by Short.
Marcus Stoinis to Jitesh Sharma. Off cutter short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Head.
Marcus Stoinis to Washington Sundar. Off cutter short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 1 run, fielded by Owen.
Marcus Stoinis to Washington Sundar. Off cutter half volley, middle stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Short.
FOUR! Marcus Stoinis to Washington Sundar. Full toss, off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs.
Marcus Stoinis to Jitesh Sharma. Reverse Swing-In length ball, down leg side backing away driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off for 1 run, dropped catch by Owen.
Matthew Kuhnemann to Washington Sundar. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Inglis.
Matthew Kuhnemann to Washington Sundar. Stock length ball, middle stump on the back foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, run save by Short.
SIX! Matthew Kuhnemann to Washington Sundar. Stock ball full toss, down leg side on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep backward square leg for 6 runs.
Matthew Kuhnemann to Jitesh Sharma. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by David.
Matthew Kuhnemann to Jitesh Sharma. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward square leg for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Ellis, fielded by Owen.
Matthew Kuhnemann to Jitesh Sharma. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control to deep extra cover for 2 runs, run save by Bartlett.
Nathan Ellis to Jitesh Sharma. Reverse Swing-In yorker, down leg side backing away driving, mis-timed to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Stoinis.
FOUR! Nathan Ellis to Jitesh Sharma. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump moves in front Scoop, well timed in the air under control past fine leg for 4 runs.
Nathan Ellis to Jitesh Sharma. Reverse Swing-In yorker, down leg side backing away driving, mis-timed to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Bartlett.
Nathan Ellis to Washington Sundar. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Marsh.
Nathan Ellis to Washington Sundar. Slower length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot cutting, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep extra cover for 2 runs, fielded by Kuhnemann.
Nathan Ellis to Washington Sundar. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Inglis.
Xavier Bartlett to Washington Sundar. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, to leg on the front foot pushing, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Short.
Xavier Bartlett to Jitesh Sharma. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Kuhnemann.
Wide Xavier Bartlett to Jitesh Sharma. Reverse Swing-In full toss, down leg side on the front foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by Inglis.
Xavier Bartlett to Jitesh Sharma. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Stoinis.
FOUR! Xavier Bartlett to Jitesh Sharma. Length ball, outside off stump moves in front driving, well timed past deep extra cover for 4 runs.
OUT! Caught. Xavier Bartlett to Tilak Varma. Length ball, off stump moves in front Scoop, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled, caught by Inglis. Soft dismissal.
Xavier Bartlett to Tilak Varma. Length ball, to leg on the back foot Steer, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Stoinis.
SIX! Sean Abbott to Washington Sundar. Off cutter short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
SIX! Sean Abbott to Washington Sundar. Length ball, to leg on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.