Right then, after almost two months of action-packed One Day games, Australia have run away with the crown. With a couple of losses to start the tournament, they were under the pump but this proud sporting nation has lived up to the expectations. We saw stellar individual and team performances throughout the tournament and certainly a few future stars were born right on this very stage. The old guards too showed their prowess but for a lot of the players, this was their last shot at glory. In the end, it was a glorious night in Ahmedabad and the team from down under lifted their record-shattering sixth World Cup title. That is it from us and we hope that all of you enjoyed our coverage of the whole tournament. With the conclusion of the World Cup, normalcy resumes and it's bilateral series and other tournaments. You can switch tabs and keep an eye on the latest cricketing action. Until next time, take care and goodbye!
The honorable Prime Minister of India walks alongside the deputy Prime Minister of Australia and it will be the Indian Prime Minister to hand over the coveted World Cup trophy to Pat Cummins┬аand fireworks blow up all over the stadium and now, the whole team joins Cummins on the podium to post with the World Title. The rejoicing faces of the Aussie players show what it means to them.
Pat Cummins, the victorious skipper of Australia says that he thinks they saved the best for the last. Adds that they have been batting first pretty much the whole tournament and they thought it was a good night to chase. Tells that they boys were fantastic they got an ageing side but everyone is still giving everything on the field. Says they thought 300 might have been tough but achievable on this wicket but it was stunning effort ┬аto restrict them to 240. Praises Marnus Labuschagne┬аfor his knock and Travis Head┬аdid what he does in the big games. Further adds that that the selectors backed them and the risk paid off. Mentions that you got to┬аgo and win the World Cup you can't wait for it. Ends by saying it was a special night and this year will be remembered for a long time as they are in top of the mountain.
The players of the buoyant Australian team now come up to collect their winning medals.
Rohit Sharma, the captain of India says┬аthat the result hasn't gone their way and they weren't good enough in the game but is very proud of the team and the way they have played. Adds that they were 20-30 runs short and when KL Rahul┬аand Virat Kohli┬аwere batting, they had a chat and they needed to bat through but Australia┬аwere able to get that big partnership and clinch the win. Mentions that when you have 240 on the board, you need early wickets but credit to Travis Head┬аand Marnus Labuschagne┬аfor the way they played and it was slightly better to bat under the lights. Adds that they knew under lights, it would be slightly better and with another wicket after the first three, things could have been different.
The runners-up, players of India now come up one by one and collect their medals.
Virat Kohli┬аis the PLAYER OF THE TOURNAMENT for being the top-scorer and being a consistent figure in India's journey to the finals.
The officials now come up and collect their mementos…
Travis Head┬аis the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his title-winning knock.┬аHead says that it's been amazing and he is just thrilled to be part of it and it is a lot better than sitting at home. Adds that he was a bit nervous initially but Marnus and him were able to soak up the pressure and it was an amazing partnership. Praises Marsh for the way he came on and took the game on. Tells that they knew the wicket would be tough and it was a great decision to bowl first. Says that batting got a bit easier as the game went on and they had the dew factor in mind as well. Further adds he couldn't imagine that catch or the hundred but it feels nice to do it in front of a big crowd. Further adds by saying it's great to join an amazing list with Ricky Ponting and Adam Gilchrist as the third Aussie to score a World Cup final ton. Ends by saying it is nice to contribute and he is looking forward to a reunion with the boys.
The Presentation ceremony…
Mitchell Marsh┬аsays it's pure elation. Adds that this has been the hardest eight weeks for him. He says it's great to be with his group. Ends by saying that winning a World Cup in India feels great. Mitchell Starc┬аchimes in and says Pat Cummins┬аwas phenomenal and has been throughout the tournament with his decisions. He tells them they executed their plans perfectly and Pat Cummins┬аalso stepped up with the ball as well in the final.
David Warner┬аsays that their bowlers were fantastic. Adds that they sort of flew from the last game. Tells to bowl out India for 240 was an exceptional effort. Tells there was a bit of a nervous energy before the chase but the big partnership between Head and Marnus calmed the nerves. Ends by saying that it is an incredible comeback for Head as he got injured in South Africa, came back and scored a hundred and he did it again here.
Steven Smith┬аsays that it's incredible, the atmosphere was amazing in here. Adds that the bowlers set the tone and the fielding was great too. Praises Head for his excellent innings as he took them out of a pressure situation. Mentions it wasn't the ideal start but they always had the belief and they have a good group of players and great staff as well. Ends by saying that Australia typically plays well in these moments and this has been a pretty big year winning the World Test Championship and then this one.
Josh Hazlewood┬аsays this is huge as the challenge they have been through in the last two months is really special. Adds that winning this is very special. Tells that it was a great crowd as the Indian crowd is second to none. ┬аSays they always had the belief that it was a perfect performance.┬аGlenn Maxwell┬аjoins him and says that it feels great. Adds that he had to taste his own medicine. Tells Marnus soaked up the pressure nicely and Head's striking was excellent too.
Marnus Labuschagne┬аsays that this is unbelievable what they have achieved here. Add that to beating India who were 10 games unbeaten that too on home soil is a big effort from them. He says that he always had faith and it's unbelievable how everything has panned out. Says even last night, it was not sure whether he was going to play or not but he is glad they have stuck with him.
Let's now head down for a few player interviews…
Earlier in the game, Pat Cummins┬аwon the toss and opted to field first against the opinions of the pundits and eventually, Australia┬аstuck to their plans and showed their composure against a crowd that was completely on the other side. Rohit Sharma┬аonce again gave India off to a flier but Shubman Gill┬аseemed a bit under pressure and was sent back early. After this Sharma and Virat Kohli, two of India's most experienced batters took on the Aussie pacers and it was Glenn Maxwell┬аwho got rid of the dangerous Rohit. India were three down but Kohli yet again stitched another partnership along with KL Rahul┬аand they steered the ship well. However, Australia┬аmade another comeback with the ball and the pacers used the slowness of the pitch expertly, picking up timely wickets throughout the first innings and held India to a fairly meager score of 240 runs. Rahul to-scored for India but they simply couldn't shift gears when needed. It was a very fast start to the chase with runs flowing and wickets tumbling but soon when the dust settled down it was Travis Head┬аwho stood at the top of the mountain and with Marnus Labuschagne┬аto his aid, the pair completed a remarkable victory and ensured Australia┬аclinched their sixth ODI orld Cup.
Over 100,000 people inside the stadium and more than a billion rallying behind them throughout the country and all across the globe, India have ended on a sour note┬аand their unblemished campaign has ended in tears. They were well short with the bat but the pace duo of Jasprit Bumrah┬аand Mohammed Shami┬аshowed their class with the ball early on and even after getting put away for a few boundaries they took three wickets inside the first Powerplay to have Australia on the ropes. However, that was as good as it got for the hosts as the spinners were ineffective and with a bit of dew setting in, the ball skidded on well and there was hardly any spin. In all fairness, they didn't bowl to their potential and let Head and Labuschagne settle in. They bowled a few too many bad balls and simply had no answer and were thoroughly beaten by a better side.
Runs on the board in the final are always a big plus but the Australian bowlers did a fantastic job of restricting a stellar Indian batting lineup to under 250 runs. It was the skipper, Pat Cummins┬аwho led from the front picking up three wickets and after a shaky start with the bat, they have been able to make a mockery of this run chase. David Warner┬аstarted tentatively and was shown the exit early on with Mitchell Marsh┬аfollowing suit soon after. Travis Head┬аput away a few boundaries and Steven Smith┬аlooked good at the start but was given out LBW and a missed review meant, Australia were┬аthree down for just 47 runs. Then came the stand of the tournament between Head and Marnus Labuschagne, two players one of whom wasn't even in the initial squad┬аand the other one was injured when the tournament started. They put on 192 runs as Head rampaged his way to a sublime century and Labuschagne also ended up with a gritty fifty. Head fell with just two runs needed for the win and Glenn Maxwell┬аfinished it all off in one swift blow.
MAXWELL GETS THE WINNING RUNS AND AUSTRALIA ARE WORLD CHAMPIONS FOR A RECORD-EXTENDING SIXTH TIME! Maxwell punches the air in ecstasy and the whole dressing room is out on the pitch celebrating this resounding win.┬аWhat a team, what a match and against all odds they have beaten a buoyant home side to regain the crown they lost in 2019. Stuff dreams are made of and you can never, ever write off Australia. Heartbreak for India though, they were the best team throughout the competition by a country mile but have crumbled under pressure and they will be gutted to have missed out on eternal glory.
42.6
2
Mohammed Siraj to Glenn Maxwell, AUSTRALIA HAVE DONE IT! This is short of a length again from Siraj, on middle, Glenn Maxwell┬аpulls it wide of deep square leg where Kuldeep Yadav┬аruns to his right and dives to stop it but the batters have enough time to complete the second run. The whole Australian team runs into the field and celebrates together.
Glenn Maxwell┬аis the next man in. Can he finish it off in style?
42.5
W
Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, OUT! TAKEN! Mohammed Siraj┬аgets a wicket now and Travis Head┬аcould not quite finish it off for his team.┬аSiraj bangs this one into the pitch again and around middle, Travis Head┬аbacks away and looks to pull it away but fails to generate the required power and hits it flat and in the air towards deep mid-wicket where Shubman Gill┬аmoves to his right and takes a good catch. Travis Head┬аwalks back to a round of applause for his magnificent century and the Indian players are also congratulating him.
42.4
1
Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Full again, on middle, Marnus Labuschagne┬аlooks to drive but gets an inside edge through backward square leg for a run.
42.3
1
Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Overpitched and on leg, Travis Head┬аdrills it towards mid on for a single.
42.2
4
Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, FOUR! Australia┬аcloser than ever to the trophy now! Mohammed Siraj┬аlands this back of a length and around middle, Travis Head┬аmakes some room and swats it over mid off for a boundary.
42.1
2
Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Short of a length and on middle, Travis Head┬аpulls it wide of deep mid-wicket for a brace.
41.6
Jasprit Bumrah to Marnus Labuschagne, Pulls his length back a bit, on off, Marnus Labuschagne┬аpushes it towards short covers. Australia┬аare 10 runs away from their sixth World Cup.
41.5
Jasprit Bumrah to Marnus Labuschagne, A low full toss, on middle, Marnus Labuschagne┬аdrills it towards mid off.
41.4
Jasprit Bumrah to Marnus Labuschagne, On a length and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne┬аnudges it towards deep square leg.
41.3
Jasprit Bumrah to Marnus Labuschagne, Pitched up and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne┬аblocks it out down the pitch.
41.2
Jasprit Bumrah to Marnus Labuschagne, Fuller one and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne┬аtucks it towards mid-wicket.
41.1
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Travis Head, Right in the blockhole, on leg, angling in, Travis Head┬аdigs it out towards wide of long on for a single.
40.6
Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Bowled on a good length around off, Marnus Labuschagne┬аplays it on the up toward extra cover.
40.5
Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Another one that is pitched up around off,┬аLabuschagne defends it out on the off side.
40.4
Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, This is bowled very full on off stump,┬аLabuschagne pushes it toward mid off.
40.3
4
Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, FOUR MORE! Banged in short over middle and leg,┬аLabuschagne takes it on and gets enough bat on it to take it fine toward the fine leg fence for a boundary. Just a couple of hits away now from the title.
40.2
Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, This is full and pitched up around off, Marnus Labuschagne┬аpushes it out toward mid off.
40.1
1
Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Slower one, a bit shorter and around off, Travis Head┬аstays back and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for one.
39.6
4
Jasprit Bumrah to Marnus Labuschagne, FOUR!┬аFIFTY FOR LABUSCHAGNE! A very important knock from him as he provided the perfect support to Head. This is full and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne┬аuses his wrist and flicks it with great timing towards the deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary.
39.5
Jasprit Bumrah to Marnus Labuschagne, Touch fuller and on off, Marnus Labuschagne┬аblocks it out.
39.4
Jasprit Bumrah to Marnus Labuschagne, Back of a length and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne┬аpats it down towards short covers.
39.3
Jasprit Bumrah to Marnus Labuschagne, Jasprit Bumrah┬аnails the yorker, on middle, angling in, Marnus Labuschagne┬аjams it off the bottom edge onto his pads as the ball rolls towards square leg. KL Rahul┬аappeals for a LBW, but turned down.
39.2
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Travis Head, Fuller and on leg, angling in, Travis Head┬аwhips it towards deep square leg for a run.
39.1
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Marnus Labuschagne, On a length and around off, Marnus Labuschagne┬аruns it down to third man for a single.
38.6
1
Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Back of a length and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne┬аpulls it towards deep square leg for one.
38.5
1
Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, A slower one, full and on leg, Travis Head┬аheaves it towards deep square leg for one.
38.4
1
Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, On a length and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne┬аflicks it through square leg for for another run.
38.3
Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Pitched up and on off, Marnus Labuschagne┬аpushes it towards short covers.
38.2
1
Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Goes fuller and around leg, Travis Head┬аdrills it towards long on for a run.
38.1
1
Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Short of a length and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne┬аpulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
37.6
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, Flighted, full and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne┬аclips it through square leg for one.
37.5
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Travis Head, Short and around off, Travis Head┬аpunches it towards sweeper covers for a single.
37.4
Kuldeep Yadav to Travis Head, Flatter, full and on middle, Travis Head┬аstays back and keeps it out to the off side.
37.3
6
Kuldeep Yadav to Travis Head, SIX! Into the crowd! This is tossed up, full and on middle, Travis Head┬аonce again goes down on one knee and whacks it over the wide long on fence for a maximum.
37.2
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, Floated, short and on off, turns in, Marnus Labuschagne┬аpats it down towards long on for a run.
37.1
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Travis Head, Tossed up, full and on middle, Travis Head┬аworks it off the inner half through square leg for a single.
36.6
1
Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Siraj continues to bowl short here, on middle, Travis Head┬аpulls it along the ground towards deep square leg for one.
36.5
Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Mohammed Siraj┬аtakes his pace off this time, short again, on middle, Travis Head┬аbacks away to upper cut it but misses it completely.
36.4
Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Fuller one and on middle, Travis Head┬аbacks away and drills it straight to mid on.
36.3
6
Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, SIX! Travis Head┬аis in a hurry now! Mohammed Siraj┬аbangs in a bouncer now, on middle, Travis Head┬аgets into a good positon and hammers it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
36.2
1
Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Back of a length and around off, Marnus Labuschagne┬аpunches it towards sweeper covers for a run.
36.1
1
Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Short of a length and on middle, Travis Head┬аpulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
35.6
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Travis Head, Another short delivery, on off, Travis Head┬аslaps it towards sweeper covers for one.
35.5
Kuldeep Yadav to Travis Head, Flatter, short and on middle, Travis Head┬аis late into his cut and gets an inside edge towards short mid-wicket.
35.4
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, Flighted, full and on off, Marnus Labuschagne┬аdrills it towards long off for a run.
35.3
Kuldeep Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, Tossed up, full and on off, Marnus Labuschagne┬аpushes it towards covers.
35.2
Kuldeep Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, Short again, on middle, turns in, Marnus Labuschagne┬аclips it wide of square leg.
35.1
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Travis Head, Shorter in length and outside off, Travis Head┬аcuts it towards sweeper covers for a single.
Drinks break! Just 49 runs are more needed for Australia┬аto clinch their sixth World title in the ODI format and India┬аneed more than a miracle here to even have an outside chance. Travis Head┬аhas broken the back of the Indian bowling with a sensational knock. Let's see how the game ends and if there is a late twist in the tale or not.
34.6
Ravindra Jadeja to Marnus Labuschagne, Flighted, full and on off, Marnus Labuschagne┬аpushes it towards short covers.
34.5
Ravindra Jadeja to Marnus Labuschagne, Floated, full and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne┬аknocks it back to the bowler.
34.4
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Drags his length back a bit, on off, Travis Head┬аpunches it towards sweeper covers for a single.
34.3
Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Flighted, full and on off, Travis Head┬аdrills it straight to mid off.
34.2
Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Short and on off, Travis Head┬аstabs ti towards short covers.
34.1
6
Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, SIX! Up, up and away! This is tossed up, full and on middle, Travis Head┬аgoes down on one knee and smokes it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie. Australia┬аneed just 50 runs to win now!
33.6
Kuldeep Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, Flighted, full and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne┬аblocks it out.
33.5
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Travis Head, HUNDRED FOR HEAD! What a fantastic innings this has been from him and that too in a World Cup final. This is short again, on off, Travis Head┬аpushes it towards covers and sets off for the run, Ravindra Jadeja┬аpicks up but misses his shy at the bowler's end with Head nowhere near to be seen. He survives and celebrates by raising his bat and helmet. Head joins an elite list of players to have scored a century in the World Cup Final and this has been a staggering knock.
33.4
Kuldeep Yadav to Travis Head, Flighted, full and on off, Travis Head┬аkeeps it out to the off side.
33.3
2
Kuldeep Yadav to Travis Head, Shorter in length and around off, Travis Head┬аpunches it wide of long off for a brace.
33.2
4
Kuldeep Yadav to Travis Head, FOUR! Just over! Kuldeep Yadav┬аdrags his length back now and on middle, Travis Head┬аrocks back but mistimes his slap shot. However, he generates enough power to send it over mid on for another boundary.
33.1
4
Kuldeep Yadav to Travis Head, FOUR! Nice use of the feet! This is tossed up and around middle, Travis Head┬аskips down the track and chips it over mid on for a boundary. He moves onto 93 now!
32.6
Ravindra Jadeja to Marnus Labuschagne, Ravindra Jadeja┬аcontinues with his shorter length and around off, Marnus Labuschagne┬аcuts it towards point again.
32.5
Ravindra Jadeja to Marnus Labuschagne, Drags his length back, on off, Marnus Labuschagne┬аdabs it straight to point.
32.4
Ravindra Jadeja to Marnus Labuschagne, Flighted, full and on off, Marnus Labuschagne┬аguides it with the outer half of the bat towards short third man.
32.3
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Floated, full and on middle, Travis Head┬аgoes down and hoicks it across the line towards deep mid-wicket for a run.
32.2
Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Flatter, short and on off, turns in, Travis Head┬аmoves back and stabs it wide of short mid-wicket.
32.1
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Marnus Labuschagne, Tossed up, full and on middle, drives it towards long off for a single.
31.6
Kuldeep Yadav to Travis Head, Another short delivery, on off, Travis Head┬аsteers it towards short third man.
31.5
Kuldeep Yadav to Travis Head, Quicker again from Jadeja, short and on leg, angling in, Travis Head┬аgets hurried and misses his cut to get hit on the pads. An appeal for LBW, but turned down.
31.4
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, Floated, full and on off, Marnus Labuschagne┬аtaps it in front of short third man for one.
31.3
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Travis Head, Oh..this one keeps low! This is pushed through quicker, on middle, keeps low, Travis Head┬аmanages to knock it towards long off for a run.
31.2
Kuldeep Yadav to Travis Head, Flatter, short and around off, Travis Head┬аpunches it straight to short covers.
31.1
Kuldeep Yadav to Travis Head, Tossed up, full and on middle, Travis Head┬аtucks it towards short mid-wicket.
30.6
2
Ravindra Jadeja to Marnus Labuschagne, Angles this one into leg, full, Marnus Labuschagne┬аclips it with soft hands towards deep square leg and comes back for the second run.
30.5
Ravindra Jadeja to Marnus Labuschagne, Darts this one full and on middle, angling in, Marnus Labuschagne┬аdefends┬аit on the front foot.
30.4
Ravindra Jadeja to Marnus Labuschagne, Quicker, short and around off, Marnus Labuschagne┬аsteers it towards point.
30.3
Ravindra Jadeja to Marnus Labuschagne, Flatter, short and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne┬аstabs it towards short covers again.
30.2
Ravindra Jadeja to Marnus Labuschagne, Tossed up, full and on off, Marnus Labuschagne┬аpushes it towards short covers.
30.1
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Shorter in length and around off, Travis Head┬аmoves back and punches it wide of mid off for a single.
29.6
Jasprit Bumrah to Marnus Labuschagne, A well-directed bumper this around off, and angling in, Marnus Labuschagne┬аducks under it well.
29.5
Jasprit Bumrah to Marnus Labuschagne, Good length around off,┬аLabuschagne pats it down in front of cover-point and looks for one but it isn't there.
29.4
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Travis Head, Nails the yorker on middle, angling it in from around off, Travis Head┬аjams it out toward cover for one more.
29.3
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Marnus Labuschagne, Full and a bit too straight, angling at the toes,┬аLabuschagne flicks it away to deep square leg for a single.
29.2
Jasprit Bumrah to Marnus Labuschagne, Slower one, bowled full and outside, Marnus Labuschagne┬аlooks to drive it away but is beaten all ends up.
29.1
Jasprit Bumrah to Marnus Labuschagne, On a hard length around off, Marnus Labuschagne┬аstays back and dabs it down toward point.
28.6
Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Flatter delivery around middle, Travis Head┬аstays on the back foot and defends it out.
28.5
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Marnus Labuschagne, A touch fuller now and this is eased to long on for a single.
28.4
Ravindra Jadeja to Marnus Labuschagne, Flatter again on off,┬аLabuschagne pushes it down in front of covers.
28.3
Ravindra Jadeja to Marnus Labuschagne, Flatter and quicker angled into middle and leg,┬аLabuschagne keeps it out.
28.2
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, This is tossed up full on middle, Travis Head┬аsets up for the slog-sweep but mistimes it down to long on for just a single.
28.1
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Marnus Labuschagne, Full and around off,┬аLabuschagne leans on and strokes it away through mid off for a single.
27.6
4
Jasprit Bumrah to Travis Head, FOUR! Bang! A third boundary in the over and Travis Head┬аis firing on all cylinders. This is banged in short and outside off, Head gets on top of the bounce and plays a cracking pull shot in front of square for a boundary.
27.5
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Marnus Labuschagne, NOT OUT! Just millimeters in it but Marnus Labuschagne┬аsurvives and the crowd is silenced once again. Jasprit Bumrah┬аruns in from over the wicket and serves a yorker right at the toes.┬аLabuschagne looks to flick it away but plays all around it and gets beaten on the inside edge. The ball thuds into the pads and there's a big appeal but it is turned down. The review is taken but Ball Tracking shows wickets as umpire's call. The ball rolls onto the leg side and they get a leg bye as well.
Is that out? Rohit Sharma┬аtakes the review for a LBW appeal. UltraEdge shows nothing but wickets is umpire's call. Marnus Labuschagne┬аsurvives.
27.4
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Travis Head, Bangs this one in short and wide, Travis Head┬аreaches out and lofts it over the cover region for a single.
27.3
4
Jasprit Bumrah to Travis Head, FOUR! What a shot! This is full and straight, Travis Head┬аgets on the front foot and drills it straight back, beating mid on to his right and for a boundary as well.
27.2
Jasprit Bumrah to Travis Head, Gets back in! Full and straight, Travis Head┬аpunches it back to the bowler and the ball gets deflected off Bumrah's hand onto the stumps but┬аLabuschagne is well in.
27.1
4
Jasprit Bumrah to Travis Head, FOUR! Controls it well does Travis Head! Starts the new spell with an off cutter full on middle, Head leans on and flicks it away aerially towards the vacant deep mid-wicket region for another boundary.
26.6
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, On the shorter side again and outside off, Travis Head┬аrocks back and cuts it square toward deep covers for yet another single.
26.5
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Marnus Labuschagne, Quicker and flatter around off, tapped away off the back foot in front of square on the off side for a quick single. It's too easy at the moment for Australia.
26.4
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Keeps bowling it short and around off, Travis Head┬аplays it off the back foot in front of cover-point and gets it through for one more.
26.3
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Marnus Labuschagne, Short again outside off, eased off the back foot through the cover region for a single.
26.2
Ravindra Jadeja to Marnus Labuschagne, Slightly shorter and quicker around off,┬аLabuschagne goes on the back foot and dabs it down in front of point.
26.1
Ravindra Jadeja to Marnus Labuschagne, Full and quick, angled onto off,┬аLabuschagne defends it off the front foot.
25.6
4
Mohammed Shami to Travis Head, FOUR! Easy pickings for Travis Head┬аand at the moment, India have no answer to this pair! Comes from around the wicket and bowls it short around off, easy height for the batter and Head pulls it firmly behind square leg for the second boundary of the over.
25.5
1
Mohammed Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, A well-directed short ball now around off, this one rises up high and Marnus Labuschagne┬аis caught on the crease.┬аLabuschagne sticks out his bat and the ball flies off the top edge down to fine leg for a run.
25.4
Mohammed Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, Good length outside off,┬аLabuschagne gets on the front foot and punches it straight to covers.
25.3
Mohammed Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, On a hard length over middle,┬аLabuschagne hops back and nudges it down on the deck.
25.2
Mohammed Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, Length ball in the channel,┬аLabuschagne blocks it out to covers.
25.1
4
Mohammed Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, FOUR! Glorious from Marnus Labuschagne! This is overpitched outside off,┬аLabuschagne gets on the front foot and creams it through extra cover for another timely boundary.
24.6
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Marnus Labuschagne, Tossed up full and around off,┬аLabuschagne leans on and strokes it to sweeper cover for yet another single.
24.5
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, On the shorter side, outside off and sliding on, eased through the point region for a single.
24.4
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Marnus Labuschagne, Flatter delivery outside off, this is hit away through covers for a run.
24.3
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, On a length and on middle, this is eased down through mid on for a single.
24.2
Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, On middle and leg, tucked away to mid-wicket.
24.1
4
Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, FOUR! Turn and bounce but no slip and the ball goes away into the fence yet again. This is bowled shorter around off, turning it in, Travis Head┬аlooks to cut off the back foot but gets it off the shoulder of the bat past KL Rahul┬аand into the third man fence.
23.6
Mohammed Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, This is on a hard length over the stumps,┬аLabuschagne stays back and keeps it down on the deck.
23.5
Mohammed Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, Wicket-to-wicket bowling as this one is pitched up on middle stump, Marnus Labuschagne┬аsolidly keeps it out.
23.4
1
Mohammed Shami to Travis Head, Slower one, banged into the deck around off, Travis Head┬аlooks to pull it in front of square but gets it off the toe end toward mid-wicket for a single.
23.3
Mohammed Shami to Travis Head, On a good length, hurled onto middle, Travis Head┬аlooks to defend but is taken aback by the extra bounce and dabs it down to backward point.
23.2
Mohammed Shami to Travis Head, Pulls the length back this time and bowls it on off and middle, Travis Head┬аkeeps it out.
23.1
4
Mohammed Shami to Travis Head, FOUR! Right back over the bowler's head! This is pitched up on middle, Travis Head┬аclears the front leg and hammers it straight down the ground for a boundary.
22.6
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Tossed up around off, Travis Head┬аuses his feet well and eases it down to long on for a single. Five easy singles off that over and Australia┬аcruising at the moment.
22.5
Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, A touch shorter around off, played off the back foot but straight to covers.
22.4
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Marnus Labuschagne, Quicker and flatter around off, edged away off the back foot behind point for yet another single.
22.3
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Flatter one onto middle, eased off the back foot down to long off for one more.
22.2
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Marnus Labuschagne, On the stumps again,┬аLabuschagne punches it down to long on for an easy single.
22.1
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Short and wide outside off, cut away off the back foot but the fielder at point dives to his right and makes a half stop, the batters get a single.
21.6
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Travis Head, Flatter and a bit shorter on middle, punched off the back foot down to long on for a single.
21.5
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, Tossed up again on the stumps, this is driven down the ground for a single.
21.4
Kuldeep Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, Tosses this one up on off stump, turning it back in,┬аLabuschagne looks to loft it over mid on but gets a big inside edge back onto the pads.
21.3
4
Kuldeep Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, EDGED AND FOUR! The wrong'un now, bowled on a nagging length and around off,┬аLabuschagne looks to cut but gets a thick outside edge that goes through the vacant slip cordon and into the third man fence.
21.2
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Travis Head, FIFTY up for Travis Head┬аand this could be a big, big inning in the outcome of this game. Pushed through flatter again on the stumps, Head makes room and eases it through the vacant cover region for a single.
21.1
Kuldeep Yadav to Travis Head, Bowls this flatter and pushes it onto middle and leg, Travis Head┬аgets on the back foot and pushes it out to the right of the bowler.
20.6
Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, A touch fuller and zoning in on the stumps,┬аLabuschagne pushes it to short mid-wicket and Virat Kohli┬аattacks the ball well and throws it back to the keeper.
20.5
Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Hits the deck hard and bowls it around off,┬аLabuschagne gets on the front foot to defend.
20.4
1
Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Short again over middle, pulled away firmly again but straight to deep square leg for a single.
20.3
4
Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, FOUR! Hammered away! Comes from around the wicket and bangs it in short outside off, Travis Head┬аgets on top of the bounce and muscles the pull short well in front of square on the leg side for a boundary. Head moves to 49 now.
20.2
1
Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Drop and run! Hard length around off,┬аLabuschagne plays it late and with soft hands to the left of backward point for a quick single.
20.1
Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Pitches this one up right on the off stump, slinging it in, Marnus Labuschagne┬аgets on the front foot and drives it to mid off.
19.6
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, Flighted, full and leg, turns in, Marnus Labuschagne┬аworks it throug square leg for one.
19.5
2
Kuldeep Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, Shorter in length and outside off, Marnus Labuschagne┬аmoves back and slaps it wide of sweeper covers where Shreyas Iyer┬аruns to his right and dives to make a fine stop. Two runs taken.
19.4
Kuldeep Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, A beautiful googly, short and on off, turns away and skids through as well, Marnus Labuschagne┬аlooks to play at it but misses.
19.3
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Travis Head, Short again and outside off, Travis Head┬аcuts it through point for one.
19.2
Kuldeep Yadav to Travis Head, Quicker, short and around off, Travis Head┬аsteers it towards short third man.
19.1
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, Tossed up, full and on off, Marnus Labuschagne┬аdrills it towards long off for a single. 100 up for Australia!
18.6
1
Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Tip and run! This is on a hard length and around off, Marnus Labuschagne┬аsteers it wide of backward point for one more.
18.5
1
Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Short of a length and on middle, Travis Head┬аpulls it towards deep mid-wicket for another run.
18.4
1
Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Pulls his length back this time, on off, Marnus Labuschagne┬аdrops it in front of short covers and scampers across for a run.
18.3
Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, Pitches this one up, on middle, angling in, Marnus Labuschagne┬аstays in his crease and knocks it down the pitch.
18.2
1
Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Back of a length and around off, Travis Head┬аpunches it towards sweeper covers for a single.
18.1
Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Fuller one and on middle, angling in, Travis Head┬аbacks away and pushes it straight to mid off.
17.6
Kuldeep Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, A googly to end the over, full and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne┬аknocks it back to the bowler.
17.5
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Travis Head, Flatter, full and on off, Travis Head┬аdrills it through covers for one.
17.4
Kuldeep Yadav to Travis Head, Flighted, full and on middle, Travis Head┬аworks it towards short mid-wicket.
17.3
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, Floated, full and on leg, Marnus Labuschagne┬аflicks it through mid-wicket for a single.
17.2
Kuldeep Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, Goes short this time around leg, Marnus Labuschagne┬аclips it straight to short fine leg.
17.1
Kuldeep Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, Tossed up, full and on off, Marnus Labuschagne┬аprods forward and blocks it out towards short covers.
Drinks break! The game is very evenly poised at the moment but Australia┬аhave their noses in front. Travis Head┬аhas done a fine job of weathering the storm and now he looks well-set. The partnership between Head and Marnus Labuschagne┬аis probably the most important for both teams. Can the Indian spinners come into play and weave their magic? Or will Australia┬аkeep finding ways to score freely? We shall find out in the middle phase.
16.6
1
Mohammed Siraj to Marnus Labuschagne, On a length and around leg, Marnus Labuschagne┬аflicks it off his hips through backward square leg for one.
16.5
1
Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Mohammed Siraj┬аbangs this one into the pitch, on middle, Travis Head┬аmistimes his pull towards deep square leg for a single.
16.4
4
Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, FOUR! Fine shot! Mohammed Siraj┬аbowls this on a hard length and outside off, Travis Head┬аaccepts the width on offer and crunches it through point for a boundary.
16.3
Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, A slower delivery now, short of a length and around off, Travis Head┬аbacks away and leaves it alone.
16.2
Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Back of a length and around off, Travis Head┬аdabs it towards point.
16.1
Mohammed Siraj to Travis Head, Good Stop! Mohammed Siraj┬аstarts with a full delivery, on off, Travis Head┬аabsolutely drills it but straight to short covers where Virat Kohli┬аcollects it well.
15.6
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Travis Head, Looped up, full and on off, Travis Head┬аuses his feet and drills it towards long off for one.
15.5
6
Kuldeep Yadav to Travis Head, SIX! BANG! Travis Head┬аgoes big now! This is flighted, full and on middle, Travis Head┬аgoes down on one knee and nails his slog-sweep over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
15.4
Kuldeep Yadav to Travis Head, Shortish and on off, Travis Head┬аforces it wide of short covers where Virat Kohli┬аdives to his left to make an excellent stop.
15.3
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, Flatter, full and on leg, Marnus Labuschagne┬аclips it through square leg for a run.
15.2
Kuldeep Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, In the air..safe! This is quicker, full and on leg, Marnus Labuschagne┬аlooks to flick but gets a leading edge just in front of square leg.
15.1
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Travis Head, Shorter in length and outside off, Travis Head┬аpunches it through covers for a single.
14.6
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Another short delivery, on middle, Travis Head┬аworks it toward long on for one.
14.5
Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Drags his length back again, on off, Travis Head┬аstabs it towards short covers.
14.4
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Marnus Labuschagne, Pushed through quicker, short and outside off, Marnus Labuschagne┬аslaps it towards sweeper covers for another run.
14.3
Ravindra Jadeja to Marnus Labuschagne, Tossed up, full and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne┬аblocks it out down the pitch.
14.2
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Short again, on middle, Travis Head┬аforces it towards long off for a run.
14.1
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Marnus Labuschagne, Shorter in length and outside off, Marnus Labuschagne┬аpunches it towards sweeper covers for a single.
13.6
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, A single to end the over as this short delivery is cut through point by Marnus Labuschagne.
13.5
Kuldeep Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, Drags his length back and on off, Marnus Labuschagne┬аsteers it towards backward point.
13.4
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Travis Head, Flighted, full and on middle, Travis Head┬аdrives it towards long off for another run.
13.3
Kuldeep Yadav to Travis Head, A googly now, short once more, on middle, turns in, Travis Head┬аonly manages to forces it back to the bowler.
13.2
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, Short again and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne┬аflicks it off the back foot through square leg for a run.
13.1
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Travis Head, Floated, short and around off, Travis Head┬аpunches it towards deep point for a single.
12.6
Ravindra Jadeja to Marnus Labuschagne, Fires this one full and on midde, Marnus Labuschagne┬аis solid in his defence.
12.5
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Goes short and on off, Travis Head┬аpunches it towards long off for a run.
12.4
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Marnus Labuschagne, Darts this one full and around leg, Marnus Labuschagne┬аflicks it through square leg for a single.
12.3
Ravindra Jadeja to Marnus Labuschagne, Tossed up, full and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne┬аtucks it towards short mid-wicket.
12.2
Ravindra Jadeja to Marnus Labuschagne, Quicker, short and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne┬аpats it down to short mid-wicket.
12.1
Ravindra Jadeja to Marnus Labuschagne, Flatter, short and around off, turns away, Marnus Labuschagne┬аmoves back to cut it but misses.
11.6
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, Flighted, full and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne┬аuses his feet and forces it towards long on for one more.
11.5
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Travis Head, Short again and around off, Travis Head┬аpunches it through cover-point for a run.
11.4
Kuldeep Yadav to Travis Head, Drags his length back and on middle, Travis Head┬аmoves back and pulls it straight to short mid-wicket.
11.3
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, Flatter, full and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne┬аdrills it towards long on for a single.
11.2
Kuldeep Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, Tossed up, full and on off, Marnus Labuschagne┬аblocks it out towards short covers.
11.1
Kuldeep Yadav to Marnus Labuschagne, Kuldeep Yadav┬аbegins with a short delivery as well around off, Marnus Labuschagne┬аkeeps it out to the off side.
10.6
Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Another huge appeal for LBW, but turned down! Ravindra Jadeja┬аcontinues to bowl quick here, full and on middle, turns in, Travis Head┬аlooks to play at it but just manages to get an inside edge onto his pads. Rohit Sharma┬аdecides against the review.
10.5
2
Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Another quick delivery, outside off, Travis Head┬аlooks to cut but gets a bottom edge just past the stumps towards the fine leg region. Two runs taken. There is also an appeal for LBW, but turned down.
10.4
Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Quicker, short and on middle, Travis Head┬аstays back and pushes it back to the bowler.
10.3
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Marnus Labuschagne, Flighted, full and around leg, Marnus Labuschagne┬аclips it through mid-wicket for a single.
10.2
Ravindra Jadeja to Marnus Labuschagne, Flatter, full and on middle, amgling in, Marnus Labuschagne┬аdefends it on the front foot.
10.1
Ravindra Jadeja to Marnus Labuschagne, Tossed up, full and on off, Marnus Labuschagne┬аprods forward and blocks it out.
10.1
2
Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, Ravindra Jadeja┬аstarts with a floated delivery, short and around leg, Travis Head┬аmisses his flick and KL Rahul┬аalso fails to stop it. It is called a wide and a bye is taken. Rahul is not having a good time with the gloves here.
Powerplay 2! Now, four fielders are allowed outside the circle till the 40th over. However, India┬аmay look to keep a couple of players in catching positions to put pressure on the Aussies.
9.6
Mohammed Shami to Marnus Labuschagne, Hard length around the top of off, Marnus Labuschagne┬аstays watchful and defends it out. Australia┬а60/3 at the end of the first Powerplay.
9.5
1
Mohammed Shami to Travis Head, This is bowled short and outside off, Travis Head┬аsees the width and goes after it but gets an inside past leg stump. They get a single.
9.4
4
Mohammed Shami to Travis Head, FOUR! Thumped down the ground! This is full and straight, Travis Head┬аgets on the front foot and drills it right back past the bowler for back-to-back boundaries.
9.3
4
Mohammed Shami to Travis Head, FOUR! Nicely done by Travis Head! Good length outside off, Head stays back and opens the bat face late to just guide it wide of the slip cordon and fine of backward point for a boundary.
9.2
Mohammed Shami to Travis Head, Pitches this one up right on the stumps, Travis Head┬аwatches it well and defends it down the deck.
9.1
Mohammed Shami to Travis Head, Goes wide of the crease and hurls this one on a length into the pads, Travis Head┬аlooks to stay back and tuck but fails to get it away.
8.6
Jasprit Bumrah to Marnus Labuschagne, Back of a length again and outside off, Marnus Labuschagne┬аstays back and blocks it out.
8.5
4
Jasprit Bumrah to Marnus Labuschagne, FOUR BYES! Straight through the gate and KL Rahul┬аwill be very disappointed with that. Slower one, a touch fuller and outside off, Marnus Labuschagne┬аleaves it alone but Rahul doesn't quite get his body behind it and the ball rolls through the legs into the fence.
8.4
Jasprit Bumrah to Marnus Labuschagne, Good length, right around the top of off, Marnus Labuschagne┬аsolidly blocks it out.
8.3
Jasprit Bumrah to Marnus Labuschagne, Goes full now and bowls it outside off, in the blockhole, Marnus Labuschagne┬аjams this one out toward cover.
8.2
Jasprit Bumrah to Marnus Labuschagne, This is bowled slightly back of a length and outside off, Marnus Labuschagne┬аblocks it down in front of covers.
8.1
Jasprit Bumrah to Marnus Labuschagne, Banged in a bit short and outside off, Marnus Labuschagne┬аhops and dabs it down in front of covers.
7.6
Mohammed Shami to Travis Head, Hard length again and around off, angling back in, Travis Head┬аstays back and defends it out. Maiden!
7.5
Mohammed Shami to Travis Head, On a hard length around off, Travis Head┬аstays back and caresses it to point.
7.4
Mohammed Shami to Travis Head, This is full and outside off, swinging away, Travis Head┬аlooks to drive at it but misses.
7.3
Mohammed Shami to Travis Head, Bowled back of a length around off, Travis Head┬аlooks to play it close to the body but is beaten on the inside edge.
7.2
Mohammed Shami to Travis Head, BEAUTY! Mohammed Shami┬аlands this on a hard length and around off, angles in and skids through as well, Travis Head┬аgets cut in half and misses it completely.
7.1
Mohammed Shami to Travis Head, Bowled back of a length around off, Travis Head┬аplays it off the back foot but straight to Ravindra Jadeja┬аat point.
Marnus Labuschagne┬аis the next man in,
6.6
W
Jasprit Bumrah to Steven Smith, OUT! LBW! A loud appeal and the finger is raised! Steven Smith┬аdeparts now and Australia┬аin a very precarious position at the moment. Jasprit Bumrah┬аbowls the off-cutter now, on a nagging length around off, this one grips and turns back in sharply. Steven Smith┬аis deceived by the slower one and looks to block it away. The ball beats the inside edge and raps Smith on the pads and he decides not to review either. Jasprit Bumrah┬аwreacking havoc now! Oh, dear! The replays show that the impact was outside off and what a let down that is for Steven Smith.
6.5
Jasprit Bumrah to Steven Smith, Just a fraction fuller and around off, Steven Smith┬аwatchfully keeps this one out.
6.4
4
Jasprit Bumrah to Steven Smith, FOUR! Steven Smith┬аis off the mark now and that is a top shot! On a good length over off and middle, Smith goes across and drives it on the rise, beautifully past the diving mid on fielder for a boundary.
6.3
Jasprit Bumrah to Steven Smith, On a good length, angling in from outside, Steven Smith┬аdefends it out from his crease.
6.2
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Travis Head, On a good length around the top of off, Travis Head┬аstays back and opens the bat face to nudge it down past backward point for a single.
6.1
Jasprit Bumrah to Travis Head, Fuller in length and around off, Travis Head┬аgets on the front foot and drives it past extra cover but can't beat the man at mid off.
5.6
Mohammed Shami to Steven Smith, Just a fraction fuller and closer to the off pole, angled in, Steven Smith┬аmanages to keep it out. Just one run for Australia┬аin the last two overs.
5.5
Mohammed Shami to Steven Smith, Comes from over the wicket now to the right-hander and angles it in from outside off, Steven Smith┬аmakes a good block.
5.4
1
Mohammed Shami to Travis Head, Can't get it through! On a length around middle and angling into the pads, Travis Head┬аpushes it out from his crease to the right of mid on but Mohammed Siraj┬аdives in to keep it down to a single.
5.3
Mohammed Shami to Travis Head, Pitches this one up a lot fuller and attacks the middle stump, Travis Head┬аsolidly blocks it off from his crease.
5.2
Mohammed Shami to Travis Head, Hits the deck hard and bowls it around the top of off stump, Travis Head┬аwatchfully blocks this one out in front of covers.
5.1
Mohammed Shami to Travis Head, A huge, huge appeal from Mohammed Shami┬аfor LBW but the umpire remains unmoved. Shami goes wide of the crease and hurls across a length ball, angling it in sharply onto the pads. Travis Head┬аhops back and looks to block but is caught on the crease and gets a blow to the pads. Rohit Sharma┬аdoesn't opt for the review as the keeper reckons it is missing leg stump.
4.6
Jasprit Bumrah to Steven Smith, A wicket-maiden! Bowls it on a hard length again and outside off, Steven Smith┬аstays back in his crease and blocks it back on the pitch.
4.5
Jasprit Bumrah to Steven Smith, On a hard length around off and angling in, Steven Smith┬аgets right behind the line of the ball again and makes the block.
4.4
Jasprit Bumrah to Steven Smith, Pitched up outside off and angling in, Steven Smith┬аgets across the stumps and covers the line before blocking it out.
Steven Smith┬аcomes out to the middle now.
4.3
W
Jasprit Bumrah to Mitchell Marsh, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! KL Rahul┬аpouches the ball and Mitchell Marsh┬аis a dead man walking and Bumrah is all pumped up. This is bowled a touch short and wide, there to be put away, Marsh stands tall and looks to reach out and hammer it away but gets a bottom edge through to the keeper and Australia┬аare two down inside the first five overs. This has been an electric start by both teams.
4.2
Jasprit Bumrah to Mitchell Marsh, Another inswinger at over 143 clicks, on off and angling in sharply on a touch fuller length, Marsh punches it on the front foot to mid on.
4.1
Jasprit Bumrah to Mitchell Marsh, On a hard length around off and angling in a long way, Mitchell Marsh┬аgoes on the back foot and negates the extra bounce well, nudging it down toward cover-point.
3.6
1
Mohammed Shami to Mitchell Marsh, Full again at 141.6 clicks and around off, Mitchell Marsh┬аwalks toward the ball and drills it on the up down to long off for a single.
3.5
Mohammed Shami to Mitchell Marsh, Pitched a bit further but outside off, Mitchell Marsh┬аgets on the front fot and punches it nicely but can't get it past wide mid off.
3.4
2
Mohammed Shami to Mitchell Marsh, Length again, on middle and leg, angling down, Mitchell Marsh┬аpushes it down around the corner and gets back for two with ease. Good running!
3.3
6
Mohammed Shami to Mitchell Marsh, SIX! Stand and deliver! Pitches this one up right in the slot around off, Mitchell Marsh┬аflexes his muscles and hits through the line of the ball, thumping it well over the long off fence for the first maximum of the innings.
3.2
Mohammed Shami to Mitchell Marsh, On a good length and in the channel around off, Mitchell Marsh┬аmakes a good leave.
3.1
Mohammed Shami to Mitchell Marsh, A touch fuller and around off, angling it in, Mitchell Marsh┬аlooks to drive it through covers but the ball goes off the inner half of the bat and rolls back to the bowler.
3.1
3
Mohammed Shami to Mitchell Marsh, THREE WIDES! Full again, trying to attack the mark but pushes┬аit well down the leg side. KL Rahul┬аdives to gis left but the ball goes off his gloves and the batters get two more runs.
2.6
Jasprit Bumrah to Travis Head, Beaten again! Good length right around the top of off stump, Travis Head┬аlooks to push off the back foot and close to the body but is beaten on the outside edge again.
2.5
Jasprit Bumrah to Travis Head, This is pitched up on the stumps, Travis Head┬аtentatively gets on the front foot and pushes it down to mid off.
2.4
Jasprit Bumrah to Travis Head, Nicely bowled! Bowled from around the stumps and angling it onto the off stump on a good length, this one straightens off the deck and the ball zips past Head's outside edge.
2.3
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Mitchell Marsh, Bowled on a hard length around off, Mitchell Marsh┬аstands tall and punches it away through the cover region for a single.
2.2
Jasprit Bumrah to Mitchell Marsh, Good length again and outside off, swinging away, Mitchell Marsh┬аwith another play and a miss.
2.1
Jasprit Bumrah to Mitchell Marsh, Close but not close enough! This is bowled on a good length outside off and nipping away late. Mitchell Marsh┬аstys planted on his crease and looks to play away from the body but is beaten past the outside edge.
1.6
Mohammed Shami to Travis Head, Bowled from around the stumps, on a good length and honing in on off stump, Travis Head┬аblocks it out on the off side.
1.5
1
Mohammed Shami to Mitchell Marsh, Leg bye! Goes full now and attacks the pads, Mitchell Marsh┬аfails to flick it away and the ball goes off the pads down to fine leg. They pick up a leg bye.
1.4
4
Mohammed Shami to Mitchell Marsh, FOUR! Put away with disdain! This is banged in short and wide, there to be hit, Mitchell Marsh┬аfrees his arms and slaps this one away over cover-point to pick up his first boundary.
1.4
5
Mohammed Shami to Mitchell Marsh, FIVE WIDES! Poor line and India┬аsimply cannot afford these freebies. A bit too full and too wide down the leg side, no chance for KL Rahul┬аthis time and the ball runs away to the fine leg fence.
1.3
1
Mohammed Shami to Travis Head, BYE! That one nipped back a long way! Perfect length in and around the off stump, coming back in off the deck, Travis Head┬аmakes a watchful leave but KL Rahul┬аcan only manage to get a glove on in it diving to his right and they get a bye.
1.2
1
Mohammed Shami to Mitchell Marsh, Streaky! Hard length around off, Mitchell Marsh┬аstands tall and looks for the booming drive but gets an inside edge that goes just behind square leg and Marsh is off the mark with a single.
1.1
W
Mohammed Shami to David Warner, OUT! CAUGHT! Mohammed Shami┬аwith the big wicket on the biggest stage and the crowd is alive once again! Bowls it with an upright seam, pushing it wide of off stump. David Warner┬аstays back and goes after the width but his feet don't go anywhere and the outside edge is found. The ball goes to the left of Virat Kohli┬аat first slip and he makes no mistake this time, gobbling it up with both hands. Warner departs early and it's game on!
Mitchell Marsh┬аwalks in at number 3 for Australia.
1.1
1
Mohammed Shami to David Warner, Wide! Comes from around the wicket and starts off with a loosener, angling it down leg, David Warner┬аshuffles across to flick but misses and a wide is called.
It will be Mohammed Shami┬аto steam in from the other end.
0.6
4
Jasprit Bumrah to Travis Head, FOUR! Wow, the crowd is absolutely silenced here and Jasprit Bumrah┬аhas been hammered for 15 runs in the very first over. Pitches this one up outside off again, Travis Head┬аgets his weight well forward and creams it wide of mid off for another boundary.
0.5
Jasprit Bumrah to Travis Head, Hard length in the channel, Travis Head┬аstays back and nudges it down in front of point.
0.4
4
Jasprit Bumrah to Travis Head, FOUR! Travis Head┬аis off the mark with a lovely boundary and Australia┬аare flying here! Overpitched by Bumrah outside off, Head leans on and thumps it away between mid off and covers to get going.
0.3
Jasprit Bumrah to Travis Head, Comes from around the wicket now and bowls it on a length in the channel, getting it to straighten a bit. Travis Head┬аleaves it alone.
0.2
3
Jasprit Bumrah to David Warner, Full again, outside off and swinging away, David Warner┬аleans on and strokes it nicely past the diving fielder at covers and Ravindra Jadeja┬аsprints after it. Jadeja manages to pull it back in and they get three runs.
0.1
4
Jasprit Bumrah to David Warner, FOUR! Oh, dear! What a start! Unbelievable! Bumrah starts from over the wicket and bowls a lovely outswinger a touch fuller and on off. David Warner┬аis very tentative and has a late push at it and gets a thick outside edge that goes down between first and second slip. Virat Kohli┬аand Shubman Gill┬аlook at each other but really Kohli had to dive at that one and Australia┬аare off the mark with a boundary.
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We are back for the all-important run chase! The two umpires make their way out to the middle followed by Rohit Sharma┬аand the rest of the Indian players. Out walk the two Aussie openers, David Warner┬аand Travis Head. Jasprit Bumrah┬аwill start the proceedings with the new ball for India. Two slips in place. Off we go…
… THE 'FINAL' CHASE …
Right then, 241 is what Australia need to get their hands on the silverware and add another trophy to their already illustrious cabinet. Even though this looks like a below-par total, batting is not that easy on this sluggish surface. On the other hand, India's hope rests on their bowlers who have been exceptional so far and Rohit Sharma┬аwill hope that they can do the job yet again. The Men in Blue and their fans will be praying that the dew does not arrive but if it does, it will┬аmake┬аbatting easier for the Aussies. Join us in a bit to see how the chase unfolds.
Mitchell Starc┬аis in for a chat. He says that the way they took the field together was fantastic. Adds that there is not much help for the quick bowlers so they had to rely on variations. Credits Cummins and Hazlewood for their efforts and says when they played against England, there wasn't much reverse swing in the second innings.┬аHe is hoping that dew comes on in the second half as batting is not easy here. Ends by saying that it is the World Cup final and it comes down to who wants it the most.
After being inserted into bat, India were once again off to a breezy start. Rohit Sharma was quick to get off the blocks, while a loose shot early in the innings led to Shubman Gill's downfall. Virat Kohli came out with positive intent, and he, along with Rohit, gave India a good head start in the first Powerplay. However, in the space of five deliveries, India lost Rohit and Shreyas Iyer to find themselves in a spot of bother. Kohli then joined hands with KL Rahul and soaked up the pressure well by knocking it around. Kohli got out on 54, which left Rahul searching for partners and eventually, he perished on 66. After that, Suryakumar Yadav fought a lone fight but going was tough for him as well and he too was dismissed without much impact. Thanks to the 14-run last wicket stand between Kuldeep Yadav┬аand Mohammed Siraj, India┬аlimped their way to 240.
As far as Australia are concerned, it was Mitchell Starc who helped draw the first blood with the wicket of Shubman Gill. Even though they were put under pressure by Rohit Sharma, twin strikes in quick succession from Glenn Maxwell and Pat Cummins helped them wrestle the initiative back. Cummins rotated his bowlers well during the middle phase, and they did a stellar job, conceding only two boundaries between overs 11 and 40. Just when a partnership was blossoming, Cummins got rid of Kohli which opened one end for Australia. Hazlewood and Starc got the ball to reverse swing and by doing so, piled more misery on India. Adam Zampa┬аtoo got into the act with a wicket before Cummins and Hazlewood helped Australia┬аfinish strongly with the ball. A special mention for the way Australia fielded and they surely were turned on for this grand occasion.
India have been bowled out for 240! A clinical bowling effort from Australia has them one step closer to lifting the Men's ODI World Cup trophy for the sixth time. Are we jumping the gun after only one inning? Well, many will feel so, but if you are a cricket fan without any bias, this is a total which will give an edge to Australia.┬аIt has been a combination of perfect planning and perfect execution from Pat Cummins' men and as a result, they will be the happier of the two sides.
50
over
50 | 8 Runs |
HH: 240/10
49.6
W
Josh Hazlewood to Mohammed Siraj, OUT! RUN OUT! India┬аget┬аjust one run off the last ball! This is another short ball from Hazlewood, on middle, Mohammed Siraj┬аpulls it off the top edge wide of deep mid-wicket and turns around for the second, Marnus Labuschagne┬аpicks up and throws the ball towards the bowler's end where Pat Cummins┬аcollects and breaks the stumps with Kuldeep not even in the frame. India┬аfinish on 240!
49.5
1
Josh Hazlewood to Kuldeep Yadav, Short of a length and on middle, Kuldeep Yadav┬аpulls it towards deep square leg for one.
49.4
Josh Hazlewood to Kuldeep Yadav, Josh Hazlewood┬аbowls a fine slower bouncer, on middle, Kuldeep Yadav┬аgoes through his pull shot way early and misses.
49.3
1
Josh Hazlewood to Mohammed Siraj, Back of a length and on off, Mohammed Siraj┬аswats it towards mid off this time for another run.
49.2
4
Josh Hazlewood to Mohammed Siraj, FOUR! The crowd finds its voice again! Josh Hazlewood┬аlands this on a good length and around off, Mohammed Siraj┬аuses his feet and slaps it past mid off for a welcome boundary.
49.1
1
Josh Hazlewood to Kuldeep Yadav, Fuller one and on middle, angling in, Kuldeep Yadav┬аtaps it wide of short covers for a single.
It will be Josh Hazlewood (9-0-52-2)┬аto bowl the final over.
49
over
49 | 5 Runs |
HH: 232/9
48.6
1
Pat Cummins to Kuldeep Yadav, On a length and on off, Kuldeep Yadav┬аguides it towards third man for one more.
48.5
1
Pat Cummins to Mohammed Siraj, Another fiery bumper at around 142 clicks, on middle and leg, Mohammed Siraj┬аgets hurried and loses his bottom hand as the ball goes off the top edge towards fine leg for one.
48.4
1
Pat Cummins to Kuldeep Yadav, Short of a length and around off, Kuldeep Yadav┬аpulls it towards deep square leg for a run.
48.3
1
Pat Cummins to Mohammed Siraj, Overpitched and on off, Mohammed Siraj┬аdrills it towards mid off for a single.
48.2
Pat Cummins to Mohammed Siraj, Pat Cummins┬аbangs in a quick bouncer now, on middle, Mohammed Siraj┬аsways away from it.
48.2
1
Pat Cummins to Mohammed Siraj, Full again but down the leg side, Mohammed Siraj┬аmisses his glance. Wided.
48.1
Pat Cummins to Mohammed Siraj, Pat Cummins┬аserves this full and on off, nips away a bit, Mohammed Siraj┬аlooks to play at it but misses it.
48
over
48 | 4 Runs |
HH: 227/9
47.6
Josh Hazlewood to Kuldeep Yadav, This is on a hard length and around off, slower too, Kuldeep Yadav┬аhas a poke at it but misses it completely.
47.5
Josh Hazlewood to Kuldeep Yadav, Back of a length and on middle, Kuldeep Yadav┬аstays back and blocks it out solidly.
47.4
1
Josh Hazlewood to Mohammed Siraj, Full and on middle, Mohammed Siraj┬аclips it through mid-wicket for a single.
Mohammed Siraj┬аis the last man in for India.
47.3
W
Josh Hazlewood to Suryakumar Yadav, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Another one bites the dust! This will surely make a difference in the final total. Josh Hazlewood┬аcontinues with his shorter length, slower once again, Suryakumar Yadav┬аmoves across to hook but goes through his shot early again, and the ball loops up off his gloves behind where Josh Inglis┬аmakes no mistake. India┬аnine down now!
47.2
2
Josh Hazlewood to Suryakumar Yadav, This is pitched up, outside off, Suryakumar Yadav┬аuses his feet and drills it wide of sweeper covers where David Warner┬аruns to his left and dives to keep it inside. Two runs taken.
47.2
1
Josh Hazlewood to Suryakumar Yadav, Goes for another slower bouncer, on middle but too high for the batter, Suryakumar Yadav┬аmisses his hook this time. Wided.
47.1
Josh Hazlewood to Suryakumar Yadav, A slower bouncer now, on middle and leg, Suryakumar Yadav┬аgoes through his hook shot early and it goes off the bottom edge wide of the keeper where Josh Inglis┬аmoves to his left to make a good stop.
47
over
47 | 2 Runs |
HH: 223/8
46.6
Pat Cummins to Kuldeep Yadav, Pat Cummins┬аnails the yorker this time, on middle, angling in, Kuldeep Yadav┬аgets his bat down in time and digs it out well. Cummins appeals for the LBW, but nothing doing.
46.5
Pat Cummins to Kuldeep Yadav, A slower one now, full and on off again, Kuldeep Yadav┬аsteers it towards point.
46.4
Pat Cummins to Kuldeep Yadav, This is on a good length and around off, Kuldeep Yadav┬аtries to cut it away but chops it down to the keeper.
46.3
1
Pat Cummins to Suryakumar Yadav, Pat Cummins┬аbangs in another bumper around middle, angling in,┬аSuryakumar Yadav┬аsways away a bit and upper cuts it wide of third man for a run.
46.2
1
Pat Cummins to Kuldeep Yadav, Pat Cummins┬аbangs this one into the pitch again, on middle, Kuldeep Yadav┬аpulls it through square leg for a single.
46.1
Pat Cummins to Kuldeep Yadav, Short of a length and around off, Kuldeep Yadav┬аstabs it down towards backward point.
46
over
46 | 6 Runs |
HH: 221/8
45.6
1
Mitchell Starc to Kuldeep Yadav, Fullish delivery, on middle, Kuldeep Yadav┬аdrills it towards long on for one more.
45.6
1
Mitchell Starc to Kuldeep Yadav, Goes fuller and outside off, way otutside off, Kuldeep Yadav leaves it alone. Wided.
45.5
2
Mitchell Starc to Kuldeep Yadav, Overpitched and on the pads, Kuldeep Yadav┬аflicks it nicely wide of deep square leg for a brace.
45.4
Mitchell Starc to Kuldeep Yadav, Back of a length and on off, Kuldeep Yadav┬аdabs it towards short covers.
45.3
Mitchell Starc to Kuldeep Yadav, Pitched up and around off, Kuldeep Yadav┬аsteers it towards point.
45.2
1
Mitchell Starc to Suryakumar Yadav, This is on a good length and around off, Suryakumar Yadav┬аlooks to work it away but gets a leading edge towards long off for a run.
45.1
1
Mitchell Starc to Kuldeep Yadav, Full and on middle, Kuldeep Yadav┬аmanages to clips it away towards fine leg for a single.
45
over
45 | 2 Runs |
HH: 215/8
44.6
1
Adam Zampa to Kuldeep Yadav, Loops it up, googly, full and on leg, Kuldeep Yadav┬аstrokes it towards wide long on and the batters decide to cross for the single despite it being the last ball of the over.
Kuldeep Yadav┬аwalks out to bat now.
44.5
W
Adam Zampa to Jasprit Bumrah, OUT! PLUMB IN FRONT! Adam Zampa┬аgets into the act now for Australia! Zampa bowls this one flatter and quicker through the air, on middle, Jasprit Bumrah┬аprods forward and plays for the ball turning away. The ball keeps straight and skids on to thud onto the front pad. Australia┬аgo up in unison and up goes the finger. Jasprit Bumrah┬аknows he is a goner and decides to keep walking without wasting a review.
44.4
Adam Zampa to Jasprit Bumrah, Dishes out the googly but the length is short, on middle and leg, Jasprit Bumrah┬аreads it well and watchfully keeps it out towards backward square leg.
44.3
1
Adam Zampa to Suryakumar Yadav, Skidding on, short and on leg, Suryakumar Yadav┬аstays back and knocks it towards wide long on for a single.
44.2
Adam Zampa to Suryakumar Yadav, Offers flight, full and on off, Suryakumar Yadav┬аreaches out in front and slices it to point.
44.1
Adam Zampa to Suryakumar Yadav, Bowls it fractionally short, on middle, Suryakumar Yadav┬аgets behind the line and pats it to cover.
44
over
44 | 2 Runs |
HH: 213/7
43.6
1
Mitchell Starc to Suryakumar Yadav, At 143.8 clicks, on a fuller length but on the pads, Suryakumar Yadav┬аclips it through mid-wicket and retains the strike with a single. End of another successful over from Mitchell Starc.
43.5
1
Mitchell Starc to Jasprit Bumrah, Drifts a bit on the pads, on a good length, Jasprit Bumrah┬аdoes well to work it in front of square and gets off the mark with a single.
Jasprit Bumrah┬аcomes out to the middle now.
43.4
W
Mitchell Starc to Mohammed Shami, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Mohammed Shami┬аruns out of patience and hands Mitchell Starc┬аhis third wicket! Starc continues from around the wicket and delivers it on the fourth stump line, on a length, Mohammed Shami┬аbacks away and looks to hit this one towards mid on. The ball straightens enough to catch the outside edge which is snaffled safely by Josh Inglis. Another one bites the dust for India┬аand they are now 7 down!
43.3
Mitchell Starc to Mohammed Shami, Delivers it on a short of a length, over middle, Mohammed Shami┬аmakes room and dabs it along the ground towards backward point.
43.2
Mitchell Starc to Mohammed Shami, Zoning in on the off-stump line, on a length, Mohammed Shami┬аstays leg side of the ball and drives it straight to cover.
43.1
Mitchell Starc to Mohammed Shami, Missed out! Strays on the pads, on a good length, Mohammed Shami┬аswings to help the ball away behind square with the angle but misses out. The ball rolls off his thigh pad behind to Josh Inglis.
43
over
43 | 4 Runs |
HH: 211/6
42.6
1
Pat Cummins to Mohammed Shami, Serves it in the blockhole, outside off, Mohammed Shami┬аis up to the task as he squeezes it wide of backward point and keeps the strike with a single.
42.5
1
Pat Cummins to Suryakumar Yadav, Back of a length again and with pace on, on off, Suryakumar Yadav┬аswivels and pulls it aerially but in front of David Warner┬аat deep square leg for a run.
42.4
Pat Cummins to Suryakumar Yadav, Bangs it into the deck and on middle, slower as well, Suryakumar Yadav┬аis a bit early into the pull and wears it near the midriff.
42.3
1
Pat Cummins to Mohammed Shami, This is bowled with pace behind it, back of a length, outside off, Mohammed Shami┬аlets the ball come to him and glides it down to third man for a single.
42.2
Pat Cummins to Mohammed Shami, Digs it in short by taking pace off, over middle, Mohammed Shami┬аgoes for the pull a bit tentatively and gets an under edge which rolls behind to Josh Inglis.
42.1
1
Pat Cummins to Suryakumar Yadav, Cummins bowls the off-cutter, a bit full and on middle, Suryakumar Yadav┬аturns this one in front of square on the leg side and takes a single.
42
over
42 | 7 Runs |
HH: 207/6
41.6
Mitchell Starc to Mohammed Shami, Lands it on a back of a length, on off, Mohammed Shami┬аhangs back and pats it in front of cover safely.
41.5
4
Mitchell Starc to Mohammed Shami, FOUR! Nicely done! A bit too straight by Starc, on a nagging length, on leg, Mohammed Shami┬аgets inside the line nice and early and tickles it towards the fine leg fence for his first boundary.
41.4
Mitchell Starc to Mohammed Shami, Targets┬аthe stumps, on a length, Mohammed Shami┬аaccounts for the inward angle and gets behind the line to keep it out.
Mohammed Shami┬аis the next man in.
41.3
W
Mitchell Starc to KL Rahul, OUT! EDGED AND GONE! An inspired bowling change from Pat Cummins┬аas Mitchell Starc┬аstrikes right away! Body blow for India┬аas KL Rahul's long vigilance comes to an end. Steams in from around the wicket and angles it into the right-hander, on a nagging length, KL Rahul┬аhangs back in his crease and tries to run it down to third man by opening the bat face. The ball straightens off the deck and catches the outside edge which is pouched safely by Josh Inglis┬аcomfortably. India in even more trouble now.
41.2
1
Mitchell Starc to Suryakumar Yadav, A bit fuller this time and angled in, around off, Suryakumar Yadav┬аchecks his shot as he pushes it away to deep point for a run.
41.1
Mitchell Starc to Suryakumar Yadav, Offers width this time outside off, on a good length, Suryakumar Yadav┬аextends his arms and caresses it towards point.
41.1
2
Mitchell Starc to KL Rahul, TWO WIDES! A wayward start from Mitchell Starc! Strays down leg, on a length, KL Rahul┬аlets it go. Josh Inglis┬аdives away to his left but fails to pouch it safely. The ball pops out and rolls away for a run.
41
over
41 | 3 Runs |
HH: 200/5
40.6
Adam Zampa to Suryakumar Yadav, Flatter this time and a bit shorter, on middle, Suryakumar Yadav┬аdefends it with a straight bat towards the bowler.
40.5
1
Adam Zampa to KL Rahul, Floated up, on middle and leg, KL Rahul┬аuses his feet and knocks it down to long on for one. 200 comes up for India!
40.4
Adam Zampa to KL Rahul, Drops it short now and a bit of extra bounce, on middle, KL Rahul┬аstands tall and guides it from the crease to point.
40.3
1
Adam Zampa to Suryakumar Yadav, Loopy delivery, full and on leg, Suryakumar Yadav┬аdrags the sweep by taking his bottom hand off and hits it along the ground to deep backward square leg for a run.
40.2
1
Adam Zampa to KL Rahul, Gives even more air and bowls it full, on middle, KL Rahul┬аdrills it hard towards deep point for a single.
40.1
Adam Zampa to KL Rahul, Tossed up, turning away, on off, KL Rahul┬аlunges forward and dabs it towards point.
Powerplay 3!┬аWith 5 fielders outside the 30-yard circle now for the last 10 overs, it will be even more tougher for India to find the boundaries. Also, it will be interesting to see┬аPat Cummins' tactics┬аduring this phase.
40
over
40 | 5 Runs |
HH: 197/5
39.6
1
Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Another full delivery, outside off, KL Rahul┬аguides it with the outer half of the bat for one.
39.5
1
Josh Hazlewood to Suryakumar Yadav, Good cricket all around! This is pitched up and on middle, Suryakumar Yadav┬аwhips it wide of short mid-wicket where the fielder dives to his left to make a decent stop and parries it towards mid on. The batters are on their toes and takes a quick run.
39.4
1
Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Back of a length and on leg, KL Rahul┬аworks it through mid-wicket for another run.
39.3
1
Josh Hazlewood to Suryakumar Yadav, Touch fuller, on middle, shaping in, Suryakumar Yadav┬аmoves across to flick but gets an inside edge onto his pads as the ball goes towards fine leg. They cross.
39.2
Josh Hazlewood to Suryakumar Yadav, This is on a good length and on off, Suryakumar Yadav┬аdrops it to the off side and refuses the run.
39.1
1
Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Short of a length and around leg, KL Rahul┬аhooks it towards fine leg for a single.
39
over
39 | 10 Runs |
HH: 192/5
38.6
4
Adam Zampa to Suryakumar Yadav, FOUR! A welcome boundary for India! Adam Zampa┬аdrags his length back, outside off, Suryakumar Yadav┬аrocks back and opens the face of the bat at the last moment to cuts it past short third man for four runs.
38.5
1
Adam Zampa to KL Rahul, Flighted, short and on off, KL Rahul┬аis early into his defensive push as the ball hits high on the bat and rolls towards long off. They cross.
38.4
1
Adam Zampa to Suryakumar Yadav, A bit short and around leg, Suryakumar Yadav┬аflicks it off the back foot through square leg for one.
38.3
Adam Zampa to Suryakumar Yadav, Pushed through quicker, full and around off, turns away, Suryakumar Yadav┬аslashes at it but fails to connect.
38.2
1
Adam Zampa to KL Rahul, Tossed up, full and on off, KL Rahul┬аpushes it with soft hands wide of short covers and scampers across for a run.
38.2
2
Adam Zampa to Suryakumar Yadav, Darts this one full and down the legs ide, Suryakumar Yadav┬аgoes down to paddle it away but misses and Josh Inglis┬аalso only manages to parry it towards short third man. It is called a wide and a bye is taken.
38.1
1
Adam Zampa to KL Rahul, Flatter, short and around off, KL Rahul┬аmoves back and punches it towards sweeper covers for a single.
Adam Zampa (7-0-29-0)┬аreturns to the attack now.
38
over
38 | 3 Runs |
HH: 182/5
37.6
Josh Hazlewood to Suryakumar Yadav, Goes fuller and on middle, Suryakumar Yadav┬аflicks it nicely but straight to mid on.
37.5
1
Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Back of a length this time, on off, KL Rahul┬аpunches it towards sweeper covers for a run.
37.4
1
Josh Hazlewood to Suryakumar Yadav, Overpitched and on middle, Suryakumar Yadav┬аnudges it wide of mid on for a run.
37.3
Josh Hazlewood to Suryakumar Yadav, This is on a good length and on off again, Suryakumar Yadav┬аstays back and keeps it out to the off side.
37.2
Josh Hazlewood to Suryakumar Yadav, On a length and around off, Suryakumar Yadav┬аtaps it towards point.
37.1
1
Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Fuller and angling into leg, KL Rahul┬аflicks it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
37
over
37 | 1 Runs |
HH: 179/5
36.6
Glenn Maxwell to Suryakumar Yadav, Short again and around middle, Suryakumar Yadav┬аmoves back and clips it towards short fine leg.
36.5
1
Glenn Maxwell to KL Rahul, Quicker one, short and on middle, KL Rahul┬аpunches it towards long on for one.
36.4
Glenn Maxwell to KL Rahul, Glenn Maxwell┬аgives this one some air again, full and on off, no turn this time, KL Rahul┬аprods forward and plays for the turn but misses as Josh Inglis┬аcollects and breaks the stumps. The umpire sends it upstairs where UltraEdge shows nothing and KL Rahul's foot is also grounded.
36.3
Glenn Maxwell to KL Rahul, Flighted, full and on off, turns in again, KL Rahul┬аopens the face and guides it wide of short third man, he wants the run but is sent back.
36.2
Glenn Maxwell to KL Rahul, Floated, full and on off, turns in, KL Rahul┬аuses his feet and tucks it towards short mid-wicket.
36.1
Glenn Maxwell to KL Rahul, Tossed up, full and on middle, KL Rahul┬аpushes it back to the bowler.
36
over
36 | 5 Runs |
HH: 178/5
35.6
Josh Hazlewood to Suryakumar Yadav, Fuller in length and on middle, shaping in,┬аSuryakumar Yadav┬аknocks it towards covers.
Suryakumar Yadav┬аwalks out to the middle with India┬аstruggling at 178-5.
35.5
W
Josh Hazlewood to Ravindra Jadeja, OUT! EDGED AND GONE! No need for a review this time! Josh Hazlewood┬аhits that good length and just around off, angles in and then straightens after hitting the deck, Ravindra Jadeja┬аis drawn forward as he looks to push it away without much footwork. As a result, he only manages to get a thin outside edge behind where Josh Inglis┬аmakes no mistake. India┬аlose half their side now!
35.4
Josh Hazlewood to Ravindra Jadeja, A slight appeal for caught behind, but turned down! This is on hard length and outside off, Ravindra Jadeja┬аslashes at it but misses as the ball goes to the keeper where Josh Inglis┬аcollects it and feels there is an edge. Australia┬аtakes the review but UltraEdge shows nothing and they lose it.
35.3
1
Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Short of a length and around leg, KL Rahul┬аpulls it towards fine leg for a single.
35.2
2
Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, More Overthrows! This is full and around off, KL Rahul┬аdrills it wide of mid off where Marnus Labuschagne┬аdives to his right to stop it, he then throws at the batter's end which results┬аin two more extra runs.
35.1
2
Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Buzzers! Josh Hazlewood┬аnails the yorker, on middle, KL Rahul┬аjams it out towards mid on, Jadeja sets off for the run but is sent back, Glenn Maxwell┬аhas a shy at the bowler's end but misses with no back up as the ball goes towards the third man region. Two runs taken.
Josh Hazlewood (5-0-35-0)┬аis brought back into the attack, replacing Travis Head.
35
over
35 | 4 Runs |
HH: 173/4
34.6
Mitchell Starc to Ravindra Jadeja, Mitchell Starc┬аhits the hard length again and outside off, tempting the batter but Ravindra Jadeja┬аoffers no shot at it.
34.5
1
Mitchell Starc to KL Rahul, FIFTY FOR RAHUL! A gritty knock from him and when his team needed it the most. He will be crucial if India┬аwants to get to a good total. This is short of a length and around off, KL Rahul┬аtaps it in front of point for one more.
34.4
1
Mitchell Starc to Ravindra Jadeja, This is on a hard length and on middle, Ravindra Jadeja┬аstabs it towards mid on and scampers across for one.
34.3
1
Mitchell Starc to KL Rahul, Full again from Starc, on off, KL Rahul┬аpushes it through covers for a run.
34.2
1
Mitchell Starc to Ravindra Jadeja, Fuller one, on middle, angling in, Ravindra Jadeja┬аclips it towards mid on for a quick single.
34.1
Mitchell Starc to Ravindra Jadeja, Back of a length and outside off, Ravindra Jadeja┬аcuts it hard but straight to backward point.
34
over
34 | 4 Runs |
HH: 169/4
33.6
Travis Head to KL Rahul, Flighted, full and on middle, KL Rahul┬аuses his feet but works it straight to short mid-wicket again.
33.5
Travis Head to KL Rahul, Drags his length back again, on middle, KL Rahul┬аpats it down towards short mid-wicket.
33.4
2
Travis Head to KL Rahul, Tossed up, full and on leg, turns in, KL Rahul┬аmisses his flick as the ball goes off his pads towards wide of fine leg. Two leg byes taken.
33.3
1
Travis Head to Ravindra Jadeja, Short again from Head, outside off, Ravindra Jadeja┬аcuts it towards deep point for a run.
33.2
Travis Head to Ravindra Jadeja, Quicker one, short and on leg, angling in, Ravindra Jadeja┬аmoves back and tucks it towards short mid-wicket.
33.1
1
Travis Head to KL Rahul, Short and around leg, KL Rahul┬аflicks it off the back foot towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
33
over
33 | 3 Runs |
HH: 165/4
32.6
Mitchell Starc to Ravindra Jadeja, Short of a length and outside off, Ravindra Jadeja┬аlets it go to the keeper. No signal from the umpire. A dot to to end the over!
32.5
1
Mitchell Starc to KL Rahul, Starc overpitches it this time, outside off, KL Rahul┬аopens the face and squeezes it wide of sweeper covers for one.
32.4
1
Mitchell Starc to Ravindra Jadeja, This is pitched up and on middle, shaping in, Ravindra Jadeja┬аknocks it off the inside half of the bat towards mid on for a run.
32.3
1
Mitchell Starc to KL Rahul, Back of a length and around off, KL Rahul┬аpunches it towards sweeper overs for a single.
32.2
Mitchell Starc to KL Rahul, Length again from Starc, on off too, KL Rahul┬аdabs it towards point this time.
32.1
Mitchell Starc to KL Rahul, Mitchell Starc┬аcomes 'over the wicket and lands this on a good length, on off, angling in, KL Rahul┬аstabs it towards short covers.
Drinks break! Australia┬аcontinue to have India┬аon the back foot in this final. Just when the Men in Blue were starting to breathe easy, Pat Cummins┬аbrought himself on and got the big fish. With only one recognised batter left in the shed in the form of Suryakumar Yadav, the Aussies will want to keep doing what they have done so far and keep the pressure on. With 18 overs remaining in the innings, India are going at 5.06 RPO but they cannot afford to lose another wicket here while trying to get a move on. KL Rahul┬аand Ravindra Jadeja┬аmust continue to knock it around and aim to change gears towards the back end of the innings. It will be Mitchell Starc┬аto bowl after the break for Australia.
32
over
32 | 4 Runs |
HH: 162/4
31.6
1
Adam Zampa to KL Rahul, A googly now, full and on middle, turns in, KL Rahul┬аeases it towards long on for one.
31.5
1
Adam Zampa to Ravindra Jadeja, Flighted, full and on middle, Ravindra Jadeja┬аdrills it towards long on for another run.
31.4
1
Adam Zampa to KL Rahul, Tossed up, full and on off, KL Rahul┬аstrides forward and pushes it through covers for a run.
31.3
1
Adam Zampa to Ravindra Jadeja, Pushed through quicker, full and around leg this time, Ravindra Jadeja┬аgoes down and paddles it towards fine leg for a single.
31.2
Adam Zampa to Ravindra Jadeja, Flatter, short and on middle, Ravindra Jadeja┬аflicks it straight to square leg.
31.1
Adam Zampa to Ravindra Jadeja, Floated, short and around off, Ravindra Jadeja┬аstays back and steers it towards short third man.
31
over
31 | 6 Runs |
HH: 158/4
30.6
1
Pat Cummins to Ravindra Jadeja, Pat Cummins┬аbowls this into the body of the batter, on leg, Ravindra Jadeja┬аgets a bit cramped but manages to nudge it towards fine leg for one more.
30.5
1
Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Back of a length and around off again, KL Rahul┬аpunches it towards sweeper covers for one.
30.4
1
Pat Cummins to Ravindra Jadeja, Pat Cummins┬аbangs this one into the pitch and around leg, Ravindra Jadeja┬аcontrols his hook towards fine leg for a run.
30.3
Pat Cummins to Ravindra Jadeja, Pat Cummins┬аlands this on a hard length and on middle, angling in, Ravindra Jadeja┬аtries to work it away but misses and gets hit high on the pads.
30.2
1
Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, This is on a good length and on off, KL Rahul┬аpushes it through covers for a single.
30.1
2
Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Short of a length and around off, KL Rahul┬аstands tall and pulls it wide of deep mid-wicket for a brace.
30
over
30 | 3 Runs |
HH: 152/4
29.6
Adam Zampa to Ravindra Jadeja, An optimistic shout for caught behind and stumping but turned down! Adam Zampa┬аbowls the googly, full and outside off, Ravindra Jadeja┬аreaches out in front to defend but the ball spins away to beat him on the outside edge. Josh Inglis┬аis quick to take the bails off and then appeals for caught behind as there was a noise when the ball went past the bat. Nothing on UltraEdge, the front-on replays show that it was the bat hitting the ground which made the noise and the side-on replays show that Jadeja had his back leg grounded firmly inside the crease.
29.5
1
Adam Zampa to KL Rahul, Drifting in, full and on middle and leg, KL Rahul┬аpushes it off the front foot towards long on and rotates the strike.
29.4
Adam Zampa to KL Rahul, A bit quicker this time, on off, KL Rahul┬аgets on the front foot again and drives it to cover.
29.3
Adam Zampa to KL Rahul, Floats it up now, turning away, outside off, KL Rahul┬аlunges forward and slices it to cover-point.
29.2
1
Adam Zampa to Ravindra Jadeja, A drag down by Adam Zampa, googly, on off, Ravindra Jadeja┬аdoes not go for the big shot and he is happy to punch it down to long on for a run.
29.1
1
Adam Zampa to KL Rahul, 150 comes up for India! Bowls it flatter and shorter, skidding on, on off, KL Rahul┬аhangs back and knocks it down to long off for a single.
29
over
29 | 3 Runs |
HH: 149/4
28.6
Pat Cummins to Ravindra Jadeja, Directs another bumper but it is much straighter this time, at the batter, Ravindra Jadeja┬аducks underneath and lets it go. End of a successful over from Australia.
28.6
1
Pat Cummins to Ravindra Jadeja, WIDE! Looks to go short again but the line is down leg, Ravindra Jadeja┬аgets inside the line and lets it go for a wide.
28.5
Pat Cummins to Ravindra Jadeja, Bowls it into the wicket now and over middle, Ravindra Jadeja┬аgoes for the pull but gets an inside edge onto the pads before rolling to square leg.
28.4
Pat Cummins to Ravindra Jadeja, Goes full this time and on middle, Ravindra Jadeja┬аworks this one off his toes to mid-wicket.
28.3
W
Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, OUT! DRAGGED ON! Pat Cummins┬аbrings himself back on and strikes gold for Australia! Virat Kohli┬аstands there in disbelief as the Narendra Modi Stadium is stunned into silence. Cummins bends his back and bangs it in short while taking pace off, over off and middle, Virat Kohli┬аwaits on the back foot and tries to play it fine to third man. The ball gets a bit big on him as he fails to get on top of the bounce. Ends up dragging it back onto the stumps as he plays with an angled back. Ravindra Jadeja┬аis the new batter in for India.
28.2
1
Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Pace now and angling in at the hips, on a back of a length, KL Rahul┬аgets a bit hurried but does well to take the bottom hand off and helps it to fine leg for one.
28.1
1
Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, Starts his new spell by digging it in short, on off, slower as well, Virat Kohli┬аwaits for the ball to arrive and steers it down to third man for a single.
28
over
28 | 4 Runs |
HH: 146/3
27.6
1
Adam Zampa to Virat Kohli, Short and sliding onto the pads, Virat Kohli┬аflicks it off the back foot to the right of deep square leg but he has to settle for a single.
27.5
1
Adam Zampa to KL Rahul, Slows it up even more and bowls it full, outside off, KL Rahul┬аlunges forward and strokes it through covers for one.
27.4
1
Adam Zampa to Virat Kohli, Drops it short, on middle, Virat Kohli┬аrocks back and whips it past the diving Glenn Maxwell┬аat mid-wicket for a single.
27.3
Adam Zampa to Virat Kohli, A googly again, full and turning in, Virat Kohli┬аdefends but gets an inside edge towards square leg.
27.2
1
Adam Zampa to KL Rahul, Full again, on middle, KL Rahul┬аknocks it down the wicket where Adam Zampa┬аfails to stop the ball with his right boot and concedes a single.
27.1
Adam Zampa to KL Rahul, Dishes out the googly, full and on middle, KL Rahul┬аreads it well and turns this one away to mid-wicket.
27
over
27 | 7 Runs |
HH: 142/3
26.6
1
Glenn Maxwell to KL Rahul, Skidding in, on off, KL Rahul┬аopens the bat face and steers it wide of backward point for one more run.
26.5
1
Glenn Maxwell to Virat Kohli, Slower and fuller, on middle, clipped past mid-wicket by Virat Kohli┬аfor a run.
26.4
1
Glenn Maxwell to KL Rahul, Tossed up, on off, KL Rahul┬аsteps out and knocks it past mid-wicket for a single.
26.3
Glenn Maxwell to KL Rahul, Flighted, on off, KL Rahul┬аprods forward and keeps it out down the wicket.
26.2
4
Glenn Maxwell to KL Rahul, FOUR! Clever batting and India┬аhave a┬аboundary after 97 balls! Tossed-up delivery but the line is a bit too straight, KL Rahul┬аis quick to read it as he shuffles and paddles it past Josh Inglis. The ball has more than enough legs to trckile┬аinto the fine leg fence.
26.1
Glenn Maxwell to KL Rahul, Short and turning in, on off and middle, KL Rahul┬аplays it with the turn back towards Maxwell.
26
over
26 | 4 Runs |
HH: 135/3
25.6
Adam Zampa to Virat Kohli, Floated up, on middle, Virat Kohli┬аdrives it back to the bowler.
25.5
1
Adam Zampa to KL Rahul, Short and on off, KL Rahul┬аdabs it wide of point and gets to the other end.
25.4
Adam Zampa to KL Rahul, Turning away, short and on off, KL Rahul┬аhangs back and pushes it back to the bowler.
25.3
2
Adam Zampa to KL Rahul, Excellent fielding! Floats it up, spining away, outside off, KL Rahul┬аreaches out in front and smothers the spin before driving it through covers. David Warner┬аcovers good ground to his right and dives to save a couple of runs for his side.
25.2
Adam Zampa to KL Rahul, Drifting in, on middle, short in length, tucked to mid-wicket by KL Rahul.
25.1
1
Adam Zampa to Virat Kohli, FIFTY for Virat Kohli! Fifth consecutive fifty for the King! Time and time again, he has stood up for India and he is doing it again here in the final. Adam Zampa┬аbowls it short now, on middle, Virat Kohli┬аuses the depth of the crease and eases it down to long on for a single. The crowd get on up their feet but just a raise of the bat from Kohli as he knows the job is far from over yet.
25
over
25 | 3 Runs |
HH: 131/3
24.6
1
Glenn Maxwell to Virat Kohli, Strays down leg, fuller and slower, Virat Kohli┬аglances it with the angle to fine leg and keeps the strike with a run. Another quite over passes by and still no boundaries hit in this partnership.
24.5
Glenn Maxwell to Virat Kohli, Dropped short by Glenn Maxwell, on off and middle, Virat Kohli┬аpunches to the left of the bowler where the mid-wicket fielder slides across to his left and denies the single.
24.4
1
Glenn Maxwell to KL Rahul, Much slower and fuller, on leg, KL Rahul┬аgets forward and works it wide of mid-wicket for a run.
24.3
Glenn Maxwell to KL Rahul, This is bowled short and around off, KL Rahul┬аopts to stay back in his crease and pushes it to cover.
24.2
1
Glenn Maxwell to Virat Kohli, Drops it short now, on off, the ball keeps a tad low but Virat Kohli┬аdoes well to keep it out and helps it wide of backward square leg for a single.
24.1
Glenn Maxwell to Virat Kohli, Tosses it up, on middle and leg, Virat Kohli┬аplays it with the turn to square leg.
24
over
24 | 3 Runs |
HH: 128/3
23.6
Mitchell Marsh to KL Rahul, On a nagging length with pace behind it, around off, KL Rahul┬аchecks his shot and stabs it to the left of the bowler. Another tidy over from Mitchell Marsh, only three runs off it.
23.5
1
Mitchell Marsh to Virat Kohli, Slides on the pads, on a full length, Virat Kohli┬аprods forward and clips it in front of square for a single.
23.4
1
Mitchell Marsh to KL Rahul, Shortens his length and bowls it over middle, KL Rahul┬аhangs back and knocks it down to long on for one.
23.3
Mitchell Marsh to KL Rahul, A bit fuller and pace taken off, on off,┬аKL Rahul┬аdrives it with an angled bat back to the bowler.
23.2
1
Mitchell Marsh to Virat Kohli, Angling in on a back of a length, at the pads, Virat Kohli┬аeases this one off his pads to deep backward square leg for a single.
23.1
Mitchell Marsh to Virat Kohli, Oh…close! Rolls his fingers over the ball and bowls it on a good length, on middle, Virat Kohli┬аgoes for the clip but the ball comes back in. He gets an inside edge that lobs off the back pad but in front and to the right of Josh Inglis.
23
over
23 | 4 Runs |
HH: 125/3
22.6
1
Mitchell Starc to Virat Kohli, Lands it on a short of a length, outside off, Virat Kohli┬аuses the pace of the delivery and steers it down to third man for another single. Kohli and Rahul are still happy doing it in ones and twos.
22.5
2
Mitchell Starc to Virat Kohli, Loses his radar as he slips this one down leg, on a nagging length, Virat Kohli┬аwaits for the ball to arrive and flicks it between fine leg and deep square leg for a couple of runs.
22.4
1
Mitchell Starc to KL Rahul, Fuller this time, outside off, KL Rahul┬аstrides forward and works it with an open bat face to deep point for a run.
22.3
Mitchell Starc to KL Rahul, Back of a length now, around off, KL Rahul┬аhops and punches it a bit wide of cover where Glenn Maxwell┬аmoves to his left and picks it up.
22.2
Mitchell Starc to KL Rahul, Goes wide of the crease on this occasion and rolls his fingers over the ball, full and on off, KL Rahul┬аdoes well to play it late as he knocks it straight to cover.
22.1
Mitchell Starc to KL Rahul, Starts his new spell from around the wicket and gets this one to tail in late, on a length, on middle and leg, KL Rahul┬аgets his bat out in front and firms the drive to mid on.
22
over
22 | 2 Runs |
HH: 121/3
21.6
Travis Head to Virat Kohli, Goes slightly fuller and slower, on middle, Virat Kohli┬аpresses forward and whips it towards Steven Smith┬аat mid-wicket. Good start with the ball for Travis Head, just 2 runs off it.
21.5
1
Travis Head to KL Rahul, Driftts a bit down leg, on a short length, KL Rahul┬аlets the ball come to him and tickles it fine to fine leg for one more.
21.4
Travis Head to KL Rahul, Keeps it short again, on middle, patted back to Travis Head┬аby KL Rahul.
21.3
Travis Head to KL Rahul, Tosses it up again, outside off, KL Rahul┬аshuffles a bit and plays it the turn down the ground. However, he can't get it past the diving fielder at straightish mid-wicket.
21.2
Travis Head to KL Rahul, Floats it up, on off, KL Rahul┬аleans on and knocks it back to the bowler.
21.1
1
Travis Head to Virat Kohli, Starts off from around the wicket and bowls it short, on middle, Virat Kohli┬аgoes back in his crease and turns it to the right of mid-wicket for a single.
21
over
21 | 4 Runs |
HH: 119/3
20.6
Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Continues to test the surface by bowling short, over middle, KL Rahul┬аfetches it from chest height and pulls it along the ground to square leg. Another miserly over from Josh Hazlewood.
20.5
1
Josh Hazlewood to Virat Kohli, Into the wicket again by Josh Hazlewood, around off, Virat Kohli┬аshapes to pull initially but changes his mand and glides it away past backward point. He wants to come back for the second but Mitchell Starc┬аat third man, swoops in quickly and keeps it to one.
20.4
1
Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Lands it on a hard length, on off and middle, a bit of inward movement, KL Rahul┬аgets on his toes again and eases it out to deep point for one more.
20.3
1
Josh Hazlewood to Virat Kohli, Pace on now but a bit too straight, on a good length, on leg, Virat Kohli┬аswivels and helps it down to fine leg for a single.
20.2
1
Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Digs it in short does Josh Hazlewood, at a slower pace, on off, KL Rahul┬аcontrols the pull well by rolling his wrists and plays it to fine leg for one.
20.1
Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Bowls it on a nagging length, angling in, on middle and leg, KL Rahul┬аhops to get on top of the bounce and pushes it to mid off.
20
over
20 | 2 Runs |
HH: 115/3
19.6
Mitchell Marsh to Virat Kohli, Another fuller one, takes pace off as well, Virat Kohli┬аjust turns it towards short mid-wicket.
19.5
1
Mitchell Marsh to KL Rahul, Goes back to his fuller length, on the pads, KL Rahul┬аclips it through backward square leg for one.
19.4
Mitchell Marsh to KL Rahul, Pulls his length back a bit, on middle, KL Rahul┬аworks it wide of short mid-wicket but the fielder moves to his left to gather it up.
19.3
Mitchell Marsh to KL Rahul, Pitched up and on middle again, KL Rahul┬аsteps across and tucks it towards short mid-wicket.
19.2
Mitchell Marsh to KL Rahul, Full again and on middle, KL Rahul┬аknocks it towards mid off.
19.1
1
Mitchell Marsh to Virat Kohli, Mitchell Marsh┬аbegins with a fuller delivery, on off, Virat Kohli┬аeases it towards long on for a single.
19
over
19 | 6 Runs |
HH: 113/3
18.6
1
Josh Hazlewood to Virat Kohli, This is on a good length and on middle, angling in, Virat Kohli┬аuses his feet and clips it towards deep square leg for another run. Six singles in the over!
18.5
1
Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, This is pitched up and on off, KL Rahul┬аstrides forward and drives it towards sweeper covers for one more.
18.4
1
Josh Hazlewood to Virat Kohli, Short of a length and around off, Virat Kohli┬аswats it in front of mid on and scampers across for one as the fielder also misses his shy at the bowler's end.
18.3
1
Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Josh Hazlewood┬аgoes with the same plan as his skipper and bangs in a bouncer now, on middle, KL Rahul┬аpulls it wide of deep mid-wicket for just another run.
18.2
1
Josh Hazlewood to Virat Kohli, On a length and on off again, Virat Kohli┬аpushes it towards sweeper covers for a run.
18.1
1
Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Back of a length and around off, KL Rahul┬аpunches it through cover-point for a single.
18
over
18 | 3 Runs |
HH: 107/3
17.6
1
Glenn Maxwell to KL Rahul, Fires this one full and on middle, KL Rahul┬аdrills it wide of the bowler where Glenn Maxwell┬аdives to his right but fails to stop it as the ball rolls towards long on. They cross.
17.5
Glenn Maxwell to KL Rahul, Quicker delivery, fullish and on middle, KL Rahul┬аstays back to block it down the pitch.
17.4
2
Glenn Maxwell to KL Rahul, Glenn Maxwell┬аcontinues with his shorter length, outside off, KL Rahul┬аcuts it away through point for a couple of runs.
17.3
Glenn Maxwell to KL Rahul, Shorter once more from Maxi, on middle, turning in, KL Rahul┬аpats it straight to short mid-wicket again.
17.2
Glenn Maxwell to KL Rahul, Short again, on middle, angling in, KL Rahul┬аtucks it towards short mid-wicket.
17.1
Glenn Maxwell to KL Rahul, Flatter, short and outside off, KL Rahul┬аlooks to cut but chops it down to the off side.
17
over
17 | 3 Runs |
HH: 104/3
16.6
Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, Pat Cummins┬аends the over with another bumper at 145.6 clicks, on middle, Virat Kohli┬аonce again ducks underneath it.
16.5
Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, Pitches this one up, on off, Virat Kohli┬аknocks it to the left of the bowler.
16.4
1
Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Another short delivery from Cummins around leg, KL Rahul┬аlets it come to him and hooks it towards fine leg for another run.
16.3
1
Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, Short of a length and on middle, Virat Kohli┬аpulls it wide of square leg where this time David Warner┬аdives to his left to stop it and only allows a run.
16.2
Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, Pat Cummins┬аbangs in another sharp bouncer, on middle, Virat Kohli┬аducks under it.
16.1
1
Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, On a length and around off, KL Rahul┬аpushes it wide of short covers where Marnus Labuschagne┬аdives to his left to make a good stop. A single is taken.
Drinks break! Both teams have traded punches in the first 16 overs of the final┬аbut it will be Australia┬аwho will┬аbe happier with this start. Thanks to timely blows from Glenn Maxwell┬аand Pat Cummins, the Aussies have the upper hand at the moment. With not much batting to come, Australia┬аwill continue to look for wickets and crush any hopes of an Indian recovery. As for India, they started well courtesy of Rohit Sharma but a couple of quick wickets have pegged them back. Virat Kohli┬аand KL Rahul┬аare amidst a rebuilding phase and one of them, if not both, have to bat long to resurrect the Indian innings.
16
over
16 | 4 Runs |
HH: 101/3
15.6
1
Adam Zampa to KL Rahul, Looped up, full and around off, KL Rahul┬аdrives it through covers for one.
15.5
Adam Zampa to KL Rahul, Pushed through quicker this time, another googly, skids through as well, KL Rahul┬аstays in his┬аcrease and pushes it straight to short covers.
15.4
1
Adam Zampa to Virat Kohli, Adam Zampa┬аbowls the googly now, on middle, turns in, Virat Kohli┬аforces it down to long on for another run.
15.3
1
Adam Zampa to KL Rahul, Another short delivery, outside off, KL Rahul┬аgoes on the back foot and cuts it wide of sweeper covers for a run.
15.2
Adam Zampa to KL Rahul, Short again, quicker too, KL Rahul┬аstays back and blocks it down the pitch.
15.1
1
Adam Zampa to Virat Kohli, Flatter, short and on middle, Virat Kohli┬аmoves back and punches it through covers for a single.
15
over
15 | 3 Runs |
HH: 97/3
14.6
Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Short of a length and on off again, KL Rahul┬аdabs it straight to point. Another tidy over from the Aussie skipper.
14.5
Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Back of a length and around off, slower too, KL Rahul┬аtries to pat it away but gets an inside edge to the leg side.
14.4
Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Touch fuller, on off, KL Rahul┬аpushes it towards covers.
14.3
1
Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, In the air..safe again! Pat Cummins┬аbangs this one into the pitch as well, on off, Virat Kohli┬аgoes for the pull but only manages to spoon it in the air just wide of short mid-wicket. They cross.
14.2
1
Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Pat Cummins┬аbangs in a sharp bouncer now, on middle, KL Rahul┬аgets hurried as he looks to pull it and takes his eyes of the ball as well. It flies off the top edge on the bounce to fine leg for a single.
14.1
1
Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, Pat Cummins┬аlands this on a good length, on middle, Virat Kohli┬аnudges it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
14
over
14 | 5 Runs |
HH: 94/3
13.6
1
Adam Zampa to Virat Kohli, Darts this one full and on the pads, Virat Kohli┬аflicks it away nicely wide of deep square leg for one more.
13.5
Adam Zampa to Virat Kohli, Flatter and in the blockhole this time, on middle, Virat Kohli┬аdigs it back to the bowler.
13.4
1
Adam Zampa to KL Rahul, Shorter in length and around middle, KL Rahul┬аmoves back and punches it towards long on for one.
13.3
1
Adam Zampa to Virat Kohli, A loopy low full toss, on off, Virat Kohli┬аdrags it hard and wide of long on for another run.
13.2
1
Adam Zampa to KL Rahul, Floated, full and on leg, KL Rahul┬аtucks it past short mid-wicket for a run.
13.1
1
Adam Zampa to Virat Kohli, Tossed up, full and on middle, Virat Kohli┬аprods forward to block but gets an inside edge through backward square leg for a single.
13
over
13 | 2 Runs |
HH: 89/3
12.6
1
Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, Pat Cummins┬аbowls a fine dipping yorker, on middle, Virat Kohli┬аlets it come down and just nudges it towards fine leg for a run.
12.5
1
Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Short of a length and around off, KL Rahul┬аrolls his wrists and pulls it wide of square leg for a single.
12.4
Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, An off-cutter now from Cummins, full and on off, turns in as well, KL Rahul┬аreads it early and blocks it out.
12.3
Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Back of a length and on the sixth stump line, KL Rahul┬аstays back and stabs it towards point.
12.2
Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Goes a bit fuller this time, on middle, angling in, KL Rahul┬аwatches it through and knocks it towards mid on.
12.1
Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, This is on a hard length and on middle, KL Rahul┬аhops up and tucks it towards short mid-wicket.
12
over
12 | 5 Runs |
HH: 87/3
11.6
1
Adam Zampa to KL Rahul, Looped up, full and on middle, KL Rahul┬аclips it through square leg for one more.
11.5
Adam Zampa to KL Rahul, A googly now, gives this one some air as well, on middle, turns in, KL Rahul┬аprods forward and keeps it out to the leg side.
11.4
1
Adam Zampa to Virat Kohli, A bit short now, angling into leg, Virat Kohli┬аmoves back and flicks it towards deep square leg for one.
11.3
1
Adam Zampa to KL Rahul, Floated, full and on off, KL Rahul┬аstrides forward and eases it towards long off for another run.
11.2
1
Adam Zampa to Virat Kohli, Tossed up, full and around middle, Virat Kohli┬аdrills it towards long on for a run.
11.1
1
Adam Zampa to KL Rahul, Adam Zampa┬аstarts with a flighted delivery, full and on middle, KL Rahul┬аdrives it towards long off for a single.
11
over
11 | 2 Runs |
HH: 82/3
10.6
Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, Another short delivery from Cummins, on middle, slower too, Virat Kohli┬аgoes through his pull shot early and mistimes it towards square leg.
10.5
1
Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Short of a length and on off, KL Rahul┬аtentatively pats it down in front of point with one hand and scampers across for a single.
10.4
Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Pat Cummins┬аbangs this one onto the pitch, on middle, angling in, KL Rahul┬аgets cramped up as he looks to work it away but misses to get hit around his chest.
10.3
Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, Back of a length and on off, KL Rahul┬аdabs it towards point.
KL Rahul┬аmakes his way out to the centre now.
10.2
W
Pat Cummins to Shreyas Iyer, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Pat Cummins┬аstrikes now and Australia┬аare on top here! He lands this one on a┬аgood┬аlength and just around off, straightens a bit after hitting the deck, Shreyas Iyer┬аstays in his crease and hops up to┬аplay inside the line of it without any footwork. He only manages to get a feather behind where Josh Inglis┬аpouches it safely. A huge appeal and up goes the finger. India┬аthree down now!
10.1
1
Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, Fuller in length and around off, angling in, Virat Kohli┬аlooks to push it away but gets an inside edge through square leg for a single.
Powerplay 2! A maximum of four fielders are allowed outside the circle now till the 40th over.
10
over
10 | 14 Runs |
HH: 80/2
9.6
4
Glenn Maxwell to Shreyas Iyer, FOUR! Shreyas Iyer┬аis up and running! Glenn Maxwell┬аkeeps the length short but offers the slightest of widths outside off, Shreyas Iyer stands tall and gets on top of the bounce before punching it wide of cover-point for his first boundary.
9.5
Glenn Maxwell to Shreyas Iyer, Bowls it short now, on off, Shreyas Iyer┬аgoes on the back foot and punches it straight to cover.
Shreyas Iyer┬аcomes out to the middle now.
9.4
W
Glenn Maxwell to Rohit Sharma, OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! A stunner by Travis Head┬аand Glenn Maxwell┬аhas the last laugh! Gives the ball air this time and bowls it on off, Rohit Sharma┬аtakes the bait and shimmies down the track to go down the ground. Rohit does not get to the pitch of the ball but still decides to go through the shot. He gets a top edge that skies in the air just outside┬аthe inner ring at cover-point. Travis Head┬аat point, runs backwards while keeping his eyes on the ball and puts in a full-length dive to pluck the ball out of thin air. The ball does not pop out even when his elbow hits the ground. As it has happened so often, Rohit Sharma┬аdeparts when he was looking so good.
9.3
4
Glenn Maxwell to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! Glenn Maxwell┬аovercompensates and Rohit Sharma┬аcashes in! Short and outside off, Rohit Sharma┬аis quick to use the depth of the crease and cuts it through cover-point for a boundary. Moves to 47 with this shot.
9.2
6
Glenn Maxwell to Rohit Sharma, SIX! Exquisite use of the feet! Glenn Maxwell┬аoffers flight and bowls it at the stumps, Rohit Sharma┬аgives the charge and goes through the line. He gets more air time than the distance but it is enough to clear the ropes at long on for a maximum.
9.1
Glenn Maxwell to Rohit Sharma, Drops it short and bowls it around off, Rohit Sharma┬аpunches it neatly but straight to cover.
9
over
9 | 5 Runs |
HH: 66/1
8.6
2
Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, Short of a length, on off, Virat Kohli┬аhangs on the back foot and opens the bat face to glide the ball to the left of deep point for a couple of runs.
8.5
Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, A bit uppish but wide of Pat Cummins! Pat Cummins┬аsees the batter advance and pulls the length back, on off, Virat Kohli┬аhas to adjust to the change of length and goes through his shot a bit early. Luckily for him, the ball eludes the outstretched left hand of Cummins before rolling to mid off.
8.4
1
Pat Cummins to Rohit Sharma, Goes into the wicket and bowls it slower as well, on middle, Rohit Sharma┬аhops and controls the pull well towards deep backward square leg for a single.
8.3
Pat Cummins to Rohit Sharma, On a good length, on off, Rohit Sharma┬аlets the ball come to him and keeps it out towards cover.
8.2
1
Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli, Leg bye! Angling in, on a back of a length, on the pads, Virat Kohli┬аhangs back but misses the clip as the ball rolls behind square for a leg bye
8.1
1
Pat Cummins to Rohit Sharma, Takes pace off right away does Pat Cummins, full and on off, Rohit Sharma┬аlunges forward and drops it with soft hands. He calls Virat Kohli┬аfor a quick single and they complete it with ease.
Change from both ends as Pat Cummins┬аreplaces Josh Hazlewood┬аnow.
8
over
8 | 7 Runs |
HH: 61/1
7.6
Glenn Maxwell to Virat Kohli, Much straighter this time, short and on off, Virat Kohli┬аstays back and runs it down to short third man.
7.5
4
Glenn Maxwell to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Cut away with ease! Glenn Maxwell┬аdrops it way too short and offers width outside off, Virat Kohli┬аpicks the length early and rocks on the back foot in a flash. He gets on top of the bounce and hits it along the ground, past cover for a boundary.
7.4
Glenn Maxwell to Virat Kohli, Turning in a bit, short and at the batter, Virat Kohli┬аhelps this one to backward square leg for┬аa dot.
7.3
1
Glenn Maxwell to Rohit Sharma, Shortens his length and bowls it on middle, Rohit Sharma┬аhangs back and whips it in front of square on the leg side for one more.
7.2
1
Glenn Maxwell to Virat Kohli, Floats it up again, a bit too full, on middle, Virat Kohli┬аflicks it by rolling his wrists and gets it past mid-wicket for a run.
7.1
1
Glenn Maxwell to Rohit Sharma, Starts off with a tossed-up delivery from over the wicket, on middle, Rohit Sharma┬аprods forward and works it through mid-wicket for a single.
7
over
7 | 14 Runs |
HH: 54/1
6.6
1
Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Starc rolls his fingers over the ball and delivers it on a length, on off, Rohit Sharma┬аreads it well and steers it off the front foot to deep point for a single.
6.5
1
Mitchell Starc to Virat Kohli, Pitched up now by Starc, on off, Virat Kohli┬аis through his drive early this time as the ball stops in the surface. He chips it to the right of mid off and collects a single.
6.4
Mitchell Starc to Virat Kohli, This is bowled on a back of a length, on off and middle, Virat Kohli┬аgets behind the line to his time and defends it off the inner half of the bat at his feet.
6.3
4
Mitchell Starc to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Best of the lot! Starc serves it on a good length, outside off, Virat Kohli┬аis quick to go down the track and converts it into a shot-hitting delivery. Angles his bat face perfectly to get it past the diving Pat Cummins┬аat mid off for a boundary.
6.2
4
Mitchell Starc to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Class written all over this one! Starc goes short of a length this time, on off, Virat Kohli┬аlets the ball to come to him and meets it sweetly as he punches it past point for four more runs.
6.1
4
Mitchell Starc to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Not in complete control but Virat Kohli┬аhas his first boundary! Starc bowls it at the stumps, short of a good length, Virat Kohli┬аskips down the track and looks to go over the bowler. The bat twists in his hands and ends up dragging it aerially but between mid-wicket and mid on for a boundary.
6
over
6 | 3 Runs |
HH: 40/1
5.6
1
Josh Hazlewood to Virat Kohli, Hazlewood pulls the length back and bowls it on off, Virat Kohli┬аsteps out of the crease and rides on top of the bounce to guide it to deep point. Retains the strike with a single.
5.5
Josh Hazlewood to Virat Kohli, Good shot for no run! A bit fuller this time, on middle, Virat Kohli┬аbrings his wrists into play and flicks it neatly but straight to mid-wicket.
5.4
1
Josh Hazlewood to Rohit Sharma, Shaping in, on a good length, on middle and leg, Rohit Sharma┬аhops and works it behind square on the leg side for a single.
5.3
1
Josh Hazlewood to Virat Kohli, Lands it on a short of a length, on middle, Virat Kohli┬аplays it late as he clips it to deep backward square leg for a run.
5.2
Josh Hazlewood to Virat Kohli, Short of a length, just outside off, Virat Kohli┬аgets a bit taken aback by the bounce and fends it by taking his bottom hand off as he plays it on the leg side.
5.1
Josh Hazlewood to Virat Kohli, Hurls it on a good length, on off, Virat Kohli┬аdefends it right under his eyes without much fuss towards cover.
5
over
5 | 7 Runs |
HH: 37/1
4.6
6
Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, SIX! Launched down the ground by Rohit Sharma! Mitchell Starc┬аmisses his length as he bowls it right in the slot and not much pace on it as well, stand and deliver stuff for Rohit Sharma. He winds up and thumps into the long off fence for six more runs.
4.5
1
Mitchell Starc to Virat Kohli, Virat Kohli┬аis off the mark! Pitched up by Mitchell Starc, around off, Virat Kohli┬аgoes for the drive as he lunges forward but mistimes it to wide mid on and calls Rohit Sharma┬аfor a single.
4.4
Mitchell Starc to Virat Kohli, Short of a length, on off, Virat Kohli┬аhangs back in his crease and dabs it neatly on┬а the off side.
4.3
Mitchell Starc to Virat Kohli, This is angled across bv Mitchell Starc, on a length, outside off, Virat Kohli┬аwatchfully lets it go through to the keeper.
A huge roar from the crowd as Virat Kohli┬аwalks out to bat at number 3.
4.2
W
Mitchell Starc to Shubman Gill, OUT! TAKEN! Mitchell Starc┬аdraws first blood for Australia┬аas he did during the 2015 World Cup final! A hush around the ground as India┬аlose Shubman Gill. Starc shortens his length and bowls it on off, it is not that short but Shubman Gill┬аgoes for the short-arm jab. He gets hurried into his shot and hits it flat and straight down the throat of Adam Zampa┬аat mid on who makes no mistake.
4.1
Mitchell Starc to Shubman Gill, Angles it away from Gill, on a good length, outside off, Shubman Gill┬аpresses forward and leaves the ball alone.
4
over
4 | 12 Runs |
HH: 30/0
3.6
4
Josh Hazlewood to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! Goes down the ground now does Rohit Sharma! On a length by Josh Hazlewood, the stumps, Rohit Sharma┬аputs the dancing shoes on and firms the drive down the ground. The fielder there dives away to his left but the ball beats him and races into the fence.
3.5
6
Josh Hazlewood to Rohit Sharma, SIX! Who else but Rohit Sharma┬аwith the first six of the final! Josh Hazlewood┬аdigs it in short and takes pace off┬аbut this sits up nicely for the batter, Rohit Sharma┬аtakes no half-measures this time as he holds his shape and dispatches it over the deep square leg fence for a biggie.
3.4
Josh Hazlewood to Rohit Sharma, Full this time, on off, driven crisply with a straight bat to mid off by Rohit Sharma.
3.3
1
Josh Hazlewood to Shubman Gill, Good running! Keeps it at the stumps, full in length, Shubman Gill┬аprods forward and drops it in front of mid on for a quick single.
3.2
1
Josh Hazlewood to Rohit Sharma, In the air…just short! Josh Hazlewood┬аbends his back and bangs it in short, at the batter, as he always does, Rohit Sharma┬аtakes on the short ball as he goes for the pull. He does not get a proper connection and luckily for him, the ball drops in front of the rushing fielder. Travis Head┬аgoes for the catch as he puts in a dive and does well to keep it to one.
3.1
Josh Hazlewood to Rohit Sharma, Good-length delivery, just outside off, Rohit Sharma┬аhangs back and steers it towards backward┬аpoint.
3
over
3 | 5 Runs |
HH: 18/0
2.6
Mitchell Starc to Shubman Gill, Pitches it up now, around off, Shubman Gill┬аshows the full face of the bat and drives it firmly to mid off. Rohit Sharma┬аlooks at Gill for a single but the latter is quick with a loud call of 'No' to send his skipper back.
2.5
Mitchell Starc to Shubman Gill, Goes back to bowling in the channel, on a good length, Shubman Gill┬аis happy to let it through.
2.4
2
Mitchell Starc to Shubman Gill, First midfield from Australia┬аand it's David Warner! Starc goes full in search of swing, on off, Shubman Gill┬аgets a good stride in and times the drive well towards cover. David Warner┬аfails to get down low enough and the ball goes through his hands, allowing Gill to collect a couple of runs.
2.3
1
Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Angled away by Mitchell Starc, on a hard length, outside off, Rohit Sharma┬аflays it away aerially but in front of deep point for a single.
2.2
Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, This is bowled in the channel on off, on a good length, Rohit Sharma┬аlifts his bat and lets the ball got through to the keeper.
2.2
1
Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, WIDE! Loses his radar and sprays it down leg, on a length╠г, left alone by Rohit Sharma┬аfor a wide.
2.1
1
Mitchell Starc to Shubman Gill, Edged but short! Charges in from over the wicket and bowls it on the off-stump, Shubman Gill┬аprods forward a bit to defend but gets an outside edge that surprisingly drops well in front of first slip. Josh Inglis┬аdives away to his left but fails to reach and the ball deflects away behind first slip for a single.
2
over
2 | 10 Runs |
HH: 13/0
1.6
Josh Hazlewood to Rohit Sharma, Swing and a miss! Hurls it on the fifth stump line, on a good length, Rohit Sharma┬аshapes to heave it across the line but the ball moves in a touch and sneaks under the bat. Good comeback from Josh Hazlewood┬аafter being hit for two boundaries.
1.5
Josh Hazlewood to Rohit Sharma, On the off-stump line, on a good length, Rohit Sharma┬аcovers the line of the ball and stabs it in front of cover for a dot.
1.4
Josh Hazlewood to Rohit Sharma, Angling in, on a length, on middle and leg, Rohit Sharma┬аgets behind the line and drops it in front of mid-wicket.
1.3
4
Josh Hazlewood to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! He goes again, back-to-back boundaries for Rohit Sharma! Josh Hazlewood lands it on a good length, on off and middle, Rohit Sharma┬аhas a swipe across the line without much foot movement. He mistimes this one a bit but gets it wide of mid-wicket for four more runs.
1.2
4
Josh Hazlewood to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! Rohit Sharma┬аgets going now! Delivers it full in length, outside off, Rohit Sharma┬аshimmies down the track and frees his arms to cream the drive through covers for the first boundary of this final.
1.1
2
Josh Hazlewood to Rohit Sharma, Excellent fielding yet again by the Aussies! Josh Hazlewood┬аbegins on a length, around off, Rohit Sharma┬аgets half-forward to defend it with soft hands. Gets an outside edge that races past second slip but Adam Zampa┬аat third man, covers good ground to his left and cuts it off. Two runs taken.
Josh Hazlewood┬аto take the second new ball from the other end.
1
over
1 | 3 Runs |
HH: 3/0
0.6
1
Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Fine stop by Pat Cummins! Starc serves it full again, on off, Rohit Sharma┬аpresents a high elbow and drives it along the ground towards mid off. Pat Cummins┬аis quick to react as he dives away to his left and keeps it just a single. A tidy first over from Mitchell Starc.
0.5
Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Starc pulls his length back and gets this one to angle across the right-hander, in the channel, Rohit Sharma┬аwatches it all the way and leaves the ball alone.
0.4
Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Angled away now, on a length, around off, Rohit Sharma┬аstrides forward and pats it gently in front of cover.
0.3
Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Pitched up again, a bit of late inswing, on middle, Rohit Sharma┬аpushes with a straight bat to mid off.
0.2
2
Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Rohit Sharma┬аand India┬аare underway! Offers width outside off, on a fullish length, Rohit Sharma┬аreaches out and opens the bat face to glide it wide of point. Travis Head┬аat deep point, sprints and slides to his left to save a couple of runs for his side.
0.1
Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, A loud appeal from Mitchell Starc┬аright away! Starts off on a full length, swinging into the pads from over the wicket, Rohit Sharma┬аdoes not fully commit to the clip and gets rapped on the pads. Only Starc was convinced, not much from the rest of the players as the ball was sliding down leg.
Done with the pre-match formalities! It is a┬аsea of blue with a few yellow spots at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The atmosphere is absolutely electrifying and we are all set to start this final. The Australian players can be seen in a huddle who then spread out to take their respective field positions. Rohit Sharma┬аand Shubman Gill┬аare the two openers for India┬аwhile Mitchell Starc┬аhas the new ball in hand and is raring to go. Let's play…
We are moments away from the start of this┬аbig final, but before that, the umpires walk out to the middle followed by the players of both teams who line up for their respective national anthems. It will be Australia's first followed by the national anthem of India.
Rohit Sharma, the captain of India┬аsays that they would have batted first anyway. Adds that it looks like a good wicket and they will look to put runs on the board in this game. Tells that whenever they play here, the crowd comes in big numbers. Mentions that it is a big occasion but they will have to be nice and calm and get the job done. Says it is a great feeling and a dream come true to walk out as captain of India in a World Cup final and he said that in the press conference as well. Further adds that they have been consistent in the last ten games and just have to be composed and do what they have been doing throughout this tournament. Informs they are unchanged as well.
Pat Cummins, the skipper of Australia, says that they will bowl first. Mentions that the wicket is a little bit dry and says that they want to bowl during the day and back themselves to chase later. Shares that dew is one factor and reckons that it gets better to bat here as the day progresses. Feels really proud of the group and says that they have not put a foot wrong after that tough start. Hopes for more of the same in this game. States that when it was announced that the final would be played here, they knew that it was going to be a big day. Further adds that they have had fantastic battles with India. Ends by informing that they are playing with the same team as the last game.
India (Unchanged Playing XI) – Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj.
Australia (Unchanged Playing XI) – Travis Head, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis (WK), Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (C), Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood.
TOSS – It is toss time in the biggest stadium in the world. Rohit Sharma┬аflips the coin for one last time in this World Cup and Pat Cummins┬аcalls it right in the final. Australia┬аhave elected to BOWL first.
PITCH REPORT – Ravi Shastri is near the deck. He informs that pitch number 5 will be used for the final, which was also used for the game between India and Pakistan. Mentions that this surface has a different look than that game and says that it has been left open to dry for quite a long period. Shares that the pitch is very dry and patchy, especially in the areas where the spinners will land. Feels that neither team's decision at the toss should be influenced by the dew factor, and further adds that India will not be too bothered either way. Matthew Hayden joins him and advises Australia to just play the ball and post a big total on the board. Adds that they should come out hard in the field as they did against South Africa and throw punches early. Shastri adds that looking at the pitch, it is easy to be carried away, but feels that it is important to watch the ball as it leaves the hand. Hayden reckons that Adam Zampa will be the X-factor with the ball┬аconsidering the dry nature of the surface and states that one of their top three batters will have to be the X-factor with the bat. Shastri ends by saying that India should carry on where they left off and should not think too much.
With performances lined up before, during, and after the game, the final showdown of the 2023 ODI World Cup promises to be a spectacle like no other. The tone will be set by the Suryakiran Aerobatic Team, part of the 52nd Squadron of the Indian Air Force, through their air show. That will be followed by the тАШChampions ParadeтАЩ during the innings break, where BCCI will felicitate past World Cup-winning captains. Moreover, there will be musical performances and a laser show during the drinks break of both innings as well as the innings interval to keep you entertained.
Australia, on the other hand, faced early criticism with two losses but rallied with eight consecutive wins, including a tough semi-final against South Africa. Depending heavily on the top three тАУ Travis Head, David Warner, and Mitchell Marsh┬атАУ their middle order is a concern, hoping for Glenn Maxwell's explosive form. They also have a tough decision to make whether to play Steven Smith┬аand Marnus Labuschagne┬аtogether or drop one of them. Mitchell Starc┬аand Josh Hazlewood┬аregained rhythm in the semis, and Adam Zampa┬аremains a consistent bowler as their leading spinner. Pat Cummins' decision-making and calmness under pressure will be crucial while he continues to contribute with both bat and ball. Australia aims to replicate early pressure on India as they did in the first game, but the home advantage, form, and crowd support favour the hosts. It's a clash between India's quest for a third trophy and Australia's bid for a sixth. The outcome awaits. Toss and team news in a bit.
India have made the ODI World Cup final after 12 years lifting the trophy on home soil in 2011. The statistics favour the Men in Blue as the last three World Cups have been won by the host nations. With a solid record of ten consecutive wins, Rohit Sharma's quick starts, Shubman Gill's pressure on opponents, and Virat Kohli's anchoring, India boast a well-balanced team. Kohli is the leading run-scorer with 711 runs while Shreyas Iyer┬аand KL Rahul┬аhave been fantastic in the middle order. Mohammed Shami┬аleads the bowling charts with 23 wickets, supported well by Mohammed Siraj┬аand Jasprit Bumrah. The spin duo of Kuldeep Yadav┬аand Ravindra Jadeja┬аcould be the game-changers just like they were in the first game where they defeated the Aussies. Seeking redemption for the 2003 heartbreak, India is determined to clinch the trophy on home soil.
In a cricketing deja vu, the stage is set is set for an epic showdown in the 2023 ODI World Cup final as cricket powerhouses India and Australia prepare to face off once again in a battle for glory at the stunning Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad where over 100,000 fans will be present to cheer and make this mega event even more special. Rewind to 2003, and these two teams locked horns in a memorable World Cup final, etching an unforgettable chapter in the sport's history. Will history repeat itself, or will we see a whole new twist in the tale? Grab your popcorn тАУ it's time for a cricketing spectacle!