India vs Australia 1st T20 Highlights: Yuzvendra Chahal, T Natarajan Star As India Beat Australia By 11 Runs
IND vs AUS Highlights: India defeated Australia by 11 runs in the first T20I in Canberra, to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series.
Team India defeated Australia by 11 runs in the first of three T20 Internationals at the Manuka Oval in Canberra. Australia skipper Aaron Finch won the toss and opted to bowl, with the visitors posting a total of 161 runs for the loss of seven wickets. KL Rahul was the highest run-scorer, accumulating 51 runs off 40 deliveries. The wicketkeeper-batsman registered his 12th half-century in T20Is, during the course of the innings. All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was the second-highest run-getter, smashing 44 runs off 23 balls. Jadeja's knock comprised of five boundaries and a six. Moises Henriques was the pick of the bowlers for the hosts, accounting for three wickets while conceding 22 runs. The chase started off on an attacking note with Finch smashing the ball to all corners of the ground. However, the Australian skipper's dismissal helped Team India make a comeback in the game. Yuzvendra Chahal, who came in as a concussion substitute for Ravindra Jadeja, made a decisive impact, accounting for Finch's dismissal before sending back Steve Smith early. Chahal received support from left-arm pacer T Natarajan who made his presence felt on debut. The duo finished with three wickets apiece, to help India register a win which seemed unlikely at one stage. (SCORECARD)
1st T20I Highlights Between Australia (AUS) vs India (IND), Straight From Manuka Oval, Canberra
- 17:34 (IST)That's it from us!Thank you for tuning in. Join us on Sunday for the second T20I of the three-match series between Australia and India.
- 17:31 (IST)India win by 11 runsIndia have defeated Australia by 11 runs in the first T20I of the three-match series at Canberra. Yuzvendra Chahal and T Natarajan were the key performers with the ball, accounting for three wickets apiece.
#TeamIndia win the first T20I by 11 runs.
— BCCI (@BCCI) December 4, 2020
Scorecard - https://t.co/NqBIFiANv3 #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/UGMTR3QaP6 - 17:29 (IST)FOUR!Boundary for Mitchell Swepson off the final delivery of the innings. Swepson lofted the length delivery over cover for a four, with precision.
- 17:28 (IST)SIX!Mitchell Swepson gets a six, lofting a fuller delivery from Mohammed Shami over long-off.
- 17:23 (IST)Australia need 27 runs from the final overAustralia need 27 runs from 6 balls, with Mohammed Shami set to bowl the final over.
- 17:22 (IST)SIX!Sean Abbott gets a much-needed six, smashing the ball over deep mid-wicket into the stands.
- 17:21 (IST)WICKET! Mitchell Starc b T Natarajan 1 (2)Mitchell Starc departs for 1, after being clean bowled by a yorker from T Natarajan. Mitchell Swepson is the next batsman in.
Natarajan picks up his third wicket as Starc is bowled out for 1.
— BCCI (@BCCI) December 4, 2020
Australia 127/7 pic.twitter.com/HfW0HPJKLv - 17:19 (IST)Australia need 35 runs from 12 deliveriesMitchell Starc and Sean Abbott are the batsmen at the crease for Australia, who need 35 runs from 12 deliveries. T Natarajan will bowl the 19th over. Australia 127/6 after 18 overs
- 17:18 (IST)WICKET! Moises Henriques lbw Deepak Chahar 30 (20)Australia seem down and out, following the vital dismissal of Moises Henriques. Henriques walked across the stumps, attempting to play the pick up shot off the pads. However, he missed the ball which went on to hit him on the pads. Henriques was termed dismissed lbw, which was further confirmed by an unsuccesful DRS review. Mitchell Starc is the new man in.
- 17:11 (IST)WICKET! Matthew Wade c Virat Kohli b Yuzvendra Chahal 7 (9)Yuzvendra Chahal accounts for the dismissal of Matthew Wade off the final delivery of his bowling spell, dismissing the batsman for 7 runs off 9 deliveries. Wade attempted to slog sweep a delivery floated up, hitting the ball straight to Virat Kohli at deep mid. Sean Abbott is the new batsman in.
- 17:02 (IST)WICKET! D Arcy Short c Hardik Pandya b T Natarajan 34 (38)D Arcy Short departs for 34 runs off 38 deliveries, following a deceptive cross-seam delivery by T Natarajan. Short hit the ball straight to Hardik at long-on, after attempting to slog across the line with no timing. Matthew Wade is the new batsman in.
Natarajan picks up his second wicket of the game.
— BCCI (@BCCI) December 4, 2020
D'Arcy Short departs for 34.
Live - https://t.co/3MGX8Wfhsy #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/wqH0p9Cly3 - 16:53 (IST)100-up for AustraliaAustralia have reached the 100-run mark, following a boundary by Moises Henriques. Henriques carved the short delivery from Yuzvendra Chahal, past the fielder at point for a four.
- 16:49 (IST)SIX!Moises Henriques breaks the shackles with his first six of the innings. Henriques swivelled on the back foot to pull a short delivery from Mohammed Shami into the on-side.
- 16:48 (IST)Australia need 77 runs in 48 ballsAustralia need 77 runs in 48 deliveries, having reached a score of 85 runs for the loss of three wickets in 12 overs. D Arcy Short has struggled to score freely, which is putting pressure on the hosts. Australia 85/3 after 12 overs
- 16:40 (IST)WICKET! Glenn Maxwell lbw T Natarajan 2 (3)Glenn Maxwell departs for 2 runs off 3 deliveries, following a successful DRS review by Team India. T Natarajan bowled a length ball which skidded on to hit the back pad, trapping Maxwell in front of the stumps. The initial appeal was turned down by the umpire, who had to change his decision in the end. Moises Henriques is the new man in.
- 16:34 (IST)WICKET! Steve Smith c Sanju Samson b Yuzvendra Chahal 12 (9)Steve Smith departs for 12 runs off 9 deliveries, as Sanju Samson completes a fantastic catch off the Australian batsman. Smith played a slog sweep, hitting the ball towards the cow corner region where Samson made no mistakes. Glenn Maxwell is the new man in.
That's a stunning catch from Samson - Smith has to go.
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 4, 2020
Live #AUSvIND: https://t.co/OuCGDkVSMq pic.twitter.com/sIpo3cPaGa - 16:30 (IST)SIX!Opening six of the innings for Steve Smith, who pulls a shorter delivery from Deepak Chahar over deep mid-wicket with great strength.
- 16:24 (IST)WICKET! Aaron Finch c Hardik Pandya b Yuzvendra Chahal 35 (26)Aaron Finch departs for 35 runs off 26 deliveries, as Hardik Pandya completes a fine catch. Finch tried to smash the ball straight down the ground, slicing it towards Hardik at long-off. Steve Smith is the new batsman in.
What a catch from Pandya and it's the substitute Chahal with the big wicket! #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/1DTMwZ5z4t
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 4, 2020 - 16:19 (IST)Virat Kohli drops D Arcy ShortVirat Kohli puts down a dolly, providing a lifeline to D Arcy Short. Short hit the ball towards the cover region after atempting a slash-cut, resulting in an opportunity for Virat Kohli who could not take advantage.Manish Pandey dropped Aaron Finch off the previous delivery, at backward point. This will make it even tougher to digest for the Team India fans.
- 16:12 (IST)50-up for Australia following boundary by Aaron FinchAaron Finch gets a boundary following an inside-edge past the stumps, which goes on to hit the fence. 50-up for Australia.
- 16:11 (IST)T Natarajan into the attackLeft-arm pacer T Natarajan has been introduced into the attack, with just an over to go for the end of the powerplay. Australia are off to a strong start to their chase of 162, scoring 45 runs off five overs. Australia 45/0 after 5 overs
- 16:06 (IST)SIX!Aaron Finch gets his first six of the innings, following a beautiful pick-up shot on the leg-side. Finch shuffled across early, directing the ball astutely into the stands.
- 16:04 (IST)FOUR!Aaron Finch continues to score freely, getting his fourth boundary of the innings off Mohammed Shami. Finch took advantage of the short delivery, directing the ball behind point with confidence.
- 16:01 (IST)FOUR!Third boundary of the innings for Aaron Finch, who slaps the short delivery well in front of deep midwicket off the back foot.
- 15:59 (IST)FOUR!Consecutive boundaries for D Arcy Short, who smashes the ball through the cover region.
- 15:56 (IST)FOUR!D Arcy Short welcomes Mohammed Shami into the attack with a boundary behind point. Shami certainly made things easier following a back of a length delivery which had plenty of width.Washington Sundar had earlier bowled a tidy second over, conceding just two runs.
- 15:52 (IST)Yuvendra Chahal replaces Ravindra Jadeja on field as a concussion substituteYuzvendra Chahal is taking the field for Team India in the 2nd innings as a concussion substitute for Ravindra Jadeja. Jadeja was hit on the helmet in the final over of the first innings.
UPDATE: Ravindra Jadeja was hit on the helmet in the final over of the first innings of the first T20I.
— BCCI (@BCCI) December 4, 2020
Yuzvendra Chahal will take the field in the 2nd innings as a concussion substitute. Jadeja is currently being assessed by the BCCI Medical Team. #TeamIndia #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/tdzZrHpA1H - 15:50 (IST)Expensive start by Deepak ChaharDeepak Chahar concedes 14 runs off the first over of the second innings, after being smashed for three boundaries. Washington Sundar will share the new ball. Australia 14/0 after 1 over
14 runs off the first over!
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 4, 2020
Live #AUSvIND: https://t.co/OuCGDkVSMq pic.twitter.com/SzoEC6DTRC - 15:49 (IST)FOUR!D Arcy Short further gets his first boundary of the innings, slamming the full delivery from Deepak Chahar straight down the ground.
- 15:48 (IST)FOUR!Consecutive boundaries for Aaron Finch who directs the full ball, straight past the diving fielder at mid-off.
- 15:47 (IST)FOUR!Aaron Finch gets off the mark with a boundary, following a short delivery by Deepak Chahar. Finch directed the ball to deep mid-wicket with confidence, getting some important early runs.
- 15:44 (IST)Aaron Finch and D Arcy Short ready to start the chase of 162Aaron Finch and D Arcy Short will open the innings for Australia. Deepak Chahar is set to bowl the first over.
- 15:29 (IST)India finish with a score of 161/7 in 20 oversIndia have finished with a score of 161 runs for the loss of seven wickets in 20 overs. Australia need 162 runs to win the first T20I.
Innings Break!
— BCCI (@BCCI) December 4, 2020
A half-century from @klrahul11 and a quick-fire 44* from @imjadeja propel #TeamIndia to a total of 161/7 on the board.
Scorecard - https://t.co/3MGX8Wfhsy #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/7hOHnC7MIe - 15:28 (IST)FOUR!Consecutive boundaries for Ravindra Jadeja, who pulls the ball through the leg-side astutely.
- 15:27 (IST)FOUR!Boundary for Ravindra Jadeja who hits a powerful lofted punch straight down the ground. Sean Abbott attempted to stop the ball, but could not execute the effort to success.
- 15:23 (IST)WICKET! Washington Sundar c Sean Abbott b Mitchell Starc 7 (5)Washington Sundar departs for 7 runs off 5 deliveries, after a tame shot straight to Sean Abbott, who completed the catch comfortably.
- 15:22 (IST)Moises Henriques drops Ravindra JadejaMoises Henriques has dropped Ravindra Jadeja, following a deflection off a short delivery to backward point.
- 15:20 (IST)150-up for Team IndiaTeam India have reached the 150-run mark with just an over to go, following a boundary by Ravindra Jadeja to extra cover.
- 15:19 (IST)FOUR!Ravindra Jadeja follows up the six with a boundary, barely managing to clear the square leg fielder. However, the ball went on to hit the backward square leg fence, adding some valuable runs.
- 15:18 (IST)SIX!Ravindra Jadeja gets his first six of the innings, following a fantastic shot into the deep mid-wicket stands. Josh Hazlewood failed to bowl full enough, which Jadeja took full advantage of.
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