IND vs AUS 1st T20: India beat Australia by 11 runs in the first T20 International against here on Friday. KL Rahul top-scored for India with a 40-ball 51 while Ravindra Jadeja remained unbeaten on 44 from 23 balls as India posted 161 for 7 in their 20 overs after being put in to bat.
Moises Henriques was the most successful Australian bowler with 3/22. Chasing the target, Australia could only score 150 for 7 with captain Aaron Finch top-scoring with 35. Yuzvendra Chahal and T Natarajan picked up three wickets apiece for India.
Full Ind vs Aus highlight:
17:10: Chahal to Wade, OUT
Another top edge, taken at deep midwicket! Pushed wide outside off again, Wade has to reach for it, opts to sweep again and picks out Kohli. India closing in.
17:08: After 17 overs, 121/4
An impressive spell by Washington Sundar here. He has quietly done his job and created pressure at the other end while only conceding runs at 4 runs an over
16:54: After 14 overs, 104/3
Those 2 balls from Natarajan to Maxwell shows great setup and plan from a debutant. One slightly short leg cutter going out and next a full fast coming in.
16:44: After 12 overs, 84/3
Jadeja’s concussion sub, Yuzi Chahal has come as a blessing in disguise for India. He sent to important players Aaron Finch and Steve Smith back to the pavilion. I wonder if Jadeja could have had the same impact.
16:23: Chahal to Finch, OUT; After 9 overs; 68/1
Oh sensational catch from Pandya! This will grate on Australia, no doubt. The concussion sub has a wicket. And it’s a good ball. Lobbed up at off stump, full and dipping. Finch backs away looking to go over extra cover. Ends up slicing it because he’s not to the pitch. Pandya then sprints some 20 yards to his left from long-off, composes himself briefly and then springs out, full stretch, to pluck this just as it threatens to plonk into the turf. Puts in a nice slide to hold on to it too
16:16: After 7 overs, 54/0
It is the same story as in the ODI series. Australia get a strong start chasing a low-total.
16:08: This Jadeja injury will certainly cause a big controversy. Here is the law regarding concussion subs:
15:52: Ravindra Jadeja has been pulled out due to concussion
“Ravindra Jadeja was hit on the helmet in the final over of the first innings of the first T20I. Yuzvendra Chahal will take the field in the 2nd innings as a concussion substitute. Jadeja is currently being assessed by the BCCI Medical Team,” BCCI reported.
UPDATE: Ravindra Jadeja was hit on the helmet in the final over of the first innings of the first T20I.
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
— BCCI (@BCCI) December 4, 2020
15:17: India post a total of 162.
15:10: Jadeja is grabbing his hamstring. This is bad for India. He is getting it stretching.
15:04: Henriques to Pandya, OUT
High…very high, and taken at long-off! Pandya is cut off before he can really get going, and Smith had all the time to get him below the ball. Safe hands!
14:55: After 16 overs, 104/5
India will need a strong performance from Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja to have a competitive total.
Last 4 overs have yielded 11 runs. The innings is marooned, no wind in the sails. Need a very strong finish to be competitive.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) December 4, 2020
14:51: Henriques to Rahul, OUT; After 15 overs; 97/5
Brilliant catch at long-on by Abbott. It is a big wicket for Australia. One more wicket and it is game over for India.
Henriques’ spell gets better and better – he’s got two wickets now!
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 4, 2020
14:45: Zampa to Pandey, OUT
Good catch at short third man! Hazlewood does well to get down to that. Pandey went back to a slightly shorter ball, goes for the cut, it takes the top edge and is dipping as it reaches Hazlewood
14:37: After 12 overs, 89/3
India need to support Rahul if they want to reach a defending total. A target of 180+ would be a defending total given Australia’s devasting batting line-up.
14:27: KL Rahul brings up his 50
Amazing display of batting by KL Rahul. Hits his 12th T20 fifty this time in just 26 balls.
KL looks in good touch tonight – that’s his 50 #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/S7kWixGwMU
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 4, 2020
14:20:
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 4, 2020
14:14: After 7 overs, 51/2
While India did score in this over, the momentum is certainly in Aussies camp as Swepson gets Kohli.
14:12: Swepson to Kohli, OUT
Balloons back to the bowler. The only thing going for Swepson this ball is that it has gripped.
14:10: After 6 overs, 42/1
12 runs from the over is exactly what India was looking for. One more good over and the momentum will shift on their side.
14:05: After 5 overs, 30/1
India will now want to build up on the momentum which it lost after losing Dhawan early. If they can do it, projected score can be anywhere 170+
14:00: After 4 overs, 21/1
Kohli has become the 1st batsman to score 2800 runs in T20 cricket. Meanwhile, Australia continue to build pressure on the Indian top order batsmen.
13:56: Starc to Dhawan, OUT; After 3 overs, 13/1
Knocks out off stump with a trademark delivery! He’s back. Starc is back. High 140s, outswinger starting middle and curving viciously towards off. Dhawan’s got his front leg in the leg side and his stumps exposed as he creates room for the drive through cover. The late swing and the pace does him and it’s a pretty sight as the stumps is tonked
Castled! Brilliant start from Starc! 🔥
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 4, 2020
13:50: After 2 overs, 6/0
There is swing and bounce both in Canberra today. Bumrah might be missed today. A lot will depend on Deepak Chahar who can swing with the new ball.
13:49: A look at Australia’s new jersey
🖤💛♥ #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/eJJhRsUcB2
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 4, 2020
13:42: After 1 over, 4/0
Decent start for India. Dhawan and Rahul have become the master of T20. They will take first three overs to adapt and then its boom boom cricket.
13:39: And it begins!! India vs Australia at Manuka Oval.
13:33: Shikhar Dhawan on cusp of breaking MS Dhoni’s record
All eye will be on Shikhar Dhawan as India take on Australia for the 1st T20 at Manuka Oval, Canberra. The Indian opener is on the cup of breaking MS Dhoni’s record when he takes the pitch today. READ FULL STORY
13:30: Bumrah, Chahal rested
It is quite a bold decision by India to rest Bumrah who had just found his lost touch. Also Sundar in place of Chahal is also a big move. Hope it works for India.
13:19: Starting XI
Australia (Playing XI): Aaron Finch (c), D’Arcy Short, Matthew Wade (wk), Steve Smith, Moises Henriques, Glenn Maxwell, Sean Abbott, Mitch Starc, Mitch Swepson, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
India (Playing XI): Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul(w), Virat Kohli(c), Manish Pandey, Sanju Samson, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Deepak Chahar, Mohammed Shami, T Natarajan
13:14: Australia have won the toss and have opted to field
Kohli: Great chance to have a look at a few guys. Have managed workloads of the bowlers nicely so far. We’ve been playing good T20 cricket, we just have to continue that. Natarajan is making his debut today. Looked composed in the third ODI. There was a reason I went to him.
Finch: Been quite a big buildup anyway. Was expected to be at this time. Not much changes. Short opens the batting, Wade at three. Phenomenal design, grateful to be able to wear it (the indigenous kit).
13:09: After ODI, Natarajan all set for his T20 debut
Onwards and upwards!
After his ODI debut, @Natarajan_91 will today play his maiden T20I game for #TeamIndia. He gets his 🧢 from @Jaspritbumrah93 #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/hfDsw2Tycu
— BCCI (@BCCI) December 4, 2020
12:55: Sanjay Manjrekar and Murali Kartik predicts their playing XI
Manjrekar’s playing XI: Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Deepak Chahar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Shami
Kartik has the same playing XI, except, Shami. He opted for T. Natarajan instead of Shami.
12:47: Some fun facts:
India have won each of their last eight T20Is, meanwhile, Aussies have won 10 of their 13 games since 2019.
🇦🇺 Australia have won 10 of their 13 completed T20I matches since the start of 2019!
🇮🇳 India have won each of their last eight completed T20Is, including two Super Overs!
Which team will come out on top in the first #AUSvIND match today? 👀 pic.twitter.com/5rR6WYK6SB
— ICC (@ICC) December 4, 2020
12:41:Australia to wear its new jersey today
In case you are wondering why it is so special, READ HERE
Australia has an exciting debutant for tonight’s #AUSvIND Dettol T20 International! 🙌
Our Aussie men will celebrate our First Nations people by wearing their incredible Indigenous playing shirt for the entirety of the #AUSvIND Dettol T20 series! 🖤💛❤️ pic.twitter.com/UrfSHBGu18
— Cricket Australia (@CricketAus) December 4, 2020
12:37: Who will win the toss? Vote Now
12:26: What to expect from today’s game?
India will be hoping to win today, given their performance in the 3rd ODI at Manuka Oval. Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja are in great form and they showed just why the Canberra pitch is rated as being one of the favourites for batsmen in Australia.
Meanwhile, the hosts will be looking to bring back some of its players like Stoinis and Starc who were rested due to niggles.
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“The ICC Match Referee should ordinarily approve a Concussion Replacement Request if the replacement is a like-for-like player whose inclusion will not excessively advantage his team for the remainder of the match.
“In assessing whether the nominated Concussion Replacement should be considered a like-for-like player, the ICC Match Referee should consider the likely role the concussed player would have played during the remainder of the match, and the normal role that would be performed by the nominated Concussion Replacement.”